Wine and duck is the perfect combination in France. But Bordeaux wine and New York’s Peking Duck House restaurant is a match made in heaven. Sipping on Kermit Lynch’s Château Ducasse, our ladies enjoy cuts of duck carved right at the table. The inexpensive sémillon based white Bordeaux originated from …
In this episode, host Leiti Hsu is back at the table this time with Sommelier Vilma Mazaite and chef/owner Kaiser Lashkair at Houston’s favorite Northern Indian and Pakistani restaurant, Himalaya. Himalaya is named for the highest mountain in India, representing the peak of flavor, and the flavors here definitely don’t …
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On the hipster east side of LA, an old auto repair garage has been converted into one of the city’s current local hot spots and a can’t miss stop for delicious, culturally-inspired food. Salazar is a destination for patrons to enjoy a wide list of Mexican favorites like branzino and …
The brick and steel design of Yuzu Sushi + Robata Grill interior juxtaposes the sensual spirals of sauce and vibrant ingredients that make up each ceramic plate, a canvas that displays each work of art. Choosing the perfect wine to accompany such a feast is no small task, but Rachael …
Many will agree that traveling brings them joy. The excitement leading up to trips, the journey to a different location, the new adventures that await and my personal favorite part of traveling is the mode of transportation. Plane, train, bus, car, boat – there are so many options out there …
Move over ‘Nice Girls’ – there’s a new chick in Brooklyn and she’s here to kick some booty. As a former combat actor, Mia Van de Water decided to hang up her gloves for grapes. In addition to teaching at the West End Grill Wine Program, this sommelier is happy …
Having a meal at Chicago’s El Ideas is like watching a movie that has so many great lines that you know you will be quoting it every chance you get. Not what one would expect from a Michelin Star restaurant, but neither is their BYOB policy and occasional appearance of …
The craftsmen of Ireland have joined hands to present a limited edition set of handmade guitars that you can obtain in your own home. The eldest whiskey distillers in Europe, Bushmillls, has donated their spare barrel materials to the small staffed artisans of Lowden instruments to create a series of …
Created amid the rich 1970s culture in New York City, Smith & Wollensky has heralded the name of one of the finest steakhouses across the world. Maintaining exemplary standards for their in-house butchered, USDA Prime dry-aged cuts, Smith & Wollensky London meats are considered some of the best in the …
Dim sum is steeped in tradition but it can still hold surprises. Much like the humble soup dumpling, the pillowy package contains a savory sip of broth. Din Tai Fung, a dim sum restaurant in Glendale, California adds its own twist by incorporating BYOB to its traditional tea service, and …
A whiskey distillery and a Portland, Oregon-based bicycle company have teamed up to sell the ultimate hipster product— bicycles made from recycled wooden casks. Glenmorangie, a single malt scotch whiskey distillery located in the Scottish Highlands, is committed to creating a perfectly smooth, clean whiskey by only using their wooden …