The best thing about the day after Christmas is that I won’t have to listen to Christmas music for an entire year. I was tempted
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Misunderstanding the Role of the Food Critic
Last week, New York Times restaurant critic Peter Wells published a scathing review of one of the iconic restaurants in the U.S.—Peter Lugar Steakhouse. Luger
Fires: We Need Commitment and a Plan
The tragic news of more fires in Sonoma County (as well as LA) has me sick at heart. Most of us connected to the wine
Bernard Magrez Si Mon Père Savait Côtes du Roussillon 2012
Situated on the east side of the Pyrenees in southern France, this region is best known for their sweet wines. Côtes du Roussillon is a
This Labor Day: A Celebration of Immigrant Labor
In the middle of one of the darkest eras in American history, let this Labor Day be a celebration of immigrant labor. Without immigrant labor
Blogging Will Be Light for the Next Two Weeks
Grading essays is a lot like scoring wines—the most relevant question is always “what is it trying to say?” I mention this similarity only because
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 