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This post originally appeared on FoodableTV.com When going wine tasting, the question that always arises is “who is the designated driver?” This is the person (perhaps,...

05 November, 2014

When I say Bordeaux, you think wine, right? But, now you can also think cocktails! L'Alchimiste is Bordeaux's first classic cocktail bar. Open less than a...

26 September, 2014
There are a lot of cultural clashes throughout the world but four young chefs are proving that food is something that unites us. Meet four friends (two couples) who are from different places in the world - Gil Elad (Israel), Ayako Ota (Japan), Laura Eyrin (New Caledonia) and Arnaud Lahaut (France/Vietnam) - who work in synergy to create amazing flavors. Miles Restaurant Ayako Ota, Gil Ehad, Arnaud Lahaut (Laura Eyrin not pictured) These four chefs, who are all in their thirties, met at culinary school in Paris. After going separate ways and working in fine dining kitchens around the world, they came to Bordeaux to open their own restaurant, Miles. The name refers to the international unit of length.....which also ties back to their international roots. 
25 September, 2014
As a wine lover, visiting wine regions around the world is a great way to see many places and experience cultures. One of the spots on my list that I can check off is the Loire Valley in France. Located in Central France, along the Loire River, the Loire Valley is also known as the "Cradle of the French" and the "Garden of France." From Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume on one end to the Muscadet region on the Atlantic coast, the region produces predominantly white wine from the Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc and Melon de Bourgogne grapes. It is also the second largest sparkling wine producer in France, after Champagne. Loire Valley wines are known for their fruitiness and fresh, crisp flavors. Here's a recap of one day as we traveled east from Angers to Nantes.
22 September, 2014
The image in my head of Bordeaux was stuffy, snooty and uptight. I would think of the cost of First Growth Bordeaux and the pretense of collectors I have met over the years. But, when I stepped foot in Bordeaux, it was not at all what I expected. Bordeaux Bordeaux is a vibrant, exciting city thanks to their long-standing center-right mayor (and former prime minister) Alain Juppé who started a massive regeneration program in 1995. He opened up the riverfront, made the city center pedestrian friendly, cleaned up the old buildings and installed a hi-tech tram system. Today Bordeaux is not only the largest urban world heritage site but has been ranked as France's second favorite city after Paris.
18 September, 2014

This post originally appeared on FoodableTV.com What happens when two foodies travel to San Francisco for two days with individual lists of places to try? We...

11 July, 2014
  What started as planning a trip to the Red Sea to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of a good friend’s daughter has turned into a 2 week vacation to explore Israel and Turkey. While the trip is not for another few months, we are beginning to plan what we want to do and where we want to go. While some people may start by planning where they are staying, I am starting with where I want to eat. After all, I don’t want to waste any time on a meal that isn’t delicious.
24 June, 2014
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