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Summer Wines That Will Make Any Hot Party (Or Cool Night) Better — 5 Perfect Picks For the Season

James Brock — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:41:52 +0000

Summer is here full force with it heat and humidity, the severity of which is dependent upon where you happen to be, vacation agendas, and, if you are lucky, myriad invitations to garden parties, dinners and poolside gatherings. Along with food – I&#82...

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Great Wines For Dad — Reds, White and Sparkling Picks That Will Impress For Father’s Day Or Any Fun Occasion

James Brock — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:42:07 +0000

If you’re looking for gifts for a father (or really anyone) who is passionate about wine, we’ve got you covered. Let’s start big with a big wine from Napa Valley, the 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon from Oleandri Wines. Founde...

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Holiday Wines Perfect For Thanksgiving, Christmas and Any Other Special Meal With Family and Friends

James Brock — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:28:58 +0000

The end of 2023 is nigh, and that means a number of great happenings will unfold before the calendar turns to a new cycle of days and nights. Celebrations, intimate dinners, raucous feasts, office parties and everything in between. All designed to offe...

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A Los Angeles Restaurant’s Wine Guru Shares His Best Stories & Drink Picks — Highly Likely’s José Bejarano Keeps It Real

James Brock — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:17:16 +0000

I love to talk about wine with people who share my passion for it. We open bottles, we trade stories about travel and soil types, terroir and residual sugar, and we talk of taste and food and restaurants. We recommend wines to one another, we drink, an...

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A Texas Wine Worthy of Old Friends — and an Impressive California Tasting Winner From a Woman Who Knows Grapes

James Brock — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:55:33 +0000

The bottle had been staring me down for several days, waiting its turn in my tasting queue, which had, for various reasons, including several trips and an enthralling read on the history of Assisi, developed a backlog. It was patient, that bottle. It w...

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Cooking For One, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir — Worthy Wine Picks For Any Night In

James Brock — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:54:54 +0000

One night a few weeks ago I was cooking for myself, as I would be dining solo that evening. I, nearly every evening, cook for two, and we host dinner parties with four to six guests as often as we can. Cooking for one is an uncommon occurrence for me, ...

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First Sip: New Houston Wine Bar & European Café Opens in Memorial Green

Mario-Sebastian Berry — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:09:09 +0000

Earlier this month, European wine bar and café VinSanto quietly opened in Memorial Green at 12525 Memorial. Co-owner Riccardo Guerreri envisions it as a neighborhood hub that focuses on off-the-beaten […]

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New Sugar Land Hangout is Naturally Fun for Wine Lovers

Mario Sebastian-Berry — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:15:47 +0000

Sugar Land has its first wine shop dedicated to the growing natural wine movement. The recently opened Imperial Wine SLTX is a neighborhood bottle shop located at 106 Bay View […]

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New Sugar Land Hangout is Naturally Fun for Wine Lovers

Mario Sebastian-Berry — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:15:47 +0000

Sugar Land has its first wine shop dedicated to the growing natural wine movement. The recently opened Imperial Wine SLTX is a neighborhood bottle shop located at 106 Bay View […]

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Holiday Wines That Shine — How to Make Sure You’re Drinking Something Special Without Getting Too Fussy

James Brock — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 02:40:18 +0000

It is never a good idea to get too fussy about the wines you serve during the holidays. Don’t overcomplicate things. After all, the focal point should be the people. The ones we gather with and host and cook for. There will be parties and cocktai...

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Holiday Wines That Shine — How to Make Sure You’re Drinking Something Special Without Getting Too Fussy

James Brock — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 02:40:18 +0000

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Holiday Wine Recommendations from Houston’s New Iron Sommelier

Phaedra Cook — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:27:42 +0000

At the recent annual Iron Sommelier competition, 13 celsius’ longtime general manager Adele Corrigan Wade walked away as the newest champion after several years of competing. Her wine theme, which […]

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City Cellars HTX in the Museum District Offers Surprisingly Great Chef-Crafted Fare

Ryan Kasey Baker — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:19:12 +0000

Located at 1801 Binz, a wine-centered restaurant now occupies Dak n Bop’s original home in the Museum District. (It’s now in the Heights.) Initially owner of a catering and party […]

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Wine Tasting Houston – Over 25 of the Best Nearby Texas Wineries & Vineyards

Clarett C. — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:05:46 +0000

Hey, wine aficionados and adventure-seekers alike! Ever find yourself scrolling through your phone, wondering, “Where are the best wine spots near me?” or googling “Wine Tasting Houston”? Well, wonder no […]

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An Most Underrated White Wine, a Wine Picked During a War and Great Wine Books — This Hospitality Guru Shares Her Best Tips

James Brock — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:39:50 +0000

I like to talk about wine with people who share my passion for it. We open bottles, we trade stories about travel and soil types, terroir and residual sugar, and we talk of taste and food and restaurants. We recommend wines to one another, we drink and...

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Wines From a Unsung Region of Italy You Need to Know — The Magic of Sannio

James Brock — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:49:26 +0000

Do you know Sannio? Some of you might, but for those who have never heard the word I’d like to provide a primer and recommend some wines from the Italian region, which lies North of Naples and offers lots of value, whether one is discussing wine,...

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Great Wines For Valentine’s Day — and a Surprisingly Good Super Bowl Wine

James Brock — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:36:06 +0000

Looking for some wines for weekend dinners, or Valentine’s Day, perhaps? My tasting schedule was interrupted recently while I was out of the country — though I did sample some good Mexican wines (more on that later) — but I’m back in the sw...

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Wine Raised — Growing Up on a Vineyard Makes For a Prolific Winemaker and an Opinionated Voice

James Brock — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:10:17 +0000

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The Palm Relocates to Swanky New Digs in Downtown Houston

Lauren Bebeau — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:02:47 +0000

On October 1, iconic Houston steakhouse The Palm opened the doors of its swanky new downtown location at 1201 Fannin. The restaurant previously resided on Westheimer, and the move marks its first big relocation in over forty years. The Palm Restaurant was founded in New York City in 1926 by Italian immigrants Pio Bazzi and […]

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Wine & Beer Bar in Unexpected Venue is a Houston Heights Gem

Beth Levine — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:48:13 +0000

Opening a restaurant or bar during the height of the pre-vaccine pandemic was a risky endeavor, but Tashi and Rebecca Garcia were determined. With an industry background (Garcia paid his dues working front and back of the house at Smith and Wollensky, Brash Brewery, State of Grace and Johnny’s Gold Brick), the couple were running […]

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