EST. 2011 BY LIZ RUEVEN
Thursday, August 9, 2012

Israeli Terroir Reflected in this Elegant Red

Israeli Terroir Reflected in this Elegant Red

Contributed by wine writer and consultant, Zachary Sussman You might say that the tradition of winemaking in Israel extends as far back as the Old Testament, ever since Noah famously “planted a vineyard” and “drank of the wine” in Genesis. Given such ancient origins, it’s ironic that the modern I...



Monday, October 10, 2011

Napa Round-up and Farewell

Napa Round-up and Farewell

Here’s a round up of the final days of our extraordinary eating  (yes, and drinking)  adventures in Napa Valley. I could have spent another few weeks there, speaking with passionate food growers, vintners and chefs.  But alas, the east coast called us back to our reality. I chose to visit Robert Sinskey...



Monday, September 26, 2011

Brassica, Local & Mediterranean in St. Helena, CA

Brassica, Local & Mediterranean in St. Helena, CA

Last week, I headed to Napa for a carefully planned week of wine tasting, eating and learning more about the abundance of fruits and veggies in this remarkable region of California. I chose a balance of wineries that prepare and serve food from their own gardens, and restaurants that are vegetarian or which h...