Recently I was excited to attend the launch of Cosmic Egg Wine Company’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon in Denver at a movie preview of Bohemian Rhapsody. This hip new wine is…
2019 ADI Show Denver, The Serious Business of Distilling
In March, I had the pleasure of attending the 2019 American Distilling Institutes (ADI) Conference and Trade Show in Denver for the first time in several years. This year’s trade…
Top BBQ Expert and Author Steven Raichlen Returns to the Broadmoor with his BBQ University Two sessions to be offered in May!
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Calling all BBQ Files! Are you BBQ obsessed? Check out this ultimate Master Class with one of the world’s leading BBQ authorities. We attended several years ago,…
Important 2019 International Wine Shows
If you are in the beverage trade or studying to achieve your next Sommelier level pin, the following shows offer a great way to meet vintners and taste many wines…
Star-Studded Cuisine Sails To Venice This April!
Chef and Restaurateur Fabio Trabocchi to Unveil Fiola at Dopolavoro Venezia Italian born Michelin-starred Chef Fabio Trabocchi will open the Italian outpost of his highly acclaimed Fiola restaurant at the…
Eataly Las Vegas is now open at Park MGM
Photos by Francisco Lupini, Eataly USA Foodies and Italofiles have another reason to visit Las Vegas! Eataly has opened their massive 40,000 square foot sixth location in the cities newest…
Pairsine Wine and Food Pairing 2018 Winners Announced!
Story by Christopher J. Davies Photos by KinoAlyse On Thursday, November 1, 2018, Ten Chefs from nine restaurants competed in one of America’s most challenging wine and food pairing…
Chiaretto The Italian Dry Rose
Chiaretto? I must admit I knew very little about the wine before being invited by the Consorzio Tutelavino Bardolino DOC for a 6-day press trip. Chiaretto (key-ar-et-toh) derives from the…
Discovering Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Tuscany’s Nobile Red Blend
Over the past twenty years, I have been a big fan of Brunello. Having spent some days in Montalcino visiting Banfi Vintner’s large estate and castle, I have tons of…
Palermo, Sicily in 4 days
Just about everyone that has watched the Godfather II movie has a desire to visit Sicily someday. The movie classic portrayed the old world version. The Island is rich in…