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January 23, 2013

Chocolate Week

“This year we want people to have a chocolate treat at the end of their meal, the ideal sweet ending”

This year, Chocolate Week embraces a new concept with the promotion "Café Gourmand," "Tea Gourmand," or "Bubbly Gourmand." Participating restaurants, bakeries, and stores will offer a cup of coffee or tea, or a glass of sparkling wine with a chocolate inspired mignardises for the price of $10, or $15 for the sparkling wine offer.

October 18, 2012

Famed Chocolate Show Returns to New York for 15th Year

The ‘City That Never Sleeps’ is about to get a bit sweeter this November.

The ‘City That Never Sleeps’ is about to get a bit sweeter this November with the return of the world famous New York Chocolate Show, once again taking place at The Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street, New York, NY) from Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11, 2012.

September 26, 2012

Simply Italian: Great Wines US Tour returns to New York, Chicago and Washington D.C.

Simply Italian: Great Wines is designed to be the world’s premiere Italian wine experience.

Simply Italian: Great Wines, presented by I.E.E.M. (International Event and Exhibition Management), is designed to be the world’s premiere Italian wine experience. Over 40 wineries will be on hand, represented by winemakers, winery owners and brand specialists to bring the incredible culture and passion of Italian winemaking, glass by glass, to trade professionals.

April 5, 2012

The Finger Lakes

According to Native American legend, the lakes in upper New York State were created when the Great Spirit placed a hand down on earth in a blessing that left an imprint of the sacred fingers on the land.

According to Native American legend, the lakes in upper New York State were created when the Great Spirit placed a hand down on earth in a blessing that left an imprint of the sacred fingers on the land. According to science, they were formed by the Ice Age glaciers that retreated a million or so years ago, creating in their wake enormous basins gouged into ancient streambeds.

March 21, 2011

Paris Commune

"Is this your typical French restaurant, she asked?" The answer would delight us.

January 18, 2011

Consider the Sauce: Dressing Up Dessert

Not so long ago, dessert sauces and syrups were served exclusively in fine and formal dining rooms, where sweet embellishments were the signature of sophistication.

January 12, 2011

The World's Most Authentic Wine

From producer to drinker, one of the most valued virtues in winema

January 6, 2011

3rd Annual New York Ice Wine Festival

January 5, 2011

The Italian Wine Masters at The Hilton New York

January 5, 2011

Vino Italian Wine Week at the Waldorf Astoria

January 4, 2011

A Chef’s Art and Alchemy

“I seek simple, clean, familiar flavors in an unexpected presentation.” Mike Sheerin

When acclaimed Chicago restaurant, Blackbird, sings these days, it’s thanks to Executive Chef Mike Sheerin. Sheerin mans the kitchen now that founding chef Paul Kahan presides over his budding Chicago empire, which also includes The Publican, avec, and the recently opened taqueria and bar, Big Star.