Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
One of my favorites when it gets a little bit colder light the fireplace and pull out some of that leftover cheese, fruit, wine and crackers and have your own private picnic ... Most places usually have great specials after work sometimes on mixed drinks, wine, beer, appetizers, etc ... I ve been known to get curbside to go and set up the table at home with real plates (aka Vera Wang China) and pull out a nice wine from our collection. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Woodbury Event Envisions a Brighter Future for Ava Oct 16, 2009
"Country Loft was just magical inside and out with all the donated flowers and fall leaves, [and] the food was divine," said Carole Winer-Sorensen, owner of Country Loft Antiques ... "It shows how the human spirit and heart work when we're called on." The event included food tables and six wine stations representing California, Italy, France, Australia, South America and Connecticut ... The wine tables were sponsored by Clare and Craig Carragan, the Siemon Company, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McEneany,... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Join in for Sprottfest Oct 15, 2009
There will be coffee, wine, food and treats for everyone. Jenny McTearnen came by her love of antiques naturally, from her mother and father who both enjoy going to auctions. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
The Uncommon Woman Oct 14, 2009
"The Fosters' Boiling Room and its wine cellar the wine cellar was my idea. In one restaurant there's a great train going through it. I have fun designing our restaurants and it's not an accident that people find them cozy and personable." ... "Diane also organizes the annual Winnipesaukee Wine Festival each summer, raising more than $50,000 to date for local charities.In her so-called spare time, Diane boards horses and the couple manage some rental properties in Nantucket. She says she can do... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Old World elegance at Clos LaChance Oct 11, 2009
For a truly posh Clos experience, though, here's what you need to do: Reserve a villa at the CordeValle Resort, which is nestled next to the winery's vineyards in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Then you can simply summon the concierge, who will dispatch a private golf cart to whisk you around the golf course straight to the winery's entry courtyard ... The vibe: Any winery offering "White-Tufted Sunbeam" Sauvignon Blanc and "Pink-Throated Brilliant" Ros can't be stuffy, and this... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Gifts for Couples who Like to Enter... Oct 11, 2009
For a more sophisticated movie night gift basket, choose a new movie, a movie trilogy or a favorite television series that is new to DVD. Add gourmet popcorn in a tin, chocolate candies or nuts, and a bottle or two of wine. Married couples who like to entertain will love to receive unique gift baskets created around a central theme. (Suite101.com)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
CAPE MAY, N.J. The Cape May Food Festival unfolds over nine days, from Sept. 19 to Sept. 27, with events that include food and wine tastings, a chefs cook-off, a gourmet marketplace, and a chowder contest. Also on the program are five chefs dine-arounds, five gourmet luncheons, wine cellar tours and tastings, a beer-tasting dinner, and Cape May wine school, plus classes and demonstrations. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Growing - and shrinking - pains in downtown Muscatine Oct 8, 2009
And Dawn and Barry Pence and Herman Ferreira, all of Muscatine, have opened a wine lounge, Wine Nutz, in the Pearl Plaza. There are people who want to help downtown businesses survive, Meeker said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Dazzle your guests with holiday etiquette tips 101 Oct 8, 2009
Iced tea, wine and other beverages should be poured once everyone is seated. Wine should be filled halfway, not to the rim. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Gold and booty in Goa Oct 7, 2009
Last Updated: 04:51am 07 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Wyo co. recycles vintage phones, seltzer bottles Oct 6, 2009
The antique seltzer bottles are repurposed into pendant lamps, wine chillers, spoon holders and votive candle holders. We use the entire bottle, he said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
50 ways to make your holiday gifts homemade Oct 5, 2009
7 Pick up some Thai or Fresno chiles from a farmers market and preserve them in a bottle submerged in white wine vinegar with a clove of garlic and a few sprigs of thyme. 8 Use other spices to infuse vinegar (see No. 7), such as rosemary, lemon peel, fresh bay leaves or Sichuan peppercorns. (FOX61, CT)
Community Calendar and Area Events Oct 4, 2009
Event starts at 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. with wine and cheese reception. Call 863-676-1408 for more information. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Ravenswood makes top 100 Oct 2, 2009
By Kathleen Hill INDEX-TRIBUNE FOOD AND WINE EDITOR ... The restaurant guide based on Zagat readers' ratings says "La dolce vita is alive and well in this downtown Sonoma newcomer ... which lures wine-country diners with an attentive staff and terrific mid-priced Cal-Italian antipasti, pizzas and cocktails ..." ... Wine ts magazine just released its "Top 100 Wineries of 2009," which includes Ravenswood as the only Sonoma Valley winery that made the world list. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
City's fall festival is Saturday Oct 1, 2009
Generation Jewelers will be having wine tasting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A cooking demonstration by Augie's Elite Catering will be held at the municipal building at 2 p.m.. Family activities are also planned at Town ry Bank and Craft Castle. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Celebrate Cranberry Harvest with Festivals, Marsh Tours (36) Sep 30, 2009
Visitors are encouraged to visit the Cranberry Discovery Center and Museum in Warrens at the same time, where they can explore the state s cranberry history and purchase everything cranberry in the gift shop, including cranberry wine, mustards, syrups, sweetened dried cranberries, grilling sauce and even dental floss ... Also enjoy cranberry marsh and winery tours, specialty cranberry food items, arts and crafts show, cranberry baking contest and bake sale, music, farmers market and antique... (Agri-View, WI)
Top 10 insurance tips Sep 26, 2009
Last Upd: 03:00pm 23 Sep 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Garden Court Cafe sold Sep 25, 2009
By Kathleen Hill INDEX-TRIBUNE FOOD AND WINE EDITOR ... Carlo Cavallo of Sonoma Meritage won the 2009 National Beef Cook-Off Chef's Challenge this week at The Lodge at Sonoma with his recipe for Mustard der Encrusted Ribeye, Slow Roasted d Over Cabernet Wine Barrel Staves with Sonoma Olive Pesto ... H H H KRON-TV's food star, Joey Altman, will bring his Back Burner Blues Band and a huge pot of gumbo to the Patrons' Night Gala at Sonoma Barracks tonight, along with 22 other food purveyors and 54... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Sampler for Sept. 24 Sep 24, 2009
The Vin Bin will mark its 5th Anniversary with a Wine & Cheese Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2 to 6 p.m., featuring a wine tasting sale. Also, there will be live folk music from Skorkalis and celebrity chef demonstrations and book signing. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Disney's dining Sep 22, 2009
Its wine lists are full of prized (and often hard-to-find) bottles from across the globe ... If theres any proof of how much a culinary mecca Disney has become, its the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which kicks off Friday and runs through Nov. 8 ... Over the course of 44 days, the festival, now in its 14th year, plays host to scores of prominent chefs, winemakers and celebrities: This years participants include famed chocolatier Jacques Torres, master sommelier and... (The Palm Beach Post)
Community calendar Sep 19, 2009
Scenic Rivers Wine and Grape Trail Northwestern Vine Hawaiian Luau Harvest Celebration 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cedar Valley Winery, Batavia; Crane Winery, Selma; Kaiser Home Winery, Keosauqua; Stone Fox Winery, Birmingham; and Whispering Pines Winery, Keosauqua ... Scenic Rivers Wine and Grape Trail Northwestern Vine Hawaiian Luau Harvest Celebration 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cedar Valley Winery, Batavia; Crane Winery, Selma; Kaiser Home Winery, Keosauqua; Stone Fox Winery, Birmingham; and... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
One-tank trip: Eatonton Sep 19, 2009
Pronto Slice & Pasta: Sit-down or take-out restaurant with funny-named sandwiches (the whachamacallit comes with ham, turkey and a red wine dressing), salads in bread bowls, pizza, calzones and more. Entrees $4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
Oct. 26 a special dinner at the new local restaurant HK One featuring Chef Michael Wray s strictly local cuisine and local wines by Dos Cabezas Winery ... 10) the Bisbee Rotary Club s members, wine distributors and local restaurateurs will come together to share with guests from near and far, the ambrosia tastes of wines from around the world, together with delicious mouth watering cuisine, while listening to pleasurable live music. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Flea market finds. Scrap lumber. Rusty castoffs. Retailers and restaurant owners are going rustic, creating quirky, homey spaces that just feel right. Sep 17, 2009
At Coppa, an Italian-style neighborhood wine bar set to open next month, the bar and tables are made from reclaimed lumber, some of which are scraps rescued from the space s original baseboard moldings. Others are leftovers from a recent renovation of the South End apartment Oringer shares with his wife, Celine. (Boston Globe)
Things to do around town this weekend Sep 15, 2009
Meet the artists, enjoy some wine and cheese, see who won prizes and cast your vote for the people s choice award. The Post Road Art Center is located at 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, Ma. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Bailed-out US firms detail new expense policies Sep 15, 2009
00004000 Going green can be a test for any winemaker but organic wine delivers wonderful flavours. Today's bank rates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009
Like many things we enjoy - from food to wine to tweeting - you need to know when to say when ... The presentation: While her handblown wineglasses - about 50 of them - sit in a more secure cupboard, Bauer displays much of her glass collection on glass shelves held up by metal pins in the windows of her colorful Cole Valley kitchen ... "Those wineglasses are my prizes, and the items in my windows are my quirky experimental pieces," she says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mississippi biting Sep 13, 2009
Williams said vampire mythology continued with the rise of Roman Catholicism, which believes in transubstantiation - the idea that bread and wine change into the body and blood of Christ during the Eucharist. Many early Christians were persecuted as vampires because of that belief. (The Clarion-Ledger)
* More than Miro Sep 12, 2009
Also on offer are wine tours and haute couture fashion tours, or theres Barcelona by Night, a crawl through bars and traditional cabaret shows ... She also pointed us in the direction of two excellent cheap restaurants: one was the bustling Can Resolis, in Ravel, where you can get family-style plates of patatas bravas, meatballs and mussels, and linger over good-value local red wine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Arizona's fall festival season Sep 10, 2009
9-11: Greater Phoenix Greek Festival: Food, wines, pastries, a village market, art, music, jewelry and Greek dancing ... 6-8: Fine Art and Wine Festival: Wine, live entertainment and crafts from more than 160 artists ... 7-8: Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts: The 39th year of the Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts features music, artists, wine tasting, and a book and antique sale. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Local Industry News & Notes Sep 10, 2009
Items offered in the store include vintage dolls, commemorative plates, Chinese art, handcrafted art dolls and art pieces, original watercolor and oil paintings, black-and-white art photography, hostess serving trays, wine glasses, crystal and Oriental porcelain. Every month, Chez Jean a will feature a local artist s work. (Santa Maria Times)
Thursday, September 10, 2009 Sep 10, 2009
Perfectly Aged: Antiques And Wine Benefit Auction: 6:30 pm, St. P.. - - Movies: Pick up a copy of today's Chronicle to read movie columnist Roger Ebert's movie reviews in Applause. (The Augusta Chronicle)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Holesinsky Certified Organic Vineyard and Winery's grand opening celebration, 3-9 p.m., with dinner served 5-7 p.m. at 4477 Valley Steppe Drive. Features music by Thomas Paul of Boise, wine, keg beer, appetizers and a dinner of ribs and/or brisket from Smokin' Cowboys ... Tickets available at Holesinsky Winery in Buhl, , Rudy's - A Cook's Paradise in Twin Falls, Holesinsky Winery booth at Capitol City Market in Boise or Boise Co-Op Wine Shop. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Nauvoo Grape Festival features three days of fun and activities Sep 4, 2009
Noon to 5 p.m. - Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum Special Grape Growers and Historical Winemaking Exhibit. 1 to 5 p.m. - Wine Tasting provided by Baxter's Vineyards located in the Entertainment tent - must be 21 ... 7:15 to 8 p.m. - Nauvoo Grape Festival Pageant pre-show - wine tasting provided by Baxter's Vineyards, Nauvoo. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Barcelona: By cable car, bike, or on a stroll Sep 4, 2009
But while you're here, you'll also want to check out what's inside art, history, and of course, tapas and wine ... Tapas and wine is a popular lunch duo ... Tapas are snacks or appetizers and there is a variety of them to go with the beer, wine or sangria, a red wine with fruit juice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Firefighters gain on blaze near Los Angeles Sep 3, 2009
Bert Voorhees and his son on Monday fetched several cases of wine from the brackish water of their backyard swimming pool, about all he salvaged from his home. You re going to be living in a lunar landscape for at least a couple of years, and these trees might not come back, the 53-year-old Voorhees said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Artist is coming from far away for class reunion Sep 3, 2009
HISTORIC AUGUSTA'S annual Perfectly Aged: Antiques and Wine benefit auction will be held Sept. 10 in the River Room at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 605 Reynolds St.. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a wine tasting, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction of antiques and fine wines ... Offerings from more than 25 of Augusta's top restaurants and caterers will be paired with complementing wines. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Woodbury Selectmen Slate Town Meeting On Property Purchase Sep 2, 2009
The EDC envisions an antiques trail in the state, similar to the wine trail that exists. The board accepted an energy plan worked on by members of the Woodbury Energy Committee. (Voices, CT)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Boone The Daniel Boone Days Music & Culture Festival, Sept. 4-5, features a symposium, wine, live music, arts and crafts, storytelling, children s activities and a Boone look-alike contest ... Nesmith The Williams Muscadine Festival, Sept. 4-7 at Williams Muscadine Vineyard and Farm, features wine tastings, fireworks, entertainment, muscadine picking and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Calif. residents return to rubble as fires spread Sep 1, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Bert Voorhees and his son fetched several cases of wine from the brackish water of their backyard swimming pool, about all he salvaged from his home in deadly fires that have swept Southern California. "You're going to be living in a lunar landscape for at least a couple of years, and these trees might not come back," said Voorhees, 53. (Albany Times Union)
Calif. fires spread, homes burned Sep 1, 2009
LOS ANGELES Bert Voorhees and his son fetched several cases of wine from the brackish water of their backyard swimming pool, about all he salvaged from his home in deadly fires that have swept Southern California. Firefighters mop up along a ridge near Mount Wilson during the Station Fire in the Angeles National Forest near Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
September calendar Aug 27, 2009
Summer's end: Labor Day Harvest Festival, 5-8 p.m., Findley Lake, N.Y.; features artists, crafters, musicians, wine-tastings and food vendors ... Colorful brews: Red, White, and Blues Festival, 5-11 p.m., Village of Fredonia, N.Y. Celebrate local wines, brews and blues music ... 25 Grapes galore: Wine Country Harvest Festival, 6-10 p.m., Gravel Pit Park, North East. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Bring the party to work, not work to the party Aug 25, 2009
There are cooking classes and wine tastings ... The most popular is a Wines We Love tasting around Valentine s day. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Lake Oconee visit was an inspiration Aug 25, 2009
One of their favorite features is the 500-bottle wine cellar, which they haven t had in previous homes. The terrace level includes three bedrooms and a large living space. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Chatham Cruise-in scheduled Saturday Aug 20, 2009
Should beer and wine be sold on Sunday ... Should beer and wine be sold on Sunday. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Steves: To market, to market in Provence Aug 20, 2009
Try the olives, sniff the lavender, and sample the wine ... Samples are usually free, including small cups of locally produced wines or ciders. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Builder, designer created a home that grew up a hill Aug 19, 2009
A loggia shading the outdoor kitchen and dining area lines the outside of a first-floor adult playground: a game room with a massive, curving bar and a live sports ticker on the wall; a red velvet cocoon of a media room, with custom-crafted golden Oscars standing guard on either side of a huge screen; a temperature- and humidity-controlled wine cellar that holds more than 2,000 bottles; a small pool bath for quick changes; and one of several mechanical rooms, this one holding the home's... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
New owner Thomas makes Glendale's Iron Horse her own Aug 19, 2009
I had one guy who I caught with a bottle of wine going out the back door, she recalled. He said, I stole the wine but I m not a thief ... Others are being planned, as is a wine dinner on Aug. 26. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Properties dilemma in Peeters case Aug 18, 2009
Forget the rule that red wine goes with red meat and whites with white meat. It's all a matter of taste. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Turn to Washington for great Cabernet values Aug 10, 2009
Flat-screen TVs, cars, all matter of durable goods are seeing their prices slashed, but when it comes to wine there is what you might call institutional resistance ... It's not just that wineries don't want to cut into potential profit ... It's the time-honored belief among American wine types that prices are a status symbol: Like upward mobility, they only go in one direction. (San Francisco Chronicle)
From the HIP Aug 3, 2009
Another great deal is its Wine Wednesday, where with any purchase of an entree, you receive half off your bottle of choice ... After a day at Kailua beach, wine and dine at Lucy's Bar and Grill, 33 Aulike St., Kailua; 230-8188 ... Programmer No. 1 "I don't know what's with these viewers. We give 'em quality stuff all summer long Botoxed South Beach swine, drunken New York preppies, even dancing fat people and still they ain't watching.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
FURRY FILM FESTS Aug 2, 2009
And in Hobbs' case, refreshments include vegetarian curry, wine and sorbet in addition to popcorn. Guests Tricia and Alex Baum appreciate Hobbs' pet-themed movie night: "We love dogs but we don't have one right now, so watching dog movies once a month is a great way to commune with canines!". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Northwest Florida Gulf Coast Fall F... Aug 2, 2009
Seafood, Wine & Music Festival, October 9-11, 2009. Combining three ever popular items into one festival, Panama City Beach pairs daily wine tastings with celebrity chef exhibitions and live jazz, rock, reggae and country music ... This celebration of seafood also hosts a classic car show, antiques vendors, arts and crafts, and features wine from local and nationally recognized vineyards. (Suite101.com)
Auer Dult, Munich's Oldest Fair Jul 31, 2009
Food and candy stands sell traditional food and drink such as bratwurst, pickled fish sandwiches, Flammbrot (an oven-baked baked bread smothered in onions and bacon), sugared almonds, strudel, and--at the autumn Auer Dult--hot mulled wine and punch. Fun for Kids at the Auer Dult. (Suite101.com)
Five Unique Places to Spend the Night Jul 31, 2009
Not only can you tour the wine country, but you also can visit the world famous French Laundry restaurant, which is nearby. The inn is a gorgeous, nine-suite hotel set in original 100-year-old railway cars. (ABC News)
More Monet than money 00004000on offer Jul 31, 2009
Wine is loaded with snob appeal, but don't let that scare you off. Here are 10 easy steps to getting more enjoyment out of wine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Alps Meet the Rockies at Breckenridge's Annual Oktoberfest Jul 30, 2009
The Breckenridge Brewery will also be on hand serving their favorite fall beers and wine. Oktoberfest Lodging Package: Groups of four can take advantage of a special Oktoberfest package starting at $90 per person per night. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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The Concerts at Wente Vineyards Announces "Staycation 4-Pack" for Select Shows Jul 29, 2009
This special includes 4 Mezzanine Dining Tickets to any one of the concerts listed below, a bottle of Wente Vineyards Estate Grown Wine, and reserved VIP parking, for the inclusive price of $399 (with no additional fees) ... They combine great music, food and wine at a very affordable price tag ... Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of Californias premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Retail therapy by the sea Jul 27, 2009
3:30 p.m.: Drop in at Paradise Pantry, a tiny wine and cheese shop packed with great vintages, foodstuffs and a few tables for wine flights and cheese pairings. Owners Kelly Briglio and Tina Lebar know their stuff and offer great regional pours, most limited production wines from family wineries. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Plan for Woodbury Inn Jul 24, 2009
7 acres, Country Loft Antiques is a destination for antiques lovers from all over the world, and its success is a testament to the style and vision of owner Carole Winer ... Last Tuesday, the Zoning Commission held a hearing on and supported a technical boundary change necessary to accommodate the plans, on which Ms. Winer is collaborating with Middlebury resident Russell Barton ... "We needed a zone change because it was a mixed use," said Ms. Winer, explaining that part of the property falls... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Noble past, present Jul 23, 2009
Theres endless adventure around every corner food, wine, shopping, art and more. more photos. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Class in a glass Jul 22, 2009
Wine is loaded with snob appeal, but don't let that scare you off. Here are 10 easy steps to getting more enjoyment out of wine ... To be perfectly blunt, the working title of this story was supposed to be "How to become a wine wanker". (The Age, Australia)
Starbucks' corporate style tries for community image Jul 20, 2009
In the spirit of a traditional coffeehouse, it will serve wine and beer, host live music and poetry readings and sell espresso from a manual machine rather than the automated type found in most Starbucks stores ... After all that time in his shop, which serves wine and beer, he said, they then applied for a liquor license to sell wine and beer at 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea. (Honolulu Advertiser)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Jul 20, 2009
Wine tastings will be offered by Back Alley Wine, Uncorked and Weathered Elements ... Also on Friday night, enjoy Frappuccino with a sprig of chocolate mint served by the St. Ansgar Community Chamber and make reservations to enjoy the wine tasting at Thymeless Treasures at 6:30 p.m. Top it off with a Murder Mystery at the Blue Belle Inn. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
