Category: Gourmet
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Decoding the latest wine trends
Getting inside the latest wine trends: Vinexpo 2013. With new products, visitors to Vinexpo Bordeaux (France), the world’s biggest wine and spirit exhibition and a key event in the calendar of every wine and spirits professionals, can detect fresh trends and emerging consumer habits. With more than 80 events in its programme, this year’s “Tastings…
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The most expensive city in which to order a club sandwich
The most expensive club sandwiches in the world: 2013 Club Sandwich Index Geneva, Paris, Oslo and Stockholm are the most expensive cities in which to order for a club sandwich, according to 2nd annual Club Sandwich Index (CSI) released by Hotels.com. The classic hotel staple of a chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and mayonnaise sandwich is…
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California wine legend Robert Mondavi fetes 100th anniversary
Robert Mondavi is the name synonymous with the American wine industry, being often credited with birthing the California wine industry, giving it credibility on the international stage. The tireless ambassador for the California wine industry would mark his centennial birthday on June 18. In light of this special milestone, Robert Mondavi Winery, the symbol of…
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Natural and organic food trends
Top ten natural & organic food trends that will Inspire the mainstream. Consumer demands for nutritious, boundary-pushing, and even indulgent products lead to a new look of the grocery store shelves. Acai berries, goji berries, and chia seeds are South American superfoods, but look for more outstanding options like acerola cherries, Peruvian purple maize, and Chilean…
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Lacoste’s special appearance on éclair pastries
French haute pastry house of Fauchon dresses its colored eclairs in Lacoste. For their 80 years Anniversary, Lacoste introduced 9 collaborations with 9 “Maisons Françaises” (Goyard, Baccarat, Bernardaud, Boucheron, Christofle, Veuve Clicquot, S.T. Dupont), in Paris’ Collette window from June 10 to June 15. The famous crocodile and the clothing brand’s signature colors on the…
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Star Trek, the wine. Limited Collector’s Edition
To commemorate the Star Trek series’ nearly fifty years of existence, Viansa Winery in Sonoma, California released the first ever Star Trek wines. The Limited Collector’s edition with limited production is featuring artwork designed by artist Juan Ortiz. STAR TREK, the wine celebrates the Star Trek: The Original Series. Fans will recognize three of the…