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July 24, 2008
Fridgin’ Out: Austin, TX
Disclaimer: My current fridge is nothing like the bountiful one I left behind in NYC, where I was able to walk all day and rarely exercise. Nowadays, with a car and without a job, my diet has been adjusted Read More →
July 22, 2008
News Flash: David Chang Is On Charlie Rose Tonight
Sorry for the last minute notice, but I just found out.
If you missed it, the video should be here afterwards.
July 13, 2008
Basket Case Syrah 2005
I was having trouble deciding on a wine and just as I started to get frustrated, I was struck by Basket Case’s lighthearted, cute label that proclaims “everybody [is] just a little bit crazy” and “wine is about fun.” I’m
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June 26, 2008
Carro Tinto 2006
It’s been a while, but I have to do Kayoko a solid and keep up with the wine reviews. Sooooo, tonight i’m writing about a wine simply called Carro, which is produced in Yecla, a city in
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June 17, 2007
Famous Fat Dave
If a cabbie asks where you eat in your neighborhood before dropping you off, don’t hesitate, just answer. It might be “Famous Fat Dave.”
Dave Freedenburg gives culinary tours of all five boroughs in a private car or, for a bit more money, his yellow
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June 11, 2007
Choosing a Cheaper Wine
The W(h)ine-o is back with a few more tips — this time on choosing a cheaper wine:
• Choose wine with labels that are less specific in origin. If the label says “Napa Valley,” it will cost more than one that says “California.”
• If you want a white wine, choose one that does not sit in (expensive)
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May 31, 2007
Want to Date a Chef?
If I had the dough (pun intended), I would.
“On Monday, June 11th, hot NYC chefs will be auctioned off for “dates” to benefit Friends of the FCI, a nonprofit organization that funds French Culinary Institute student scholarships.
Some of the one-time-only dates on the auction block:
• Train
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May 10, 2007
Enrique Foster Mendoza Malbec Ique 2006
First of all, I meant to get a 2004. . . Actually I asked for a 2004, and did not notice that I was given a 2006. This is not to say the employees at Sherry-Lehmann are negligent. In fact they are quite helpful and knowledgeable.
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April 17, 2007
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2003
What a find!
This elegant wine has a deep, dark red colour with a spicy aroma, well-balanced tannins and fruit, and a smooth texture.
The palate is wonderfully complex: it is initially fresh and fruity followed by an unexpected, slight acidity and a long and pleasant finish.
I think
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