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Gordon Ramsay Brings a British Invasion to the Las Vegas Strip

Celebrated Chef Gordon Ramsay took over the Las Vegas Strip yesterday as he traveled between his two newest restaurants in an appropriately themed red, double decker bus to celebrate the openings of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace and Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Ramsay showcased the ingredients and [...]

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RN74 – a downtown Seattle lunch utopia

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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Carla Hall Cookies – A great pairing for wine of all kinds

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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An easy stove-top wood smoker

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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The best bacon wine?

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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2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival

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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Interview with Chef Michael Psilakis

Chef Michael Psilakis’ Website: www.michaelpsilakis.com Chef Michael Psilakis 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 [...]

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Celebrate July 4th with the VOGA Sparkler

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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The best burger, ever?

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

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A bacon lovers Paradise in Birch Run MI

During my stay with my brother, who resides in the greater Detroit area, he took me to a family-style restaurant about an hour north of his home called Tony’s, in Birch Run Michigan. This place has been featured on a few TV shows, the most notable one called Sandwich Paradise on TLC. It’s renown for [...]

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