Food & Drink

Yangarra Shiraz: An earthy Aussie

Posted on: January 23rd, 2012 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Knowing a local restaurant that has a well-balanced wine list can present an excellent exploring opportunity. If you make yourself familiar with a restaurant’s wine list by taking a few... Read More

Costantino’s Kitchen: New local product line

Posted on: January 23rd, 2012 by Amy Martin No Comments

My favorite stories are those very similar to Christopher Costantino’s. Until recently, Christopher was a very successful local sales wonder, immerged in Corporate America, but his heart wasn’t there. It... Read More

freschef: Mesa-based company offers chef-designed, locally-sourced, convenient meals available at Fry’s

Posted on: January 20th, 2012 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

As a busy mother of two small boys, I sometimes (read: almost all the time) feel torn in a million directions. As I meander through my day, I am constantly... Read More

Just peachy: Zins to please the taste and budget

Posted on: January 16th, 2012 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Leaving a lot of great wine (and wine trivia) in their wake, we feel fortunate to have been there for a quick virtual visit to Paso Robles via their Wine... Read More

Straight From the Hills: Hidden Ridge Cabernet

Posted on: January 9th, 2012 by Tom Peiffer 1 Comment

A not so closely guarded wine blending secret of California vintners is just where all their fruit comes from. Simply because the bottle says “Napa Valley Red Wine” doesn’t always... Read More

Becuase Everyone Loves a List

Posted on: January 5th, 2012 by Taryn Jeffries 2 Comments

With 2011 in the rear-view mirror, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of ‘Tops’ for the year. I have had such an amazing journey this past... Read More

Do It Again: Yellow Tail’s Reseal Keeps it Bubbling

Posted on: January 5th, 2012 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

While often regarded as entry-level wines, you have to hand it to Australia’s Yellow Tail brand to come up with clever packaging ideas. One of these is their re-sealable approach... Read More

Clever White Wine Blend from Vina Robles

Posted on: December 27th, 2011 by Tom Peiffer 1 Comment

North American winemakers aren’t really known for their white wine blends, but there are always pioneers. Namely, Paso Robles producer Vina Robles released one this year that is bound to... Read More

Vigna Franca: Red Wine of Central Italy

Posted on: December 20th, 2011 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

If you are always on the lookout for a reasonably priced Italian red wine with a little New World flair, an excellent candidate is now available at Total Wine. Many... Read More

30 Rock’s Buffalo Chicken Shake: Would you try it?

Posted on: December 16th, 2011 by Amy Martin No Comments

We’ll try anything once, but a Buffalo Chicken Shake? Might be a stretch! 30 Rock SuperFan Robert Bishop (of Lunch Blog KC) and 30 Rock writer Tracey Wigfield conquer one... Read More