Singapore’s first and only Austrian restaurant, Kaiserhaus, has opened in Capitol Building, serving both lunch and dinner daily. The restaurant opens at 10.30am and closes at midnight every day (except for Fridays and Saturdays when it stays open until 1am). Not only is the two-level restaurant situated in one of …
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Product Review: The Republic of Tea – Various Tea Varieties
Milk Oolong is a type of Chinese oolong with an aroma and flavor combination that suggests cream, and even, to me, a hint of milk chocolate. After a couple of sips, my palate had adapted to it; after a cup, I was a convert.
Read More »Five Tips for Maximizing Fun at Tailgates
LeeAnn Weintraub, LA-based registered dietician and nutrition consultant, is such a nice, caring, and considerate lady. In her recent nutrition column, “Tips for mindful eating at tailgates.” she gives thoughtful, well considered advice on how to totally ruin the experience. If you follow her advice, you might as well stay home, eat a salad with non-fat dressing and watch Oprah re-runs. Let’s make a few corrections to her "5 ways to eat right at tailgate parties."
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Macedonian wines are taking off in U.S. markets.
Read More »Interview: Frédérique de Lamothe, Director of the Cru Bourgeois du Médoc Wine Alliance
'The first endeavor of the association is to develop a procedure which maintains superior quality along the Cru Bourgeois du Médoc. The association is guaranteeing a high caliber of wine for the consumer.'
Read More »Wine: Tasting 2012 Crus Bourgeois du Médoc at the Consulate General of France
These are traditional Bordeaux blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and sometimes Petit Verdot, which are grown in exceptional terroirs in the Médoc.
Read More »Seven Bogus Health Trends You Shouldn’t Waste Your Time On
Every year people buy into more and more health trends in an attempt to lose weight and feel healthy. But all too often they buy into the wrong things.
Read More »Fondly Remembering Giving Up Things For Lent
Lent is something like a second chance at all those New Year’s resolutions.
Read More »Vino 2015: Walk Around Tasting Highlights, Stefania Pepe
Following the typical Slow Wine categorization, Biodynamic wines may not have an organic certification, but they follow the principles of adhering to rigorous agricultural standards.
Read More »Vino 2015: Walk Around Tasting Highlights, Cantine Lizzano
Italian pairings of food and wines are ancient, ineffable, and lasting unities. That is one reason why tourists love to go to Italy.
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