Archive for October, 2011

Smoked Vegetable Dressing

Smoked Vegetable Dressing

Here’s a wonderful recipe from Chef Dean Fearing of The Mansion at Turtle Creek in Dallas, TX. Enjoy it as the nights start to get colder.   Smoked Vegetable...

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Dining Detectives: Nonni’s Bistro – Pleasanton, Ca

Dining Detectives: Nonni’s Bistro – Pleasanton, Ca

  We enjoy our day trips to small towns in the Bay Area and are always looking for new and interesting dining destinations. We went to Downtown Pleasanton for their...

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Wines of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles, Ca

Wines of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles, Ca

  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...

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Sips and Bites in Door County, Wisconsin

Sips and Bites in Door County, Wisconsin

The great thing about the U.S. is that every state has its own winery, most have brew pubs, some have distilleries, and there is always a local food to brag about....

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The Lion’s Tale: A Big Bottom Whiskey Cocktail

The Lion’s Tale: A Big Bottom Whiskey Cocktail

Here’s a cocktail recipe by Jacob Grier the Big Bottom Mixologist Consultant for everyone to enjoy. Plus, check out our slightly crazy spirits writer’s...

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Dining Detectives: Urban Tavern – San Francisco

Dining Detectives: Urban Tavern – San Francisco

Urban Tavern near Union Square in San Francisco has been open for over three years serving California Cuisine using seasonal, fresh and local ingredients. We had...

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Wines of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles, Ca

Wines of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles, Ca

  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...

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Halloween Cocktails with AGWA de Bolivia

Halloween Cocktails with AGWA de Bolivia

AGWA de Bolivia, the unique green coca leaf spirit, is delighted to unveil its line up of 2011 Halloween Cocktails. Here are  three signature “creepy cocktail”...

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George’s Rants & Raves: Russian Standard Gold Vodka

George’s Rants & Raves: Russian Standard Gold Vodka

Well, Waddya know, there seems to be a new category being developed in ultra high end Vodka! Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, here is my take on...

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Dining Detectives: Joshu-ya Brasserie- Berkeley

Dining Detectives: Joshu-ya Brasserie- Berkeley

  We always enjoy walking around Berkeley near the University, as it has such an eclectic nature. We have been very successful finding quite a few reasonably priced...

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