This week is full of exciting events that I am happy to be attending and want to share with you on this, my 100 posting. Two gastronomic festivals are starting tomorrow, and I am splitting my time between the two, all week long. To kick things off, I have been invited to a special lunch with Miguel Torres, President of the renowned Bodegas Torres. This More
I am excited to announce our first Austin Field trip, a joint venture between CuisineXplorers and Wine for the People. On Saturday April 30, from 3-5pm, we will be visiting with Jam Sanitchat of Thai Fresh to help her launch her new endeavor Thrice, a coffee and wine bar with live music adjacent to the Thai Fresh space. Thai Food Deconstructed aims to be a More
The Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival announced the program for the upcoming 26th edition of the event, taking place March 31 through April 3, 2011. I have had the honor to serve the festival, first as a volunteer and later as a board member, since 2003, and I am especially excited about this year’s program which features the return of some long-time favorites, More
Wonder Girl has done it again! Keeper Collection announced the winners of the 2011 Wine Ride today, and my pal June Rodil is the winning sommelier! June is now officially the first contestant in the upcoming Somms Under Fire competition. Congratulations June, you are a star! Although I disagreed with your pick, which goes to show you how much I know Keeper Collection kindly used More
CuisineXplorers made its official debut to the world on Sunday, January 16, when I was invited to participate in the first Wine Ride organized by my friends at Keeper Collection, publishers of online interactive cookbooks by some of Texas finest chefs including David Bull, Monica Pope, and Paul Petersen. They also produce events such as the Chefs Under Fire competition and now the Wine Ride, More