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Tectonic Plates
Bar and Cellar
In a seismic shift, what comes out of the kitchen steps up to match what comes out of the bottle in the Bay Area's second coming of wine bars. Caro...
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The Y Factor
Bar and Cellar
Old beer barrels for tables, broken woodwork, walls and floors generously seasoned from years of projectile beer bottles—it was just another old-...
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Too Closed to Call?
Bar and Cellar
When it comes to bottlenecks, it seems that there are as many stoppers as there are opinions. Martin Gillam revisits the ongoing wrangle over corks...
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Ducasse's Wine Show
Bar and Cellar
Goblet in hand, Alain Ducasse re-enters the New York City scene with a vinous new look. Ted Gachot takes a glimpse.
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Tales of the Winetail
Bar and Cellar
Thirsts for past pleasures and new mown profits are generating a lively Renaissance in vinous concoctions.
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Brew, Ahah!
Bar and Cellar
From traditional European styles to American crafted brews, Jeffery Lindenmuth explores beer's menu pairing versatility.
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Lobby Gold Rush
Bar and Cellar
A veteran restaurant development group has hotels lining up for one of their triple threat new wine oases. Jeffery Lindenmuth reports.
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Earth Shakers
Bar and Cellar
Across the country, market-minded bartenders are taking vegetables from the side dish to the sidecar. Jeffery Lindenmuth reports.
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On with the Show
Bar and Cellar
After two solid years of gut-wrenching Katrina coverage and post-deluge recovery stories, New Orleans could use a bit of nostalgia and a strong, sm...
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Beer Roams the Pairing Frontier
Bar and Cellar
Jeffery Lindenmuth scouts promising sudsy horizons.
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The Clone Question
Bar and Cellar
Is clonal info on a wine label a conversation starter or is it saying too much? Sommeliers, enologists, and winemakers weigh in on the topic. Jeffe...
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Masterlist Theatre
Bar and Cellar
Sommeliers air their strategies, tips, and choices for assembling wine collections sure to engage guests as deftly as they suit the menu.
