Half (or more) of the fun my family and I have on bvacation/b is trying foods/drinks that we can't get at home. Sure, you get some gems and some duds, but constantly trying new things *is the great life*. Besides this, I lament the success of the Wal-Marts and Starbucks ... So do I. But not everyplace has a La bColombe/b or other shops almost as good. Comments? Criticisms? Got a favorite, in any city? Please let me know. Great New York Times article on coffee and the industry: ...
Ashkan's 1999 Cantina di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino looked rather suspicious to Lloyd and I, as neither of us had heard of this bestate/b. The mystery continued as this shy bottle took time to open up, later revealing notes of ...
