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OneHope Wine Supports Charities - January 20, 2013

OneHope wines lets you give back by simply enjoying a glass of California wine as this company donates 50 percent of its profits to partner chari…

90+ Cellars Holiday Wine Essentials - December 12, 2012

90+ Cellars takes the stress out of choosing wine for your holiday table with its new Holiday Wine Essentials. They curated six wines for the sea…

Graffigna Malbec Reserve - October 17, 2012

World Malbec day was exactly six months ago on April 17.…  I thought I’d celebrate today by sharing information on the reasonably priced ($

Alente Premium 2007 - October 12, 2012

…Alente Premium 2007 ($14) is a blend of Trincadeira and Aragonez, indigenous black-skinned Portuguese grapes. The wine, which is aged in Am

Tasting The Best Gin and Tonics in Spain - September 18, 2012

Celebrate “Blue Monday” and “Big Blue”’s Big Game Win - February 3, 2012

Amber Restaurant + Tiger Beer - December 18, 2011

“Would you and a guest like to have dinner on us?” came the invite.…
That offer was not for a restaurant specifically, but instead to

Five Point Snacks Help Veterans - October 29, 2011

Five Point Snacks recently announced the launch a line of salty snacks with a pledge and commitment to helping U.S. veterans. The company will d…

Bartule - October 27, 2011

Shaken, not stirred. With a twist, on the rocks or maybe straight up.
No matter how you take your drinks, a good set of bar tools is essential for ge…

Juicebox Wine - October 19, 2011

CalNaturale Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines are the first and only California wines made from certified organically-grown grapes.…

Black Pig Meat Company - October 18, 2011

Bacon! Almost nobody amongst us will argue against this culinary delight. Heck, even most vegetarians will admit that it smells amazing. A fri…

Just Buns! - September 27, 2011

I have to state before even getting into the taste of these delicious confectioneries, that I absolutely love the name of this company. I mean, w…

Robeks in Stamford Grand Opening - September 22, 2011

Grand opening tomorrow and Saturday, September 23-24, from noon to 3 pm  Robeks… in Stamford’s Harbor Point, 711 Canal St. (south of I-95) ac

Chex Snack Mix? - August 13, 2011

David Jarmusz wrote to Bite of the Best asking for help finding a Chex Snack mix. Can anyone assist?
PLEEEEASE HELLP MEEE!!! For years now I have b…

Nice to meet you Albariño - August 9, 2011

World-renowned Spanish winery Martín Códax has recently released the 2010 vintage of their signature varietal, Albariño. A lesser known…

$25,000 Sandwich Contest - July 18, 2011

Get ready sandwich lovers, it’s the Fourth Annual Mezzetta ‘Make That Sandwich’ Recipe Contest. The Grand Prize winner w…

Online Butcher - July 1, 2011

What’s better than heading down to the local butcher shop to pick out a nice steak for dinner? How about if you could just order it up online…

Is that App Nonstick? - June 16, 2011

Circulon, a leading brand of gourmet nonstick cookware has introduced its free Circulon Cooks! iPad app. The app launched on May 26, offering a…

Per Se, Gerard Bertrand Luncheon - May 18, 2011

I couldn’t resist the invite to lunch at Per Se featuring wines from the Gérard Bertrand portfolio.
The luncheon happened the day after…

Avocado wants to be Friends - May 12, 2011

With a pitchfork in one hand and an iPhone in the other, today’s more tech savvy farmers are turning their computers on in attempts to win the Fa…

Country Bob’s - April 16, 2011

Country Bob wants you to try his sauce. He would like to sell it to you, but heck, he’ll even give it to you…! That’s how much Bob believ

Stix in the Mud - April 10, 2011

Stix in the Mud are sorta like Grape Nuts, only in that neither of the food products has anything to do with it’s name. No grapes, no nuts, no…

MicroMicrowave - March 21, 2011

Is your tailgate short some modern cooking flare? Don’t have a portable sous-vide kit? Well, at least now you can bring your microwave wi…

Blueberry Bliss - March 18, 2011

Violet, you’re turning voilet! What is bite-sized, bright blue, round and sweet? Give up? Probably not, as there are few items on earth t…