Wine Dinner — Flavors of Euro Street Food

Street food is the urban heart and soul of a region’s culinary traditions, reminding us of the tasty surprises encountered during our travels. It reflects the soul of a city and exudes the essence of its people. In bustling metropolitan areas, the variety of street flavors changes with nearly every block, each offering a taste…

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The Mediterranean Diet and Wine

The Mediterranean diet is celebrated for its deliciously vibrant flavors and numerous health benefits, and I’ve always considered it the rock-solid foundation of Europe’s culinary heritage. This diet is more than just a way of eating; it’s a complete lifestyle, embraced by folks living along the Mediterranean in France, Italy, Spain, and Greece.  The core…

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Secret Ingredients — Ultra-Processing in the Winemaking World

Ultra-processed foods have weaseled their way into becoming a significant part of the modern American diet. This insidious cocktail of food-like compounds is characterized by their high levels of processing, stripping them clean of nutritional value while enhancing flavor, texture, and shelf life through artificial additives, preservatives, and other chemical voodoo. 

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Domaine Blanc et Fils Apremont “Willy”

More Alpine goodness from Willy Blanc and Kate Stamps If you’re a fan of crisp, fresh white wines, light spicy reds, and super-clean Rosé, wines from the Savoie will be in your wheelhouse!Tucked away in eastern France, nestled on the Swiss and Italian borders, the Savoie (pronounced sav-wah) is best known as one of Europe’s…

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AWM Wine Dinner – Tour of France, Wednesday March 13

Join us for an unforgettable evening of great food, friends, and wine at the AWM March Tour of France. This culinary collaboration and vinous voyage promises to tantalize your taste buds and please your palate. We’re thrilled to partner again with our friend Chris Thornbury of Rise over Run Imports, who brings his expertly curated…

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