Champagne Country: ‘Like Whoa’ in a Glass
If you become accustomed to the quality and character of good Champagne, there really is no other sparkling wine that will satisfy you.
—Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia
Cocktailing 101
Leave that store-bought sour mix on the shelf — you don’t have to be a professional drink-slinger to make delicious, fresh cocktails at home.
Jacques Pépin's Gastronomic Senses -- A Classic Story
The audio version of Jacques Pépin’s book, The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen, is a true pleasure, great fun, and an engaging listen for the car or while walking/hiking/commuting.
Victuals & Vittles: The Humble Weblog
Quick recipes and ideas, wine notes, and random musings from the HG staff. This blog is updated several times a week, so please come back and visit in between our monthly editions.
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Columbia Room at The Passenger
1 comments | May 13, 2010
Specialty ingredients line the walls, just waiting to be both conversation-starters and launchpads to develop your knowledge and taste buds.
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Pork Chops Scarpariello with 2006 Villa Medoro Montepulciano D’Abruzzo
0 comments | April 26, 2010
The rusticity of the bell peppers and cherry peppers with the red wine sauce matched really nicely with the dried fruit component of the wine. The heat still lingered, though.
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Roast Chicken with Garbanzos, Tomatoes, and Paprika with 2005 Domaine Bzikot Bourgogne Rouge
2 comments | April 26, 2010
Tonight I crossed borders, pairing a Burgundian Pinot Noir with a Spanish roast chicken dish.
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Chateauneuf du Pape Dinner at Tribeca Grill
1 comments | March 12, 2010
In light of the incredible feedback we’ve had surrounding the wines of Domaine de la Solitude, we’ve entreated the winemakers themselves to leave their perfect perch in Chateauneuf-du-Pape for the hustle and bustle of New York in order to give a proper wine dinner.
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Best of DC's International Food & Wine Festival
0 comments | March 5, 2010
It was the dead of winter and the snow banks on DC streets were above my head, but diehard aficionados turned out in force for the 11th annual International Food and Wine Festival in downtown DC earlier this month.
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2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Barberini Blanc
1 comments | March 4, 2010
Let me begin with a confession: I am usually not a fan of the white wines from Chateauneuf du Pape. This is hot, red wine territory. The whites can feel blowsy, soft and coarse. But there are exceptions such as the superb whites from Beaucastel, Clos des Papes and of course Rayas.
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The Thirsty Cook – Pairing with Maple-Glazed Pork
2 comments | February 25, 2010
Not the most kosher pairing this time, but good all way through. I chose a nice little pork tenderloin roast that was a great winter warmer with the wines.
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Save the Date: Dine Out for Life in DC on March 11
0 comments | February 25, 2010
Proceeds, ranging from 25-100%, of each meal purchased on March 11 at more than 150 DC restaurants will benefit thousands of area residents served by Food & Friends.
In This Issue:
The Wine Leading the Blind
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- Lionel Bussy Villes Vignes Chablis '05
- This bright golden Chablis smells almost like a Sauternes
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- Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre '06
- Carries hints of pear, green apple, lemon and chalk, with a subtle but long finish
Brew's Clues
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- Rock Art Ridge Runner
- Hold onto your hat…
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- Orlio India Pale Ale
- One of the few organic IPAs on the market
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- Orlio Common Ale
- A great choice to pair with cheese or grilled meats
The Humble Reviewer
- Zinhan Kebap House at Stork (Istanbul)
- Go for the stunning view and great “mixed grill”
- Au Petit Sud Ouest (Paris)
- The perfect corner bistro in the City of Light
- The Red Cat (NY)
- Think bed and breakfast and a Chelsea art gallery, somehow intertwined