People often are surprised when they learn that California’s Napa Valley does not hold the No. 1 position on my list of favorite wine regions to visit. Don’t get me wrong; I love Napa… and I love Napa Valley wines.…
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2 Wine-and-Cheese Pairings to Try Before You Die
I never knew I liked blue cheese until I tried it soft and warm atop a thick, juicy steak. I never knew that what we in America think of as Swiss cheese really isn’t until I went to Switzerland. For…
Tagged with: 3 Muses Zinfandel, blue cheese and steak, cheese, cooking, Espirit des Trois Pieres, food, Swiss fondue, Switzerland, Tamaya Reserva, travel, wine, wine-and-cheese pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Highly Elevated Wining and Dining in Los Angeles
Even though Southern California’s high-rise buildings have survived even the strongest earthquakes — and are designed with that very purpose in mind — I’m still a little hesitant to go inside them, let alone ascend to their highest floors. I’m…
Tagged with: 71 Above, dining out, food, Los Angeles Restaurants, restaurants, travel, Vartan Abgaryan
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Preparing for the Super Bowl Celebration
Never in a million years did I think the Denver Broncos would be able to beat the New England Patriots in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, even though the Broncos were playing at home. I just figured that at these points…
Tagged with: Charlotte, Customshop, Denver, dining out, food, NFL, Panzano, restaurants, Super Bowl
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
