As the planet’s temperature rises, wine regions creep into zones once considered inhospitable for Vitis vinifera. … 1865 wines push Chilean boundariesRead more
As frost looms, fried green tomatoes beckon
Jeffersonville, Indiana, is a fascinating little town with a deep history and a lot of good … As frost looms, fried green tomatoes beckonRead more
Relicatessen: heavenly products for earthly delights
Relicatessen in Barcelona solved a problem for us. When we’re in Spain for any extended period, … Relicatessen: heavenly products for earthly delightsRead more
Bassus Pinot Noir from Utiel Requena exudes elegance
Regular readers might recall our summer series on the wines of D.O. Utiel Requena. By and … Bassus Pinot Noir from Utiel Requena exudes eleganceRead more
Backhouse realizes Niagara’s great potential
Too bad the great French gourmand Christian Millau didn’t live long enough to visit Ryan and … Backhouse realizes Niagara’s great potentialRead more
Spanning the decades of Niagara craft brewing
The craft brewing scene on the Niagara peninsula is, appropriately enough, fluid. Small breweries pop up … Spanning the decades of Niagara craft brewingRead more
Lift a glass to toast Niagara’s fine craft beer
As Niagara began to emerge as a major wine district, someone on the peninsula likely did … Lift a glass to toast Niagara’s fine craft beerRead more
Cave Spring Cellars shines in Jordan, Ontario
Jordan Village compresses the Niagara Peninsula experience into a single stop. In just one kilometer along … Cave Spring Cellars shines in Jordan, OntarioRead more
Zee’s complements adjacent Shaw Festival
The Niagara peninsula isn’t all about vineyards and fine dining. Many visitors flock to Niagara on … Zee’s complements adjacent Shaw FestivalRead more
Kensington afternoon tea shows sweet wit
Years ago on a visit to London, David and I interviewed Benny Hill for a feature … Kensington afternoon tea shows sweet witRead more