Food
The King Of Porters
Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery in Tadcaster, England, brought back the style of porter in 1979 after more than 50 years in obscurity.
Art of Wine …
It’s easy to get excited about sampling an endless supply of great wine, that is, until you’ve had so much that you can’t tell red from white.
The Best Of NWA
Without much more ado, here’s the Finest & Funkiest 2011 edition. You’re encouraged to either hum or actually listen on YouTube to Joe Esposito’s “You’re the Best Around” from the original “The Karate Kid” movie.
Happy Father’s Day
We saved this one for Father’s Day week because this genuine American lager reminds me of when I was little and my pop would send me to the fridge to get him a beer.
Thick, Juicy, Messy
I have been reticent about reviewing Hugo’s because it’s Hugo’s. I mean, everyone already knows that it’s “The Place” to get a burger in NWA, right?
'Hermitaging' Cabernet?
In some parts of the world, wines are made exclusively from a single grape variety. In others, they think that blending two or more together is better.
Tangiers ‘Curries’ Favor
The kebab plate came with two skewers full of chicken on a bed of Basmati rice with raisins, along with tzatziki sauce, a side of hummus and a small tomato and cucumber salad. The kebabs were out-of-this-world good.
It Ain’t Heavy, It’s My Beer
Wee Heavy is a Scottish ale traditionally brewed with the sweetest of the runnings from the mash tun.
The Three V’s
This week I’m divulging the name and location of my favorite seafood restaurant, where a sommelier once recommended a wine that I still love today.
Shiraz Shiraz Shiraz
Shiraz – the wine Aussies are known for. Many don’t realize that Shiraz is actually the Syrah grape in disguise.
