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    Our Favorite Day-Drinking Spots

    Our Favorite Day-Drinking Spots

    Because the summer’s too fleeting to squander on work and socially acceptable drinking hours.

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    The Tomato Whisperer

    The Tomato Whisperer

    A perfect day for Tim Mountz is eating tomatoes in his fields from dawn to dusk. Obsessive? Maybe. But, imagine yourself in his shoes on that day.

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    The White-Headed Stepchild

    The White-Headed Stepchild

    Oft-overlooked Pinot Bianco finds a home in Alto Adige.

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    Gray Matters

    Gray Matters

    Have we all been wrong about Pinot Grigio?

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    World Domination, One Pie at a Time

    World Domination, One Pie at a Time

    If you’re a fan of SNAP Custom Pizza, good thing. They’re about to be everywhere.

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    The Maturation of Michael Schulson

    The Maturation of Michael Schulson

    The fresh-paint smell’s barely gone from his latest restaurant, and already the sights are set on the next opening.

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    Ferrara’s Tender Torte

    Ferrara’s Tender Torte

    The story behind a simply delicious chocolate cake from Northeast Italy.

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    On Decanting

    On Decanting

    Getting some Umbrian winemaker perspective on the contentious debate.

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    The Delicious Simplicity of Cold-Brew Coffee

    The Delicious Simplicity of Cold-Brew Coffee

    If you ever thought about moving beyond your trusty ol’ drip machine but didn’t know how, this is your gateway.

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    Crazy Good Wines on Mount Etna

    Crazy Good Wines on Mount Etna

    Frank Cornellisen brings the crazy; his wines bring the crazy good.

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    What’s Old is New (Regarding Chocolate)

    What’s Old is New (Regarding Chocolate)

    Antica Dolceria Bonajuto’s ancient Aztec recipe for chocolate is golden.

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    Local Flavor

    Local Flavor

    Given the chance to finally go out on his own, Bob Barrar promptly returned to his humble roots and staked […]

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    Stirring the Pot

    Stirring the Pot

    On the eve of another highly anticipated Winter Festival Chili Cook-off, we turn to chef Bob Kascik for an assist […]

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    Italy’s Ultimate Chocolate Wine

    Italy’s Ultimate Chocolate Wine

    Rough and tumble Sagrantino di Montefalco takes on a different role when made in the passito style

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    Jack’s Cosmic Dogs Sweet Potato Mustard

    Jack’s Cosmic Dogs Sweet Potato Mustard

    Though I spend a fair amount of time in the Charleston, SC area, I have yet to make the trip […]

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    A Light Lunch at Scacciadiavoli

    A Light Lunch at Scacciadiavoli

    The one where I discover the glories of Italian hospitality.

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