I read the news this morning that Boston Beer Co. has designed a special glass for Sam Adams Boston Lager. Long a fan of the tasty beverage, I'm intrigued by Jim Koch's efforts to showcase it at its best. There were apparently hundreds of prototypes created and tested by sensory...
ReMARKable Palate Video #5: Sojourn CellarsMore video from Pinot Days New York! We speak with Craig Haserot of Sojourn Cellars and taste their 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir blend, as well as their vineyard designate, San Giacomo. Sponsor: www.godaddy.comUse these codes for special discounts at checkout:palate1 for 10% off...
ReMARKable Palate #94: Tasting with AdolfoOn today’s show, we sit down with CEO of Ruffino Wines, Adolfo Folonari, and taste four of the white wines his company is producing. He tells me about the company’s history and tradition as a Tuscan winemaker known for Chianti Classico and Brunello,...
Our favorite thing about shrimp is their versatility – one of the reasons why they may have become so popular in America is that they substitute beautifully for other kinds of crustaceans unavailable in our waters, such as scampi in Italy and langoustine in France. Shrimp’s mild, sweet flavor goes...
Culinary Roundtable #13: Albariño, from the Vineyard to the Table, Part 2Part 2 of the panel discussion - Albariño, from the Vineyard to the Table: The panel is moderated by Doug Frost, one of the worlds preeminent wine experts, and one of only 3 people in the world to hold...
Food Philosophy #51: Rum CocktailsChef Mark and I attended a Rums of Puerto Rico tasting at Country restaurant in NYC, and we were introduced to a whole new world -- from the perspective of cocktails crafted by Jose "Juice" Miranda to the menu prepared by Executive Chef Doug Psaltis.Featured...