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7-Eleven's Newest Plug? Wine
Two Buck Chuck better watch its back — it's about to face some stiff competition. On Tuesday, 7-Eleven announced its plans to release value wines in the United States and Japan.
7-Eleven will launch two proprietary California wines — a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon — to roughly 15,000 outlets under the Yosemite Road label.
Food Section Sampler — Nov. 4, 2009
- Isaac Mizrahi is now hawking plaid cheesecakes for QVC. — Women's Wear Daily
- Did Gourmet magazine die by trying too hard to be all things to all people? — Los Angeles Times
- One Brooklynite re-creates the famed St.
Noteworthy Nibbles — Nov. 3-10, 2009
Kick-start the new month with a number of celebratory fêtes that are happening this week. Learn all about the art of butchering (and enjoy fire-cooked meats) in Napa Valley; sample food from Boston's best new chefs; or watch Paula Deen's antics in the nation's capital.
Where will your stomach lead you this week?
Food Section Sampler — Oct. 28, 2009
- Necco wafers have gotten an all-natural makeover.— Boston Globe
- Learning to cook with quince. — Los Angeles Times
- A superb sandwich requires a little more imagination. — San Francisco Chronicle
- Several simple measures to make homemade stock much easier.
Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2009
With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, everyone's in for a fun-filled week. Although every major city's likely to have some sort of costume-heavy celebration this weekend, leave some time (and belly room) for some serious food events. New Yorkers have their annual Chocolate Show, Bostonians can veg out on eco-friendly fare, and San Franciscans will discuss and sample the best of the city's street food.
How Sweet Do You Like Your Champagne?
How Sweet Do You Like Your Champagne?
Brut (very dry — the champagne standard)
Extra Dry (slightly off-dry)
Demi-Sec (sweet)
Other — see my comments below.
Happy Hour: Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde 2008
If you've never tried Portugal's most famous white, Vinho Verde, I suggest you sample Quinta da Aveleda's 2008 Vinho Verde. Literally translated, Vinho Verde means "green wine," but the name doesn't refer to the grapes, rather the fact that the wine is consumed young.
Voted one of Wine & Spirits top 100 wines of 2009, the Quinta da Aveleda is a lush slightly effervescent white that has a pale amber color and crisp finish.
Food Section Sampler — Oct. 21, 2009
- Matchboxes, a cost-effective way to advertise, are making a gradual comeback in restaurants. — New York Times
- Even Bon Appétit hasn't been spared from layoffs at Condé Nast. — New York Post
- Former Top Cheffer Stefan Richter's new restaurant, Stefan's at LA Farm, is off to a good start.
Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 20-27, 2009
This weekend, the T-minus one week countdown to Halloween begins. If you aren't too busy planning your fright night agenda and costume, take the time to hit up some of this month's biggest events, like Chicago's Champagne fête or the annual Kohler Food & Wine Experience. As the weather gets rainier, I'd personally love to spend a sun-spilled weekend eating my way through Scottsdale.
Next Up For Twitter: Wine
Those who've been mystified by Twitter's business model will find themselves further intrigued by the social networking sensation's latest venture: a Twitter wine label.
Fledgling, as it's called, launched today both online and on Twitter. For $20, oenophiles and Twitter fiends can choose between a California Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, both produced by custom wine facility Crushpad.
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