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May 3, 2019

Charlie Bird

If you’re looking for a refined yet casual lunch or dinner in New York City, along with a killer wine list, you need to make a reservation at Charlie Bird in Soho. We loved Pasquale Jones in Little Italy, so we thought we’d try another restaurant from the Delicious Hospitality Group, and they nailed... Continue Reading

May 2, 2019

A Taste of Tuscany Excursion in Montalcino

Go with us to Tuscany to taste and meet small production unique winemakers etc

4-Day, 3-Night Tuscan Excursion: July 15-18, 2019 Join our waitlist for future trips here. Join The Taste SF and Food + Wine Sommelier of the Year, Ceri Smith, for an opportunity to experience Italy, like a genuine insider. Go behind the scenes for a culinary experience of a lifetime in one of Tuscany’s most revered... Continue Reading

April 30, 2019

A New Way to Dine in Paris

La Buvette wine bar in paris with their famous giant white beans in olive oil - photo by Kate Leahy

Guest article and photos by food and wine author Kate Leahy. For many Americans, Paris has long been a city of fancy food—delicate macarons, chocolatiers selling bonbons at eye-popping prices, and Michelin-starred restaurants that require reservations booked months in advance. The thing is, I live in San Francisco and know that getting a reservation... Continue Reading

April 25, 2019

Manila Clams with Spanish Chorizo, Ginger Butter, and Braising Greens

Make Hog Island Oyster Company Steamed Manila Clams with Spanish Chorizo Recipe

We spotted this bowl of Manila clams with Spanish Chorizo, braising greens, and ginger butter being served at Hog Island Oyster Company in Napa this week and had to get the recipe! If you can’t make it to the restaurant, here it is! Italian wine expert Ceri Smith recommends pairing this with: Selvadolce Vermentino, Pigato,... Continue Reading

April 24, 2019

Balsamic Negroni

As you probably know, we love a good Negroni. It’s one of our go-to Italian cocktails. Damon Boelthe of Grand Army in Brooklyn and Michael Harlan Turkell of Acid Trip bring us this twist on a Negroni using balsamic vinegar, fresh strawberries, and sliced cucumber. Something that we love about Boelthe’s Balsamic Negroni... Continue Reading

April 16, 2019

Vietti Winery

Vietti is a name that you may recognize from Italian wine lists at upscale restaurants around the world. This winery is located under the city of Castiglione Falletto in Piemonte, and crafts single-vineyard wines from all over Piemonte. As you drive through the windy roads of the town of Castiglion Falletto, you’ll find a large gate.... Continue Reading

April 7, 2019

Where Italian Winemakers Eat in Genova

The Taste SF recommends eating at Forchetta Curiosa restaurant in Genova Italy serving local seafood, traditional food, and natural wines

After a day at the sea in Camogli, we returned late to Genova, and Ceri took us to a special restaurant where all the Italian winemakers go when they’re in town – Forchetta Curiosa. It’s always a good sign to eat where industry leaders are eating and that’s exactly where we want to be.... Continue Reading

April 4, 2019

Celebrating A New Brandy in California’s Wine Country

The Taste SF takes in the view of Napa Valley vineyards from the Surf Air plane ride

Hangar 1 Distillery, known for its premium line of vodkas incorporating fresh California ingredients, has launched its first non-vodka product, Bentwing Brandy. This brandy is a light, versatile “gateway brandy” that is just as good on the rocks as it is as a component of your favorite cocktails. San Francisco has always been at... Continue Reading

March 19, 2019

Where to Eat and Drink in Torino

Visit Torino's glamorous historical cafes and bars like Cafe Torino and stop for their apertivo

During our trip to Piedmont last fall, we decided to take a break from Barolo and discover Torino. Just an hour drive from downtown Barolo, Torino is one of our favorite “big cities” in Italy, especially due to the absence of American tourists. Torino is the city of Fiat, Carpano, Cinzano, and Martini. Torino... Continue Reading

March 19, 2019

Where to Eat and Drink in Kansas City

Head to the original Joe's BBQ for the best Kansas City BBQ restaurant - order the full slab of BBQ ribs

Kansas City is known for its famous barbeque, but we found a few new culinary spots you won’t want to miss if you’re visiting, including an Austrian pub, a great brewery, and new bakery known for milling its own flour. There are tons of great Kansas City barbeque restaurants, like Jack Stack,... Continue Reading

March 17, 2019

Historic Bars of Torino

Torino is filled with opulent historic bars – some of the best in Italy. It’s like stepping back in time. It’s also known for Vermouth. We were in Torino and decided that a Torino bar crawl was necessary. We were only there for a short time, but we loved it so much that we... Continue Reading

March 12, 2019

The Best Chinese Food in Torino

When you think of restaurants in Italy, you probably think of pizza, pasta, or giant bowls of mussels with thick slices of crusty bread. The Italian restaurants in Torino we had planned to go to were closed on the day we visited, but we heard that one of the best Chinese food restaurants outside... Continue Reading