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Winchester wine expert returns to the scene with exciting new chapter
Hampshire Chronicle
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Cat Brandwood, former owner of Toscanaccio, the Italian wine merchant in Parchment Street, has joined The Naked Grape, heading up private client sales and tastings. Simon Evans, managing director of The Naked Grape, said: "Cat is the go-to person...
Simply Delightful: By getting the basics right, Primo’s rises above standard neighborhood Italian
San Antonio Current - Texas
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July 6, 2025
click to enlarge Ron Bechtol The arancini, or stuffed rice balls, in arrabbiata sauce are a standout appetizer at Primo's. “Simple stuff done right” is how owner Michael Wilkerson characterized the menu at San Antonio dining spot Primo’s when he...
ITALY, SIGEP WORLD 2026: IT'S GELATO WORLD CUP YEAR, PIZZA (R)EVOLUTION IS BACK, INDIA AS GUEST COUNTRY
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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www.sigep.it/en RIMINI, Italy, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gelato World Cup, the only competition in the world that sees the world's best gelato masters up against each other; and the Juniores Pastry World Cup, where pastry's young talents...
Gastroenterologist warns ‘iodine deficiency is reemerging due to popularity of Himalayan salt over iodised salt’
Hindustan Times
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July 3, 2025
Iodine is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland. According to the Mayo Clinic, the recommended daily intake of iodine for adults is 150 micrograms, and over the years, people have obtained it from about one-half to...
City restaurant proves 'dreams come true' with authentic wine bar and cafe plans
Worcester News
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Gianluca Tilotta and Gaetano Cinao, who own Benedictos on Sidbury, revealed their extension plans are a step closer after a meeting with interior designers. The Sidbury business will remain open while work is carried out to extend the store to...
Global influencers explore Yantai's wine culture
China Daily Global
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Global influencers from the US, France, Italy, Sri Lanka and Russia have gathered in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, for a wine-themed tour. Amid lush vineyards and aromatic wine cellars, they explored the rich heritage and cultural depth...
This Spanish region was just named Europe’s top wine tasting destination
The Manual - Oregon
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July 5, 2025
Wine lovers, take note. Rioja, Spain has just been crowned the top wine tasting destination in Europe for 2025, and it’s not hard to see why. The team at Quotezone put together their Vineyard Mini-Break Index by diving into the details that matter...
118,000 jobs at risk: Italy faces a trade shock it may not survive.
Euro Weekly News
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July 5, 2025
Italy's export-heavy economy faces a new threat: U.S. tariffs that could cost billions in trade. Credit: StockSnap from pixabay via Canva.com The warning didn’t come from overseas. It came from Italy’s own industrial leaders — and it couldn’t be...
Wine Guy: Northern Italy features light reds, crisp whites
The Gazette - Colorado
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The northeastern regions of Veneto, Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia have led a reawakening in Italian white wine production, while remaining a reliable source of distinctive red wines. Typically, these wines, often produced with native...
I'm 85 not out, but I've got no intention of retiring says cricket's HENRY BLOFELD: I like my food and holidays too much!
This Is Money
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July 5, 2025
For many years, Henry Blofeld, 85, was the voice of the BBC's Test Match Special, where his dulcet tones and droll lines rang out from 1972 until 1991, writes Dan Moore. After three years at Sky, he returned to the BBC, before finally hanging up...
I’m a drinks writer — don’t fall for this major red wine myth
Metro
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July 5, 2025
You’ve probably fallen for this red wine error (Picture: Getty Images/fStop) When I chill a bottle of red wine, people look at me like I’m dunking a golden retriever puppy into an ice bucket. Honestly, the looks they give me are a mix of ‘I can’t...
Italian newcomer Grappolo Cucina raises the bar for food and hospitality in Winter Park
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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July 2, 2025
click to enlarge photo by Matt Keller Lehman As a semi-principled critic, I protect my anonymity. No photo in the byline, no notes at the table, bookings made under the alias Chewbacchus Jones. At Winter Park's Grappolo, I managed to eat, drink...
Cheese magnate James Leprino dies
Roswell Daily Record - New Mexico
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Cheese manufacturing giant James “Jim” G. Leprino (87) passed away on June 19, 2025, according to a statement from Leprino Foods Company (LFC). “He was a devoted family man, who cherished his time with his wife, children, grandchildren and...
Salt Mine Wine Blends Family, Sustainability, Italian Inspiration
Flagstaff Business News - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
Two brothers and their wives have turned a historic farm into a flourishing vineyard.Tucked within the six acres of trellises is a small but vibrant winery in Camp Verde, owned and operated by two brothers and their wives who have transformed a...
Philly cheesesteak shop open in north Chandler
Chandler Independent - Arizona
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INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA Eddie’s Philly Cheesesteaks & Hoagies has been opened on the northwest corner of Dobson and Elliott roads, behind Batteries Plus. The shop was opened by a former employee of another north Chandler shop, Philly’s Famous. The...
R Market is Avon’s own gastronomic cafe
Vail Daily - Colorado
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When I pop into R Market for breakfast, Chef-Owner Riley Romanin is behind the counter, his back to the door. He turns at the sound of his name, revealing hands full of freshly sliced bread. “Look at this crumb,” he said, running a finger over the...
‘Cheese cave,’ house-made sausage star at new European deli in Denver
Denver Post - Colorado
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July 1, 2025
More than 100 different cheeses lie in the refrigerated showroom inside Goudy’s Deli & Market, a new market bringing European goods to Denver’s Washington Park neighborhood. To name a few of the varieties: Tomme aux fleurs coated with edible...
The authentic Leeds Italian café where it is just like being on holiday
Leeds Live
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July 5, 2025
Leeds has no shortage of great food, with the city centre and surrounding areas filled to the brim with great cafés and restaurants. However, the outskirts of Leeds have plenty to offer As well, with lots of food from a variety of cultures and...
Don’t miss db’s Italy Report 2025, out now
The Drinks Business
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July 4, 2025
From fine whites in Umbria and forgotten grapes in Piedmont to medal-winning Sangioveses, we uncover what’s worth drinking, buying and talking about in Italian wine. You don’t want to miss checking out db’s Italy Report 2025. It’s a corker! Not...
La Parolaccia: Italian pasta and burrata meets Argentine wines in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Herald
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June 27, 2025
When La Parolaccia was first founded in the Rome neighborhood of Trastévere, diners could be sure of one thing: they’d be received with gusto. So much so, in fact, that the family owners named their restaurant “parolaccia” — roughly, the swear...