Archive for January, 2012

Valentine’s Day Cocktails: Shot of Love Stinks

Valentine’s Day Cocktails: Shot of Love Stinks

  Just in case your Valentine’s Day plans don’t work out the way you want them to, here’s a shot that you can commiserate with.  It won’t...

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Wines of the Week: The Cru Vin Dogs Wine Group

Wines of the Week: The Cru Vin Dogs Wine Group

  THE LOYAL COMPANION, by Cru Vin Dogs Wine Group, is dedicated to helping local animal shelters and rescue groups find homes for our devoted and faithful friends....

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George’s Rants & Raves: Tanteo Tequila

George’s Rants & Raves: Tanteo Tequila

   First and foremost, let me set to rest the rampant rumor that Tanteo Tequila is Tila Tequila’s older brother. Even though Tila is rumored to be fond of Tanteo...

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Dining Detectives: Skool Restaurant and Bar – San Francisco

Dining Detectives: Skool Restaurant and Bar – San Francisco

  Skool Restaurant and Bar is now almost two years old and has been a favorite of ours since it opened. We just learned that Restaurateur Andy Mirabell and Executive...

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An insight into the history of Feasts, Fasts, Famines & Fads!

An insight into the history of Feasts, Fasts, Famines & Fads!

  Dr. Myrna Tonkinson of the School of Social and Cultural Studies at the University of Western Australia parted the curtains (I was going to write “kimono”)...

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CA Wines of the Year: The Winners

CA Wines of the Year: The Winners

  After two rounds of tastings, sorting through over 100 total entries, we’re finally ready to reveal our wines of the year. The finalists in each category...

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The All Nighter

The All Nighter

Here is a wonderful dessert from Master Chef Robert Sturm for anyone that needs an indulgent break from your New Year’s resolution diet.  Just be careful;...

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CA Wines of the Year: Port & Dessert Wines – Round 1

CA Wines of the Year: Port & Dessert Wines – Round 1

  We continue our look back at some of our favorite wines from 2011 along with new bottles that wineries submitted as their own favorites. Wines were divided into...

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CA Wines of the Year: Cab, Merlot, and Other Bordeaux – Round 1

CA Wines of the Year: Cab, Merlot, and Other Bordeaux – Round 1

We continue our look back at some of our favorite wines from 2011 along with new bottles that wineries submitted as their own favorites. Wines were divided into...

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Dining Detectives: Tavola Italian Kitchen – Novato

Dining Detectives: Tavola Italian Kitchen – Novato

  We love Italian Cuisine and are continually amazed that there are so many unique offerings at Italian Restaurants in The Bay Area. We had heard that East Coast...

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