There is a surge in micro-distilleries, small, artisan producers of a variety of spirits, from vodka to rum, whiskey to gin. For example, in Massachusetts, you can find micro-distilleries such as Privateer Rum, Turkey Shore Distilleries, Ryan & Wood Distilleries, and Bully Boy Distillers. You can find micro-distilleries though all across the country, and many more are likely to pop up over the next few years. That is certainly a very positive...
Monday, 30 April 2012
Friday, 27 April 2012
Taste of The Nation: Helping Feed The Children
Posted on 01:00 by Unknown
Cue the irony, a large group of people gorging on plentiful food and alcohol while nearly 17 million children struggle with hunger. Fortunately, the event is aimed at alleviating the problems of childhood hunger, and 100% of all ticket sales go directly to these efforts.The Taste of the Nation, which was established in 1988, has run numerous events, all across the country, bringing together chefs, mixologists, wineries, bakers, and more...
Posted in austria wines, Boston, Cambridge, Charity, cider, cocktails, Food Event, Restaurant, seafood, Woburn
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Thursday, 26 April 2012
Thursday Sips & Nibbles
Posted on 01:00 by Unknown
I am back again with a new edition of Thursday Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I briefly highlight some interesting wine and food items that I have encountered recently.**********************************************************1) Johnny and Kosta Diamantopoulos proudly announce that the first pizzas to come out of their new All Star Pizza Bar oven will take place on Thursday, April 26. Their hours of operation will be 11am-9pm daily.Debut Menu Items, Eat in or Take out, starting @ $13.95--Atomic Meatloaf Pizza: Italian...
Posted in Boston, Cambridge, cocktails, holiday, japanese, mothers day, Pizza, Restaurant, steakhouse
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Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Konnichiwa, Albarino-san!
Posted on 01:00 by Unknown
During the winter, it can be difficult to find Albariño wines because many wine stores seem to feel it is more of a summer wine. Yet I strongly disagree with that reasoning as I believe Albariño is good year round. Sure, it is a perfect summer wine, yet its versatility in food pairing make it an excellent choice during any season. After tracking down a bottle of 2010 Burgan's Albariño, I brought it with me to Kyotoya, a Japanese...
Posted in japanese, restaurant reviews, spain, Spain Wines, wine pairings, Wine Reviews
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Monday, 23 April 2012
Rant: Time To Give Up The Blog?
Posted on 01:00 by Unknown
Has my blog been ruining my enjoyment of good food and wine? Should I give up the blog so that I can better enjoy gustatory pleasures? I might not be alone in these feelings, and in fact, many food and wine bloggers may find themselves in this same situation. So what is a writer to do?The impetus to these questions was a brief and intriguing quote in the new issue of Scientific American Mind (May/June 2012). It read: “Did you just enjoy a delicious meal? Consider keeping it to yourself. Researchers found that describing...
Sunday, 22 April 2012
Sake & Shochu: The "National Alcoholic Beverages" of Japan
Posted on 01:00 by Unknown
Despite its 2000+ year history and importance in Japan, Sake was never declared to be its "national alcoholic beverage." Until now.According to the Daily Yomiuri Online, the Japanese government will soon declare Sake and Shochu to be "national alcoholic beverages." The idea behind this decision is to help local economies, increase the demand for rice, and boost export sales. Motohisa Furukawa, the state minister for national policy, stated....
Friday, 20 April 2012
What Does A Perfect Wine Taste Like?
Posted on 06:25 by Unknown
Does the perfect wine exist or is that merely an unreachable ideal? If someone declares a wine is perfect, is that a subjective or objective determination? Should people be able to agree on what constitutes a perfect wine? Intriguing questions and I even explored this issue previously in a short story, The Perfect Wine.Under the 100 point system, wines are ranked from 50-100, and one would assume that a score of 100, the utmost top number, reflects a perfect wine. Interestingly, the major wine print media does not provide any specific...
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Thursday Sips & Nibbles
Posted on 01:00 by Unknown
I am back again with a new edition of Thursday Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I briefly highlight some interesting wine and food items that I have encountered recently.**********************************************************1) Towne Stove and Spirits will be revamping their brunch menu to welcome the spring and summer seasons. Culinary Director Lydia Shire and Executive Chef Mario Capone are expanding their scope to include more savory options.To start your brunch experience, try one of the new Bloody Mary options: The Classic...
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Moonlight Meadery: Michael, Metheglin, Melomel & More
Posted on 01:00 by Unknown
"Mead is passion, it's about romance, it's about enjoyment, family and friends, and sharing."--Michael FairbrotherBack in January, I attended the Boston Wine Expo and found two local Meaderies showcasing a few of their products. You can read my Mead Wars post, gain a little understanding about mead, and learn about Moonlight Meadery and Maine Mead Works. The meads from Moonlight Meadery intrigued me, so I recently drove up to New Hampshire to tour...
Monday, 16 April 2012
Rant: Cocktails & Food Pairings?
Posted on 01:00 by Unknown
Is a cocktail merely a path to getting drunk? Most of the time, you'll probably enjoy a cocktail without considering how it might interact with food. It might be as an apertif before dinner, or out at a bar without any food at all. Even if you drink the cocktail with your dinner, you probably don't worry about pairing it with your dishes, or give it even the most minimal of attention. Why is that the case?With the abundance of artisan spirit producers and the craft cocktail movement, cocktails may never have been better. They are worthy creations...
Friday, 13 April 2012
Brewing Sake: Release the Toji Within
Posted on 01:00 by Unknown
You probably know someone who makes their own wine or beer, and might even have tasted some of what they have produced. But did you know that some people brew their own Sake? This is still a niche, home brewing endeavor but as the popularity of Sake continues to grow, there will likely be an increased movement for home brewing Sake as well. Though you can find numerous books on making your own wine and beer, information about home brewing Sake...
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Thursday Sips & Nibbles
Posted on 00:38 by Unknown
I am back again with a new edition of Thursday Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I briefly highlight some interesting wine and food items that I have encountered recently.**********************************************************1) Thirteen years ago, Chef/Owner Michael Leviton opened Lumière in West Newton and through the years, Leviton’s philosophy that great food begins with great ingredients led him to forge close relationships with farmers, seafood purveyors and artisanal producers throughout New England and beyond. He...
Posted in Boston, Charity, chef, newton, north end, Restaurant, sustainability, westwood
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