Rustichella D’Abruzzo And More
What is the difference between your run-of-the-mill pasta and an artisanal pasta? We met with Piero Peduzzi of Rustichella D’AbruzzoContinue Reading
Category: This Month
These are the featured items for the month.
Pickin’ Time
The grape harvest has already begun in the northern half of the globe.
Resisting the Doldrums
This selection of wines will help guide you through the ennui of August.
DOES YOUR MENU MAKE SENSE (and DOLLARS and CENTS)?
I love art and music and would guess that most professional cooks and chefs are like me in that regard.Continue Reading
Signature July Cocktails
In this post, we are introducing you to several innovative spirits. These are: Ette Flora Rosa Vodka Made from roseContinue Reading
Tapas, Anyone?
Spain’s favorite foods for snacking and drinking are great for summer parties.
Perennial Roses
Unlike many rose gardens, our annuals flourish in the heat of the summer.
Tuscan Sampler
Introducing an array of wines from Chianti Classico producer Montefili.
IBWSS San Francisco 2024: An Important Event For The Spirits Industry
The International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show is all set to bring the big and important wine and spirits buyers and sellers together on July 23-24, 2024.
Bar Convent Brooklyn
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RESTAURATEURS – A TIME FOR BOLD DECISIONS
It certainly is a stressful time. Restaurateurs are perplexed by the level of uncertainty in the marketplace, indications of increasedContinue Reading
Exceptional Spirits Showcased
Bar Convent Brooklyn Highlights
Serious Drinking
A trove of intriguing table wines plus two Vermouths of note.
Easin’ into Summer
This post features a selection of wines, with a focus on rosés and California wines. It includes detailed descriptions of various wines such as the 2021 Gentleman Farmer Napa Valley Chardonnay and the 2022 Miguel Torres “Las Mulas” Chile Rosé. The post also notes that more wineries are shipping directly to consumers. Price information is provided as well.
All Points
Interesting wines from the rest of the U.S., along with plentiful pinks.
Summer Sips and Bites
Elevate Your June Gatherings with Perfect Food, Wine, and Spirits Pairing
PRAISE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT
Operating a neighborhood restaurant is a labor of love. The work is physically, mentally, and emotionally difficult but spiritually rewarding.Continue Reading
Verdicchio, Anyone?
Producers in central Italy are causing us to take a second look at this historic variety.
The Dozen – Changes
In both hemispheres, a time of significant vintage milestones in the vineyards.
