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George’s Rants & Raves: Reyka Vodka

George’s Rants & Raves: Reyka Vodka

  Iceland seems to be a land of contradictions. You would just have to figure that any place named after ice would be pretty darned cold, but it turns out that...

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CA Wines of the Year: “Other” Reds – Round 1

CA Wines of the Year: “Other” Reds – Round 1

As we welcome 2012, we decided to look back at some of our favorite wines from 2011 as well as invite wineries to submit their own favorites. Bottles were divided...

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Dining Detectives: Castagna Restaurant – San Francisco

Dining Detectives: Castagna Restaurant – San Francisco

  San Francisco has always been a City people from around the world come to visit and many inevitably decide to make their home. The City’s captivating style...

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CA Wines of the Year: Rhone Reds – Round 1

CA Wines of the Year: Rhone Reds – Round 1

    As we welcome 2012, we decided to look back at some of our favorite wines from 2011 as well as invite wineries to submit their own favorites. Bottles were...

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Thomas Keller: Russet Potato and Lobster Coral Gnocchi

Thomas Keller: Russet Potato and Lobster Coral Gnocchi

Creamy Maine Lobster Broth, Russet Potato and Lobster Coral Gnocchi “You spend all day, 12, 14 hours a day, cooking refined food, you want to go eat something...

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CA Wines of the Year: Chardonnay – Round 1

CA Wines of the Year: Chardonnay – Round 1

  To close out our wine coverage for 2011, we decided to round up some of our favorite bottles from the past year as well as invite wineries to submit their...

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Weekender: Carmel Food and Wine

Weekender: Carmel Food and Wine

People flock to the Carmel/Monterey region seeking farm fresh foods (Monterey County is referred to as America’s ‘salad bowl’ because of its extensive agriculture)...

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New Year’s Eve Cocktail: Bubbly Pomtini

New Year’s Eve Cocktail: Bubbly Pomtini

Why drink plain old Champagne at midnight when you can liven things up a bit?  Try out this creation when you’re ringing in the new year. Enjoy! Bubbly Pomtini 1...

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New Year’s Eve Cocktail: NYE Sparkler

New Year’s Eve Cocktail: NYE Sparkler

Tired of plain Champagne? Here’s a wonderful way to spice things up for a great New Year’s Eve cocktail. Enjoy!   NYE Sparkler 1 oz. 1800 Silver Tequila...

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Dining Detectives: Dobbs Ferry Restaurant – San Francisco

Dining Detectives: Dobbs Ferry Restaurant – San Francisco

San Francisco has wonderful neighborhoods for dining and shopping. We always enjoy Hayes Valley as there are quite a few quality “Specialty” stores and some...

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