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The Proper Barbecue: A Rite of Passage

Few culinary experiences evoke the same sense of camaraderie and satisfaction as gathering around a sizzling barbecue grill on a warm summer day. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or a novice enthusiast, mastering the art of barbecuing is a rewarding journey that combines technique, creativity, and a dash of passion. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll

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Dining Out

Restaurant Etiquette 101: Take Dining to the Next Level

By Steve Price Restaurant etiquette is a series of refined skills that have slowly been lost in a culture that is obsessed with me, myself and I. Too often, people head out for a night on the town and lose themselves in the moment, irrespective of those around them or the improprieties that they may

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Dining Out

Carolina Barbecue: A Primer on the Three Schools of Style

By Steve Price Few foods invite the passionate scrutiny from its fan base than barbecue does; connoisseurs of smoked meat will argue until they are blue in the face over which variety of barbecue reigns supreme. Advocates of Alabama-style white sauce, Kansas City-style dry rubs, Memphis-style pork ribs or Texas-style beef brisket will champion their

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Food & Beverage

Join the Club: Introduction to Wine

By Bryan Ergle Wine. The very name conjures up specific images for people; the word is equated with wealth and luxury, status and sophistication. It has been held up throughout history as one of those ephemeral concepts going all the way back to the Greek gods, and even before. To this day, no drink speaks

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Dining Out

Delmonico’s New York – Hoping for a Better Tomorrow

By Bryan Ergle A typical evening for many Americans, and people around the world to be sure… you decide to get dinner at a restaurant. You go and sit down at a fine dining establishment, are handed a menu to look over, and relax while you choose your fare for the meal. Maybe you don’t

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Food & Beverage

Ode au Montelena: Celebrating American Viticulture

By Steve Price In 1976, British wine merchant and aficionado Steven Spurrier set out to bring attention to his wine school, L’Académie du Vin in Paris, by staging a blind tasting, pitting the best French chardonnays and red wines against the offerings of California – at the time, considered the hinterlands of wine producing regions.

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Passion Fruit Cocktail and Pineapple Salsa Decadence

Is the summer heat wearing you down? Are you in the mood for a refreshing cocktail to cool off, but need the perfect food pairing to go with it? Have no fear, because Well-Sewn’s cocktail expert Eric Gomez has you covered with a sumptuous Passion Fruit Cocktail that will be the hit of your next

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