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The Chronicle Wine Selections: Paso Robles Zinfandel
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
California's red wine king, Cabernet Sauvignon, has a contender for its throne. Last year, Zinfandel was second in tonnage to - and not far behind - Cabernet Sauvignon in amount of red grapes crushed in the Golden State. While Cabernet Sauvignon's 2007 crush...
Spice up the Fourth with a steak pita
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A couple of years ago, Zinfandel almost became our state's historic wine, but the legislation was ultimately vetoed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Whether officially recognized as "historic" by the state or not, Zinfandel has been grown in California since...
Yountville restaurant with good genes planned
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Yet another high-profile restaurant is coming to Yountville. A few weeks ago, we reported that Michael Chiarello, founding chef of Tra Vigne and owner of NapaStyle, will open Bottega Ristorante there later this year. Now Laura Cunningham, who was the driving...
Original Chez Papa no longer up to par
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
If location is a prime factor in choosing where to eat, then Chez Papa would be at the top of my list. Chez Papa Resto is barely a block from my office, and Chez Papa Bistrot in Potrero Hill is in my neighborhood. Thinking about recent great meals I had at...
Going green in Sebastopol
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
When Peter Lowell's opened in September as a centerpiece at Florence Lofts, a new, environmentally responsible live-work complex in Sebastopol, it set itself up for immediate buzz. The concept is ambitious, even for the rabidly green Sonoma County...
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Recently Tasted Wines: Xarel-lo, Amontillado, and Rye Beer - Oh My!
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:14:00 GMT
Red: Edmunds St. John ?Wylie-Fenaughty? Syrah 2005, El Dorado County, California ($25) The Wylie and Fenaughty vineyards lie only ten miles apart, but differ enough in micro-climate that the latter ripens almost two weeks later. Winemaker Steve
warm-weather meal ideas
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:12:00 GMT
4 ounces fresh wax beans 4 ounces fresh green beans 1 pound fingerling potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound red and yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped
chipotle grilled chicken wings
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:12:00 GMT
Salt and freshly ground pepper Chipotle Hot Sauce, recipe follows Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip, recipe follows Heat grill to high. Toss wings in a few tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill in single layers and grill until
Functional and organic foods drive $100bn health and wellness boom
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:42:00 GMT
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