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Adam on Italian vs. Spanish ham
By Adam Halberg, Culinary Director I used to love Italian hams … I suppose I still do. When I worked in Emilia-Romagna, I was entranced with how the skin of the grapes used to make Balsamic Vinegar in Modena was … Continue reading →
My Top Spain Moments
From Sommelier Francisco Sanchez: I had a lot of great moments in Spain…let’s start at the beginning with Casa Roberto. The chipirones (squid) were amazing and different. Moving on to Old Café Valencia to try the best gin and tonic … Continue reading →
España Spring 2011 – Day 5
Well, here we are at day 5 1/2. Due to a number of interesting and colorful ailments among 4 of the 6 of us, and all other forms of the food, wine, pace, gin-tonics, vermouth, bourbon… catching up with us, … Continue reading →
España Spring 2011 – Day 2
Vinter’s Log — Wine date March 23, 2011 The word for the day is BOBAPOLY! Just visit Rafael at Bodegas Mustiguillo and you will understand why bobal is the only varietal you really need to understand. But I’ve gotten ahead … Continue reading →