Every afternoon at 3 p.m., warm air sweeps north from Lake Garda into the Vallagarina, the … Warm wind makes fine Letrari wines in VallagarinaRead 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.
Grigoletti makes superb wines a family affair
Slender and willowy, Bruno Grigoletti reaches his big hands into the canopy of a grape pergola … Grigoletti makes superb wines a family affairRead more
Hearty Trentino dishes complement the wines
If you’re going to spend all morning tasting 128 wines, you really need some hearty food … Hearty Trentino dishes complement the winesRead more
Trentino shows off its superb wines at Mostra Vini
The wine district of Trentino is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets—at least from Americans. That translates … Trentino shows off its superb wines at Mostra ViniRead more
Frescobaldi celebrates its Tuscan estates
There’s poetry in the Frescobaldi soul, and I don’t just write that because I like so … Frescobaldi celebrates its Tuscan estatesRead more
It’s smart to get Luckee in Toronto
Susur Lee was always my favorite contestant on season two of Top Chef Masters, but it … It’s smart to get Luckee in TorontoRead more
Grits with black truffle and poached eggs
As Pat and I developed ways to use black truffles, we generally opted for the simplest … Grits with black truffle and poached eggsRead more
Even more decadent grilled cheese and truffle sandwich
Some foodies love to play the “last supper” game: What would you want to eat for … Even more decadent grilled cheese and truffle sandwichRead more
Truffles, cheese, and honey for dessert
One of our favorite breakfast dishes in Spain is a plate of sliced Manchego cheese drizzled … Truffles, cheese, and honey for dessertRead more
Decadent hamburger with black truffles
Several high-end restaurants (we’re talking about you, Daniel Boulud) serve a magnificent wintertime hamburger with foie … Decadent hamburger with black trufflesRead more