Dining in Milano, Italy: L’Angolo di Casa

L’Angolo di Casa was small but inviting, warm and smelled heavenly. The staff was friendly and patient in communicating with us in what little Italian we knew....

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3 Reasons to Pair Zinfandel and BBQ

I’m married to a man who was born and raised Kentucky, so to say he likes his Southern cuisine is an understatement. Lucky for us, there’s actually quite a few...

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Mendocino County: A Visit to Hopland

The town of Hopland is much like the towns of Philo and Boonville in Anderson Valley. There is no stoplight—or stop sign, for that matter—and only a handful of restaurants,...

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Where to Eat in Genova, Italy

I’ve compiled a list of the best eateries I discovered while spending time in the authentic port city of Genova. All of these places come highly recommended and offer a...

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Where to Drink in Genova, Italy

I’ve detailed the many cafés and wine bars that I visited during my stay in Genova, Italy. Each comes recommended for a different reason, offering a nice variety of atmospheres...

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Asian Court

Asian Court may well have the most authentic Chinese cuisine in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The service can be a bit hazardous, as few people at the restaurant speak much...

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Dining in Milano, Italy: Osteria La Risacca

On our last night in Italy, my husband and I dined at Osteria La Risacca in Milano. The restaurant was very elegant, with white table cloths and fine glassware, as...

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Magdalena Restaurant at The Ivy Hotel

This was a magical night. The wines were all chosen from my cellar for this charity event to raise funds for Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C....

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USA, California: Sonoma County - Part One, Focusing on Sonoma Coast and the South

For this first part of my Sonoma reporting this year, the focus is mainly on South Sonoma and all of the Sonoma Coast AVA, including the AVAs of Fort Ross-Seaview, Petaluma...

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Perfect Wine and Cheese Pairings from Trader Joe’s

The go-to grocery chain has just about everything, including your your next cheese board. And we have the perfect wine pairings....

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