May 2007 - Posts

• Long Island Vines: Sauvignon Blancs by the Dozen

  A recent sampling of a dozen Long Island sauvignon blancs showed that they easily compete with local chardonnays for meals and perhaps have an edge as aperitifs. Read More... Posted May 31 2007, 01:53 PM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Long Island: House Carries Storied Name but Is Defined by Steak

  At Whitman’s Steakhouse in Huntington, take a cue from the restaurant’s name and head right for the steaks. Read More... Posted May 31 2007, 01:51 PM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• English wine neglected by consumers says survey

  As English wine week draws to a close it has emerged that UK consumers know and drink very little when it comes to wine produced in their own country. Read More... Posted May 31 2007, 09:57 AM by Decanter News

• 'Omnipresent' Parker notes to adorn aeroplane tray tables

  Robert Parker wine notes will grace tray tables on US Airways aeroplanes next month as part of a joint scheme between the airline and BusinessWeek magazine. Read More... Posted May 31 2007, 09:53 AM by Decanter News

• Controversial EU commissioner cancels trip to south of France

  EU agriculture commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel has cancelled a peacemaking trip to the Languedoc after being told to remain in Brussels, it has emerged. Read More... Posted May 31 2007, 09:48 AM by Decanter News

• Wine Advisor FoodLetter: Summer is a'cumin in

  Discovered at a Sichuanese restaurant, this simple lamb dish achieves its bold flavor through a stunning dose of ground cumin seed. Read More... Posted May 31 2007, 09:26 AM by WineLoversPage.com

• Wine Reports: Yering Station 2004 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir ($17.99)

  Leafy and herbal, cola and "tomato-skin" notes join red fruit in a distinctly cool-climate Pinot, but fruit and balance on the palate show promise. Read More... Posted May 30 2007, 10:14 AM by WineLoversPage.com

• 30 Second Wine Advisor: Pinot Down Under

  As the Pinot Noir craze goes worldwide, some wine regions not traditionally known for Pinot are getting into the act, mates. Read More... Posted May 30 2007, 10:14 AM by WineLoversPage.com

• Europe officially recognizes Napa

  The European Union has officially recognised California's Napa Valley in a new ruling announced in San Francisco last week. Read More... Posted May 30 2007, 08:10 AM by Decanter News

• De Gustibus: Don’t Point That Menu at My Child, Please

  America is in the grips of a nefarious chicken-finger pandemic, in which a bland tasting foodstuff has somehow become the de facto official nibble of our young. Read More... Posted May 29 2007, 05:40 PM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Restaurants: Go, Eat, You Never Know

  Frank Bruni visits Katz’s Deli, a New York fixture since 1888. Read More... Posted May 29 2007, 04:44 PM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Fighting the Tide, a Few Restaurants Tilt to Tap Water

  Some restaurants have stopped selling bottled water as a way to reduce the environmental costs of manufacturing and transporting bottles of water. Read More... Posted May 29 2007, 04:40 PM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• The Minimalist: Summer’s for Soft-Shells, With a New Orleans Riff

  There may be no bad way to prepare soft-shell crabs but when you put those fried crabs on bread, you have a take on the New Orleans poor-boy. Read More... Posted May 29 2007, 04:37 PM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Wines of the Times: Summer Breezes in, Sipping Barbera

  Red wine this summer? The panel samples the barberas from Asti and Alba. Read More... Posted May 29 2007, 04:33 PM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Having a Snack? Make it a Holiday

  At least 175 days a year are set aside in recognition of some form of food or drink. This puts a lot of pressure on the average eater. Read More... Posted May 29 2007, 04:10 PM by NYT > Dining and Wine