a lovely, bright, pale-yellow color with vivid aromas of orange blossom, lemon and green apple. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with bright acids and soft oak notes reminiscent of caramel-dipped green apples. A soft, lingering finish leaves a satisfying impression.
The gourmet burger trend continues to flourish from coast to coast, despite some skepticism about its longevity. This list maps 11 chains to watch across the country, including 21-unit Jake’s Wayback Burgers, a Connecticut-based concept that features a “burger of the month,” and San Diego’s Burger Lounge, whose four restaurants have a simple menu and [...]
Braising ~ Is to cook something in its own juices. While the item your braising is either whole or in large pieces. Some times Beurre Manie is added to a the liquid while braising to thicken the liquid and add sheen to the braised item. “Vegetable stews and braises may be composed of one main [...]
Giovanni Del-Monico’s New York restaurant, Delmonico’s, is among the country’s most historic eateries, according to a new list from Forbes. Others include Boston’s Durgin-Park cafe, which opened in 1827, and Antoine’s, a New Orleans institution since 1840. MSNBC/Forbes (12/27) Although America has had its taverns and inns serving food ever since the Pilgrims got here, [...]
The world’s most coveted restaurant ratings are the work of an international team of about 90 anonymous reviewers, many of them extensively trained in the culinary arts. All of Michelin’s reviewers spend years training for the job, which includes learning to review restaurants while remaining anonymous. “My whole life is staying under the radar, staying [...]
French luxury goods giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has upped its stake in rival Hermès International, although Hermès family shareholders remain determined to block any possible takeover attempt.
Constellation Brands has announced the sale of its Australian wine business, as well as operations in the UK and South Africa, to private equity group CHAMP for AUD290M (US$290.8m).
Dutch brewer Bavaria has gained the backing of the European Court of Justice to continue selling its namesake beer in Germany, despite protests from an alliance of German brewers.
Russian juice, dairy and baby food manufacturer Wimm-Bill-Dann has posted a drop in profits in the first nine months of the year due to pressure from raw milk costs in the third quarter.
