Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Last wednesday of Sept.
NYT: The Jewish high holidays are upon us; customers at my work are increasingly requesting kosher wine and the Times lead article is on Kugel. I had to first figure out what kugel was to understand the article. It is some sort of savory treat often served during the holidays, a sort of pudding?
Not much else going on today. A chef likes onions, the Minimalist makes singapore style shrimp and the humble simplicities of a pantry meal are celebrated. This time of year is also football season so it's time for the annual tailgate recipe article which certain readers of mine might find interesting...
The Pour focuses on Mt. Eden V'yards in California. Here, it is told, the essence of terroir in the french sense is clearly exhibited.
SF Chronicle: Can I spot a trend or what? Not top but near the top is an article on Kugel in this paper. Further down is another related article to one in the times...
The lead however, belongs to the Tadich Grill, one of SFs oldest and most revered restaurants. Not much else that's too exciting: a greek salad, honoring Autumn squash, John Waynes favorite casserole.
The wine section has turned this Easterners perspective on its head; the lead is on NY state wines. Now that they are available for direct shipment, Californians are taking notice. Interesting... Also, the tasting focus is on russian River Pinots. I like this region for its elegance and subtlety. Not quite the austerely beautiful burgundys or Oregon Pinots but far more restrained than many of the overheated central coast pinots. The wines are paired with a squab and onion compote salad. The bargain wine section brings me back to the Times article with the best tailgating wines. Be careful though, often glass bottles aren't allowed in tailgating areas. Finally, my favorite cocktail column brings us the Stanford. I always enjoy a well made Harvard at my local, perhaps this will become my drink of the future?
Not much else going on today. A chef likes onions, the Minimalist makes singapore style shrimp and the humble simplicities of a pantry meal are celebrated. This time of year is also football season so it's time for the annual tailgate recipe article which certain readers of mine might find interesting...
The Pour focuses on Mt. Eden V'yards in California. Here, it is told, the essence of terroir in the french sense is clearly exhibited.
SF Chronicle: Can I spot a trend or what? Not top but near the top is an article on Kugel in this paper. Further down is another related article to one in the times...
The lead however, belongs to the Tadich Grill, one of SFs oldest and most revered restaurants. Not much else that's too exciting: a greek salad, honoring Autumn squash, John Waynes favorite casserole.
The wine section has turned this Easterners perspective on its head; the lead is on NY state wines. Now that they are available for direct shipment, Californians are taking notice. Interesting... Also, the tasting focus is on russian River Pinots. I like this region for its elegance and subtlety. Not quite the austerely beautiful burgundys or Oregon Pinots but far more restrained than many of the overheated central coast pinots. The wines are paired with a squab and onion compote salad. The bargain wine section brings me back to the Times article with the best tailgating wines. Be careful though, often glass bottles aren't allowed in tailgating areas. Finally, my favorite cocktail column brings us the Stanford. I always enjoy a well made Harvard at my local, perhaps this will become my drink of the future?
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