Norma Jean Lowery Harber’s family has farmed the 34 acres of Ravine Vineyard Estate (ravinevineyard.com) in … Realizing a 150-year dream: Ravine Vineyard EstateRead more
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Ontario food rivals the view at Elements on the Falls
A big “CANADA 150” sculpture celebrating the country’s 150th anniversary of Confederation had just been installed … Ontario food rivals the view at Elements on the FallsRead more
Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s own
“These trees are the beginnings of Canada,” David Hulley told us as he welcomed us to … Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s ownRead more
Tawse and Redstone prove Niagara wine’s a natural
Toronto financier Moray Tawse is a lifelong lover of both red and white Burgundy. A happenstance … Tawse and Redstone prove Niagara wine’s a naturalRead more
Niagara Peninsula: the next great foodie destination
We went for the wine, but we stayed for the food. Serious winemaking with vinifera grapes … Niagara Peninsula: the next great foodie destinationRead more
Harvest brings Battersby’s big tastes from small kitchen
A few times a year our neighborhood restaurant in Harvard Square, Harvest (harvestcambridge.com), holds a Sunday … Harvest brings Battersby’s big tastes from small kitchenRead more
Zucchi oils exemplify art of blending EVOOs
To blend or not to blend? We’d like to believe that the world’s best olive oil … Zucchi oils exemplify art of blending EVOOsRead more
Biserno wines burnish the potential of Cabernet Franc
As a young man, the Marchese Lodovico Antinori (above) helped revolutionize Italian winemaking with his Bordeaux-blend … Biserno wines burnish the potential of Cabernet FrancRead more
M Rosé d’Anjou is perfect with seaside lobster roll
Wine is subtle, wine is complex, wine can even be a transcendent experience. But sometimes wine … M Rosé d’Anjou is perfect with seaside lobster rollRead more
Fall River has grip on wacky sandwiches
In its heyday, Fall River, Massachusetts, was a factory town par excellence. And that’s just the … Fall River has grip on wacky sandwichesRead more