'Wine Web Wednesdays'
Posted by Him on January 27, 2010
Something else happened today that has the web buzzing, but we like a wine buzz much more. (Pretty nice looking tablet, but I’m just not sure how “necessary” it is–and I already pay for internet at home, and a lot for my iPhone data plan, I don’t really want another monthly internet bill. We’ll see). Photo from the totally geeky, but entertaining, liveblog of the event at Engadget.
1. Where is wine going in the next decade?: Other than in my mouth, I’m not sure. But Harmon Skurnik might know.
2. Shameless self-promotion #1: 10 of the top wine blogs. We are in pretty good company, and please don’t hesitate to have us over for dinner–as long as your parents are away.
3. Shameless self-promotion #2: The 9 best new food & drink blogs of 2009. Thanks guys, drinks are on us.
4. Trick or Tweet: There are a lot of things I hate about Twitter. Drink Nectar illustrates how you guys can make me hate it less.
5. Bourboulenc + Verdelho = Bourdelho: Goes great with crabs.
6. Do you know the importance of a Skypager?: Totally unrelated to wine, but a list I love. My friend and best-producer-in-the-history-of-hip-hop, Dante Ross lists some forgotten hip-hop accessories.
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Posted by Us on January 13, 2010
At a crossroads while wine tasting in Grapevine, Texas.
And speaking of Texas, hooch is illegal? Don’t tell that to the cowboy who gave me homemade Sotol and Absinthe out of the back of his truck in Marfa.
We don’t hunt the obits for opportunities, but this sure perfect timing: we’re looking to expand our cellar. Anyone have half a mil we can borrow?
“Birthdays was the worst days. Now we drink Champagne when we thirs-tay.”
We’re not the only ones who found that the truth is inside.
Rosés are red…err, pink. Waxing poetic.
The answer is easy: She likes it when I pull it out. Of the cellar.
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Posted by Him on December 9, 2009
Kevin from Native Food & Wine eats a Century egg. Watch the video to find out more. I had one in China a couple of years ago by accident. It was on my plate already out of its shell, I thought it was Jello; boy, was my mouth surprised.
We eat out a lot. The following list doesn’t try to be comprehensive, it just highlights some of our local culinary go-to dishes. While we cannot recommend a Century Egg, we highly recommend these dishes from some of our favorite restaurants.
With Pepcid for dessert: poutine and the pig’s ear at Animal.
While we do some laundry: pulled pork sandwich and Hook’s cheddar at Lou.
If She drags Him to BH: grand plateau de fruits de mer at Bouchon.
The only place we eat chicken: chicken and whole branzino at Canelé.
A short walk for small plates: deviled eggs at Barbrix.
Rap music & wine: potted meats in mason jars at Palate. (sit at the bar in the back).
Sit at the bar He built: bacon-wrapped matzoh balls at The Gorbals.
A break from mid-day shopping: Nancy’s chopped salad and ipswich clam pizza at Pizzeria Mozza.
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Posted by Her on December 2, 2009
A “casual dalliance with more than one partner–a sensual blend…” wine blend threesomes
Silky soft pottery, wine, and sweets…ooh la la: Artisans United
Er…wine list, please. (Or: Does that ball gag come in Burgundy?): The Night Marcher
Amongst the other organic compounds he gathered from around his house for the Stains portfolio, 1969, Ed Ruscha included semen, blood, and a few drips of Chateau Latour 1962 (fuzzy picture found here)
Yes, “flaccid” is very, very bad: answering tough wine questions
And, finally, not that She needs an excuse (or help): red wine improves sex drive in women
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Posted by Us on November 25, 2009
Hall of Famer Randall Grahm, we’ll see you in a couple of days; Santa Cruz for Thanksgiving. Image courtesy of Ron Wurzer/Special to The Chronicle, 2007.
He gets around: Tupac on a wine blog. We approve.
Maybe we will become a hip hop wine blog: Lil Jon is making wine, bitches.
Great idea: but maybe say “inexpensive” or “value” wines. That’s just our cheap $0.02
De Stijl-ed Wine: Great minimalist wine labels.
Gift Guide: If you happen to be friends with the Jetsons.
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Posted by Us on November 18, 2009
domaine LA, a new store in Hollywood that has good design and wine, definitely in concert with our approach.
Will Blog for Blag.
McSweeney’s has a wine column, err, sort of.
The Future of wine writing: no we don’t want your job. Umm, but out of curiosity, how much does it pay?
Happy Chianti: Visual comparison of wine education in Italy and the US.
But do we get to kill anyone and steal their car? Another new wine video game.
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Posted by Us on November 11, 2009
Bottles on the table at our favorite restaurant.
We agree, stop saying “trading down”.
The natural wine dialog continues via texting and tweeting.
Hey, nice package. And nice typography.
Phonetic wine labeling: we reel-e luv this deezine.
Tastemaker George Cossette: Our favorite neighborhood pusher.
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Posted by Us on November 4, 2009
Native Food & Wine is in New Zealand, and we are jealous.
Drinking & Driving: A great pairing?
Terroir Non Firma: Are our minds muddied with the idea that territory is too important?
Full Disclosure: Where in the hell is our free wine?
It’s what’s for dinner: Who doesn’t need a better deviled egg recipe?
Graziagiving Day: What will you drink with turkey? 55 Degree Wineshop has some ideas.
Perfect for our 10×10 cottage: Will not be wearing Prada heels when descending.
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