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

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

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

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

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

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

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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