Drinks
Posted on: August 17th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
Back when Monti’s was still in business (before Nov. 2015) in Tempe, they had an extensive choice of sides that fortunately included spaghetti with red sauce. But they never really...
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Posted on: August 16th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
Here’s the thing: I have a killer job that allows me to get lots of sneak peeks of new restaurants, menus, and concepts. I am an excitable person and I...
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Posted on: August 5th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
It seems that more Italian Proseccos (the Other Bubbles) are entering the market every year, with the increased competition prompting producers to come up with a few new twists. That’s...
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Posted on: July 27th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
When the French produce a white wine using grape varietals we aren’t familiar with, the taste experience can be quite a surprise. Not that this is a bad thing; it’s...
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Posted on: July 26th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
There is no question that our favorite Arizona restaurants serve innovative and sometimes surprising dishes. These creations not only feed your hunger, they satiate your soul for a moment in...
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Posted on: July 19th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
As Greg La Follette moves on to the 2014 vintage, the trend in his Chardonnay’s combination of elegance and careful balance continues. Although the “North Coast” Chardonnay has a few...
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Posted on: July 13th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
As any wine aficionado will tell you, the extensive cultivation of Zinfandel is an American thing. But when scientists took a look at this varietal’s genome (DNA) as compared to...
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Posted on: July 8th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
When Paul Hobbs (renowned for premium wines) ventured into the idea of “value labels” in 2000, some may have questioned his wisdom, but he was right on target, especially for...
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Posted on: July 5th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
I typically spend far more time in the summer finding ways to entertain my kids, than trying to find something for myself to do. That is, of course, until the...
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Posted on: June 29th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
As you prepare to celebrate Independence Day, why not raise a fist with Rogue Ales. They have announced their 28th annual release of American Amber Ale, a craft beer dedicated to...
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