The latest issue of Wine Spectator has a grim story about the state of consumer spending as it relates to restaurants and wine consumption. It reports that even Las Vegas' high rollers have ratcheted down their spending, looking for less expensive wine when they dine out. Full Story
Sweet Melissa's worth the drive (and the bridge toll) It wouldn't occur to most of us mere mortals to combine watermelon, mozzarella, olives and spiced pecans then marry them with a delicate vinaigrette. Or to give tuna carpaccio an Asian flair with a dusting of Chinese five spice and a drizzle of miso dressing served over daikon and cucumber salad. Full Story
food & wine CALENDAR . Thursday, June 11, noon-2 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Kristina San Filippo moves beyond bananas and mangos to show how an extensive selection of tropical fruits lends unique flavors to many recipes; $45; 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-2222. Full Story
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