Eat & Drink
Tempranillo is the truly great indigenous red grape of Spain. Also known as Cencibel, Ull de Llebre and Tinta del Pais, it shines in many parts of Spain besides its most famous home: Rioja. Today’s wine comes from the region of Castilla Y Leon, where one of one of Spain’s […]
I believe that Sicily is in contention for the most exciting wines being produced since the dawn of the 21st century. Sicily is being re-discovered, upgraded, and the wines are humming in a manner this grand island hasn’t seen for centuries. Although much of the focus has been on reds, […]
So many red wines are proud of being “impenetrable” these days. You know what I mean: thick, opaque, mouth-numbingly challenging to enjoy. Don’t misunderstand, I love a complex, unctuous wine as well as the next imbiber, but sometimes a lighter-bodied wine, almost styled like the old “Chianti in a straw-colored […]
The setup for Piedmont‘s July 13 dinner sounded incredible: “sweet and savory featuring Boxcarr Handmade Cheese.” Four cheeses, four courses. And, to top it off, it’s all local! My husband and I claimed a spot on the second floor of the restaurant and met some fascinating fellow diners. We enjoyed […]
If you follow the magazine on Twitter, you’ve seen plenty of photos of coffee mugs and glasses, and a fair number to-go cups, posted @Cocoa Cinnamon. Ninety-seven percent of those tweets are my own. The coffee shops – first the Geer Street location and then the Hillsborough Road spot, which […]
Today’s wine is “Lucente,” the second label of the “Luce Delle Vite” estate. “Luce” is an expensive, no-holds-barred “super Tuscan,” with grapes grown high atop the famous Montalcino viticultural area. Lucente sources grapes from throughout the region, but is similarly styled and a very Italian expression of the Merlot grape […]
For 75 years, King’s Sandwich Shop has served classic burgers, hot dogs, chili and fries out of its modest-size takeout stand at the corner of Geer and Foster. A traditional lunch spot for many of Durham’s longtimers, King’s is celebrating this milestone by expanding the business in a unique fashion: […]
Europe was dancing in its cellars in 2015 – across the continent, from Germany to Sicily, healthy harvests prevailed. Portugal, after so-so years from 2012-14, was very successful. The early releases are just now coming to market. Today’s wine, from the historic Port producer Dow, announces good things. It’s Vale […]
Draft margaritas. Strawberry rum jello shots. Wine on tap. Cans of domestic beers on the shelves behind the bar. Six packs in a retail cooler, ready to be taken home by a customer on his or her way out of The Accordion Club, the latest addition to the restaurant and […]
After three recent 100-degree days, it seems another good rosé is needed – and fast! Rosés flood today’s market, and they are not all the same. Many are afterthoughts, so ask questions. Here’s a terrific one you might easily skip. It’s the Monolithos Rosé from the Bairaktaris Winery of Greece. […]
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