Food & Drink
Posted on: October 2nd, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
The 2014 western states vintage was a big one, for big wines with a mouth-filling expression of lusciousness. This is especially true with the red wines, many of which are so big that they must be aged more to reach their prime. In the meantime, we have been savoring a few 2014 red wines...
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Posted on: October 1st, 2018
by Taryn Jeffries
Would you be surprised to hear that, on average, Americans eat about 350 sliced of pizza per second? That is an incredible amount of pizza. If you are looking to up the average October is the perfect time to do it since it is officially National Pizza Month and Grimaldi‘s Pizzeria is here to...
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Posted on: August 18th, 2018
by Kelly Potts
August 20th is National Bacon Lovers Day and we are all in for celebrating. Whether you are looking for a quick treat, or a full on bacon-filled meal, we have rounded up the best spots to honor the day. Bacon Brussels Sprout Flatbread | Farm & Craft | $12 Is there anything better than bacon on...
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Posted on: August 4th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
Continuing with the search for good values in French wine, the not-so-pricey Medoc region has worked to expand the export of a variety of labels into the American market. But experience has shown that, as always, these are not all created equal. Often, the same blends from the same Left Bank neighborhood in the...
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Posted on: July 8th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
The 2015 vintage year in Sonoma County’s Russian River appellation, like many others in California, was a little tricky. But in Russian River, the weather was perfect for Pinot Noir, bringing out some of their best qualities, featuring red berries and spices. If you want to get a broad brush of what happened in...
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Posted on: June 10th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
Not many people know that Italy’s Tuscan region actually offers some very classy Rosè wines, but it does. Among these are special blends from Frescobaldi’s South Tuscan “Ammiraglia Estate” that are crafted in this coastal territory using both Syrah and Vermintino. Even though Syrah by itself would be a little heavy for a hot...
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Posted on: April 17th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
When exploring Napa Valley, California, one of the best little side trips for the morning is to drive up Mount Veeder and visit the winery operations that cling to the hills at about 1,600 feet. This is an environment that is noticeably different from the valley floor below, and it also reflects in the...
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Posted on: March 30th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
Seventh street in uptown Phoenix has many options for happy hour. Phoenix Ale Brewery Central Kitchen, located in the Crown on 7th complex south of Bethany Home Road, offers an open space with a relaxing patio, friendly service and a pleasing selection of happy hour food and beverages. Founded in 2016, Phoenix Ale Brewery...
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Posted on: March 25th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
One topic that comes up a lot in tasting rooms is the absence of vintage years printed on bottles of Champagne and sparkling wine. Most of the time, the reason given is that the fruit used in creating the bubbly in your bottle comes from more than one particular year’s harvest, so it’s better...
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Posted on: March 19th, 2018
by Press Release
Valley country music powerhouse 102.5 KNIX is celebrating a major milestone this year, as 2018 marks their 50th anniversary in Arizona. In order to commemorate their longevity at the top, the station teamed up with the fellow locally grown Huss Brewing Co. to create a collaborative, special edition Scottsdale Blonde can. Turning to their...
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