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The New Nordic Cuisine
10 years ago, Nordic countries were virtually invisible on the international dining scene. Lower population levels and remote location may not be the best for publicity...
Water, Water, Everywhere: From Tap to Bottled
“It’s just water,” is the common refrain I hear, when I tell people that I judge water tastings. Sure, wine and food judging’s are splashy affairs covered...
From the Moors to the Modern Table: A History with Bodegas Macià Batle
The winemaking tradition on the island of Mallorca began with the arrival of the Romans in 123 B.C. and has lasted to the present era. Hundreds of hectares currently...
ZU Vodka Cocktails
Zu vodka is probably best appreciated on its own, but if you do feel like mixing it up a bit, here are a few cocktails which are sure to please your palate. Enjoy! Ginger...
Wine Reviews of the Week: Hunt Cellars
At Hunt Cellars, they specialize in “memorable wines.” Winemaker David Hunt is quite well known in the wine community for his amazing barrel work, and once...
Hunt Cellars 2007 Rhapsody
Grape(s): Sangiovese Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2007 Special Designation: Rhapsody Price: 45-50 Review: Alluring aromas of strawberries, raspberries,...
Cedarville Vineyard: From Silicon Valley to the Sierras
When Jonathan Lachs and Susan Marks, the winemakers and owners of Cedarville Vinyard, first met as undergrads at UC Davis, neither one of them really thought they...
Dining Detectives – Riverside Bistro, Petaluma
We are so lucky to live in Northern California where it is common to be able to dine outdoors on summer nights. We had heard good things about the Riverside Bistro...
George’s Rants & Raves: Vodca Exclusiv
I was about to have a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde moment, but at that time, I didn’t know it. I have to admit that when the three bottles of Vodca Exclusiv arrived...
Exclusiv Sparkling Raspberry Cooler
No matter how you like your drink, make it exclusive just like royalty did with Exclusiv Vodka. It’s available now in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida....
