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April 2022

John M. Fabela Apr 30, 2022

This list is based on feedback from previous customers.UnsplashJamaican cuisine has become a global phenomenon and for good reason. Combining African and Indian spices, these dishes are so tasty you won't even realize you're eating…

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EATERS DIGEST: the new Bargetto winery, Sandor Katz at the bookstore and the British chippy in Santa…

John M. Fabela Apr 29, 2022

Hello my friends. If you're ready to start the weekend off with a grown-up drink, check out Westside Distillery's new color-changing vodka Luna Sea Vodka that changes from blue to purple. In Corralitos, winemaker John Bargetto has started…

French Wines

C. Mondavi & Family Announces Strategic Partnership with John Curtis & Sons’ West +…

John M. Fabela Apr 28, 2022

AdvertisementA new relationship will improve the availability and distribution of their range of fresh and delicious canned wines St. Helena, California, April 28, 2022 – The C. Mondavi & Family, one of the most famous names in…

Italian Wine

Monte Belmonte Wines: Those Who Hate Chardo Will Hate

John M. Fabela Apr 28, 2022

I was at a certain local fine wine store, listening to a person pick out wines for a home wine tasting. I was in front of a selection of Chablis, when I heard them say: “We need white wines. Anything but Chardonnay! I blushed like a…

Fine Wines

Boca Bacchanal is back – Illustrated Palm Beach

John M. Fabela Apr 28, 2022

Great tasting at Boca Raton. Photo by Jacek Gancarz/Jacek PhotoThe ever-popular Boca Bacchanal, the annual celebration of fine wine and food to benefit the Boca Raton Historical Societywill be back for two delicious evenings on May 6 and…

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‘Night in the Vineyard’ to benefit programs that protect children

John M. Fabela Apr 28, 2022

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children Inc. will host “A Night in the Vineyard,” presented by River Bay Investments, from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, at the SoNapa Grille, located at 2400 3rd St. South in…

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DEFY, a Leading Organic Canned Wine Company, Launches Crowdfunding Initiative Ahead of Wider U.S.…

John M. Fabela Apr 27, 2022

DEFY, a Leading Organic Canned Wine Company, Launches Crowdfunding Initiative Ahead of Wider U.S. Launch Tweet that Securing of notable list with international hotel chain and high-end organic supermarket No money spent to date on…

Fine Wines

BOCA BACCHANAL includes a grand tasting at Boca Raton next month

John M. Fabela Apr 26, 2022

The ever-popular BOCA BACCHANAL, an annual celebration of fine wine and food to benefit the Boca Raton Historical Society, returns next week.At this event hosted in Boca Raton, 42 different popular winemakers and wineries will offer tasting…

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Lightpost Winery Wins ‘Wine of the Year’ Award – Morgan Hill Times

John M. Fabela Apr 25, 2022

Special for the Times Although only six years old, Lightpost Winery has decades of experience and talent behind it. From the first vintage, the rewards began to flow. Owner Sofia Fedotova and winemaker Christian Roguenant were thrilled…

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Discover Effingham, Illinois | Webster Kirkwood Times

John M. Fabela Apr 25, 2022

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FEDERAL SUMMER WINE CABINET returns to give $10,000 to two consumers

John M. Fabela Apr 24, 2022

The American brand of artisanal wine, Federalist Winesannounced the return of the brand's Cabinet of Summer campaign, a contest offering fans a $10,000 reward to create an epic summer itinerary. Building on the success of the 2021 Summer…

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We tried the Majestic Wine Italian Spring box – here’s how it went

John M. Fabela Apr 23, 2022

As we (hopefully) enter the warmer months, many of us will be planning spring garden parties, dinner parties, or just enjoying the nice weather. With sunnier days come seasonal drinks, and Majestic Wine has released…

French Wines

The best things to do in Provence | Travel

John M. Fabela Apr 22, 2022

It's a quintessential Provençal spectacle, but that doesn't make the rows of lavender surrounding the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey of Sénanque any less striking (£7; senanque.fr). They bloom from mid-June, and if you arrive by the D177…

Fine Wines

Best French Restaurants to Try in Los Angeles

John M. Fabela Apr 22, 2022

It might be hard to imagine now, but LA once had its own"Frenchtown"- a long-gone section of downtown Los Angeles near present-day Chinatown. Beginning in the late 19th century, the area was home to a large French population. They began to…

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One of Pennsylvania’s oldest wineries is rolling out something new for its Bud Break…

John M. Fabela Apr 22, 2022

Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, one of Pennsylvania's best-known producers, once produced sparkling wines.In reality, you can check out his website and find a few for sale, including sparkling Chambourcin, sparkling Vidal Blanc,…

Italian Wine

Fresh Italian cuisine showcased at FVCC pop-up restaurant

John M. Fabela Apr 21, 2022

Divina Trattoria's first full day of opening on Wednesday April 13 went better than expected. About 120 people placed orders, double what the students behind the pop-up restaurant had anticipated. Divina…

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A hidden luxury | Technology

John M. Fabela Apr 21, 2022

The historical secret of Harvard Square By Cathy Cai and Tai Zheng April 20, 2022 East Coast Oysters at Harvest. TAI ZHENG — THE TECHNOLOGY The Pat LaFrieda 12 oz Striploin at Harvest. TAI ZHENG — THE TECHNOLOGY…

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Progressive Field Food, Gervasi Vineyard Expansion, The Aviator – our 5 Minute Food &…

John M. Fabela Apr 20, 2022

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Progressive Field Eats, the expansion of Gervasi Vineyard and the recent opening of The Aviator make our WTAM 5 minute chat about food and drink. Mike Snyder replaced Bill Wills this week.Click here to listen to our…

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Mercat in 1915, a cafe bar, cafe and market, opens in Poughkeepsie

John M. Fabela Apr 19, 2022

Mercat by 1915, a cafe and market, is the latest business to open at 40 Cannon in the town of Poughkeepsie.Russel, Elke and Kai Beck, owners of 1915 Wine Cellar on the lobby level of 40 Cannon, took over the former Café 40 space earlier…

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A quiet bar, Excuse My French, pops up at Citizen Supply in Ponce City Market

John M. Fabela Apr 18, 2022

The Excuse My French pop-up is located inside Citizen Supply on the second floor of Ponce City Market.Photo by Madelynne BoykinFrench MartiniPhoto by Madelynne BoykinAaron Mattison, CFO and co-founder of Bar Vegan, launched a pop-up French…

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Gift basket specialists open retail store in Milford

John M. Fabela Apr 18, 2022

MILFORD — Residents looking for a special gift basket, whether it's fine wines, chocolates or floral arrangements, no longer need to go online. Hazelton's, known internationally for its gourmet baskets, opened a storefront…

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Sonoma County farmworker urges coming together for emergency safeguards

John M. Fabela Apr 17, 2022

A local nonprofit is urging the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to include protections for farm workers in the county's Pending Evacuation Area Access Policy, which would determine when farm workers have access to land…

Italian Wine

No borders – culinary, cultural and otherwise – at Meraki Syokudou

John M. Fabela Apr 16, 2022

Ten years ago, Hiroaki Suzuki was an automotive engineer in his twenties working in his hometown of Utsunomiya when a night out at a local yakitori restaurant prompted him to abruptly change the course of his life.As Suzuki ate, a…

French Wines

Why the 20th arrondissement of Paris is the most exciting culinary destination in France right now

John M. Fabela Apr 16, 2022

Today head chef at Babel, a hotel in Belleville which opened its doors in October 2021, Sofiane – with Franco-Afghan chef Claire Féral Akram and Syrian Haitham Karajay, who had participated in the Refugee Food Festival in Paris –…

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D’Andrea picked for Wareham’s top job

John M. Fabela Apr 15, 2022

Matt D'Andrea has been offered the post of Superintendent of Wareham Schools. D'Andréa was one of two finalists for the position and was selected by the Wareham School Committee on Thursday evening. D'Andrea still has to negotiate a…

Italian Wine

First Look: Fiatto, the new Italian-American destination in the West Village of Dallas

John M. Fabela Apr 14, 2022

After being dark since Eureka! closed in 2020 due to COVID, the corner of McKinney Avenue and Blackburn Street is officially alive and well. Fiatto is a casual new Italian-American restaurant offering seasonally inspired dishes.…

French Wines

Chef Olivier Elzer puts a casual spin on classic French cuisine at The Clarence

John M. Fabela Apr 13, 2022

The amazing dishes of Olivier Elzer's new Clarence are unmistakably French, but you'll also find Asian influences, the result of Elzer's long culinary journey in Asia. But no, it's not fusion, it's just classic French cuisine, redefined.…

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Le Marche – The wine jewel of the Adriatic

John M. Fabela Apr 13, 2022

Overlooking one of the Santa Liberata vineyards through a glass of Pecorino. PICTURED: TERRY DUARTE. Most Italian wine lovers are familiar with Italy's most famous wine regions: Piedmont, Tuscany and, to a lesser extent, Umbria,…

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Ciao and Cheers – richmondmagazine.com

John M. Fabela Apr 11, 2022

Restaurants have a lot in common with television series. Over the life of a show, viewers become invested in its story and characters. Whether it's logging in every week or gorging on every episode all at once, fans take the time to…

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Americans tear up London cafe’s tiny drink portions calling it ‘disrespectful’ and…

John M. Fabela Apr 11, 2022

A Twitter post went viral this week after an American shared a photo of her iced coffee in London. The seemingly innocuous post racked up tens of thousands of likes and thousands of retweets as people expressed their shock and horror at!-->…

Fine Wines

AFL Round 4 Port Adelaide Power star Ollie Wines ‘good’ but will miss Carlton Round 5…

John M. Fabela Apr 11, 2022

Port Adelaide Brownlow medalist Ollie Wines says he feels '100 per cent fine' after heart attack but won't play Carlton on Sunday AFL Game.Wines was substituted in Port's loss to Melbourne last Thursday night and was hospitalized overnight…

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Wineries to Host Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association’s Annual Wine & Wags Event |…

John M. Fabela Apr 10, 2022

More than 25 Livermore Valley wineries will participate in the fifth annual “Wine & Wags” on Saturday,…

Italian Wine

The forgotten grape resuscitated in the Loire

John M. Fabela Apr 9, 2022

Old vines, new records and shady deals dominate this week's roundup. © Puzelat.com | The Clos du Tue-Boeuf cellars in Blois will soon be aging a unique wine from a grape variety that has almost disappeared.…

French Wines

Bordeaux wines: Started by slavery

John M. Fabela Apr 9, 2022

During my visit to Bordeaux, I wondered about the magnificent architecture of the 18th century with its private mansions and its public buildings which make it a very beautiful architectural city. What was the source of the money that…

Fine Wines

Grand National 2022: Everything you need to know if you’re heading to Aintree today

John M. Fabela Apr 9, 2022

09/04/2022 Everything ready for the big national holiday? Grand National day has arrived and the sun is shining on Aintree Racecourse as 50,000 spectators prepare to descend on the third day of the festival. It's the biggie,…

Wine Profit

Wineries in Mind When It Comes to Financing

John M. Fabela Apr 8, 2022

Wineries and Lending Wines & Vines For a vineyard, a bank should be an educated partner from start-up through succession planning. The best option is a banker who understands both the winery's demands and same day @ consolidationNow!-->!-->!-->…

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With new options for food, wine and rides on the Columbia, Vancouver’s waterfront is buzzing

John M. Fabela Apr 8, 2022

VANCOUVER, WASH. - Sawmills, shipyards, breweries and a paper mill once lined the north bank of the Columbia River in “the other Vancouver,” the Washington town across from Portland that flourished with industry in the late 1800s .…

French Wines

Dos and Don’ts of Wine Appreciation

John M. Fabela Apr 8, 2022

As part of its ongoing series on arts, culture and lifestyle, the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) presented a lecture to its members entitled "Appreciating…

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Music, theater, wine festivals for Vineyard, Cape Cod, Provincetown

John M. Fabela Apr 7, 2022

Adam Epstein expands the island reach of his Innovation Arts and Entertainment (IAE) by taking Martha's Vineyard Food and Wine Festival and expand the range for the summer Martha's Vineyard Concert Series.Epstein, chairman and CEO of the…

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Football-Real Madrid coach Ancelotti compares Benzema to fine wine

John M. Fabela Apr 6, 2022

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has compared his striker Karim Benzema to fine wine that gets better with age after the 34-year-old scored a hat-trick against Chelsea on Wednesday, putting the Spaniards in control of their quarter…

French Wines

The natural wine bar The Holly is a must visit in the Near Southside neighborhood of Fort Worth

John M. Fabela Apr 6, 2022

The Holly, a charming natural wine bar in Fort Worth, is as eclectic as its hip neighborhood, Near Southside. Open since November 2021, it offers hundreds of natural wines from more than 200 small producers.Customers can discover unusual…

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In the moment | News, Sports, Jobs

John M. Fabela Apr 6, 2022

When was the last time you took a few moments for yourself? I mean really take a few moments for yourself and live in the moment! Some examples for you. First, at a…

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Charmant Vineyards’ 2019 Chardonnay flourishes with Tondré Grapefield grapes

John M. Fabela Apr 5, 2022

It's wonderful when new wineries pop up in our area. Charming Vineyards is one of them. Winemaker Eug Theron owns and operates Charmant Vineyards with his wife Julie. The Therons are originally from South Africa, but left their homeland…

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Latest Perth Food and Drink News – 5th April 2022

John M. Fabela Apr 5, 2022

A three-day pasta feastSince arriving in Sydney at the start of the last decade, Venetian chef Enrico Tomelleri has cooked at some of the city's top Italian establishments, including Fratelli Paradiso, 10 William Street and, since last…

French Wines

Mijoté, a French-style bistro by world-renowned chef Kosuke Tada, opens April 10 at The Mission

John M. Fabela Apr 4, 2022

San Francisco's new French-style bistro Mijoté announced its opening date and released reservations on Friday, with plans to open April 10. Chef Kosuke Tada announced the takeover of the former Sasaki space in the Mission last month,…

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Radiator causes fire at Bend sewer facility

John M. Fabela Apr 4, 2022

A fire at a Bend facility caused $20,000 in damage but caused no disruption on Sunday. Bend police arrived first to find a fire outside the building, identified as the West Bend Sewer Lift Station. Firefighters arrived!-->…

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An introductory interview with Post 2 candidate Gary Engel

John M. Fabela Apr 4, 2022

A 12-year resident of Gilmer County, retired Col. Gary Engel looks to his experiences, expertise and community for the Board of Commissioners and his campaign for that office. This concept of this campaign is planning. A graduate of the…

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Sarah Jessica Parker partners with ASX-listed Australian Vintage to launch new low-alcohol wine

John M. Fabela Apr 3, 2022

Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker has teamed up with ASX-listed Australian and New Zealand wine company Invivo to launch a new line of low-alcohol wines in Australia.The New York actress is the latest celeb to bring a star to a…

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NFTs are great for authenticating wine, but is that all? – Robb Report

John M. Fabela Apr 2, 2022

Produced by man for around 8,000 years, wine is slow to evolve. That said, there have been a lot of innovations recently. Low sugar wine is a growing category, Prosecco rosé production is now permitted, canned wine is very popular…

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Chronicle: Back on the “wine route”

John M. Fabela Apr 2, 2022

A wine tasting at L'Aventure is exactly what its name suggests: an adventure, in wine! Paso hospitality has never been so welcoming or exciting – We resume the “wine route” and make up for lost time. This trip to…

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Great Escapes: The Seductive Sophistication of Montecito

John M. Fabela Apr 1, 2022

Montecito is best known for its sprawling coastlines and multimillion-dollar homes owned by local figures like Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looking to fly under the radar. Most visitors to the area pass Montecito…

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What to do on the North Fork this week: April 1-6, 2022

John M. Fabela Apr 1, 2022

Get out and about the North Fork this week during a series of fun and exciting events and activities this week, April 1-6, 2022. LIVE CONCERTS Haig Mathosian at Corey Creek Tap RoomFriday, April 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, a…