Category: Food
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Forbes Article: Prague Should Be Your Next Foodie Vacation Destination
Forty years of communist control took its toll on Prague’s food scene. However, focused efforts are paying off—Prague is now one of the hottest foodie cities in Europe. Read my latest Forbes article to learn more about Prague’s dynamic food scene and where to eat and drink.
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Forbes Article: Taking A Bite Out Of The Food Tourism Industry With Eating Europe’s Founder, Kenny Dunn
Food tourism in on the rise—39 million American leisure travelers reportedly chose a destination based on its culinary offerings. Back in 2011, prior to the food revolution, Eating Europe founder, Kenny Dunn had a vision to launch a food tourism company. Today they are one of the world’s largest. In my Forbes latest, I sit…
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Wandering Into June With Lubanzi Wine And #WinePW
This month the #WinePW gang is traveling across the ocean to explore Wines of South Africa. Having enjoyed many wines from this region, I am thrilled to participate and share a fun wine and food pairing.
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Celebrating Biodynamic Viticulture And The Beauty Of The Languedoc With Gérard Bertrand #Winophiles
As concern grows globally about impacts of climate change, viticultural practices take center stage in many wine focused conversations. Pros and cons of sustainability, organic, and biodynamic farming are weighed heavily throughout the wine community in whispers and roars. For winemaker, Gérard Bertrand, who has been farming biodynamically for 16 years in France’s Languedoc region,…
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Forbes Article: How To Turn Hiking Cinque Terre Into A Glorified Pub Crawl
The 5 villages of Cinque Terre, aka the Italian Riviera, are connected by some of Europe’s most scenic trails. Whether you are an adventure lover or seeking to work off the region’s great food and wine, hiking these trails is the best way to take in this picturesque region. Although the hiking can be challenging,…
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Forbes Article: 15 Restaurants Making Dallas A Decidedly Foodie City
All world-class cities have notable food scenes. For decades, Dallas has been a steak house city-quality restaurants but one dimensional. Lately, things have been changing, and Dallas is quietly evolving into a full-fledge foodie city. In my latest Forbes Life article, I highlight 15 of Dallas’s top dining destinations.
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Exploring Argentinian Wine with the Zuccardi Family #WinePW
As winter sets in across most of the United States, our Wine Pairing Weekend group is taking a virtual journey to the southern hemisphere for warmer weather as we explore the world of Argentinian wines.
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Forbes Article: How To Pair Wine With Chocolate
Chocolate and wine are two of life’s greatest pleasures, but pairing them together can be daunting. Both offer layers of complex flavors, textures, and sweetness levels that can clash on the palate. In my latest Forbes article, I share the advice of four sommeliers to guarantee a pairing success.
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A French-Inspired Holiday Alsatian Style #Winophiles
A land forgotten by time, Alsace enchants of fairy tales and days gone by. My June visit exposed me to quaint villages filled with houses lined with window boxes and storks nesting atop buildings. A colorful blend of German and French culture, Alsace delights all who visit. Imagine how this magical place awakens at Christmas.
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German Wines: Expect the Unexpected #WinePW
Our Wine Pairing Weekend group is closing out 2018 with a look at German wines. I am thrilled to use this opportunity to share with you some of the fabulous food and wine pairings I enjoyed in Pfalz this summer.
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