Hospices de Beaune is a very exciting event that takes place in Beaune every third weekend of November. Initially created as a charity event to raise funds for the ill in 1450, the tradition continues to this day, with wealthy landowners donating vineyards to benefit the Hospices. Originally, the Hospices was a hospital in the [...]

  “I love this wine!” my guest says, happy and relaxed in the luxurious dining room of Jean-George Vongerichten in Manhattan. The restaurant, Jean-Georges, is one of the finest in the city, with a wine list that can reach tens of thousands of dollars per bottle. Yet we are not drinking the exquisite and expensive [...]

“Wow, this party is so fun … and the food is so delicious!” said a woman with long dark hair and Sex in the City high-heeled shoes. Tuesday June 22 was the date for the annual ‘Summer in the City’ Restaurant tasting and cocktail party, which showcased many of my favorite chefs. Many of them [...]

10th Edition Les Grands Jours De Bourgogne Wine friends, I’ve been obsessed with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir since my visit to Burgundy to take part in the Les Grand Jours De Bourgogne – a very exciting week in the lives of journalists and trade professionals, and of course the winemakers throughout Burgundy. This was my [...]