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XXI Martinis
XXI Martinis, a Columbus-based beverage brand, has been causing a stir in the Ready-To-Serve cocktail segment with its premium vodkaContinue Reading
The Dozen – New Virginia
The Old Dominion has adopted the Petits – Manseng & Verdot – and the kids are alright.
A NEAT improvement to the Copita
A Better Spirits Glass
The Dozen – Green Danube
The wine is always Gruner along the Wachau stretch of the historic stream.
Santé Tasting Room – March Overview
The latest episode of the Santé podcast, Santé Tasting Room, is now live. Please subscribe to never miss an episode.Continue Reading
Better than a Tip
Go ahead, make my day!
The Dozen – Mountain Blancs
Today, a blend of bargain buys and uber-premium wines served with a Bourbon chaser.
ProWein 2023 – Trend Text No. 5 / March 2023
#kabilove: Reframing Riesling Kabinetts and Co. at ProWein 2023 By Stuart Pigott & Paula Redes Sidore The most striking thingContinue Reading
Christmas in March, It’s Chili Time
Year: 1981. Place: Elm City Diner, New Haven, Ct. I was in my early 20s when I first began cookingContinue Reading
Growing Microgreens, From Your Kitchen Counter to Outer Space
For an ingredient that is simply a plant harvested before reaching full maturity, microgreens get a lot of hype. TheseContinue Reading
From the kitchen
The back of the house from a cook’s perspective.
East and West: Two Evans and Two Takes on Easter Wines
As Easter approaches, I reached out to two wine experts–coincidentally, each is named Evan– with very different takes on whatContinue Reading
THE CHEF’S SUPPORTING CAST
Who deserves an award in a restaurant?
12 Red Wines To Keep You Warm And Cozy
Most of the country experienced unusually cold weather this past week, and snow is in the forecast ahead. Red wineContinue Reading
The Dozen – Sparkling Extended
Yes, New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day are over, but you’re permitted to still drink bubbly.
6 Questions & a Story
Taste Network’s Brady Lowe talks about the Ribera & Rueda campaign.
6Qs & a Story
Vino Vault’s Jeff Smith talks about managing your wine cellar – or selling it.
The Dozen – The Continuity of Wineries
Wineries have their own lives. The fortunate ones outlive their owners, sometimes by centuries.
The Properly Dangerous Liaison
A Valentine’s Day cocktail
Love Her Madly
A cocktail for Valentine’s Day