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Wine of the Week: Dardinello Sicilia DOC Zibibbo 2023
Talbot Spy - Maryland
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June 20, 2025
Ciao Tutti! Last month at Piazza Italian Market, we tasted a dry white wine from one of my fave Sicilian wineries, Cantina Assuli, located in the far NW part of Sicily. Recently, Emily and I tasted another of their white wines, the Dardinello...
Focaccina is a perfect beach picnic food
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 15, 2025
Focaccina, an Italian name for small flat bread, is the perfect totable beach picnic food. Make the easy dough below or use storebought and add your favorite toppings. Little Flat Breads Makes 2 Dough 2 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...
Why does it seem that wines are getting stronger?
The Irish Times
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You are not mistaken; the level of alcohol in wines has been steadily increasing for the last decade or more. The reason for this is quite simple, at least in part; climate change. As grapes ripen, their sugar levels increase. When the grapes are...
The 15 best waterfront restaurants in Michigan, according to locals
The Gander - Michigan
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July 15, 2025
The best waterfront restaurants in Michigan are the ones the locals love—here are the hidden gems we found, plus some beloved favorites. My family knows that the surest and fastest way to make me happy is to take me to the water. Fortunately for...
Ditch over-crowded Venice and Florence — this pretty Italian city is more authentic
Daily Express
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June 28, 2025
Ditch over-crowded Venice and Florence — this pretty Italian city is more authentic (Image: Julian Elliott Photography via Getty Images) Rome, Venice and Florence are classic tourist destinations for people all over the world, including the UK....
The secret to perfect summer salads? The right wine pairing
The Manual - Oregon
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June 28, 2025
As we substitute pants for swim trunks and IPAs for crisp refreshing lagers, it can only mean one thing: Summer is here. That transition extends to the table as well, where we opt for lighter foods like salads to greet the mild weather and take...
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This Idyllic Resort Town in Switzerland Has a Cheese Grotto, a Country Music Festival, and an Incredible Summer Season
Travel + Leisure
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at The Alpina Gstaad, a glamorous five-star getaway with a more than 20,000-square-foot Six Senses Spa. Trade your hiking boots for cowboy boots during Country Night Gstaad, the annual country music festival held in the...
Grocery Closing + Best Apple Pie + New Italian Sub Shop + Paris Baguette Bakery Opens: MD Business
Patch
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June 27, 2025
Posted Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 4:06 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 4:19 pm ET MARYLAND — Great places to eat and drink made news this week. Dangerously Delicious Pies in Baltimore was among eight businesses that recently was recognized for having...
Where to visit (and where to avoid) for reasonably priced restaurant wine
The Financial Times
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June 28, 2025
During the 1980s, when my husband was a restaurateur, we would argue about his wine prices. I would lobby for the lowest possible prices, and perhaps the same flat cash mark-up on all bottles, to encourage sales and experimentation. He would point...
Kylie Jenner hailed 'a vibe' at Bezos-Sanchez wedding as she celebrates nuptials with a 'go to glass of wine'
Daily Mail
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June 29, 2025
It's safe to say Kylie Jenner was definitely enjoying herself at Jeff Bezos' wedding to Lauren Sanchez these last few days. The star, 27, was pictured living it up in Venice with her family - and a wine glass frequently in hand. Now the energy...
Sip Into Summer: Discover Italy’s Classic Pinot Grigio Wines
Forbes
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Tasting of Pinot Grigio wine on winery terrace in Veneto, Italy. Glasses of cold dry wine are ideal served outdoor in sunny day getty Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for Pinot Gris. The varietal is widely grown in Northeastern Italy. It’s one of...
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Voices: In defence of the most hated white wine in the world
The Independent
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June 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Wines of Portugal readies for Manchester tasting
The Drinks Business
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June 19, 2025
With more than 190 examples on show, Wines of Portugal is offering a one-stop shop in Manchester for the trade to see the diversity of Portuguese wine. Wine from across Portugal, including the Atlantic-influenced Algarve, will be on show. On...
Richard Carapaz out of Tour de France due to gastrointestinal infection
Cyclingnews
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June 28, 2025
Due to illness, Richard Carapaz will not be able to defend his King of the Mountains jersey win and go for stage victories at the Tour de France, as he stated he wanted to do following his Giro d’Italia podium finish. According to his team, EF...
In vino veritas: Here are the 9 best wine bars on the Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Wine bars typically feature an extensive wine list offered by the taste, glass and bottle. They have subtle and inviting atmospheres and can serve food that pairs well with wine. Menus range in price and offer wines from various regions, vineyards...
Health ball to haute laddus: The delicious rise of India’s sweet rockstar
The Federal
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July 16, 2025
Long before it became the star of wedding trays, festive thalis, and celebratory occasions, India’s plump little ball of joy, the beloved laddu, was essentially Ayurveda’s answer to a protein bar—a ghee-soaked, herb-packed, jaggery-laced health...
Glasgow's Old Salty's serves fish and chips with a twist
GlasgowWorld
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July 14, 2025
Old Salty's in Glasgow elevates the classic fish and chips experience, attracting locals and celebrities like Gerard Butler. As part of our ongoing series looking into Glasgow’s food and drink businesses in neighbourhoods around the city, we sat...
16 Family-Friendly Dinners I'm Making All Summer Long (and Serving to Friends, Too)
AOL
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Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Samantha SeneviratneI'm not the type of person who casually drops spontaneous invites to dinner, but I've been working on that. I enjoy feeding people, whether it's family or friends—it's...
EU wine sector urges swift ratification of Mercosur trade deal
The Drinks Business
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June 27, 2025
With global wine consumption in decline and trade tensions flaring elsewhere, the EU wine industry is pressing Brussels to act decisively. The long-stalled EU-Mercosur agreement could be a lifeline for producers seeking stable export growth in...
Friends, family paint portrait of a kind, talented artist during celebration of life for O'Hara woman
Pine Creek Journal - Pennsylvania
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July 15, 2025
Rendered in soft oil pastel textures and vibrant hues, the landscapes of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Martha’s Vineyard, New Mexico, Italy, Spain, Singapore and more filled the walls of the North Hills Art Center, where friends and family gathered...