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Find the Right Wine for the Holidays With Gnarly Head

Photo Courtesy of the Gnarly Head The Office Party Show your boss you have finesse, strength, and the ability to multitask with a bottle of Gnarly Head Authentic Red. The juicy core of lush blackberry, plum, and black cherry flavors layered with spice and chocolate make it complex, yet delicious. A blend based on Zinfandel grown on some of the oldest vines in California,…Kate Krader's Year of Awesome Eating

In this Article Bergen Hill Edible Schoolyard NYC Questlove Salon WD-50 Fête Blackberry Farm Southern Picnic in Aspen Petit Trois Modern Chinese at Next Ivan Ramen Epiphany Photo © Peter Bagi January: A New Brooklyn Hangout A small seafood bar with a great…Indulge in Napa Valley Restaurant Month

Photo Courtesy of Napa Valley As some of the Napa Valley’s finest eateries re-vamp in January 2015, Napa Valley Restaurant Month has moved to February, and with it comes an incredible selection of special culinary offerings that reflect the season and only happen once a year. Come sip, sup and savor the valley’s finest cuisine and wines throughout February 2015. The…Chefs Make Change

Like this Coalition on Facebook and tell your friends you helped a chef change the world. Courtesy of Melanie Dunea José Andrés World Central Kitchen Helps feed countries in crisis worldwide using sustainable cooking methods. » Donate Now to World Central Kitchen Courtesy of Andrew Hetherington Dan Barber…Top Chef 10: Seattle

In this Article Top Chef: Seattle Video Top Chef: Seattle Contestants Top Chef Season 10 Overview “Top Chef: Seattle,” the tenth season of the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series, premieres Wednesday, November 7 at 10 pm ET/PT. Famed chef and restaurant mogul Wolfgang Puck joins as a judge this season, alongside Tom…Vail, On and Off the Trail

In this Article Vail Restaurants Outfitter & Hotels Vail Restaurants Photo courtesy of Kelly Liken Restaurant Kelly Liken When she’s not riding to Aspen on horseback, Liken runs the kitchen here, cooking tasty, ultra-seasonal, modern Rocky Mountain cuisine, like roast duck with peach chutney. kellyliken.com…F&W Editor Picks 2011: Best Restaurants and Meals

F&W’s Editors Picks Fantastic Restaurant Meals Terrific Breakfast Spots Dana Cowin’s Favorite Restaurant Meals of the Year Next, Chicago I got to go to Grant Achatz’s genius new restaurant, which changes every…F&W Editor Picks 2011: Top Cookbooks and Best Recipes

F&W’s Editors Picks Top F&W Recipes Fantastic Cookbooks Cool Gastronaut Techniques Favorite Cookbook Recipes Homemade Food Obsessions Grace Parisi’s 5 Favorite F&W Recipes of the Year…F&W Editor Picks 2011: Best Wine and Beer

F&W’s Editors Picks Ray Isle’s Wine Picks Megan Krigbaum’s Wine Picks 5 Great Beers Ray Isle’s 5 Favorite Wines of the Year 2007 Terrien Chardonnay ($33) Winemaker Michael Terrien fashioned this new Chardonnay (this is the…Should You Eat Like an Icelander?

For centuries, hunting, fishing and foraging sustained Iceland. The island, just south of the Arctic Circle, is so remote, and its growing season so short, that people would take whatever they could from the land and the sea, surviving on puffin jerky and (ammonia-reeking) fermented shark. Today, Iceland’s geographic isolation—plus strict government environmental regulations…On the Flavor Frontier | Naomi Duguid and Jeffrey Alford

Fish sauce. Mustard seeds. Smoked paprika. Not your typical country-cabin pantry. Not your typical country cabin. Four years ago, Canadian authors and photographers Naomi Duguid and Jeffrey Alford undertook two mammoth projects simultaneously: writing a new round-the-world cookbook and renovating a hundred-year-old cabin. The book is done. The cabin is a work in progress. Both…The Essence of Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir’s New Popularity Pinot Noir is still just a drop in the ocean of American wine compared to the big three wine varieties—Chardonnay (which accounts for a quarter of every dollar Americans spend on wine annually), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. But Pinot is undeniably America’s hot grape of the moment. Its sales have risen more than 20 percent a year for…F&W Editor Picks 2011: Top Food Products

F&W’s Editors Picks Best Food & Drink Finds Delicious Condiments Food-Lover’s Beauty Products Spectacular Cheeses Awesome Ingredients Kristin Donnelly’s 5 Best Food & Drink Finds of the Year…The Best Mojito Recipes

Slideshow: Rum Drinks Slideshow: Cuban Recipes 3 Variations on Mojitos Strawberry-Lemon Mojitos Strawberries sweeten these mojitos from Joaquin Simo of New York City’s Death & Co. Ultimate Mojito This take on the mojito is made with an intense mint syrup. Kumquat Mojitos Classic mojitos are made with rum, muddled mint and limes; Jean-…The People's Best New Chef 2015: Press Materials

Press Release—For distribution beginning April 1, 2015 at 10 am EDT Download Press Release Style Guide & FAQ Style and Usage Guide Download Guide (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions Download FAQ (PDF) Graphics Logos Download Color Logo (PDF) Download Black & White Logo (PDF) Download Square Color Logo (PDF) Download…2015 Sommeliers of the Year

In this Article Dana Frank Molly Wismeier Richard Hanauer Steve Wildy Taylor Parsons Thomas Pastuszak Vilma Mazaite Photo © Scott Frank Dana Frank, Ava Gene’s, Portland, Oregon Why She Won She has amassed a remarkable collection of wines from natural and organic producers all over Italy. In…Handcrafted Traditions of SWISS Cuisine

From charming Alpine villages to bustling cities, bakeries are a hallmark of Swiss life with literally hundreds of varieties of bread on offer every day. Upholding this artisan tradition, SWISS sources its baked goods from local purveyors, like Bertschi bakery in Kloten, located near their home airport in Zurich. The proximity and year-round service assures that the rolls on every…Bring a Taste of Portugal Home

In Portugal, petiscos are small plates usually served between meals and with drinks. Traditionally, they were something of a house specialty where one tavern might be renowned for its bifanas, or thin pork sandwiches, and another might be known for its herbed escargot, each showcasing the cook’s creativity and talent. You might think of it as bar-hopping—with snacks. Similar to tapas…Chef's Secret: Cooking With Greek Yogurt

Yogurt is a versatile ingredient long used across the Mediterranean to add flavor in recipes. Now chefs around the world are using this natural ingredient in their menus. A delightful staple on its own or a creamy substitute for ingredients like sour cream and mayo, Whole Milk Plain Chobani® Greek Yogurt is easy to use in all types of dishes. Try these ideas to get started cooking with…Top Chef 13: California

In this Article Top Chef: California Video Top Chef: California Contestants Top Chef Season 13 Overview “Top Chef: California,” the thirteenth season of the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series, premieres Wednesday, December 2 at 10 pm ET/PT. Returning to the judges table for the new season in New England are head judge Tom Colicchio, judges Gail Simmons…