Category: Restaurants
Worth a Detour: A Tuscan Culinary Adventure
Michelin-Two-Star Bracali is “worth a detour.” I’d agree with that distinction only if by ‘detour’ the folks at Michelin mean “get a reservation…and jump on the next plane to Italy immediately.”
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Advice for Students Taking the Certified Sommelier Examination
The Certified Sommelier Examination was introduced in December of 2005. Previously students who passed the MS Introductory examination could apply directly to the Advanced Course after waiting the required years’ time. More...
Read MoreWine Ballet: How to Deal with Wine in Restaurants
Not long ago I had a lengthy phone conversation with a writer who was putting together a piece for the NY Post. During our chat he happened to bring up just how difficult it was for him to get a good bottle of wine in a...
Read MoreBee Death Smells Like Bananas and Other Wisdom from the Road
I’m just back from ten days on the road, a trip split between three Alto Adige wine seminars in Denver, D.C. and New York; and a trip to Germany for the Weinbörse, the big annual spring wine fair. While the likes of such a...
Read MoreThe Essence of Great Service
Recently I was in the UK for meetings and had a couple of hours before getting on my flight in Heathrow to head back home. After catching up on e-mail I strolled about looking for a place to grab a sandwich. As I wandered...
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