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Monday, February 28, 2011

Should restaurants charge for tap water?

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Today I walked away from buying a $8.75 sandwich. I was stunned because when I asked for a cup of water, I was told I'd have to buy a ...
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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Visit "Farm City" in Oakland this weekend

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One of my favorite books of the last couple years is "Farm City" by Novella Carpenter, about her daily efforts to raise her own ve...
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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Is pairing wine with each course necessary?

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Yesterday one of America's leading chef/sommelier combos made a shocking admission. With 3 Michelin stars, The Restaurant at Meadowood...
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

US sake vs. Japanese: the update

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Praising a producer is easy. You write a glowing description, throw in some quotes and a photo. Done. I have a trickier task today, and it...
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Monday, February 21, 2011

Congratulations to today's Vintners Hall of Fame inductees

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This afternoon I will have the honor of taking part in the 5th annual Vintners Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and just in case I stumble o...
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Friday, February 18, 2011

Attention wineries: show your wares at virtual Wine Fair

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A booth at the virtual Wine Fair "I floated past an exhibition of fine Burgundies, but I didn't have the organs to sample them. ...
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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Steakhouses, the Republican Congress, and retirement

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I ran into a sommelier friend recently who is now working at an upscale steakhouse; I won't say where, or he'd lose his job. He told...
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