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St. George (New York)

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2012

    Eau De Vie: Not Your High School Schnapps

    Hans Reisetbauer is a burly Austrian distiller in the town of Axberg, where he lives surrounded by plum, cherry, pear and apple orchards. He's a good farmer, but this particular fruit is not destined for the market. He grows it to make eau de vie ("water of life"), the unoaked, fruit-derived brandie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2012

    Summer Drinks, Part 1: The Gin & Tonic

    It is odd to think that the Gin & Tonic originated as medicine -- or rather the 'tonic' part did, dosed as it was with a measure of quinine, a bitter alkali that British nationals from the East India Trading Company used to ward off malaria. Recipients sweetened the medicine with sugar, then added g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    James Beard Awards 2012: Semifinalists Announced

    Los Angeles chefs made a strong showing among the semifinalists for the 2012 James Beard Awards, which were announced today. Local nominees for the Best Chef, Pacific award include Josef Centeno (Lazy Ox Canteen), Michael Cimarusti (Providence), David Feau (The Royce at the Langham), Matt Molina (M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    Save The Dates: The Riverside County Fair and Date Festival

    Dancing With Ghosts/FlickrDate Festival​ In some dim corner of the country, every food has a festival. For three days each April, the World Grits Festival engulfs St. George, South Carolina. Waikiki holds the Spam Jam. In Clinton, Montana, there is the Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival, or "Te ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    James Beard Semifinalists Announced: The L.A. Edition

    James Beard​This morning the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards. Judges will vote to determine the final 5 nominees in each category, which will be announced on March 22nd. The winners will be announced at the Foundation's award party, ... More >>

  • News

    October 6, 2005

    Where the Sidewalk Ends

    Faith, hope and clarity on Skid Row

  • Art+Books

    July 28, 2005

    A Fowler Trifecta

    And then some

  • News

    December 20, 2001

    Song of the Orphan Girl

    Amaryllis Kornfeld meets the Westside kids

  • News

    February 19, 1998

    The Battles of Algiers

    Why does the worst place on Earth seem so familiar?

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