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CA Wines of the Year: Chardonnay – Round 1
To close out our wine coverage for 2011, we decided to round up some of our favorite bottles from the past year as well as invite wineries to submit their own favorites....
Weekender: Carmel Food and Wine
People flock to the Carmel/Monterey region seeking farm fresh foods (Monterey County is referred to as America’s ‘salad bowl’ because of its extensive agriculture)...
Dining Detectives: Dobbs Ferry Restaurant – San Francisco
San Francisco has wonderful neighborhoods for dining and shopping. We always enjoy Hayes Valley as there are quite a few quality “Specialty” stores and some...
CA Wines of the Year: Pinot Noir – Round 1
To close out our wine coverage for 2011, we decided to round up some of our favorite bottles from the past year as well as invite wineries to submit their own...
Spirit Reviews: Dripping Springs Texas Orange Vodka
Let’s preface this review by saying we really, really liked Dripping Springs Vodka. It was one of the most interesting and smoothest super premium vodkas we...
Holiday Cocktails: Elk’s Toddy
Some people swear that a Hot Toddy does wonders for a cold or sore throat. Whether or not it’s true, who knows for sure? The better question for us is why...
A Chef Travels Through China
China is open today as it ever has been to the rest of the world, and undergoing mind boggling changes, but it remains distant and mysterious to many. The country...
Holiday Recipes: Vanilla Bean & Honey Crème brûleé
Sidney Frank importing makes Holiday cooking a bit more spirited! The natural honey found in Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur sweetens up any dessert, such as crème...
Wines of the Week: Charles R. Vineyards
Charles R. Vineyards is tuck away in a far corner of the Livermore Valley, but don’t let the location fool you, because it couldn’t be a more welcoming...
Holiday Cocktails: Oaxaca Chakas
When it’s cold outside, curling up inside with a nice, hot beverage can be such a treat, especially when it’s a chocolate one. Add a little rum and you’re...
