Ever feel like giving a little something to charity? usually do each year, but I have a hard time finding the charities I like. Giving to a massive organization makes me feel like my small amount of money is meaningless, that it vanishes into the abyss of waste and overhead that plagues so many charitable organizations. Then this is for you. MORE >>

Pinot gris is called Pinot Grigio in Italy, and this is of questionable value to its reputation. have to say that Eric Asimov's recent pinot grigio tasting notwithstanding, I just haven't found a Pinot Grigio that I would serve proudly to a fellow wine lover. remember it as costing a little more than $15, and it was very tasty. MORE >>

We went out to dinner with a few friends on Friday night to a new-ish place in Ditmas Park called Farm on Adderly. Ditmas Park is an up-and-coming neighborhood in central Brooklyn, near the Flatbush and Midwood sections. Many people would say that it's part of Flatbush. One visit does not a comprehensive review make, but we really liked this place. MORE >>

That's right, I have now finished posting about our Burgundy trip. But before I completely leave France, I want to mention a few of the places we ate in Paris, and share a few notes. It's not easy to decide where to eat when you love food and there are incredibly cute and yummy looking places on every corner. Highly recommended. Highly recommended. MORE >>

I try not to drink booze because I want to devote my alcohol calories to wine. But the problem is, I love booze. used to keep lots of quality booze in the house, but then I rediscovered wine and let go of booze because it became too easy to drink all the time, and that can't be good. My new favorite cocktail is the Sidecar. MORE >>