Nothing from the wine industry goes to waste in Brad Evans’ world. He makes lazy susans from cabernet-stained wine barrel bottoms; serving trays from the barrel tops; votive candle holders and coat racks from the curved barrel slats; trays, tables, storage bins, planters, stools and even dog dish holders from the wooden crates in which…
Can you fall in love with a small, harshly-lit store in a strip mall along one of Denver’s busiest major streets? If the store is City Wine, it’s love at first sight that deepens with time, going beyond appearances to the friendly, helpful, entertaining personality within. City Wine’s owners are knowledgeable and passionate about wine,…
[EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS IS SUE’S 100th VAGABLOND ARTICLE. CONGRATS, SUE!] Starwood Hotels & Resorts of Italy, Malta and Croatia has launched an interactive Web campaign, Taste the Mediterranean. Designed to promote the distinct and unique flavors of this popular region, Taste the Mediterranean is a Web-only travel package for food and wine lovers. The Taste…
How often have you drowned your sorrows in a bottle of wine because the S.O.B. never called back like he promised? Or just because it was another Saturday night that found you home alone & totally dateless? Well, leave it to the romantic French to come up with an answer. Hopefully, some wine company in…
In the heart of the Latin Quarter, in the heart of Paris, state of the art, yet old fashioned decor, lively yet cozy atmosphere, with all you need to make this your hang out during a short or long term stay in Paris. When opening his ‘Little Temple Bar’ in ‘rue de la soif’ (street…
Sometimes I feel it’s a little mean telling you about a great tasting, dinner, or seminar that is only “for the trade,” such as last week’s fantastic Spanish Wine Seminar led by Karen MacNeil, World Renowned Wine Educator, Consultant, and Author of best selling book The Wine Bible. She is also a wine consultant to…
Opening in May, Terroir Restaurant & Wine Bar is taking a sustainability approach to its operations. With nearly 70 area restaurants committed to local and seasonal food purchasing, Portland is known for its sustainability-focused restaurants. Chef and owner Stu Stein will take the sustainable restaurant business model to the next level by also addressing the…
‘bushi-tei’ 1638 Post Street San Francisco, CA 941115 www.bushi-tei.com I must say that having 2 days (and therefore evenings) in San Francisco, and spending one of those evenings at a Japanese restaurant did not appeal to me, as we set off from our hotel near Market Street to Japantown. I truly enjoy Japanese food, don’t…
Vista D’oro Farms in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley is taking its signature cooking classes on the road — all the way to France. The Canadian culinary agritourism farm is offering two French culinary experiences this summer in Provence. You’ll spend four nights at La Parran in Privat, a small hamlet in Cornillon. Accommodations will be…
Nice Ice Wine Chiller Mold Just in time for Summer when you switch over to “whites and bubblies.” Waay cool rendition of a wine chiller – the Ice Wine Chiller Mold. 2-piece stainless steel mold holds water that is placed in freezer to basically freeze. Set your favorite wine or vodka bottle in to chill….
No one parties like New Orleans parties! They plan to pour more than 15,000 glasses of wine from 1,000 wines and over 200 winemakers from across the globle at the 16th Annual New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, from May 23-27. You’ll enjoy wine, food, and generous portions of jazz and zydeco music, as well…
This week, we’re celebrating our second birthday. Quite a bit has changed in the past 24 months. We’ve grown from Ava, Branden and Gil to a worldwide group of contributors. • We’ve now posted over 1,800 articles and comments in these four areas: Food, Shopping, Travel and Wine. • Our traffic has doubled in the…