Eat & Drink
Spicy Sesame Ramen Now that Rose’s transitioned from butcher and bake shop to a restaurant/bakery concept, the ramen that was once reserved only for Wednesdays now takes center stage. The type of ramen changes every couple of days – today, we were treated to a spicy sesame ramen, created with […]
I recently tried “Crianza,” “Reserva” and “Gran Reserva” styles from two separate Rioja bodegas – although both are sold under the banner of CVNE. The Compañiá Vinicola Del Norte De España is conveniently pronounced Cu-Nay, and their wines are well-distributed in the U.S. I tried three wines labeled “Cune” and […]
Chocolate Modica y Churros This style taps directly into the Mexican and Spanish drinking chocolate with a side of churros – “We have three kinds,” owner Leon Grodski de Barrera explains, “the Guadalajara, the Modica and the Granada, and those vary in sweetness and thickness.” The Modica has a medium, […]
The Pie Hole – one of the newest additions on Ninth Street occupying a corner space in the bottom floor of the Solis apartment building – hopes to satisfy both sweet and savory cravings for the crust-centered delight year-round. “We offer a variety to suit every palate,” says vice president […]
Our recent record cold snap was reason enough to haul out some Madeira! Oh how those icy nights called out for walnuts, Panettone and warm, cooked fruit. There are numerous types of Madeira, from rather dry to sweet nectar. What I had was one of the sweet varieties called “Malmsey,” […]
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a popular pick when you’re not sure what to get from “sort of” southern Italy. Actually Abruzzo is parallel to Rome, and there’s plenty of Italy south of it. It’s getting south, with summers pretty darn hot overall, but sea breezes adding zest to its most famous […]
Here’s hoping your holidays include at least one bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate friendship, reminiscences and the coming new year. Today, a list of bubblies I’ve really enjoyed this year. As the prices increase, I’d like to think that what each wine represents somehow justifies the price. A merry […]
With the holidays come lists of wines to recommend as gifts. I think that most any red wine lover would welcome a first-rate California Cabernet Sauvignon, or a blend featuring Cabernet as its main component. So here, without too much ado, is a compendium of the best I’ve tasted this […]
In our December/January 2018 issue, four families share how they celebrate the season. If you’d like to host your own festive gathering, try out these recipes! Mikate (African Doughnuts) (pronounced: MEE-KA-TAY) Mikate are traditional African doughnuts enjoyed in South, West and Central Africa. They are often served at celebrations, festivities […]
In a typical Old Fashioned, you have some bitters, sugar cube on the bottom and a twist of orange garnish, in addition to the whiskey, of course. This one’s a touch different. “It really started because we got all of these wonderful Luxardo cherries, and we were trying to figure […]
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