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Marijuana Edibles in Denver

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:17:36 +0000

It isn't very often that I write about food that's actually illegal for travelers to purchase.

But considering that Denver now has more medical marijuana dispensaries than it has Starbucks, and that many, many, many are focusing on and advertising their "edibles", I figured I'd make an exception. (If you're thinking "what, brownies?", the answer is, yes, and that's only the beginning.) Here's what you need to know about marijuana edibles. And should Colorado will go all the way and completely decriminalize marijuana, you will be well-prepared to be among the first tourists to participate in this Mile High city trend.

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Healdsburg's Epicurean Winter

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:13:05 +0000

It's off-season in Sonoma wine country, but Healdsburg tackles the winter doldrums head on with a series of creative culinary events billed as "Epicurean Winter", which runs through March.

Looking at February, some of the events are what you'd expect -- hello, Valentine's Day wine and chocolate, romance and anti-romance packages! But then it gets more interesting. Among the eye catching events are the Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival, February 10th-12th, the Healdsburg Wild Mushroom Weekend, February 16th to 20th, and on February 17th, a Robert Burns dinner at the Camellia Inn, celebrating the Scottish poet and Scottish cuisine.

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CrossRoads Food Shop Opens in Hillsdale, New York

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:17:34 +0000

I probably shouldn't be admitting this, but I'm incredibly turned off to restaurants when they're at their shiny trendiest. When everyone who cares about the "foodie scene" is clamoring for a reservation, I would rather pick my eye out with a rusty fork than join the tumult.

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Truffle Fest in Asheville, North Carolina

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47:10 +0000

I'm fully in support of all things truffle, and if you are too, don't miss Truffle Fest in Asheville, North Carolina. It's February 23rd-February 25th 2012, and includes seminars, cocktail and wine tastings, and lots and lots of opportunities to sample dishes made with truffles. Learn more. And check out more great culinary events in February 2012...

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Cocktail Trend Alert: Soup and What Comes After

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:31:52 +0000

It was only a matter of time before this happened: soup cocktails are now being served at the Cellar Bar at the Bryant Park Hotel in New York City. Examples, ...

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Wine and Heat at Forty 1 North in Newport

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:18:59 +0000

Ultra-luxurious boutique hotel Forty 1 North is offering a couple of food-centric packages to warm up the Newport, Rhode Island winter. Available through the end of February, there's the Wine Lovers package, which includes a tour and tasting at Newport Vineyards and either a private fermentation class, or a fermentation class dinner. For something more unusual, check out the "Some Like it Hot" package, which features jalapeño infused cocktails and complimentary nibbles from the hotel's fire-pit menu, which you'll eat in front of the hotel's outdoor fire pits. That's available through the end of winter.

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A Cooking School for Guys: Barbecue U at The Broadmoor

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:01:11 +0000

It's never too early to start thinking of Father's Day gifts, and birthdays seem to happen every day. For that hard to shop for man your life, consider giving the gift of really knowing how to grill.

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Napa Valley Restaurant Month Underway, With Great Deals

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:48:38 +0000

January is Napa Valley's restaurant month, and I like the way the wine region handles it -- it's a little different than what you'll find in many other places. Rather than setting a fixed price, for which every participating restaurant must provide a certain number of courses, Napa Valley does it freestyle, allowing participating restaurants to set their own terms. (Which makes me think that participating chefs are probably less grumpy about it, since they're clearly tailoring their offerings to avoiding strain on their kitchens.)

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Beaver Creek Food & Wine Weekend: Deadline Approaching

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:23:05 +0000

If "attend a fab food and wine festival" was on your list of New Year's resolutions, scratch it off your list before January's out at the inaugural Beaver Creek Food & Wine weekend, in partnership with the estimable magazine.

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New Napa Appellation: Coombsville

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:07:29 +0000

While the world was readying to make merry this past December, Napa got a new official sub-appellation: Coombsville. Primary varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Read all about the new wine area here (PDF) and add it to your Napa wine travels for 2012.