It’s takes a village to raise the bar on sustainability and that village sits in the northern reaches of Scotland. As the folks who work at the Glenmorangie Distillery know, you can’t spell sustainability without Tain, the town they have called home since 1843, and that is why they decided …
Sometimes all you need in your life is some simplicity. Bartender Tokiwa likes to hone in on one ingredient, one flavor or something that is in season, which make her cocktails unique. Using different flavors and techniques she builds around that one accent and creates something different and magical. This …
Brent who works in Atlanta at a mid century steakhouse, which feels like the set of Mad Men and is very classic cocktail driven, has an affinity for Lady Lynchburg. This particular cocktail is a twist on the original that is named after Lynchburg, Tennessee, which is also the hometown …
Crazy people make history and regular people don’t. There have probably been times when you come across something and it doesn’t make sense or it seems strange to you. So you label it as weird and move on with your life. However, sometimes, the odd ideas are the best ones. …
A cocktail walks into a bar and nothing special happens. That’s probably how the joke would go, right? But what if a cocktail walks into a tiki party. Well it can’t just be a regular cocktail anymore. That’s exactly what Kyle does. He takes classic cocktails that he loves and …
Many of our memories can be triggered by our senses and as much as we use our sight and hearing for a lot of them, the strongest most subtle ones are those that can send you years down the memory lane and drop you somewhere you forgot existed. David uses …
In the final episode of season 2, host Leiti Hsu and Sommelier Caleb Ganzer visit one of Brooklyn’s treasured hidden gems, Petite Crevette. For almost 40 years Petite Crevette has been a neighborhood staple for lively conversation, impossibly fresh and delicious seafood and the notable and notorious personality and commitment …
In this episode, host Leiti Hsu and Opera singer turned Master Sommelier, David Keck, shows the versatility and range of white Bordeaux with two selections that are affordable and delicious and pair excellently with the Vietnamese cuisine of Huynh, a popular family owned and operated restaurant in downtown Houston. They …
Wine and duck is the perfect combination in France. But Bordeaux wine and New York’s Peking Duck House restaurant is a match made in heaven. Sipping on Kermit Lynch’s Château Ducasse, our ladies enjoy cuts of duck carved right at the table. The inexpensive sémillon based white Bordeaux originated from …
In this episode, host Leiti Hsu is back at the table this time with Sommelier Vilma Mazaite and chef/owner Kaiser Lashkair at Houston’s favorite Northern Indian and Pakistani restaurant, Himalaya. Himalaya is named for the highest mountain in India, representing the peak of flavor, and the flavors here definitely don’t …
On the hipster east side of LA, an old auto repair garage has been converted into one of the city’s current local hot spots and a can’t miss stop for delicious, culturally-inspired food. Salazar is a destination for patrons to enjoy a wide list of Mexican favorites like branzino and …
The brick and steel design of Yuzu Sushi + Robata Grill interior juxtaposes the sensual spirals of sauce and vibrant ingredients that make up each ceramic plate, a canvas that displays each work of art. Choosing the perfect wine to accompany such a feast is no small task, but Rachael …