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Chef Michael Mina is no stranger when it comes to building successful restaurants with amazing menu choices. One of his slightly more recent Seattle ventures is RN74, downtown Seattle near Westlake Park. The theme for this restaurant is clearly inspired by the Railroad – from the working depot sign that highlights different wines to the [...]

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By Duane Pemberton Alchemy website: http://alchemybycarlahall.com/ Before she become nationally known as one of the season five finalists on the Bravo show “Top Chef” – Carla Hall was busy with her own catering company. Even though she is now a host of “The Chew’ on ABC and the author of a pending cookbook, she never [...]

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So many foods simply taste sublime with the right amount of smokiness added to them – everything from meats to veggies, I’m a huge fan of “the smoke”. Here’s an easy way to infuse your foods with some smokey goodness. Take a heavy pan (Cast Iron preferred) and line the bottom with aluminum foil Add [...]

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By Duane Pemberton ©2011 www.winefoot.com 1 whole chicken (4-5lb) 1 gallon  of water 4 bay leaves 1/2 cup dried chipotle peppers – ground fine 1/4 cup tablespoons kosher salt 1/4 cup tablespoons black pepper 1/4 cup of dried parsley 6 cloves of garlic – smashed 4 celery stalks (chopped or sliced) 1/2 lb of carrots – sliced or [...]

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Short of bubbly, Grüner Veltliner may very well be my favorite wine with bacon – it has a natural saline-like flavor component that comes from the terrior of Austria:

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Twenty-nine world-famous vintners will be in attendance at the 2012 Naples Wine Festival taking place January 27-29th. “Believe in the Magic” is the theme for this  event and with nine talian producers making their debut, including the infamous Gaja – a producer of Barbaresco and Barolo. Additionally, top vintners like Dana Estates of Rutherford and [...]

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Michael has appeared on numerous Food Network shows, including Iron Chef America and Chopped – he owns the only Greek restaurant to ever earn a Michelin Star. I caught up to him at a recent Buick press event in Michigan where we talked about his partnership with Buick as well as his culinary point of [...]

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No die-hard Fourth of July reveler is found without a drink in one hand and a sparkler in the other. However, if fire hazards aren’t your idea of holiday fun, try this firework- inspired cocktail using VOGA Sparkling Pinot Grigio – The VOGA Sparkler. VOGA Italia Sparkling Pinot Grigio’s light golden color and fine perlage [...]

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Dave Arnold’s Burger Of The Future from Eater NY.

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By Duane Pemberton ©2011 www.winefoot.com Fuji (or jonagold) apples, quartered Bacon Brown Sugar Crushed almonds Fresh Rosemary Cut apples into quarters and remove the core. Take a fresh rosemary sprig, place it into the apple quarter and wrap with bacon and then sprinkle a bit of brown sugar on top. Roast in the oven at [...]

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