First IFWTWA Conference
This is our first participation at the International Food, Wine and Travel Writing Association Conference. As such, we have expectations and hope to come home with ideas that we can immediately act on. This conference schedule though, is a stretch from what we are use to in conferences we attend. Generally we attend wine conferences....
NYT Eric Asimov leads Creativity Session at Symposium for Professional Wine Writers
Very interesting seminar today at the #WSS12 symposium at Meadowood. Eric Asimov read several excerpts of wine writing from famous writers and asked us to write a fast story in ten minutes. Here is what I wrote: The Ancient Press, by Marisa D'Vari “Okay,” the journalist said, carefully stepping into the deep, dark cellar in...
Breaux Viognier Named One of Oz Clarke’s 250 Best in 2012: Why It Is Important
Oz Clarke has released the 2012 version of his well-regarded 250 Best Wines series and Breaux Vineyards' Viognier made the list! I reached out to a very excited Jennifer Breaux who told me, "We are honored and elated to have been chosen as one of Oz ...
The Essence of Wine: Pepper
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch
Lives were lost. Empires were built. The new world was discovered. All for the sharp spark of taste with the power to transform mere food to cuisine. It's hard to imagine the shock and astonishment that must have accompa...
Koi Restaurant to Open in Trump Hotel SoHo
The Trump Hotel SoHo will get a new, Japanese restaurant this summer.
Didier Elena Is Said to Have Left Adour
The executive chef at the high-end restaurant Adour has stepped down, Eater reports.
How To Spot A Stupid Alcohol Marketer
A billboard for Wodka Vodka placed in the Bronx, New York has a headline that reads as follows: "Escort Quality, Hooker Pricing" Yes....Really. Oddly, as you can see on the web page of the NY Daily News, the marketers of...
The Future of Woodward Canyon
In 1981 this once small winery was one of the very first to claim a home in the history of Walla Walla wineries. Years later, it became known for its world class wines.
I can remember being asked several times where Woodward Canyon was l...
Scenes from the 2012 Long Island Nano Cask Festival
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor At beer events, including the 2012 Long Island Nano Cask Festival last weekend, I'm often introduced as "A wine guy who likes beer too." I'm not even sure that's accurate anymore. I drink nearly as...
Light Drinking During Pregnancy: What Does the Research Say?
By Evan Dawson, Managing Editor This is one of the most delicate subjects one can imagine, so when I set out to explore it, I knew I had to be thorough. The result is one of the longest, most exhaustive...
24th Annual Napa Valley Academy Awards® Telecast Viewing Party Fundraiser
The Robert Mondavi Winery will host the 24th Annual Napa Valley Academy Awards® Telecast Viewing Party on February 26th. More than 20 local restaurants will provide the food while the Robert Mondavi wines will be enjoyed. The evening includes a Silent Auction. The Gala emcee is Bob Sarlatte who is recognized as an announcer for the...
