The esteemed Sonoma producer, Rodney Strong, has introduced Knotty Vines–excellent, nicely priced wines aimed squarely at millennials.
Author: Pat and David
Cake celebrates a signature taste of Valencia
The homey orange cake is a signature dessert in Valencia. Candied orange slices baked on a buttery cake–what could be simpler?
La Mostra PROAVA explores Valencian wines
PROAVA’s exposition in April offers the opportunity to explore the considerable variety of the Valencia region’s wine producers.
Noodling around with fideuà in Gandía
Gandía is the home of the Borja clan of two popes and even a saint. It’s also the birthplace of the noodle dish called fideuà.
Valencia loves its tiger nut ‘milk’ with fartons
Horchateria Santa Catalina near the cathedral has served tiger nut milk to Valencia for two centuries.
Summer’s ‘la vie en rose’ begins by Public Garden
Bistro du Midi is reprising its Tour de Rosé wine promotion this summer. We couldn’t be happier. Pink wine is perfect with summer fare.
Modern times at the Mercado Colón
The Mercado Colón is a landmark example of modernismo valenciano architecture — and a good place for a bite or a drink.
Sants Joan’s embodies Valencian market food
When a restaurant really does embody the mantra of “market cuisine,” be prepared to be flexible about your order — and discover new tastes.
Agua de Valencia, born in the Café Madrid
Agua de Valencia is ubiquitous — and delicious. For a classy version, we traced it to its birthplace cocktail bar, the Café Madrid.
Wine tourism the hard way: Requena by train
Wine tourism near Valencia is not a simple task. We chose to visit Requena by train. Ferevin and Mesón Fortaleza saved the day.
