Here’s an idea for summer…a Champagne and Sushi Party


The Canon of California Wine By Tom Wark There is a common urge that overcomes just about everyone when they first discover wine—I mean really discover it. You want to…

Christopher Sawyer is the sommelier-in- residence at the Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar at the Lodge at Sonoma boutique hotel in this quaint town. But when he’s not working there,…
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Far Niente is a small winery in the Napa Valley. It produces about 25,000 cases per year of luxury, estate- bottled Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay on 13 acres. Roughly translated…
In the 1970s, fondue parties were the rage. You’d invite people over to dip bread or ham chunks into bubbling hot cheddar cheese. Or you’d put chicken, shrimp or steak…

Couldn’t put it more succinctly myself. It would make a perfect fortune cookie line or even a better culinary event. Culinary events in New York are getting bigger and badder…