Terroir redefined

Terroir redefined

This post is another chapter from my new book, Strong Water: Tales of a Master Sommelier’s Life in Food, Wine, and Restaurants. It’s a collection of essays written over the last ten-plus years that will be published this fall. One of the sections of the book...
Eggs

Eggs

This post is another chapter from my new book, Strong Water: Tales of a Master Sommelier’s Life in Food, Wine, and Restaurants. It’s a collection of essays written over the last ten-plus years that will be published this fall. One of the sections of the book is about...
The Evolution of a Palate

The Evolution of a Palate

This post is another chapter from my new book, “Strong Water: On Food, Wine, and Restaurants.” It’s a collection of essays written over the last ten-plus years that will be published this fall. One of the sections in the book is titled “humor.” As I mention below,...
The Perils of Showering on the Road

The Perils of Showering on the Road

This post is chapter from my new book which will be published this fall. It’s called “Strong Water: On Food, Wine, and Restaurants.” It’s a collection of essays written over the last ten-plus years. One of the sections in the book is about various experiences on wine...
Restaurant Nightmare No. 2

Restaurant Nightmare No. 2

This post is taken from my new book which will be published this fall. It’s called “Strong Water: On Food, Wine, and Restaurants.” It’s a collection of essays written over the last ten-plus years. One of the first sections in the book deals with various...
Restaurant Nightmare No. 1

Restaurant Nightmare No. 1

This fall I’ll be publishing a second book called “Strong Water: On Food, Wine, and Restaurants.” It’s a collection of essays written over the last ten-plus years, some of which previously appeared in this blog. My first book, “Message in the Bottle: A Guide to...