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A Bold, Distinctive Menu To Pair With Sparkling Wine
Kwame Onwuachi, a James Beard Foundation Award-winner, best-selling author, activist and all-round Renaissance man, is one of America’s most inspiring young chefs. Hailing from the Bronx, …
Hot Stuff: The Art of Warm Cocktails
If you want to make your holiday or winter gathering extra warm and inviting, consider serving up a hot cocktail. The traditional hot toddy calls for …
How to Talk About Sweetness in Wine
However, humans are hard-wired to appreciate sugar. Most newcomers to the category instinctively prefer wines that feature some detectable sweetness. Mass-market brands capitalize on this, and …
What I’m Drinking Now: Nicholas Wyatt and the Sips of Paradise
Nicholas Wyatt is general manager of Ravello Ristorante, an Amalfi Coast-inspired restaurant in Montgomery, AL. Drawing inspiration from the classic Negroni Sbagliato that has made a …
7 Things To Know About Cognac
Cognac has been on a roll: The distilled wine spirit has been driving much of the increase in brandy/Cognac consumption in recent years. While many people …
Does Wine Really Breathe in Barrels?
Most modern wine is made in stainless-steel tanks. But winemakers still use traditional oak barrels to refine and improve most premium red wines and some whites …
Celebrate Cinco With A Touch of Tajín
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican cuisine. The May 5th holiday, commemorating the day the Mexican army defeated the French …
Tips For Pairing Sake Like A Pro
As with pairing food with wine, pairing sake has its nuances. The diversity of sake—including the various rice varietals, milling and distillation styles—can make for a complex beverage pairing. Japanese chef Masa Hamaya of …
Spring Brunch Pairings
There’s never a bad time for bunch, but something about the spring — flowers, Easter, Mother’s Day, warmth — makes the breakfast-lunch meal even more appealing. …
Cocktails To Put A Spring In Your Step
Spring has nearly sprung so it’s time to be thinking about renewal, along with fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers. Here are some cocktail recipes that reflect …
