AltWeeklies Wire
A skateboarder turned winemaker mixes tradition with experimentationnew
Kenny Likitprakong, a former skateboarder, might be the Will Oldham of wine.
INDY Week |
Adam Sobsey |
02-12-2014 |
Food+Drink
Gewürztraminer: It's in your facenew
Given its tropical character and its warmth, gewürztraminer is most appropriate in winter.
INDY Week |
Adam Sobsey |
01-09-2014 |
Food+Drink
Tags: gewürztraminer
What to pair with dessert winesnew
Dessert wines can be far more complex and satisfying than any solid dessert—and they're fat-free, too.
INDY Week |
Adam Sobsey |
12-11-2013 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Dessert Wines
Don't rob your wine of its ability to maturenew
The greatest asset of wine is the same as the greatest asset of humans: the ability to grow into a better version of ourselves over time.
INDY Week |
Adam Sobsey |
09-11-2013 |
Food+Drink
What you mean when you order a "dry" winenew
We ask the word "dry" to do sensory work for us, using it as a catchall for any number of preferences.
INDY Week |
Adam Sobsey |
08-14-2013 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Dry Wine Meaning
Raise a toast to Champagne's sparkling personalitynew
The best thing about Champagne? It can be drunk morning, noon and night, and in all four seasons.
INDY Week |
Adam Sobsey |
05-14-2013 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Champagne
What to pair with Rieslingsnew
Kabinett? Spätlese? Ah, those confusing German wine labels. It's not as complicated as it seems, but if you're daunted by the nomenclature—and by sweet wines, generally—start out simple.
INDY Week |
Adam Sobsey |
04-10-2013 |
Food+Drink
The Durham Bulls and their ballpark get a makeover for 2012new
The DBAP's upgrades impress the eye, but something fans will never see is even more impressive. Plus: Who's new (and returning) in the bullpen and the clubhouse
This rough magic: Why Coach K is Prosperonew
Among the curious things about Prospero as a dramatic hero is that he has no real obstacles or antagonists. As his name suggests, he thrives from beginning to end. Because he possesses magic, it's easy for him to ward off any threat, overcome any trouble and fulfill his every desire.
Tags: Coach K
Two Books Shed Light on the 2011 Durham Bullsnew
If you really want to get bullish this season, read The Bullpen Gospels, by Bulls pitcher Dirk Hayhurst, and The Extra 2%, about the Bulls' parent club, the Tampa Bay Rays.
What Cooks and Waiters Wear, and Whynew
There's practicality, tradition and preference.
INDY Week |
Adam Sobsey |
12-13-2007 |
Food+Drink
