Whatever your philosophy, there is no questioning whether these glasses are half empty or half full. An Italian bistro style wine glass, the 6oz. Pallino Wine Glasses have a line at the halfway mark, with the Italian word for optimist above the line and pessimist below. Get a set of six for $27 at Sur La Table. If beer is your drink of choice, also …
Anette and her brother Brent make all kinds of tasty treats in their Napa chocolate shop. Inspired by the great food and wine that surrounds them they've integrated local ingredients into their products and are well known for their wine truffles and chocolate and wine sauces. With temperatures in the 90s in NYC their brittles offer a better choice for summer. It started with their …
Kiuchi Brewery has made sake in Japan since 1823. With a change in brewing laws they were able to launch their first microbrew beer in 1996, the highly lauded JCA, or Japanese Classic Ale. In the last ten years they have developed many new brews, including an incredible Red Rice Ale. The rice is milled and polished, the same as it is for sake, and …
