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Monthly Archives: May 2009
DEAN & DELUCA
Image by seretuaccidente via Flickr Think Napa Valley, and immediately you’re whisked into a tender shade of green that’s cast over one of the nation’s leading epicenters of culinary excellence. Inextricably linked to fine wine and great food, St. Helena … Continue reading
Posted in California, Napa Valley, Napa Valley Restaurants, North Coast
Tagged Culinary Excellence, Fine Wines, Local Farms, Picnic
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Oakville Grocery
Image by rmanoske via Flickr For over 120 years our original Oakville Grocery location has been the “little country store” in the heart of the Napa Valley, attracting visitors from near and far with its special Oakville charm. Our selection … Continue reading
Posted in California, Napa Valley, Napa Valley Restaurants, North Coast, Sonoma Valley Restaurants
Tagged Charcuterie, Cheeses, Coffee, Handmade, Lunch, Napa, Picnic, Sandwiches, Sonoma
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Château Margaux
Image via Wikipedia Terroir! Such a French idea that there is no equivalent for the word in any other language. It is so tied up with tradition and shrouded in mystery that sometimes we are accused of waving the word … Continue reading
Château de Beaucastel
Image by loiclemeur via Flickr We try to place the vine in its environment, that is to say in its relationship to the earth, to animal life and the stars, by which it is influenced. If a wild strawberry has … Continue reading
Posted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wineries, France, Rhone
Tagged Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Gigondas, Grenache, Mourvedre, Muscardin, roussanne, Syrah, Terroir, Vaccarase, Vacqueyras
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Sapordivino
Image via Wikipedia The Sapordivino restaurant is situated in comfortable ground floor rooms of the Grand Hotel Continental where warm furnishings and excellent service lend an atmosphere of elegance and refinement. The Chef Luca Ciaffarafà’s menus add a note of … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Siena, Siena Restaurants, Tuscany
Tagged City Center, Elegant, Refined, Sienese Cuisine
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Osteria di Passignano
Image by FaP via Flickr The Osteria di Passignano, born in 2000, was founded by Marcello Crini, a great connoisseur and enthusiast of the traditional Tuscan cuisine and wine culture; and Allegra Antinori. The Antinori family owns the vineyards around … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Tuscany, Tuscany Restaurants
Tagged Antinori, Cooking School, Tuscany, Wine Cellar, Wine Country Dining
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Hotel Sole al Pantheon
Image via Wikipedia THE OLDEST HOTEL IN ROME FROM 1467 Hotel Sole al Pantheon has the blessing of holding a prime location: it stands just in front of the Pantheon in the charming Piazza della Rotonda close to Navona square, … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Rome, Rome Hotels
Tagged City Center, Location, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, View
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Restaurant Hiély Lucullus
Image by foodnut.com via Flickr The Restaurant Hiély Lucullus – Laurent Azoulay invites you to a gastronomic travel of long ago. You can choose the time which fires your imagination the most, a lunch or dinner space : a jump … Continue reading
Posted in Avignon, Avignon/Avignon Region Restaurants, France, Rhone, Southern Rhone
Tagged Add new tag, Avignon, City Center, Contemporary, Lounge, Provence, Restaurant, Traditional
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Mercure Pont d’Avignon
Image by shiningarden via Flickr In the heart of Provence, located in a pleasant quiet area. 87 rooms. Close to the famous Pont d Avignon and Palais des Papes. Small garden. Direct access to a public basement garage. Bus parking. … Continue reading
Posted in Avignon, Avignon/Avignon Region Hotels, France, Rhone, Southern Rhone
Tagged Avignon, City Center, Garage, Palais des Papes, Pont d'Avignon, Provence
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Maison M.CHAPOUTIER
Image by Rachel Black via Flickr Convictions: BIODYNAMICS: (Bio=Life) + (Dynamics = in action) Love for vines and wine and the awareness of the need to respect the earth and its terroir have led the Maison M. CHAPOUTIER to adopt … Continue reading
Posted in France, Northern Rhone, Northern Rhone Wineries, Rhone
Tagged Biodynamics, Braille, Cinsault, Daring, Difference of Taste, Fac & Spera, Grenache, marsanne, Mourvedre, respect, Roussane, Syrah, Viogner
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