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We have been experiencing explosive growth and with that some technical growing pains. So, we apologize if you had a slow iSanté or broken links in January. Fortunately we have completed an upgrade to a  faster server that has resolved these issues. We continue to add award-winning content, thus making iSanté a serious and essential resource for anyone wanting to improve the quality and scope of their restaurant.

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In case you missed it I would like to point out our new eKnowledge portal on the wines of Chile. Like our other eKnowledge portals, this is an educational hub of resources. Discover new varietals, wine reviews, events, and information on why Chile produces some of the best wines, and the best wine values, in the world.

Would you like to travel and write; perhaps even make a few extra bucks doing it? Take the Travel, Food and Wine writing class from May 20 - 26, 2012 in the lovely town of Vaison la Romaine in the heart of Provence. Nick O'Connnel, one of our very own bloggers, leads the trip and classes. In addition to learning essential travel writing skills, you'll dine at outstanding restaurants, visit some of the world's best wineries, and explore fascinating historic sights. See the trip description below.

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A votre Santé!
Emiliano De Laurentiis
iSanté Editor & Publisher

Maipo Valley

Southwest of Santiago lies the Maipo Valley, arguably the most famous wine producing region in Chile and it is also one of the largest totaling over 10,000 hectares of area under vine. Though the Maipo Valley is not Chile’s oldest wine region, it is often referred to as the most traditional.

 

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Ca’ Salina and Villa Almé

Driving north from Venice, Italy, you leave the relatively flat planes of the Adriatic coast and enter the mountainous region of the Italian Pre-Alps.

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Go Green, Make Green

Restaurants face two new and unavoidable challenges: rising utility costs and the “greening” of food service. Fortunately, from an operations standpoint, these two issues are related, and tackling the energy and water bills rewards you with environmental brownie points. It’s a win-win that’s worth taking advantage of.

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Tasting the Terroir at Chateau Beaucastel

What makes the wines of Chateau Beaucastel so wonderful? I’d tasted these wines occasionally in the U.S. and always came away impressed by their unusual combination of power, elegance, and intoxicating spiciness. While teaching a travel writing class for The Writer’s Workshop in Vaison la Romaine, France I finally got a chance to visit the storied property.

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Mendoza's Glittering DiamAndes

 Many Bordeaux wine families have branched out in recent years with estates in Chile and Argentina.  For Jean-Jacques Bonnie, winegrowing is universal in philosophy, if different in practice.

 

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Retaining a great staff is not all about the money

I was always taught that a happy staff is a hard working staff. At Trio, not a night goes by without at least one of our guests telling us about how great our staff is and how they notice that everyone works together with smiles on their faces.

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Travel Writing In Provence

This 2012 Travel, Food and Wine writing class will allow you to experience the richness of Provence and write your version of it. We will visit the region’s best wineries and restaurants, tour its famous monuments, and learn the art and craft of putting all of  these experiences down on the page. The class is an intensive seminar in Travel, Food and Wine writing and a fantastic experience to boot.

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Discover the Wines of Chile

Click here to see all-new content in our eKnowledge pages.  Travel with us month-to-month as we explore the country’s four DO regions (inclusive of Chile’s 14 valleys), cutting-edge viticulture and winemaking practices and, of course, the premium wines of the country. Learn about Chile like you never have before.

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Paso Robles Grand Tasting - Beautiful Newport Beach

February 27 - March 3, 2012

Paso Robles Wine Country welcomes the  trade  aboard the beautiful Yacht Majestic in Newport Beach for an exclusive tasting experience.

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Seventh Annual BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival

March 1, 2012 - March 4, 2012

Now in its seventh year, this well-received epicurean festival provides the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the country's best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Get a taste of Southern cuisine and the "Lowcountry's" unique food styles, heritage and recipes at various events and venues.

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Recipe Design and Nutritional Analysis

We can help you design your recipes to be healthier yet retaining customer appeal. Menu Consulting – analysis of nutritional values in the recipe, and recipe design –  are essential for new and ongoing restaurants. Find out how you can manage your nutritional intelligence.

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Cloud-Based Internet Services for Restaurants

World-class POS services, online reservations, user managed Web sites, search engine tools, social media and much more. The Internet is not just about the World Wide Web anymore. Let iSanté help you. Consultation is free. 

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Wine Reviews on iSanté!

We review thousands of products every year! Click here to go to our reviews page. We only review wines that we recommend, so don't be shy about trying them out!

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