Airline reservations to Paris confirmed, dates finalized and accommodations secured, its now time to arrange sightseeing. Getting Around the Town As soon as airline reservations to Paris are confirmed (with XL or La Compagnie), dates for travel throughout France are finalized (with Rail Europe), and Parisian accommodations have been secured, it is time to make sightseeing arrangements […]
Barton and Guestier: From wine entrepreneurs to global corporation
No matter how many wines are experienced, books read, or experts interviewed, there is always something new and interesting to learn. One of the many interesting aspects of the wine industry is that you never know it all. No matter how many wines are experienced, books read, or experts interviewed, there is always something new […]
Beer and Women
I recently attended a delicious event that focused on Women and Beer with beer from the Strong Rope Brewery (Brooklyn, NY). The program was presented by Hop Culture Magazine and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and Moderated by Grace Weitz. Historically, women brewed beer for their families and sold what was not consumed […]
Looking for adventure? Paris shopping deals!
Flying XL Airways to Paris and taking a value-priced flight to New Jersey on La Compagnie is one way to recover from a Paris shopping frenzy. You are a smart cookie. You know how to spot a bargain…like flying XL Airways to Paris to save money and taking a value-priced business class flight to New […]
Kevin Begos: Wine links past to present
Tualatin Valley, Oregon winemakers go LIVE
Winemakers in Oregon are definitely producing world-class wines; however, their mission goes beyond the bottom line. Many wineries in Oregon are actively and sincerely focusing on sustainability in their wine making systems and procedures by seeking LIVE certification: Low Input Viticulture and Enology. Certification means that the winemaker has reduced the overall amount of raw […]
Pineau des Charentes: Cognac’s little brother – arrives in red and white
Charente is in South West France whose history dates back to Roman times, with a low profile today, except for being the home of Cognac. Where is Charente Charente is a small department in South West France, approximately 1 hour north of Bordeaux and 1 hour from the Atlantic coast. While its history dates back […]
Eating, drinking and trending: Snack Attack
If research from the Specialty Food Association and Mintel is correct, the market for a snack or more is growing (along with our waistlines). Snack Attack If research from the Specialty Food Association and Mintel is correct, the market for snacks is growing (along with our waistlines?). Sales reached $127 billion reflecting a 15 percent […]
French airline seduces frugal fliers
Maybe it is the baby blue that provides eye appeal on the exterior and interior of the aircrafts of this French airline. Maybe it is because I am so accustomed to being abused by airline personnel when I fly that courteous service from ground and in-flight cabin crews causes me to pause and praise the […]
Pineau des Charentes. French Versatility
Now is the time to discover the nuances of the very versatile Pineau des Charentes at L’appart NYC. Pineau is a mix of Cognac and freshly pressed grape must that is aged in oak barrels creating an aromatic and palate experience that is beyond delicious. Drink chilled, over ice or mixed in a cocktail, Pineau […]