For those who have been following along with Epicure & Culture’s Sommelier Certification series, you’ll know for the past few weeks I’ve been exploring the …
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Hold The Pork: Vegetarian-Friendly Finds In Portugal’s Land Of Meat And Fish
Traveling to Portugal, the world’s fourth highest fish consumer per capita and a land of avid meat-eaters, can be intimidating for vegetarians like myself. Asking …
Sommelier Certification: France’s Bordeaux Wine Region Made Simple (Including Budget-Friendly Bottle Suggestions)
Bordeaux. The name evokes images of some of the world’s most pricey, complex, age-worthy and indulgent labels. While this French wine region makes some of …
The Hungry Hipster’s Guide To Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Traveling to Williamsburg, Brooklyn? We’ve got a guide for you: The Hungry Hipster’s Guide To Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Created by myself, Epicure & Culture editor Jessica …
Sommelier Certification: Understanding France’s Complex Burgundy Wine Region
“What’s something you find particularly confusing about Burgundy?” Today Mr. Jordan Ross, a wine writer and photographer with a degree from the University of California …
Sommelier Certification: Northern And Southern Rhone, Two Very Different Worlds
You may have heard of the Rhone Valley in France; however, if you’re thinking of this as one place serving similar wines you’d be very …
Sommelier Certification: Exploring The Wines Of The Loire Valley
No education in wine would be complete without learning about France’s Loire Valley, which is exactly why the Sommelier Society of America spends a class …
Sommelier Certification: Exploring The Wines Of Alsace, France
“‘The Queen of Riesling’ — That’s what I want it to say on my tombstone!” laughs Stephanie Frederick, my instructor for the day for my …
Beyond Wine And Fish: Ultra-Fresh Seafood And Craft Beer Pairings At Spike Africa’s In San Diego, California
Like its free-spirited, ocean-faring namesake, Spike Africa’s Fresh Fish Grill & Bar — one of the top downtown San Diego restaurants — offers a culinary …
How To Pair Wine And Cheese Like A Pro
Recently I had the pleasure of taking a “Wine & Cheese Pairing” course at New York City’s Brooklyn Winery. The class — which was curated …