A Delectable Artifact: Gypsy Canyon’s Angelica
Laura SanchezSanta Barbara County winemaker Deborah Hall followed a series of cryptic historical clues--quill-scrawled letters, a frayed 18th century tome, and a modern-day DNA sample--to find treasure...
View ArticleThe Lompoc Wine Ghetto: Simplicity and Authenticity
Laura SanchezA look inside the metal roll up doors and angular concrete architecture of Lompoc’s Sobhani Business Park reveals an unexpected treasure.There are no grand entrances or picturesque picnic...
View ArticleGrand Marnier's Grand Mixologist
Author(s): Roger MorrisTeaser: Master distiller Patrick Raguenaud gets first crack at summoning up the sprits.Patrick Raguenaud spends months, even years, perfecting his own bottled “cocktails” before...
View ArticleNew Ways, Old Traditions
Genevieve PlunkettThe second of Santé's continuing series on South Africa's wine revolution. Winemakers in South Africa are sending a holistic message when it comes to their wine and its link to the...
View ArticleThe Old Ebbitt Grill: a Washington institution
Roger Morris“What I love is that the customers are a constant blend of business people, politicos and tourists. We see more business people when Congress is in session and more tourists during the...
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View ArticleMaximizing Profits: Chef and Farmer Partnerships
“They really want feedback, and if you say, ‘Your greens aren’t peppery enough’ or ‘The texture of these fraises des bois is not right,’ they say, ‘I’ll work on it.’” - Sherry Yard William Rice“As a...
View ArticleRiberas On The List
Food-friendly wines from Ribera del Duero Rob CostantinoFood-friendly wines from Ribera del Duero offer broad ranges of styles and prices that most american restaurants can embrace, from value-priced,...
View ArticleNostalgia 1972
Author(s): Roger MorrisTeaser: California wines and their future as seen through the pages of my first wine book.Around 40 years ago, I bought my first wine book, the 1972 second edition of Alec...
View ArticleA Toast to Yosemite on its 150th
Author(s): Deborah GrossmanTeaser: 150 years of survival for any American institution is reason for celebration. At Yosemite National Park, a new cocktail, the Sesquicentini, marks the occasion at the...
View ArticleNew Old World
Author(s): Roger MorrisTeaser: Jean-Claude Mas and his wines reflect the spirit of Languedoc.If you’re looking for the face of the New Languedoc, you might want to consider Jean-Claude Mas. He started...
View ArticleIn the Glen
Author(s): Roger MorrisTeaser: Whisky flows like poetry in The Glenlivet.The top of Carn Liath. Log in to gain access to premium content. Registration is free. Content converts to premium status after...
View Articlehigh-performance model: WHAT DRIVES EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION
claudia m. caruanaJust as real estate professionals have their mantra, “location, location, location,” when describing the properties that are valued most, restaurateurs have their own dictum for...
View ArticleOpen Bar: A Case for the Consultant
Kyle BrancheKellie NicholsonIf you are breaking into the bar business, you must recognize your weaknesses and seek expert advice. Hiring a professional bar consultant from the beginning can help your...
View ArticleShould a chef need a license to cook?
John Kinsella, CMC, CCE, AACWhen I came into this industry as an apprentice many years ago, there was little opportunity for me outside the kitchen. A chef earning a degree was unheard of, and most...
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