Drinks
Couloir Talks Wine and Fall Foods
In wake of Couloir closing down soon for the off season, I took a gondola ride up the mountain to talk wine and food with the sommelier and executive…
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Take a Ride to the Top of the Gondola, Foodies
{head on up via the gondola} {view from the top} {views of the mountain} {mmmm sliders} {live music} {huckleberry how pow} {chilled edamame} {dessert. always.} Happy hours are a fun…
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Tips for Trying New Wines
Commitment. Taking the plunge. Diving in. Whether it’s selecting a bottle for dinner or buying a few cases for a special party, eventually you have to pay for wine. So…
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Not Your Average Frozen Drink
Last weekend I got an unexpected surprise when headed up to the lake. Creekside Market & Deli is now serving frozen drinks. While this is a new addition to the…
Read MoreDrink Pink!
Ahhh, Spring. What does spring mean to you? Flowers, biking, baby animals? Correct answer? Rosé, of course! That fresh, delicious pink wine screams “Drink me!” as the weather turns warmer.…
Read MoreBuilding a Wine Collection from Scratch
Everyone knows you have to be a millionaire to have a wine collection, right? Of course not. We all have to start somewhere. You want to have some respectable bottles…
Read MoreSee, Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Savor
Obviously, there is plenty to learn about wine. As you peel away the layers of knowledge, more appear, and it can be almost overwhelming. You could use all that brain…
Read MoreAsk For It: Valentine’s Cocktails From The Four Seasons Lobby Lounge
The Dream Girl Fill a shaker with ice, add the following: 2oz. Grey Goose L’Poire Squeeze lemon wedge Generous splash of lavender honey Shake vigorously Pour into a martini glass,…
Read MoreIts all About the Terroir
Location, location, location. Of course its true for real estate, but wine? When people talk about where wine grows, you often hear the term “terroir.” Terroir encompasses a huge range…
Read MoreNew Wine Columnist For Dishing
Candlelight flickers. Pandora has read your mind and is playing Miles Davis. The appetizers smell divine. But something is missing…. Of course, where is the wine? Many would argue that…
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Harvest With Jackson Hole Winery
It’s been harvest season for wineries in Napa and Sonoma, which means Jackson’s own winery has also been busy. Winemaker Anthony Schroth of Jackson Hole Winery went to California last…
Read MoreLetters to Jackson Hole: Volume 3
Finally, summer has arrived! It has at least in Bell’Italia, the place where I will be for the remaining few weeks of this tour. Since arriving here two weeks ago,…
Read MoreHot day? Cold drink!
I love a cold drink on a hot summer day. I used to dream of a frozen hurricane by the pool in Vegas while I sipped a beer by the…
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Ask For It: The Kitchen’s Apricot Fizz
I, for one, am a sucker for anything served in a Champagne flute. Be it a mimosa, a bellini or just straight Champagne or sparkling wine. If it comes in…
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