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April 12, 2013 - This week's tablehopper: kiwi kisses and kedgeree dreams.

This week's tablehopper: kiwi kisses and kedgeree dreams. The stunning view at Brancott Estate Heritage Centre in Marlborough. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Kia Ora! (That’s my Māori hello to you.) I returned from New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon after an action-packed and food- and wine-filled 10 days in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 11, 2013

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: kiwi kisses and kedgeree dreams.

Kia Ora! (That’s my Māori hello to you.) I returned from New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon after an action-packed and food- and wine-filled 10 days in that gorgeous country. Seriously, whoa. I had some of the best shellfish of my life, was so impressed with many wonderful wines I…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 11, 2013

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The Wino

Checking Lists: A Critical Look at Restaurant Wine by Alan Goldfarb (Duende)

Alan Goldfarb was the wine editor at the St. Helena Star, where it is said that assignment must be akin to covering Catholicism in Vatican City. He was also the senior editor for AppellationAmerica.com. His work has appeared in the San Jose Mercury News, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. He’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 11, 2013

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It's Always Wine O'Clock with Amazon Wine.

It's Always Wine O'Clock with Amazon Wine. Great news for wine lovers! Amazon Wine now offers residents of California (and 15 other states + D.C.) thousands of artisan wines, shipped conveniently to your door, direct from wineries. And it’s just $9.99 shipping for up…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 01, 2013

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The Chatterbox

Chef Gordon Drysdale on the Move, Plus New Chef Hires: Bix, Liberty Cafe, Amber Dhara

A tipster alerted me to some changes with chef Gordon Drysdale’s level of involvement with the SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL in Mill Valley: he is transitioning to more of a consulting, as-needed relationship. Basically, they knew there would ultimately be a time when it wasn’t going to be financially…