Eat & Drink
Diversity is in the news these days and I for one have found that the wines of Martinelli Vineyards are always their own selves — wines with an authoritative stamp. This winery has fashioned an enviable reputation for vivid, glamorous wines that see minimal manipulation and fine expression. Those familiar […]
Say goodbye to the old Gregoria’s Cuban Steakhouse. On July 3, the Hillsborough Road restaurant closed its doors to reopen as tapas-style Mesa Latin Kitchen on July 17. A renovation of the space offers a more modern look, including a custom cement-top bar, wood beam ceilings, new lighting fixtures and […]
I often write about CVNE, the Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana. Spelled on the label as CUNE, I suppose the reasoning is to make it a pronounceable word. This is a modern company that respects the traditions of Rioja, yet is not afraid of technology; all the while producing […]
Let’s be honest — when was the last time you requested a glass of Müller Thurgau? I thought so. But the firm of Alois Lageder, located in Italy’s Alto Adige district (formerly, and still heartfelt by many as, Austria’s Süd Tyrol), produces a fragrant, bone-dry aperitif that will whet your […]
It’s a study in simplicity at Primal, and the Calimocho Manhattan is no exception. Well, except for the burning orange peel – that’s a little more elaborate. These two classic drinks marry in a blend of bourbon whiskey, Regan’s orange bitters and red wine-cola reduction, although the cola is not […]
Beverages, thankfully, are going the way of food in our area. Now that we have amazing ingredients, restaurants and artisan food products, our options are growing by the day when it comes to craft beers, sodas, ciders, meads, spirits and even bitters. Pittsboro is reaping the benefits of this – […]
“Eccentric” is definitely the word you’d use to describe the new Gonza Tacos, which opened its doors in the former 604 West Village space in February this year; cousins Gonza Salamanca and Carlos Rodriguez established the first restaurant in North Raleigh in 2011 and the second in Wake Forest in 2013. From the […]
Dalla Terra Winery Direct and The Country Vintner recently presented a wonderful quintet of fine Italian wine estates at The King’s Daughters Inn, a wonderful Durham landmark that presides in style across from Duke University’s East Campus. The venerable Marchese di Grésy Estate from the Piemonte region was represented by […]
South Durham is seemingly inundated with chain restaurants, making the lunch choices plentiful, though not local. If you’re looking to switch up your options, add Primal Food & Spirits to your usual rotation. The 100% gluten-free restaurant now offers a lunch menu that ranges from a light kale salad to […]
Seems as though everyone and her cousin makes a rosé these days. Remember when “rosé” meant Anjou or Tavel? And let’s not forget Mateus, for the older crowd! But Spain had made delicious ones for years, and today’s offering is especially recommended to those red wine drinkers who want a […]
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