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Local business notes: Landis honors workers - Reporter
Landis Supermarkets Inc. recently held a banquet in honor of employees with 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years of service. Award recipients included Evelyn Burckhart, Wendy Beidler, Margie Brenneman, Nancy B. Moyer, Tim Rice, Ray Landis, Sherry Moyer, Scott

Road Trip - Summertime Fun Awaits at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - PR.com
Galena, IL, June 27, 2009 –( PR.com )– Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is heating up with value-driven packages just in time for summer. A short road trip from Chicago, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is an easy weekend destination, where a host of outdoor

China thirsty for red wine - Straits Times
A recent study pegged China to become the seventh largest nation of wine drinkers by 2012. — PHOTO: AFP BORDEAUX (France) - MUCH to the delight of French winemakers, China confirmed its passion for red wine within the first 24 hours of the opening

‘Best Red Wine’ in Northwest is local - Medford Mail Tribune
Quady North Winery of the Applegate Valley has won a major regional award. Its 2006 Flagship Syrah was voted the Northwest’s Best Red Wine at the annual Northwest Wine Summit held recently, selected from among thousands of entries from throughout the

Apples, avocados and a glass of red wine ‘can ease arthritis’ - Times of India
LONDON: Suffering from arthritis? Make sure you eat apples, avocados, oily fish and drink a goblet of red wine everyday, for a new study has revealed that these could ease the painful joint condition. Researchers have carried out the study and found

Cardinal Zin not an evil, ‘hot’ wine - Abilene Reporter-News
Even during the hot summer, red wine lovers reach for red Zinfandel. Full of berry fruit flavors, Zinfandel is a good match for barbecue, hamburgers and pizza. Zinfandel grapes thrive in warmer weather and are often picked when very ripe and high in

Food judge to weigh in on Kiwi kai - Stuff
Esther Harward shares cake and coffee with the foreign food guru who’s about to pass judgement on New Zealand’s best restaurants Ralph Kyte-Powell - wine lover, food critic, Australian - takes a mouthful of coconut and raspberry cake. So what is it

Frankfort Avenue Business Association launches membership drive - Birmingham Business Journal
The Frankfort Avenue Business Association has begun its 2009-10 membership drive. The organization, which promotes economic growth along the Frankfort Avenue corridor, has about 170 members, according to a news release. The Frankfort Avenue Business

What s the accent on - Deccan Herald
Make them the focal point of any room. Accent pieces such as natural bamboo vases, furniture and antiques could be used to tie the space together. You can decorate your whole room around such a focal point, and it adds flair and charm, explains Neera

Ontario Liquor Store Workers Strike Deadline Extended, CTV Says - Bloomberg
June 24 (Bloomberg) — The Liquor Control Board of Ontario avoided a strike early this morning as the Ontario Public Service Employees Union extended a deadline for a walkout that had been set for 12:01 a.m. today, CTV television reported. The union

Montgomery Village: Upgrades, warm colors enhance home - Gazette
This colonial home is set in the Fairidge community of Montgomery Village. This fully updated home in Montgomery Village offers 4,000 square feet of living space. A three-story addition was completed in 2006, which added space to the kitchen, master

Rias Baixas: The flagship wine of Spanish whites - Chicago Tribune
Albarino (”ahl-bah-REEN-yoh”) is a refreshing Spanish white wine with plenty of fruit, aroma and summery zing. Ground zero for albarino is Rias Baixas (REE-as bye-SHAHS), an oceanside wine region in the northwestern province of Galicia. While the

Flying Cigars and Great Wine - BusinessWeek
In 1954 the village of Ch teauneuf-du-Pape in France’s Rhone valley passed a decree that must rank as one of the world’s greatest all-time absurdist legislative efforts and, when you think about it, the competition is pretty tough. It forbade ” les

Wine Press: Enjoy Spanish white wines in the summer - Hampton Roads Daily Press
I would like to talk about a group of wines that has not received much attention in the past several years but are becoming more popular due to their unique varietal character and price category. I’m speaking here of the new white wines from Spain

Ripple effect: The Belgian coastline’s white sand beaches and chic - The Independent
Saint-Tropez too pricey? Amalfi too busy? The Costas too hot? The Dalmatian coast too trendy? If you’re looking for a quiet and scenic stretch of continental sand, look no further than the Flemish coast. Belgium’s answer to the Riviera is easy to

Wine Jones: Summer wines - Sierra Sun
White varietals tend to be the summer wines of choice as sipping a well chilled, crisp white wine seems like a natural fit on a warm afternoon. When the weather turns warmer, and we have more fresh vegetables and fruits to add to our meals, we tend

The modern Indian’s guide to wine - Mid Day.com
After love, it’s the next four-letter word that leaves us nervy. Daunting terms like “terroir” haven’t helped either. So, here’s a straightforward guide to wine, with answers to questions like “What’s the best wine to pair with Goan Fish Curry?” Feel

Lobster, wine and sleep follow Maine break-in - Charleston Daily Mail
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A man suspected of breaking into a Maine restaurant will have to get used to jailhouse food after workers at the eatery discovered lobsters and wine missing - and the suspect asleep on a bench. Police say Paul Bruneau broke

Maso Canali’s Pinot Grigio Complements Grilled Summer Seafood Crisp - PR Inside
TRENTINO, ITALY — (Marketwire) — 06/16/09 — Grilling season has officially begun and chefs, both expert and novice, are looking for the perfect sip to complement their seafood treats. Light colored fish in particular exude a natural saltiness when

Lobster, wine and a sound sleep follow break-in - WNYT
(AP) PORTLAND, Maine - Paul Bruneau will have to get used to jailhouse food after workers at a Maine restaurant discovered lobsters and wine missing _ and the suspect asleep on a bench. Police said Bruneau broke into the Portland Lobster Co. through

Ah, a Cold, Refreshing Red? - Wall Street Journal
We have come to relish chilled red wines in summer. There was a time when we drank only whites and ros s in hot weather. It seemed like the right thing to do and they were refreshing. But as the years have gone on, we have found some reds more

Blind man’s bluff: Wine tasting showdown - New Zealand Herald
From Browns Bay to Brisbane, teams of wine buffs are putting their tastebuds in training as they prepare for a wine showdown happening in Auckland this weekend. Now in its 27th year, the annual First Glass Wine Options is a drinking game with a

“Two Buck Chuck” derails wine tasting - San Francisco Examiner
We had friends over for a blind wine tasting of three Sauvignon Blancs over the weekend and the results seemed to surprise even the wine snobs. The rules were simple: each of the eight people at the table had a note pad, pen, three wine glasses

Salem winery to cater to dads, jewelry lovers - Statesman Journal
Friday will feature a selection of red wines, and Saturday will feature pinot blanc. Guests may return at 5 p.m. Wednesday for wine tasting and a jewelry trunk show with designer Jane Field from Belle Pente Vineyards. Santiam offers weekly wine

Biz Buzz: Atascadero Albertsons to offer wine tasting - San Luis Obispo Tribune
Atascadero shoppers searching for the perfect wine will soon get help from their local Albertsons grocery store. The supermarket at 8200 El Camino Real will start offering wine tasting in a month or two, said Jerry McLaughlin, regional operations

10 Questions for Michael D. Marino of California Wine Tours and Evans - Napa Valley Register
During the early 1980s and while still in high school, Mike Marino had the bright idea that visitors might enjoy touring the wine country in a limousine. At the time, A lot of people thought I was crazy, wrote Marino in an e-mail. Twenty-three

Wine in a box ‘good’ not ‘gauche’ - New Kerala
Toronto, June 17 : Does the thought of wine in a box turn you off? You may change your reaction as scientists have discovered that boxed wine can help reduce levels of substances that contribute odours to wine and lower its quality. Scientist Gary

Generation Y’s habits spur a move toward fusion design - Staten Island Advance
Photo Courtesy of Troy Adams Designs Hawaii-inspired designer Troy Adam’s entertaining kitchen makes functional pieces appear formal. They say that it is time for baby boomers to make room for Generation Y, also known as the millennials. However, the

Trade fears for First Quench - Edinburgh News
THE group behind the off-licence chain Threshers has warned they may not be able to continue as a going concern. First Quench Group, which operates dozens of Threshers, Haddows, The Local and Wine Rack outlets in Edinburgh, has been hit by tough

Threshers’ owner issues ‘going concern’ warning - The Independent
The group behind the off-licence chain Threshers has issued a “going concern” warning, citing a “material uncertainty” that casts significant doubt on its ability to continue trading. The private equity-backed First Quench Group, which operates 1,400

Bethesda: Attached home features details, elevator - Gazette
A winding staircase leads to the second floor. This stunning attached home feels like a single family home, but has all the conveniences of a townhouse. It is virtually maintenance-free with lawn care included in the monthly HOA fee. The all-brick

Preserved Providence Victorian up for sale - Providence Journal
This three-story cross-gable Queen Anne Victorian at 74 Dexter St., in Providence s Armory District, has an intriguing past. Across the street from the Dexter Training Grounds, it was built as a single-family house in 1890 by prominent merchant

More Realestate - San Francisco Gate
“He said to me, ‘If you see how beautiful it is, you will want to move there,’ ” said Cecilia, recalling a time 14 years ago when the couple, who were living in Walnut Creek, were invited to dinner with friends in Marin County. Fred was right. The

At The Shore Today - Atlantic City Press
‘A Taste of Summer’ at Steve & Cookie’s What Is It: The Literacy Volunteers Association’s Cape-Atlantic branch was looking to break new ground with its annual fundraising. Organizers happened to get in touch with Cookie Till, the chef at Steve

RCMP discover secret pot room in upscale Surrey home - CBC News
Police discovered this marijuana grow-op in an upscale Surrey home. It was hidden behind a bookcase in the basement of the home. (RCMP) Two people have been arrested after police seized a large amount of marijuana from a secret room hidden in the

Vantreo continues growth; adds wine division and SF of ce - North Bay Business Journal
SANTA ROSA A brokerage created from the division of a former top-ranked North Bay company added a San Francisco office recently and introduced a new, comprehensive wine specialty division. The young company is projecting continued revenue growth

Setting the wine Bar - Independent
Even though restaurant prices are coming down all around the country, the price of wine is staying pretty much as it was. Embedded in the price you pay in the off-licence, restaurant or supermarket is the Government’s share, made up of excise duty

EU abandons plan to allow blended rose wine - BusinessWeek
The European Union says it has dropped a plan to allow wine makers mix red and white wines to make rose. EU Farm Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel said regulators would heed calls from wine producers and would keep the current ban on blending. Wine

Wine: The Vale of plenty - Independent
The important thing to fix in your mind about the wines from Australia s McLaren Vale is their reputation for delivering the middle palate. That s not as wine geeky as it may sound; mid-palate is, as the terms suggests, that highly anticipated

Cork Wine Bar, Robert Wiedmaier big winners at Rammys - Washington Business Journal
The restaurant industry dined on shrimp and short ribs as they recognized this year s favorite restaurant and best pastry chef at this year s Rammy Awards. Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington s annual awards was held Sunday at the

EU DROPS PLANS TO ALLOW MIXING TO MAKE ROSE WINE - Tocqueville Connection
B RUSSELS, June 8, 2009 (AFP) - The European Commission announced on Monday that it had dropped plans to allow rose wine to be made by mixing red andwhite wines, a victory for producers in France and Italy. The decision, hailed by French and

New cash could rescue Napa wine shipper - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Inertia Beverage Group has provided an infusion of cash to New Vine Logistics and is working to reopen the Napa wine storage and shipping company a week after it shut down, Inertia announced Friday. The company has reached a tentative agreement with

Vintners scramble to retrieve wine from New Vine Logistics - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
North Coast wineries scrambled Tuesday to reclaim their wine from New Vine Logistics, a Napa wine storage and shipping company that ran out of cash and ceased operations over the weekend. A skeleton crew was deluged with requests from wineries

Wine shipment competitors field queries from New Vine customers - North Bay Business Journal
AMERICAN CANYON, June 1, 2009, UPDATED– The handful of North Coast companies that specialize in shipments of wine directly to consumers were fielding a “flurry” of calls today from the about 200 customers served by New Vine, a Napa-based company

55-degree Cellar specializes in custom wine storage - AZCentral.com
David Martell and his wife, Rita, still were unpacking in their new store, 55-degree Cellar, when a couple from Mexico City walked in and purchased a custom wine cabinet. That was David’s first indication that his idea to combine wine essentials and

First Look: Nightwood - MetroMix
2119 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60608-4519 Heisner s design is intricate, but embellishments are subtle. We had to study the ceiling in the main dining room to appreciate its dimensions; the graceful, easy flow of the diverse materials used

New Vine to Resume Operations with Inertia Beverage Group Funding - PR Inside
Inertia Beverage Group (IBG) has agreed in principle with Silicon Valley Bank to acquire its debt position in New Vine, subject to due diligence and definitive agreements. In order to address New Vine s customer needs and allow for their systems

New Vine Logistics shuts abruptly - Napa Valley Register
Facing what a company founder called a state of financial crisis, Napa-based wine shipping and fulfillment company New Vine Logistics abruptly closed its doors Friday, sending many of its 95 employees home. It s unclear if they will have jobs