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Five Dishes at Kutsher’s Tribeca

The cuisine of the Catskills comes to TriBeCa.

Wine Tasting Video: Cabernet & Merlot from Australia, Italy and California

Some wines I filmed before Christmas when I’d been banished to one of the darker rooms in the house… Wakefield Estate Merlot 2009, Clare Valley, Australia (£9.99-£10.99 Cheers, Constantine Stores, Majestic, Nidderdale Fine Wines, Oliver

A Magical Finger Lakes Red, and Why it’s Gone Too Soon

By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes Editor It had been two years since I last tasted the Damiani Wine Cellars 2007 Cabernet Franc, and I was down to my last bottle. On release, it was an impressive wine with depth, if...

On Google’s Lunch Menu: Mindful Eating

Video of a day devoted to living thoughtfully, at Google headquarters in California.

Q. and A. on Mindful Eating

Dr. Jan Chozen Bays, a pediatrician and meditation teacher in Oregon and the author of a guide to mindful eating, will answer your questions on the philosophy and practice of eating thoughtfully.

Wine Meets Chocolate in New Jersey!

Visit New Jersey wineries February 11th and 12th to enjoy a romantic weekend just before Valentine’s Day. This weekend the New Jersey Wine Growers Association is hosting a wine trail weekend.  The event is “Wine Meets Chocolate.”  Numerous wineries will be opened for visitors to enjoy samples of wines paired with chocolate treats. Cava Winery &...

Damiani Wine Cellars 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor I first tasted this wine as a part of Riesling Hour and it was one of the more popular wines amongst the Long Island wine industry folks who joined me for the tasting. This review...

Try Some Wine! Win A Contest! Tapena Is Here To Help.

“Your words are my food, your breath my wine. You are everything to me.” – Sarah Bernhardt With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought I’d talk to you a little about love. …And the Spanish company, Freixenet (known for it’s [...

Why Syrah Hasn’t Caught On in America

Eric Asimov explores a wine mystery: why Americans don't buy syrah.

Where are the thirst-quenching domestic reds?

The French have a wine term that doesn’t translate. No, it’s not terroir. It’s vin de soif. A wine that’s thirst-quenching is a fun drink that accompanies food or a moment but doesn’t dominate them. It’s lowish in alcohol and in price. While the concept translates, the category comes up frustratingly empty when looking for...

Sweet Melissa Closes Cobble Hill Location

The Park Slope, Brooklyn, shop remains open.

February is for Foodies in Walla Walla!

It's February and this month has never been known to be filled with warm and sunny days. Many of us are still in hiberation and looking for something to do. We are often looking for something to keep us entertained, possibly educational, affordable an...