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Darna Mediterranean Eatery: The EATALY of Mediterranean Cuisine
by Andrew Chalk Darna (“Our House” in Arabic) has multiple identities. It is a well-stocked bar with a serious happy hour 3-6pm daily...
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Jul 26, 20235 min read


WINE REVIEW: Gary Farrell 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co ($36)
by Andrew Chalk Gary Farrel has been making top class chardonnay for years. This latest vintage continues the record. TASTING NOTES...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read


LGBTQIA+ Owned Cider Brand, Sincere Cider Launches New Flavors
FROM THE WIRES... Sincere Cider Announces Exciting New Flavors Just In Time For Summer LGBTQIA+ & woman-owned California cider brand...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read


Filippo Berio Introduces New Sustainable Packaging for its Olive Oils
by Andrew Chalk Sustainability will not become a reality as a result of some single miracle event, but as the result of a million...
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Jul 24, 20231 min read


A New Ultra Premium Tequila Hits The Market
FROM THE WIRES... Tequila is the spirit of the summer, helping New Yorkers beat the heat. What better way to cool down than with a frozen...
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Jul 24, 20231 min read


BENDING BRANCH WINERY EXPECTS LARGEST HARVEST ON RECORD
FROM THE WIRES... BENDING BRANCH WINERY EXPECTS LARGEST HARVEST ON RECORD Missick Joins Team as Consulting Winemaker for Crush COMFORT,...
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Jul 23, 20233 min read


Join Omni Barton Creek for a Stag's Leap Wine Dinner at Blind Salamander
FROM THE WIRES... Join Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa for an enchanting evening that celebrates the exquisite harmony between fine wine...
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Jul 21, 20231 min read


SUMMER NIGHTS AT TERRA IN EATALY!
FROM TERRA AT EATALY... "Summer Nights at Terra! Every Thursday (7:30-10:30PM), Friday (8:30-11:30PM), and Saturday (8:30-11:30PM) this...
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Jul 20, 20231 min read


Where do you Want to Hold your Company Holiday or Thanksgiving Dinner?
We have an answer that offers stellar food and service.... by Andrew Chalk Every year, the Renaissance Dallas Hotel is the destination of...
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Jul 19, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Galil Mountain Winery 2013 Red Wine, Upper Galilee, Israel ($22)
by Andrew chalk This wine is a ‘rave from the grave’. Discovered on an excursion to the back of the cellar, first left after the...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read


Bacigalupi Vineyards, 2019 Petite Sirah, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County ($58)
by Andrew Chalk Sonoma County Is universally recognized for its pinot noir and chardonnay. However, it also excels with lesser known...
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Jul 17, 20231 min read


RESIZE YOUR EGG THOUGHT WITH QUAIL EGGS
by Andrew Chalk A big quail egg enthusiast from Spring Creek Quail Farm just sent me some of their eggs. What better way to review them...
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Jul 16, 20232 min read


Natural Grocers® Expands House Brand with Sparkling Water
FROM THE WIRES... LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, Natural Grocers®, America's largest...
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Jul 13, 20232 min read


Brewing Something: Harpoon Brewery and Flour Bakery + Café Launch Limited Release Sticky Bun Stout
FROM THE WIRES... Brewing Something Sweet: Harpoon Brewery and Flour Bakery + Café Launch Limited Release Sticky Bun Stout Made with Real...
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Jul 12, 20232 min read


FOUNDERS BREWING COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW KBS VARIANT — KBS CHOCOLATE CHERRY
FROM THE WIRES... The latest KBS flavor is available in Founders’ Grand Rapids and Detroit taprooms now, and will be available nationwide...
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Jul 11, 20232 min read


Guinigi Prosecco Is Versatile!
by Andrew Chalk It's cocktail season... Blush Negroni Sbagliato Recipe 2 oz Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. 2 oz Sweet Vermouth 2 oz Campari Method:...
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Jul 10, 20231 min read


How to Taste Wine
FROM THE WIRES... Wednesday, July 12, 2023 JOIN US AT Blind Bishop RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY More InformationAt Blind Bishop, we are...
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Jul 9, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Rombauer Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($75)
by Andrew Chalk Best known for the “definitive” oaky style of chardonnay, in recent years Rombauer has been headbanging with growers of...
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Jul 6, 20231 min read


Booker’s Bourbon Releases Second Batch of 2023 Collection
FROM THE WIRES... ABOUT BOOKER’S® “Apprentice Batch” This batch pays homage to the beginning of Booker Noe’s distilling career when he...
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Jul 6, 20232 min read


The Siddiqui Blue Flame Will Never Die
FROM THE WIRES... Despite Saudi Arabia and Texas oil industries massively shifting towards renewables, the Siddiqui Rum Blue Flame will...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read


CRIOS - FINE ARGENTINE MALBEC
FROM THE WIRES... Malbec World Day was established in 2011 by Wines of Argentina–the entity responsible for communicating the Argentine...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read


Rabble Rosé 2021, Paso Robles, CA ($18)
Note: Great special effects from this wine. Scan the front label and the sea becomes a storm, the sky turns dark, and eerie sound effects...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read


New Cocktails at North Italia
by Andrew Chalk WHAT: North Italia is celebrating the season with its Summer Sips campaign featuring 14 limited edition cocktails created...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read


WINE REVIEW: Podere Sapaio 2021 Volpolo, Bolgheri DOC, Italy ($37)
by Andrew Chalk A blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, and cabernet franc. Very refined and complex in a modern, New World style. A...
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Jul 3, 20231 min read
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