My recent visit to Alinea, the temple of modernist cuisine in the U.S., prompted some thoughts about whether molecular gastronomy is maintaining it’s radical edge.
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How Music Influences the Taste of Wine
I pair music with wine when I writer my wine reviews. But I’ve never described in one place the evidence for wine and music pairing.
Emotional Wine
Part 2 of my Wines of Anger and Joy is posted at Three Quarks Daily.
Wines of Anger and Joy (1)
Does wine express emotion? I try to untangle the relationship between wine and emotion in this month’s Three Quarks Daily essay.
How to Drink Wine
If we keep in mind the distinction between evaluation and appreciation, most of the controversies in the wine world can be cleared up, or so
What Makes a Great Wine?
There are lots of good wines available but only a few great ones. What makes the difference? My 3 Quarks essay this month untangles the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 