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Entertaining in Style: Bar Carts
I’ve been a bit obsessed by bar carts, lately. In both form and function, they’re an excellent addition to a home, giving you the option of entertaining just about anywhere around the house. Especially...
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Trader Joe’s Charles Shaw Wines (aka 3-Buck Chuck)
So, Texas finally got ourselves a few Trader Joe’s. Well, Houston and The Woodlands and Dallas and Fort Worth and Plano got them. San Antonio’s store is scheduled to open in a couple weeks, and poor...
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It’s National Margarita Day!
In honor of this most auspicious of holidays, I’ve pulled together a collection of margarita recipes for your celebratory convenience. All-natural agave margarita. Fresh strawberry...
View ArticleDrink with Style by Jonathan Miles (selected quotes)
I subscribe to Garden & Gun magazine, and while I love the writing, I found this article particularly entertaining. A few choice lines: My argument today, proffered with the warbly certitude one...
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Barefoot Refresh Crisp White (California)
First, allow me to say thanks to The Other Joe, who sends regular requests for new wine reviews. He’s kinda like my conscience, except a lot nicer to me than I think I deserve. Second, allow me to...
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HandCraft Cabernet Sauvignon (California 2011)
The kind folks at HandCraft Wines sent me this delightful bottle a couple of weeks ago, and I wasted no time planning a meal around it. As you can obviously see. I was intrigued by the idea of a...
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Handsome Devil Malbec (Argentina 2012)
September blazed by in a firestorm of travel and parties. October, however, sneaked in on little cat feet, delivering a cold and yet more travel. While September is my favorite month of the year...
View ArticlePet Peeve: Restaurant Wine Prices
I’m not alone in this, I know. For me, it’s the most difficult decision when dining out. There is, apparently, a secret code for pricing wines at restaurants. And the code is progressive, variable,...
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Pop Crush White Blend (California 2012)
Pretty, isn’t it? I bought this wine solely for the label. It reminds me of a piece of art. I must warn you, however, that this particular bottle of wine isn’t, in itself, a work of art. It’s...
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Paul Mas Estate Malbec (Languedoc, France, 2012)
I’m in Houston tonight, and I had the privilege to entertain a new colleague and friend at a local establishment, Mockingbird Bistro. Which, by the way, if you live in the city and haven’t been here,...
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