Provisions Picks: two big California reds from Bedrock
As we enter the cold, dark days of winter, it is time to talk about a category that has become somewhat unfashionable lately: big California reds.
Provisions Picks: Time to give the Franciacorta region its due
As we reach the New Year, it is of course time to talk about bubbles. While we could discuss Champagne, as we almost always do during this time of year, I’d rather turn your attention to a region that simply never seems to get its due: Franciacorta.
Dinner and Show: Gourmet grinders and gladiators
The bristling cold of winter often leaves me blue. Seeing the sky turn pitch-black by 5 p.m. daily leaves me in a malaise as I pine for warm days where I could bask in the outdoors. During this hibernation period, I crave comfort food more than ever.
Provisions Picks: Enjoy the Lambrusco renaissance
This month we’ll be exploring the sparkling red Lambrusco wines of Denny Bini. Lambrusco is a sparkling red wine made in the northern Italian provinces of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy.
New restaurant, The Black Sheep, out to prove it fits right in
HAMPDEN — The Black Sheep Cocktail Bar & Kitchen, located at 5 Allen St. in the Hampden Plaza, is a new craft cocktail bar and scratch kitchen that just opened, serving a diverse selection of cocktails and cuisine.
Provisions’ Picks: taking another look at merlot options
This month we’re showcasing California merlot for the anniversary of that 2004 wine country film, “Sideways.”