Next Iron Chefs: Marou Ouattara and Gavin Kaysen
Morou is the chef and owner of Farrah Olivia Restaurant in Alexandria, Virgina. Growing up on the Ivory Coast, Morou’s first inspiration in the kitchen came from his mother. Combining African, French and Middle Eastern flavors, he calls his style …
Best Wine Blog Posts for December 5th through December 12th
Best of the wine blogosphere for December 5th through December 12th:Prepare: It’s About To Get Real Ugly Out ThereThreshers 40% Off Voucher December 2008Top Ten Wine Stories of 2008WBW #52: Value Chilean RedsNo Reservations: Now With 100% Less Pig!!!Wine SpectatorGift Ideas for Wine Lovers: A Roundup of Great BooksMost Intriguing New Wine Blogs of 2008The [...]
Langtry Estate, R.C.T.J.W.F. Petite Sirah 2006
At the end of last year I started a series called“Wines For Recessionary Times” but neglected to post many reviews. Tonight I’ll start to get back on track by featuring a wine I picked up recently at Trader Joe’s market for $5.99. This is a throwback to wines from the past with TJ’s as [...]
Canals Nadal, Brut Rose, Reserva NV
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to drink more sparkling wine so I’ll start 2009 with a review of a Cava made from an obscure native Spanish red variety.This wine was one of the bottles I purchased on my trip to Spain in 2007 but had not yet tasted. I picked it up in [...]
Crushpad Fusebox Makes Blending Fun
I’m writing this post drinking a glass of Chateau Cheval Blanc. Last night I had Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Dominus Estate. No, I haven’t won the lottery or joined Bob Parker’s tasting staff, I have been experimenting with the Crushpad Fusebox.Of course my wines aren’t the real thing but blends based upon these famous wines. [...]
Sailing to Santorini: Supper at Selene
Leaving Sicily, Chef Marc Vogel joins Stephen Mathew’s aboard "Yellowdrama" where they sail the azure Aegean and make landfall on the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini, Greece. Here Chef Marc, with friends Ari and Stephen, pay a visit to one of Greece’s best restaurants, Selene.
Le Comptoir- Paris?Toughest Reservation
Chef Marc Vogel visits with Yves Camdeborde, restaurateur, hotelier and chef of Paris’ Le Comptoir. Join him on another of his culinary adventures.
Chef Marc?s Inaugural Podcast
Chef Marc’s podcast will involve every aspect of food and travel– its senses and shared experiences. Marc will share his adventures and explorations of the food, the culture and the history of the places he visits.