Shochu for Beginners
Shochu (pronounced show-chew) is Japan’s leading spirit and ranks second to beer in alcoholic drink popularity in its homeland. ItsContinue Reading
Category: Vol. 27 No. 08
Summer corn is now!
August is the perfect season to get your hands on sweet summer corn – eat it and preserve it!
HOW TO FAIL AS A RESTAURATEUR
If failure is so common in the restaurant industry, shouldn’t we study it?
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot noir 2021
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir, hailing from the lush vineyards of Martinborough, New Zealand, is indeed a wine that demands yourContinue Reading
Three Finger Jack
Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon is a breathtaking experience that left a strong, indelible impression on my palate. The wineContinue Reading
Congratulations Winners of the 2023 Santé Wine & Spirits Competition
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Santé Wine & Spirits. See the winners here organized by category. Products competedContinue Reading
Santé Tasting Room Podcast for August
This episode introduces Soto Sake Super Premium Junmai Daiginjo and a Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon. We talk about articlesContinue Reading
The Dozen – East Side, West Side
From opposite slopes of the Andes, wines of Chile and Argentina are a study in contrasts.
The Dozen – Level Two
After entry level, here are next tier wines to continue your exploration.
Moscato D’Asti – Italy’s Most Popular Sparkler
Many will say that Moscato d’Asti is not only a part of Italian history but also a part of the Italian DNA.
The Dozen – Dog Days
In the Northern Hemisphere, the first harvests of 2023 are just beginning.
Curvy Italian Pivots around Roadblocks
Just as some people won’t take “no” for an answer, April Field doesn’t let business roadblocks stop her. She justContinue Reading
The First Two Restaurants Serving Cultivated Meat in the U.S.
Bar Crenn in San Francisco and China Chilcano in Washington D.C. will be the first to serve cultivated meat in the U.S.
The Battle Between Cost and Quality in the Coffee Industry
Coffee can be cheap, it can be good, and it can be fair; however, it cannot be all three.
The Dozen – At the Foot of The Alps
Crisp, affordable wines from Italy’s Northeast.
RESTAURANTS – BALANCING THE ART AND THE BUSINESS
Seeking balance between the art of cooking and the need to effectively run a business
Wine, Menu, and Service: Restaurant Fails to Avoid
I travel often as a food and wine writer, eating in high-end restaurants wherever I can find them. I also read my colleague’s writings. Here are some common restaurant fails that are easy to avoid.
Summertime: A look inside the Offseason in the ski resort industry
Last June, around 5 p.m. on any given Thursday night I knew exactly what I would be doing. I wouldContinue Reading
Growing and Locally Distributing Organic Fruits and Vegetables on Kauai, the Oldest Hawaiian Island
When living on any island often comes the environmental burden of transporting goods over thousands of miles. Therefore, it isContinue Reading
Discover the Exquisite Elegance of Flecha Azul Cristalino Tequila
What sets this tequila apart is its exceptionally smooth and refined taste profile
