Review: ‘Phantom of the Opera’ improves with age - Contra Costa Times
By | December 3, 2008
There were few surprises in Tuesday’s San Francisco opening of “The Phantom of the Opera.” The road show production was either the eighth or ninth time I have seen the Andrew Lloyd Webber record-breaker. “Phantom” is not my favorite show. It’s not on …
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ASC Fine Wines opens Hong Kong office - decanter.com
By | December 3, 2008
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ASC Fine Wines opens Hong Kong office
decanter.com, UK - 1 hour ago Hong Kong’s government axed excise duty on wine and beer earlier this year, sparking a surge in shipments and sales, especially of fine wine. |
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Grape Expectations - San Diego Union Tribune
By | December 3, 2008
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Grape Expectations
San Diego Union Tribune, CA - 2 hours ago ($14.99; Henry’s, Del Cerro Fine Wine & Spirits, Fifty Seven Degrees, East Village, Olive Tree Marketplace, Ocean Beach, Ray’s Liquor Center, North Park. … |
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Heavy hitters - Sacramento Bee
By | December 3, 2008
An earthquake is rattling the Sacramento wine region. Petite sirah, syrah and barbera are challenging zinfandel as the wine most responsible for the standing of fine-wine appellations in Sacramento’s backyard. This conclusion is based on an analysis …
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A reason to toast — Prohibition repeal turns 75 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
By | December 3, 2008
The great temperance tryout, which ended 75 years ago this December, may not have done much to stop drinking, but it did succeed in putting a cork in America’s burgeoning wine industry — and ushering in an era of plonk that lasted decades …
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Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar near Galleria Dallas has new menu - Pegasus News
By | December 3, 2008
DALLAS — Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar has launched a new menu with several new recipes created by Executive Chef Jay Kuma. Each of the new entrees features the influences of Korean and Japanese cuisine in Hibashi’s popular Japanese Fusion …
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HONG KONG: Christie’s fine wine auction beats forecasts - just-drinks.com (subscription)
By | December 3, 2008
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HONG KONG: Christie’s fine wine auction beats forecasts
just-drinks.com (subscription), UK - 6 hours ago Record-breaking prices at a Christie’s wine auction in Hong Kong have shown that demand for fine wine remains strong, despite the global economic downturn. … |
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Napa’s Copia closes, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection - Los Angeles Times
By | December 2, 2008
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Napa’s Copia closes, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Los Angeles Times, CA - 33 minutes ago The 80000-square-foot center was envisioned not only as a place to learn about fine wine and food, but also as a way to allow the town of Napa to share in … |
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Keeping Safe During Holiday Shopping - WJTV
By | December 2, 2008
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Keeping Safe During Holiday Shopping
WJTV, MS - 1 hour ago One happened at Olde Town Fine Wine and Spirits on Highway 51. The other happened at Old Canton Road Wine and Liquor. Investigators believe both robberies … |
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Aussie’s back in the saddle again - Houston Chronicle
By | December 2, 2008
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Aussie’s back in the saddle again
Houston Chronicle, United States - 1 hour ago Bear Dalton, Spec’s fine-wine buyer, avid horseman and point man for the competition since its inception, calls Osborn “as good a red-wine maker as there is … |
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