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Les Dames d’Escoffier New York Awards 2022 Scholarships Breaks $2 Million Raised for Future Culinary Leaders
Les Dames d’ Escoffier New York (LDNY), the nonprofit educational, scholarship, and advocacy organization serving women in the culinary and hospitalityContinue Reading
Vermont Cheese Takes Top Honors at 2022 American Cheese Society Competition
Jasper Hills Farms’ “Whitney”- Best of Show 2022 – American Cheese Society Judging and Competition
The Dozen – Reliable Rhones
A sampling of mainly whites from up and down the big river.
Fresh Victor Mixers Boost the Bar
Let your imagination flow with Fresh Victor mixers at the bar.
Fabrizia Canned Cocktails and Vodka Sodas – New England Refreshers by way of Sicily
I’m a sucker for lemon. Any form, anytime. But, so often, lemony drinks, especially canned offerings like RTDs and hardContinue Reading
Winners from Tales of the Cocktail’s 16th Annual Spirited Awards are Announced
Tales of the Cocktail, the annual symposium for the Bar and Spirits industry that takes place in New Orleans eachContinue Reading
Tales of the Cocktail Celebrates 20 Years
Tales of the Cocktail commemorated its twentieth anniversary with a splash of celebrations and several stirs of nostalgia. Held JulyContinue Reading
PROWINE SHANGHAI RETURNS IN NOVEMBER 2022
ProWine Shanghai will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from November 8 – 10, 2022
The Best of Zest- Fabrizia Limoncello Baked Goods
I am a lover of lemon-based foods and beverages, especially when the zest stands out and makes me pucker withContinue Reading
Tales of the The Cocktail’s 16th Annual Spirited Awards Honors Authors, Journalists & Broadcast Media
Tales of the Cocktail, the annual symposium for the Bar and Spirits industry that takes place in New Orleans eachContinue Reading
The Dozen – Rosés Place at the Table
Its subdued fruitiness, accentuated acidity, and relative lack of complexity makes rosé a great food wine.
Amarone, A Notable Wine!
An intensely flavored wine, worthy of attention.
Saison, Elegant Dining from Start to Finish
Saison blends modern and ancient cooking styles with American and Asian flavors into a memorable two-star Michelin dining experience
Con Vento 2020 Toscana IGT
This white wine is produced by Castello del Terriccio estate located in Maremma, in southern coastal Tuscany and the landContinue Reading
Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Charles Krug winery was founded in 1861 in the heart of Napa Valley. 1n 1943 the Mondavi family purchased thisContinue Reading
2020 Daesee Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
2020 Daesee Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon presents light purple in the glass with hints of cherry and vanilla on the nose.Continue Reading
Brockman’s Improper Negroni
A Smoother, Softer Version of the Classic
Puerto Strawberry Sangria
5 oz. Puerto De Indias Strawberry Gin 1 bottle (750ml) Chilled Rose Wine 8-12 oz. Club Soda or Lemon/Lime sodaContinue Reading
The Dozen – Bubbles & No Bubbles
Very few Champagne producers also make still wines. Californians love to do both.
The Dozen – Surprising Tuscans
Lusty reds and a Trebbiano with no apologies make for interesting drinking.