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Child seat firm begins expansion Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:16AMA company that makes child car seats has opened a new technical center in southern Indiana where it will develop and test the safety devices.
Cave Spring’s La Penna a labour of love for winemaker Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:24PMWhat: Cave Spring Cellars La Penna Where: 3836 Main St., Jordan Winemaker: Angelo Pavan Proprietors: Pennachetti Family, Pavan. Availability: Winery only. Website: www.cavespring.ca By Rick VanSickle La Penna is a labour of love for Angelo Pavan.[...]
Woodlands Eat, East Row, Sandsend, Whitby, North Yorkshire Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:34PMIt's Monday lunchtime, and in country pubs across the land, under-employed staff are polishing glasses and staring into the middle distance. But here in Suffolk, a newly opened pub on a quiet rural road is doing brisk business.
Nothing is sacred in 'Machete' Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:21PMIt's the first question answered by Robert Rodriguez's outrageous and splendidly anarchic joke "Machete." And it grieves me to say it but Steven Seagal was right.
Port House Shines With Twisted 2007 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:53PMAbout 20 or 25 years ago, producers of vintage port – made in Portugal’s Douro Valley – faced a crisis: Their sweet, intense, fortified, long-lived af...
IS THERE CHEESE WITH THAT WINE, SIR? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:40PMRed wine makes a mess on Basin By GINA B. GOOD PVT The heady smell of fine wine filled the air on Basin Street, in the vicinity of Humahuaca Street, on Wednesday after about 20 cases of Nevada merlot, produced by Pahrump Valley Winery from grapes grown in Amargosa Valley, spilled from a flat-bed trailer[...]
Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Presents Silver Oak & Twomey Wine Dinner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:42PMChicago - Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will feature five handcrafted Napa Valley wines from Twomey Cellars and Silver Oak Cellars at a special five course wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 10. The dinner is $125 per person and includes paired wines with five courses (cost excludes tax and gratuity).
East Bay Grape growers hope the cool, late season will mean spectacular wines Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:30PM"Different" is the only word John Kontrabecki can think of to describe this year's grapes. The berries in his vineyard are smaller than usual, and their canopy -- the leaves that normally envelop the fruit like a blanket, shielding it from the sun's scalding rays -- is strangely thin.
Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Presents JAQK Cellars Winemaker Dinner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:26PMChicago - Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will feature five handcrafted Napa Valley wines from JAQK Cellars at a special five course wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 9. The dinner is $90 per person and includes paired wines with five courses (cost includes tax and gratuity).
Food + Drink: Great Names, Great Values Wine Tasting at Mirabelle Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:01PMThe Wine Place Great Names, Great Values Wine Tasting Friday, September 3 Mirabelle ( 8127 Mesa Drive Suite 100 ) 6:30pm, $25 (includes tax/tip and apps), RSVP required: 512-346-7900 [ info ] Yeah, yeah, so the economy is still kinda crappy. We’ve heard enough about that, haven’t we? Isn’t there something good coming out of all this misery? You bet there is: cheap(er) wine! Kick off the Labor ...
Cutting it close Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:22PMWith Rosh Hashana just days away, the secrets of the ultimate brisket are revealed. All of my life, I’ve been a nice Jewish girl. I was one of those crazy kids who loved Hebrew school and attended Saturday morning services. The beautiful, ancient, liturgical music transported me to a higher... [This is a summary. To read the full article on SouthPhillyReview.com, click the headline above.]
The People's Wine Sauvignon Blanc - review Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:10PMWhat happens when art and wine collide?
Heritage Barrels Announces Exclusive North American Distribution of Oenotan Sélection, a Pure, French Oak Extract Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:16AMNAPA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heritage Barrels today announces that it has been named the exclusive North American representative of Oenotan Sélection, the only water-soluble oak extract available for wine and spirits production.
Top Chef: In a Galaxy Far, Far Away [Recaps] Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:50AM#recaps Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having interest in Top Chef Season 7 D.C., are admonished to draw near and give their attention, for the season is now...
Top Chef: In a Galaxy Far, Far Away [Recaps] Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:48AM# recaps Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having interest in Top Chef Season 7 D.C., are admonished to draw near and give their attention, for the season is now screening. God save the faltering and the kind. More »
TV Watch: 'Top Chef' recap: D.C., we have a problem Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:56AMImage Credit: David Giesbrecht/Bravo Congrats to Top Chef for taking home an Emmy last Sunday and upsetting seven-time champ The Amazing Race ! But the excitement only reiterated just how friggin’ awesome last season was.
Wineries win dozens of state medals Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:13AMCounty wineries brought home more than 70 medals, including four for “best of class,” from the 2010 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition held earlier this month in East Lansing. Black Star Farms’ 2009 Arcturos Pinot Gris won a double gold as “best of cl read more
Okanagan Valley makes serious, spicy wine Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:08AMWinemaker Darryl Brooker confesses he jumped ship to British Columbia's CedarCreek Estate Winery from the Niagara region in part because of its appealing mix of vineyards and grape varieties. The company owns four vineyards in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley, each carefully tended by its own site manager.
Wine-making Israeli settler ready to uproot for peace Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:18PMThe daughter of Yoram Cohen, harvests grapes in her father's vineyard located in the mountains around the Ofra Jewish settlement in the Israeli occupied Palestinian West Bank some 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of Jerusalem on August 22, 2010, where owns the Tanya Kosher winery was established in 2001. Photo courtesy: AFP.
New style of wines may hit the spot Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:11PMPietra Santa wines are perfect examples of a new style of wines that are light, extremely drinkable and food-friendly.Pietra Santa, a family-owned winery in California’s Central Coast area, produces olive oils in addition to wine. According to its website, the area was first planted with grapes by a Frenchman, Théophile Vache, in the 1850s who chose the site based on the “maritime” climate and ...
Two Washington brothers make great Merlot, other varietals Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:22PMI had dinner last week with Butch Milbrandt, a guy who has my dream job: owning and operating a huge winery in the magnificent Pacific Northwest. Milbrandt, 65, and his brother Jerry are the guys behind Milbrandt Vineyards, an operation in central...
Why I'm going to the Discworld convention Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:36PMI'm a respectable mathematician – why would I spend four days at Birmingham airport? Because only Terry Pratchett asks the tooth fairy what it wants all those teeth for It's August in an even-numbered year. That means only one thing: time to head up the road to Birmingham airport. Not to fly, though. To attend the Discworld convention at one of the airport hotels. You may be wondering why a ...
From Creation, always something new. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:10PMCreation Wines launch their new Whale Pod Wine, to coincide with 2010 Hermanus Whale Festival: 24 - 28 September.
New Bergkelder Offers Intimate and Nostalgic Wine Experience Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:10PMDie Bergkelder, the famous 'cellar in the mountain' and home of Fleur du Cap wines on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, has been re-opened after careful refurbishment to offer wine lovers a more intimate experience with the wines and their origins.
Priorat: The Golden Region Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:10PMIn the north east of Spain, near the city of Barcelona, lies the Priorat region.
Rambling Rose Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:45PMAfter two glasses of my favorite Chilean Merlot, I left the apartment to make at least one new discovery on a sultry summer afternoon. I headed over to “Sexy and the City,” a single wall, salon-style hanging of 29 mostly black-and-white photos from the 1940s through the ’90s.
Spectacular year in the vineyard Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:55AMLast year, Tawse winemaker Paul Pender was out in the vineyard picking his first lot of grapes in late September.[...]
What's on: Thur's picks Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:19AMEvents listing for Thur, Aug 26
Glacial Till pairs winemaking with high tech Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:25AMASHLAND – The art of winemaking dates back centuries. But at the Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery tasting room in Ashland, high tech has been paired with the ancient art.
Anne Arundel County and Howard County home sales Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:00PMThese sales data were provided by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation. To find sale and assessment records for homes elsewhere in the Washington area, visit http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate . Maryland - United States - Counties - Anne Arundel - Politics
It's a vintage year for Niagara wines Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:41PMLast year, Tawse winemaker Paul Pender was out in the vineyard picking his first lot of grapes in late September.[...]
Drostdy-Hof Winemakers Collection Launched in new 3-litre Slimpack Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:09PMDrostdy-Hof, generous wines with a rich heritage of quality and consistency, have extended their Winemakers Collection with new convenient, value- for-money 3-litre slimpacks for four of their most popular cultivar wines.
NEWS / AKTUELLES Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:02PMFür 2010 wird infolge ungünstiger Wetterbedingungen in Moldawien eine Traubenernte von 390-400 Tausend Tonnen (280 Tausend Tonnen weniger als in dem Vorjahr) erwartet.
The new Humboldt gold: wine Briceland Winery takes top honor Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:34PMMary Bullwinkel Beacon Correspondent Two local wineries are basking in a golden glow, after winning top awards at the 2010 Humboldt County Fair wine competition.
Hot Pot Buffet Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:21PMEmbrace the pot and enjoy the party I don't much like any of the international versions of boil-your-own food — fondue, shabu-shabu, Mongolian hot-pot, Taiwan, Thai, Vietnamese — but if you must, this is the right way to do it. PARTY TIME: Hot Pot Buffet’s all-you-can-eat menu — spanning from crab legs to corn — is the perfect solution for a group evening out. Hot Pot Buffet | 70 Beach Street ...
Vintages reflect a lifetime of experience Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:47PMRogelio de la Fuente's decades of experience in and around food and wine him into his present calling - winemaker. De la Fuente set up shop in Chile's Maule Valley and began working on his first releases when he was already in his mid-70s.
Hoboken Now headlines Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:39PMMarah American rock band Marah is playing Maxwell's, 1039 Washington St., in Hoboken tonight.
Greenock Resources: Kakanda Hardrock Concession Agreement Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:06PMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- (Marketwire - Aug. 25, 2010) - Greenock Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:GKR) ("Greenock") announces that it has been continuing positive discussion between its wholly owned subsidiary PTM Minerals (Cayman) ("PTM") with its joint venture partner Gecamines and the Ministry of Mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") to develop the Kakanda tailings and hardrock ...
Greenock Resources: Kakanda Hardrock Concession Agreement Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:00PMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Greenock Resources Inc. announces that it has been continuing positive discussion between its wholly owned subsidiary PTM Minerals with its joint venture partner Gecamines and the Ministry of Mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to develop the Kakanda tailings and hardrock concessions.
New Round Cuts Offer Six More Value-Added Beef Options Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:00PMThe Beef Innovations Group (BIG) debuted six new cuts today from the beef round at the first Innovative Beef Symposium in Denver, part of its effort to help meat processors, manufacturers, retailers, foodservice operators and cattle producers maximize yield, add versatility and increase profitability.
Up All Night: The Library Bar Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:21PMYou don't need a book, just a drink menu The Library Bar in the Warwick Hotel Melrose is an Oak lawn staple and is a cozy outlet after a busy day. It's a luxurious hideaway that was transformed after being the hotel's reading room; however its classy atmosphere doesn't take away from its comfort.
MEXIDATA . INFO Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:06PMSeven years of hard work has led to the long awaited opening of a new vineyard estate and winery in Valle de Guadalupe, in northwestern Baja California, Mexico.
Aug. 19 Monticello results Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:48PMMonticello
MEXIDATA . INFO Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:38PMEvery vintage of Mexican wine brings pleasant surprises as the wines from this northwestern growing region of Baja California, that is contiguous with Southern California, evolve into a global phenomenon.
MEXIDATA . INFO Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:33PMThe 18th annual International Wine Competition "Ensenada, Tierra del Vino," took place at the Hotel Coral and Marina, in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico on August 7th and 8th. This was the largest wine competition ever held in this region, with over 225 wines from 11 countries.
Once a lumberjack... Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:16PMEVERY time Aussie winemaker David Powell drives past a forest, he has only one thing on his mind — which trees are ripe for chopping down and which should be left standing. Powell laughs heartily. “Yeah, it’s sort of a habit. I can’t help thinking that way.” Not surprising.
Bucolic Bounty Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:05PMVINES swollen with grapes rose like emerald waves on the slopes above the winery.
Get glamorous at the most happening Festival in Soweto Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:12PMWith just 2 weeks to go, the 2010 Soweto Wine Festival, happening on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th September, is being hailed as the 'Bumper Issue' of all wine festivals when all the glamorous people of Gauteng descend upon the most happening place in Soweto, the Soweto Wine Festival.
Midwest tries to overcome reputation for low-quality wines Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:40PMThe region was labeled as a sweet wine producer long ago. Winemakers in Illinois and Michigan have ventured into dry and semidry varieties but struggle to win over outsiders.
Crisis for winegrape growers Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:51AMA SHARP fall in farm-gate value and grape crush in the Murray Valley is being described as an "absolute crisis".