AltWeeklies Wire
Ron Burnell of Bunnell Family Winery on Growing in Washington Statenew
Even though it is one of the youngest growing regions on the market, Washington state has quickly gained worldwide recognition with their wines, garnering high ratings from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, as well as spotlights in Food & Wine, Gourmet, and The New York Times. It isn't just hype.
The Memphis Flyer |
Michael Hughes |
08-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
A Little Chicago Food and a Lot of Chicago Attitude in Memphisnew
Fred "Jimmy" O'Connor may be a homegrown Tennessean, but the briefest of chats reveals him to be a Chicago boy through and through.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bo List |
06-27-2008 |
Food+Drink
Let's Hear It Again for 'Cornbread Nation'new
Featuring stories from around the South, the collection starts off right -- not with a recipe for shrimp and grits too fancy for its own good but with a lovely essay (and menu) by the doyenne of Southern country cooking, the late Edna Lewis.
The Memphis Flyer |
Leonard Gill |
06-13-2008 |
Food+Drink
Colorful Characters of Memphisnew
Profiled are some of the characters who make the Bluff City unique: an artist, an entertainer, a preacher, and a protester.
The Memphis Flyer |
Preston Lauterbach |
06-06-2008 |
Culture
Time for the Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contestnew
Since its humble start in 1978, the contest has evolved into three days of pork-scented smoke, plastic pig noses, elaborate team structures, 500 trained judges, concerts, and, of course, some seriously competitive teams that have spent years, not to mention thousands of dollars, refining their recipes and methods.
The Memphis Flyer |
Susan Ellis |
05-16-2008 |
Food+Drink
What Do Chefs Have to Say to Us Amateurs About Knives?new
Ask chefs for advice, and what you get are two consistent themes: stories about cutting themselves early in their careers and the suggestion that your average home chef should keep their knives sharper.
The Memphis Flyer |
Paul Gerald |
05-09-2008 |
Food+Drink
The New Frenchnew
To compete in the global market, both new and established importers are seeking out more unique, interesting, and value-driven wines from all over France.
The Memphis Flyer |
Greg Akers |
04-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
Spring has Sprung for Memphis Foodiesnew
Farmers markets are opening early, plus a calendar of outdoor events.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Davis and Susan Ellis |
04-11-2008 |
Food+Drink
From the Valleynew
In the late 1990s, Ron Lachini and his wife moved from Northern California to Oregon's Willamette Valley to start Lachini Vineyards. The winery's first vintage was released in 2001.
The Memphis Flyer |
Michael Hughes |
03-21-2008 |
Food+Drink
4 Bears Winery Gets Personalnew
Not many wines are named after children's nursery rhymes.
The Memphis Flyer |
Michael Hughes |
03-07-2008 |
Food+Drink
Almost Perfectnew
The two best college basketball teams in the country made for one memorable weekend in the Bluff City.
The Memphis Flyer |
Frank Murtaugh |
02-29-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Dynamic Duonew
Let's hear it for chicken and waffles.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bo List |
02-15-2008 |
Food+Drink
Fun-to-Money Rationew
While many of us are feeling financially pressed these days, a few bottles of wine won't lighten that wallet too much more.
The Memphis Flyer |
Michael Hughes |
02-15-2008 |
Food+Drink
See Ya, Pau!new
What does the Grizzlies' blockbuster move mean for the team's future?
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
02-08-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Booking Itnew
Eating with the locals, networking with the Neelys, wining at the Brooks, and more.
The Memphis Flyer |
Simone Wilson |
01-18-2008 |
Food+Drink
