February 2010

Meeting Tom Mackey from St. Francis Winery…

by on February 25, 2010

… and a stroll down memory lane Most wine lovers have quite a few bottles of wine that they would categorize as “most memorable” wines.  Some have many, others have one or two. I’d have to say I've had many great wines in my life, but few have left a mark on me that I […]

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Pinot, Pinot, and more Pinot!

by on February 22, 2010

A couple of Willamette Valley ‘07’s and an intro to an ‘08 I promised myself I wouldn’t use this blog to rant on and on about my thoughts around the endless stream of negative comments about Willamette Valley Oregon’s 2007 vintage, so I won’t. Sparing you said endless rant, I do need to say this, […]

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Chef Mavro

by on February 15, 2010

… And one of my first major food epiphanies. I’ve had a couple of food epiphanies in my life, but none more memorable than my first experience at Chef Mavro in Honolulu.  A few years ago while visiting the island of Oahu I quickly grew tired of the many overpriced mediocre dining options on Waikiki Beach where we […]

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