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Northern California’s mustard bloom draws visitors to wine country

Bright yellow and gold mustard blankets Northern California’s wine country, heralding the start of spring and a celebration of all things sharp, mustardy flavor. Mustard isn’t just pretty to look at. This plant, which blooms until March, works hard to protect world-famous vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties. According to the Sonoma County tourism website, […]

Top chefs look to cook up deals at South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Miami’s booming restaurant scene takes center stage this week at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. There, old favorites and up-and-coming chefs want to create more than just a few dishes. The 23rd annual event, which runs Thursday through Sunday, draws not only foodies but also executives from the myriad companies that support the […]

What to drink with different kinds of Japanese food | Wine

Asahi Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo, Japan (£14.99, 30cl, london sake) What drinks go well with Japanese food? The plural is important here because, as with other cuisines, the pretty obvious answer is “It depends on the type of Japanese food.” For example, there’s no reason why a drink that goes well with delicate sushi would […]

NYC Trader Joe’s Wine Shop could reopen after union-busting allegations

The popular Trader Joe’s wine shop in Union Square, which outraged New Yorkers when it abruptly closed in 2022, may reopen in response to union-busting charges against the grocer. The complaint filed by the National Labor Relations Board alleges that Trader Joe’s closed its stores to prevent employees from forming a union. Prosecutors also said […]