[caption id="attachment_33001" align="alignright" width="300"] Bunny Freidus[/caption] The Court of Master Sommeliers was established to encourage improved standards of beverage knowledge and service in hotels and restaurants. Then as now, education is at the core of the Court's charter. The first successful Master Sommelier examination was held...
In some Boomer circles, the words "pink" and "green" twin with the name of socialite/designer Lilly Pulitzer, whose minidresses of green peacocks dancing with merry seashells were designed for the really rich, those who could afford bad taste. (And golfers – or am I being...
Editor weighing in on the New Sheridan Chop House (The girl can't help it): [caption id="attachment_32232" align="alignright" width="286"] Marla Meridith of FamilyFreshCooking.com[/caption] The last time we wrote a serious review of the place was too long ago, back in December 2010. Clint and I enjoyed a cushy...
[caption id="attachment_32325" align="alignright" width="300"] Chef Bud, cooking with kids at Ah Haa[/caption] Grilling is as American as, well, fireworks on the Fourth of July. But has the thrill of the grill eluded you? Or are you are a backyard pro who wants to kick up his...
Summer in the Rockies is short. Getting outside and dining alfresco is one of best ways to savor the heat of summer before it’s gone. But what are the best things to pack in your picnic basket? Should you order out or make sandwiches? Should...
G. Lucid Nut Brown Ale was officially released on 6/19/2013 Telluride Mushroom Festival, The Telluride Institute, and Smugglers Brewery are proud to present the official release of their Myco-Infused Beer, the G. Lucid Nut Brown Ale. This health-stimulating, handcrafted beer infusion is a toasted walnut brown...
[caption id="attachment_31766" align="alignright" width="300"] Father (Johnny Gerona) and daughter (Emma) of The Village Table[/caption] Beret or toque. Makes no never mind. Painting or food prep and wine tasting. It's all about art. Johnny Gerona heads up a list of chefs and sommeliers offering a series of tempting...
We made our first visit to the Telluride Farmer's Market on Friday. The market as always is a great place to meet friends and shoot the breeze – as well as find organic produce and meats. But does organic matter? I found this article Hive...
[caption id="attachment_30037" align="alignright" width="290"] Bar Marco, no miss watering hole in Pittsburgh's Strip District[/caption] Wine and wafers. Standard fare at Sunday church services across the country, right? But croque madam? Sweet risotto? Craft cocktails? Not so much. Unless, of course, you happened to patronize Bar Marco, a relatively...
[caption id="attachment_29745" align="alignright" width="300"] Western State Colorado University Hoop House[/caption] Last week, I talked about the start of the Gunnison Valley Farm to Table conference held last Tuesday at Western State Colorado University. I am happy to report at the end of the day the conference...
