“We serve wild game and it may contain shot,” cautions a note at the bottom of … Cail Bruich sets the bar high for Scottish cuisineRead more
Author: David
Before he was a food and travel writer, David Lyon was a commercial fisherman, a line cook, a poet, and a sometimes teacher of writing and cooking.
Clydeside shows Glasgow history through whisky glass
Glasgow’s Clydeside Distillery began operation late last fall and opened to tours just after Christmas. The … Clydeside shows Glasgow history through whisky glassRead more
Firing a steak with Argentina’s Francis Mallmann
Some of the best food writing these days appears in the pages of venerable old Esquire, … Firing a steak with Argentina’s Francis MallmannRead more
WhistlePig launches Farmstock Rye (and it’s good)
As a Kentucky-born grandson of a contract whiskey distiller, my allegiance to bourbon as a spirit … WhistlePig launches Farmstock Rye (and it’s good)Read more
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano re-emphasizes terroir
Judging by the wines from the nine producers who visited Boston, Montepulciano winemakers have returned to … Vino Nobile di Montepulciano re-emphasizes terroirRead more
Reassessing rich reds of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Less oak, more Sangiovese. In a nutshell, that’s the good news about the latest releases of … Reassessing rich reds of Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoRead more
London meat pie saves pretty penny at lunch
I sometimes find myself doing business in big international cities where the cost of living far … London meat pie saves pretty penny at lunchRead more
Radicchio di Treviso: sweet winter crunch
We’ve written about the beautiful Venetian city of Treviso as a center for Prosecco DOC and … Radicchio di Treviso: sweet winter crunchRead more
Limestone mountains loom over Jerzu vines
Famed for its local strain of Cannonau, the vineyards of Jerzu grow in a massive natural … Limestone mountains loom over Jerzu vinesRead more
Mamoiada and its wines evoke primal power
The little community of Mamoiada sits at the foot of the two highest mountain ranges on … Mamoiada and its wines evoke primal powerRead more