Stoneham Sun: Give Greek Wines A Try

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the March 16 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also deals with other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article, Give Greek Wines A Try, provides readers with a list of ten items I have learned about Greek wines.  It is my hope that those ten items will motivate my readers to try some Greek wines, wines which are underappreciated but very worthy of attention.  If you are not drinking Greek wines now, you should check them out.  

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Stoneham Sun: Bergamot

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the February 23 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also deals with other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article, Bergamot: Creative & Compelling Cuisine, is a review of Bergamot, a new restaurant in Somerville which has received many raves. I finally dined there, finding it to be very impressive, with some spectacular food and service.  Bergamot receives my highest recommendation. 

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Stoneham Sun: Winestone, A Gem for Wine Lovers

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the February 9 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also deals with other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published already and will be available online soon. The new article, Winestone: A Gem for Wine Lovers, is a review of Winestone, a cool wine store in Chestnut Hill.  The wine store has an exciting selection of wines, at all price points, including many under $25.  This is the type of wine store I really enjoy and I can't wait to return there.

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Stoneham Sun: More Favorites of 2010

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the January 12 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also deals with other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published already and will be available online soon. The new article, More Favorites of 2010, provides some additional food and wine recommendations, including the Meat House, Swiss Bakers, Beacon Hill Wine & Gourmet, Urban Grape, Bin Ends and more .  All of these places are highly recommended, and have been previously reviewed on my blog.  If you want to start off your New Year with some excellent food and wine, then try these places.

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Stoneham Sun: Favorite Restaurants of 2010

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the January 5 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also deals with other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published already and will be available online soon. The new article, Favorite Restaurants of 2010, provides a summary of nine of my favorite restaurants of the past year, including: AKA Bistro, Pizzeria Posto, Beacon Grille, Taipei Tokyo Cafe, Bistro 5, Prezza, Nebo, Taranta, and Coppa.  All of these restaurants are highly recommended, and have been previously reviewed on my blog.  If you want to start off your New Year with some excellent food, then try one of these places.

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Stoneham Sun: Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the November 3 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article, Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations, provides some suggestions and advice for selecting wines for the Thanksgiving table.  Forget the same old advice, and be willing to broaden your palate and try some new wines for Thanksgiving. Sherry, Saké, Txakoli and more are all appropriate choices for Thanksgiving, but rarely recommended. 

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Stoneham Sun: Seven Things I Learned About Sherry

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the October 20 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article, Seven Things I Learned About Sherry, provides some information and advice concerning the too often neglected wine, sherry. After visiting the Jerez region, I learned plenty about sherry and I want to share that information with others. Sherry is a worthy wine, worth your consideration.  

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Stoneham Sun: Pizzeria Posto

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the October 13 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is a restaurant review of Pizzeria Posto, which is located in Davis Square, Somerville. The chef/owner Joe Cassinelli used to work at L'Andana in Burlington, and definitely knows how to prepare excellent Italian cuisine, including exquisite pasta dishes. Reasonably priced, you really should check out Pizzeria Posto.

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Stoneham Sun: Best Advice on Buying Wine

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the September 29 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article provides my Best Advice on Buying Wine. This information should provide you with the best assistance you need in finding wines that you will enjoy. It is simple advice, but should prove very helpful.

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Stoneham Sun: Soup Dumplings

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the September 1 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is about a Chinese culinary delight, soup dumplings. Soup dumplings not only contain a pork meatball, but also a savory broth. You can find them at the Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown and it is well worth a journey into the city for the hot,juicy dumplings.

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Stoneham Sun: A Local Sampling

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the August 18 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is collection of some local food news, ranging from new restaurants to an upcoming salsa contest at the Stoneham Farmers Market. You don't have to travel far to find some new and exciting places to check out or things to do.

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Stoneham Sun: Gennaro's 5 North Square

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the August 4 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is a restaurant review of Gennaro's 5 North Square, located in the North End. This traditional Italian restaurant has delicious food, reasonable prices, and a homey feel to it. It is located off the traditional tourist route and is definitely worth a short detour.

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Stoneham Sun: Apples to Alcohol

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the August 4 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is a discussion and review of hard apple cider, a refreshing and interesting drink. I specifically recommend ciders from Woodchuck Hard Cider, Magners Irish Cider, and J.K.'s Scrumpy Hard Cider. These ciders are all different yet each is compelling in its own way. Give them a try.

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Stoneham Sun: Urban Grape-Wine By Weight

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the July 28 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is a review of the new Urban Grape, a wine store in Chestnut Hill. The wine store carries over 800 wines, over 200 crafts beers, 15+ Sakés, and spirits. Plus, it has Enomatic machines, allowing customers to taste 16 wines, for free, anytime they visit the store. The store also stocks their wines in a more unique way, by weight/body. It is well worth checking out this store.

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Stoneham Sun: Stoneham Farmers' Market

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the July 21 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is a review of the new Stoneham Farmers' Market on the Town Common. It is larger than last year, with more vendors, and is located in a more easily accessible area. It is well worth checking out, and you are likely to find me there each week, stocking up on a few items such as Mamadou's bread.

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Stoneham Sun: A Bounty in Belmont

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the June 9 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is a restaurant review of Savinos Grill in Belmont, which serves Italian Mediterranean cuisine. They make some excellent seafood and the chef seems to use very fresh ingredients. It is well worth checking out, and is located across from The Spirited Gourmet wine store.

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Stoneham Sun: Newburyport Farmers' Market

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the May 26 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is a review of the Newburyport Farmers' Market, which has been open for several weeks. There are over 20 different vendors, selling a wide variety of products including fruits, vegetables, meats, honey, tea, baked goods, jewelry and much more.

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Stoneham Sun: Pairings

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the May 5 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is a review of Pairings: Exploring Wine & Food, a new wine store in Winchester. The store concentrates on pairing wine and food, and sells a wide variety of gourmet and local foods. Their weekly wine tastings are all paired with food. Check them out!

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Stoneham Sun: Nebo

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the April 28 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is a restaurant review of Nebo, an Italian place in the North End which has a connection to Stoneham. The owners, Carla and Christine Pallotta, both once lived in Stoneham and attended Stoneham High. Their food is delicious and you definitely should make a visit to Nebo.

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Stoneham Sun: Eat More Fish

My new column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the April 14 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. This is a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it also sometimes touches on other food and wine topics.

The new column has been published today and will be available online soon. The new article is about the significant health benefits of fish, especially salmon. Fish contains Omega-3s, which provide substantial benefits to heart health, and any potential risks associated with seafood are far outweighed by the benefits.

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