TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Wine With Indian Food

Try a Pinot Noir with Lamb Vindaloo. Photo by Michal Szydlowski | SXC. Vishal Khosla, owner of Klay Oven in Chicago, has had a lot of time to experiment with wine parings at his Indian restaurant. His tips for what pairs best: A dirty martini goes well with appetizers like vegetable samosas or chicken and…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Artisan Chocolates For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is May 9th, less than three weeks away. It’s the second-biggest chocolate-buying holiday, after Valentine’s Day. We make gift giving easy: Send Mom a box of chocolates from one of our Top Pick Of The Week artisan chocolatiers. What does it take to get chosen as a Top Pick Of The Week chocolate?…
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PRODUCT: “Bacon Is The New Black” Tee Shirt

The shirt says it all (and is a unique gift for bacon-loving friends). Bacon lovers: Here’s your chance to wear your heart on your sleeve (or more precisely, your chest). San Francisco chef/butcher Ryan Farr of 4505 Meats creates tee shirts that celebrate his products. “Bacon Is The New Black” is a shirt that will…
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