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March 2010
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March 31, 2010
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At SXSW, a pioneer is remembered |
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The Armchair Oenophile |
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It was, sadly, not the news I expected to hear at my first of many South By Southwest events in Austin last week: the news of Fess Parker's passing. For a number of us in the wine industry, Fess was a pioneer in modern day wine and hospitality in ... |
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March 22, 2010
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The Magic of Agave Nectar |
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New York Barfly |
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In the span of a few months, a new ingredient has found its place behind many of New York’s top notch bars. Agave Nectar, made from the heart of the tequila producing plant, is replacing simple syrup as the cocktail sweetener of choice. The flavor ... |
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March 15, 2010
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NX35, Denton, Texas |
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The Armchair Enophile |
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While Austin boasts what the country recognizes as the premiere music conferences, South By Southwest (SXSW), Denton has one of its own: North By 35 (NX35). Named after the interstate that links the two Texas cities, NX35 is in its infancy (2010 was ... |
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March 08, 2010
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A Hotel Bar Without a Bar |
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New York Barfly |
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New bars are always seeking to stand out from the crowd, especially in towns like New York where there are 3 drinking establishments on every block (not counting the liquor stores, with those there are 5). The Andaz Hotel is a recent entry in the ... |
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