AltWeeklies Wire
Screwcap Renaissancenew
Corked wines are overrated. Screwcaps are where it's at!
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
02-17-2005 |
Food+Drink
Alternatives to Chardonnay and Cabernetsnew
It's easy to land in a Chardonnay or Cabernet rut; there are gazillions of gallons on the market. But other grape varieties should earn your respect.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
02-17-2005 |
Food+Drink
An Oenophile's Guide to Sidewaysnew
Sideways, the multi-Oscar-nominated movie about two middle-aged guys on a wine-country vacation, didn't initially rouse my young female antennae, but after countless people kept asking my opinion, I dragged my butt into the theater ... and walked out really happy.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
02-10-2005 |
Food+Drink
Liquid Refreshmentnew
Behold, at long last: The Perfect Margarita recipe. Those of us who like to drink alcohol like the feeling of happiness it gives us.
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
02-10-2005 |
Food+Drink
Making Chocolatenew
Only a handful of companies grind their own cocoa beans in the United States, and among them, the competition is ferocious. Now, in Seattle, the Chocolate Company plans to manufacture their own chocolate, emphasizing fresh, organic ingredients.
Seattle Weekly |
Michaelangelo Matos |
02-10-2005 |
Food+Drink
Buffet Etiquette 101new
Help out your fellow man: Don't be an all-you-can-eat amateur.
Tucson Weekly |
Jimmy Boegle |
02-03-2005 |
Food+Drink
Argentina Shares the Lovenew
Argentina has been hoarding its best wine at home, but the country's about to brings its vino to the States.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
02-03-2005 |
Food+Drink
Eating My Words: An Appetite for Life a Juicy, Resonant Readnew
This is a memoir geared toward foodies, yet it's more of a contemplative reflection than a culinary tell-all. Don't expect pages and pages of gushing descriptions of foie gras-laced meals at Le Cirque.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Bill Addison |
01-21-2005 |
Food+Drink
Biodynamic Winemaking Takes Holdnew
In an effort to recapture the pure, pesticide-free soil of yesteryear, a silently growing revolution of winemakers is emerging across the globe.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
01-21-2005 |
Food+Drink
Missourians Eat More Beaver and Other Wild Gamenew
To faithful customers of Scott Harr's food stall, wild-game meat is as much about cultural tradition and family heritage as it is about cutting-edge vittles. Call it four-legged comfort food.
Riverfront Times |
Chad Garrison |
01-12-2005 |
Food+Drink
Quality Wine Comes In a Boxnew
You can find Tindindi wine at Northwest Costco stores. The chardonnay is fresh, juicy, round, dry and acidic enough to be voluptuously food-friendly while genteel enough for drinking on its own. The cabernet sauvignon is a marvel.
Seattle Weekly |
Roger Downey |
01-12-2005 |
Food+Drink
Corkscrew: Suggestions for Expanding Your Wine Horizonsnew
After witnessing the decline of relaxation, it's time to chill out and start enjoying life again. To jumpstart this idea, here are 10 wine resolution suggestions for 2005.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
01-06-2005 |
Food+Drink
Grapes, Wineries and the Finger Lakesnew
John Martini and his wife Ann run one of almost 90 vineyards that have broken ground in New York State's Finger Lakes Region in the last two decades. "Winemaking is a black hole for money and dreams," he says. First of two parts
City Newspaper |
Rich Gardner |
01-04-2005 |
Food+Drink
Cabbage Days of Winternew
When the weather turns Siberian, Chef Boy Ari turns to cabbage.
Missoula Independent |
Ari LeVaux |
12-30-2004 |
Food+Drink
An Open Mind and Platenew
New friendships and magic are always possible when dining out.
Tucson Weekly |
John Peck |
12-23-2004 |
Food+Drink
