When most people hear the word Andalusia, they think of bullfighting and flamenco, not sherry. Often mistaken as sweet, this fortified wine might be the most misunderstood beverage around. Your grandma may have had a dusty bottle of the elegantly sweet Harvey’s Bristol Cream inside the sideboard but most sherry … Read more
Strategically located on notoriously lively Rivington Street, Verlaine is what I’d call a diamond in the rough. Surrounded by fashion boutiques by day and nightclubs by night, the Lower East Side destination is a prime party spot for adventurous New Yorkers. Particularly recognized for legendary music venues and a laid-back … Read more
Everything’s coming up Rosé Blazing sun, boiling heat and no beach in sight … what’s the solution? A refreshing rose that will transport you from city sidewalks (or wherever you’re sweltering this summer) to the rolling hills of southern France. OK, before you begin to sneer, let’s be … Read more
A column devoted to wine and travel We often travel with our stomachs as guides, sussing out regional cuisines and the best places to enjoy them. So why not do the same with wines? Some of our most pleasurable travel memories include fabulous meals we’ve eaten—in a trattoria or a … Read more
Here comes the Pisco Sour Peru has given the world some precious bounty. Like what, you ask? If you’re a traveler, you’ll treasure Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. If you’re a foodie, you’ll crave ceviche and rocoto hot pepper sauce. But if you’re a drinker, Peru’s gift to you … Read more
A Retsina Revival Plan There’s a quick way to go broke in Greece, and I don’t mean letting an octopus swallow your wallet. It’s cocktails. Johnny Walker and Jim Beam only travel first class; mojitos and Blue Angels, strictly deluxe. So what’s a thirsty traveler to do? Drink Greek. It’s … Read more
Ireland’s Pot o’ Gold – Bushmills Irish Whiskey To experience the spectacular northeast corner of the Emerald Isle is to be enthralled with Gaelic passion. The nation of Northern Ireland is expecting you and you should come expecting the max. You’ll be charmed by County Antrim’s bucolic village of … Read more
New Mexico has always been a counterculture destination in the southwest – a natural place for outsiders to end up. It’s an old tradition; the amazingly scenic Roadrunner State was settled by adventurers from New Spain – today’s Mexico – in the 1500s through 1700s. In 1947, some visitors from … Read more
