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Kilchoman: The Little Whisky Farm Distillery That Could

Noah Joseph — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:56:36 EDT

Whisky connoisseurs enamored of the peated style will be familiar with the usual suspects from Islay. The Hebridean isle is home to some of the best in the business, including Ardbeg, Bowmore, Lagavulin and Laphroaig. But excellent as their whiski...

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Sommeliers: They're Not Just for Wine Anymore

Mila Pantovich — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:10:35 EDT

Typically when you think of a sommelier, you think of wine � even Wikipedia defines a sommelier as someone trained and specializing in the wine profession. After all, wine is a complex drink of sophistication, usually used for celebratory occasions (and o...

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$26,000 Glendfiddich Shoplifted from Toronto Liquor Store

Noah Joseph — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:47:28 EDT

The principle that single malt whisky gets better with age is generally true, but only up to a point. Past that point, older doesn't necessarily mean better. But when a major distillery releases a malt that's been aging for several decades, you can expect...

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Diageo Bets Big with Scotch Distillery Expansions

Noah Joseph — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:34:34 EDT

Many of the nearly 100 whisky distilleries in Scotland operate independently, but a large number of them are owned by major brands. Williams Grant & Sons owns a handful, as do United Spirits, Bacardi, Edrington, Morrison Bowmore and Inver House. But the l...

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Culinary Students Compete Live for $20K at Chase Sapphire Preferred Grill Challenge

Lena Katz — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:50:47 EDT

For the marquee-name chefs in town for Vegas UnCork'd by Bon Appetit, a live cooking demonstration held onstage in front of 300 discerning foodies is all in a day's work...but for two of Vegas' brightest culinary students, it's the chance of a life...

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10 Specialty Mother's Day Brunches

Lena Katz — Mon, 06 May 2013 06:00:04 EDT

Have you been thinking about putting an up-to-date spin on traditional Mother's Day brunches? You're in luck because plenty of top dining establishments from the Cape to the California coast are planning to offer much more than a standard buffet and bubbl...

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Did Your Favorite Restaurant Win World's Best?

Mila Pantovich — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:10:04 EDT

Everyone has a go-to favorite restaurant but the chance of your dining pick being chosen by 900 of the world's dining experts as the best in the world is pretty slim. Unless you chose El Celler de Can Roca in Spain, of course, because it was just announce...

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Sausage-Infused Pasta al Forno

JustLuxe — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:10:04 EDT

Thanks to Chef Maria Zoitas, the creative mind behind Westside Market NYC's "Maria's Homemade"� a line of yummy prepared foods sold exclusively in-house � we now have quite a few great recipes for pasta dishes and yes, we're adding another! This recipe fo...

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Camus Cognac Celebrates 150 Years with $13,500 Limited Edition Decanter

Jared Paul Stern — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:51:50 EDT

Camus, founded in France in 1863 and one of the the last independent, family-owned Cognac houses, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year with a truly luxurious offering. The Cuv�e 5.150 from the Camus �Masterpiece Collection� is the culmination of...

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Maria's Homemade Spinach Lasagna

JustLuxe — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:45:43 EDT

If you're trying to stay away from carbs, this recipe probably isn't for you, but what kind of life is one that doesn't include lasagna? Not one we want to be living, that's for sure. With oregano, basil, parsley, plenty of mozzarella and parmesan cheese,...

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Chef Marc Quinones Tells Us What It's Like to Cook in The Matrix

Karin Leperi — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:10:04 EDT

It used to be that anyone who found themselves flying to the �Land of Enchantment� (aka New Mexico) would need to travel about an hour northeast of Albuquerque and head to Santa Fe in order to enjoy a sophisticated culinary scene. That is no longer true: ...

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Braised Rabbit Cavatelli Recipe Courtesy of Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen

JustLuxe — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:54:44 EDT

Easter came a little early this year, falling on March 31, and with it came a plethora of candy and chocolate that probably gave you a stomachache from overindulgence. Now that the holiday is over you can get back into the kitchen, armed with fresh ingred...

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Why Add Water to Whisky? Bowmore Water Program Breaks it Down

Noah Joseph — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:10:50 EDT

Whisky connoisseurs debate all sorts of things: the value of aging, wood finishes, terroir, the superiority of one distillery or distilling process over another...the list goes on; but few items are contentious as the simple matter of adding wat...

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Hops-Infused Brunch Recipes from Samuel Adams & Chef David Burke

JustLuxe — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:59:43 EDT

Including craft beer in recipes almost always perks up whoever you're cooking for, especially if it's paired with items like churros and hot chocolate. Whatever the reason, whether it's because you're bored with your routine recipes or because you want to...

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Linguine With Clams Made Easy Thanks to Westside Market NYC

JustLuxe — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:25:57 EDT

Did you know that March is National Noodle Month? Neither did we, but now that we do, it�s a great excuse to carbo-load on all the pasta we crave. To help with our goal, Maria Zoitas (the creator of "Maria's Homemade" line of prepared food that is exclusi...

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Cheers to St. Patrick's Day With These 11 Themed Cocktails

Mila Pantovich — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:10:04 EDT

As far as holidays go, St. Patrick's Day is a pretty strange one to celebrate for most. After all, do any of us even know anything about St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland) or why we're celebrating him? While you may not care why you're hangi...

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Louis XIII to Launch Rare Cask 42,6 Cognac for $23,000

Jared Paul Stern — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:03:34 EDT

Louis XIII, one of the world�s most luxurious cognac brands, is launching a special limited edition bottling from a single �Rare Cask�, marking it as only the second time in the bran...

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Bali-Inspired Recipe for Fried Rice and Eggs

JustLuxe — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:16:34 EST

Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, so we really should be taking more time to do it right. Instead of rushing through a bowl of cereal or eating toast on the road, get up a little earlier and prepare something substantial and ...

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Be Your Own Gourmet Chef with Plated Deliveries

Kellie Speed — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:27:54 EST

Some are rougher than others. Perhaps you partied a little too hard this weekend and then forgot (or were too lazy) to go grocery shopping. Or maybe you are just too busy with an epic work schedule or the juggling of children. Friday may seem like a very ...

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Anthony Bourdain Promotes Local Cuisine at Cayman Cookout

Steve Mirsky — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:10:36 EST

The Caribbean is filled with ingredients fresh from-the-tree and garden, along with fish caught daily right off shore. However, up until just five years ago many Cayman Island restaurants simply had key ingredients shipped in from elsewhere. On the surfac...

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Rub Elbows with Celebrity Chefs at Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival This April

Diane Sukiennik & Michael Reiss — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:56:57 EST

Even if you're not a golfer, chances are the words "Pebble Beach" conjure up 17-Mile Drive, with its windswept cypress trees, f...

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Quick Recipe for Dark Chocolate Almond Milk Custard with Granola

JustLuxe — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:03:22 EST

While being able to whip up a five-course meal for a dinner date is impressive, all that really matters is the dessert, in my opinion. Getting take-out is even acceptable if you make something impressive to eat afterwards. This recipe for Dark Chocolate A...

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A Look at Auckland's Thriving Foodie Scene

Diane Sukiennik & Michael Reiss — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:34:34 EST

New Zealand�has always been an island nation full of middle-earth mystique, and the Hobbit craze has only added to its international allure. Besides its natural beauty and its incredibly friendly Kiwi population of just over four million,...

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Mira Winery Experiments with Aging Wine Underwater

Annalisa Solari — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:18:45 EST

Taking a sip of genuinely exquisite wine is one of the true luxuries in life; however if you ever take a trip to the picturesque Napa Va...

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Sorbet Recipes: Spiced Green Apple and Carrot Lemon Thyme

JustLuxe — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:07:59 EST
It may be chilly out there but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying cold desserts, especially if you have a fire to curl up in front of. When it comes to something icy, it's hard to beat a bowl of fresh sorbet. Not to be confused with ice cream, sorbets ...

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