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January
30, 2001
Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA launched
a website at: www.bpdr.com. You'll find interactive
content highlighting the company and its wines. Available in both French and English,
the site offers animated sequences and sound.
January
26, 2001
"Be
My Valentine" says Flo Braker. Enjoy her Double Kisses Cookies and Tiffany's
Heart Cake with a chocolate glaze decorated with fresh strawberries and red rosebuds.
January
24, 2001
If you want a Valentine's Day treat to
remember, try Pam Williams' Chocolate
Cigars, including a basic flourless chocolate cake.
January
15, 2001
One of todays "in" ingredients is fleur
de sel, or sea salt. Used in the kitchen and on restaurant tables, there is even
a new New York City restaurant named Fleur de Sel. American are consuming more
spices than ever.
January
12, 2001
Two prominent American and Australian wine
companies announced a 50-50 joint venture to produce and market new lines of California
and Australian winesÖRosemount Estates and Robert Mondavi. This is Mondavi's fifth
international venture.
January 9, 2001
The 2001 Guide Zagat de
Paris, a restaurant guide similar to the American version, is available in both
French and English versions. See: www.zagat.com.
Taillevent is listed as the top restaurant in Paris.
January
7, 2001
Consumption of wine in France has dropped
from 105 liters of wine per person in 1980 to 60 liters today. And although 47%
of the French drank wine every day in 1980, that number is now only 24%. Many
younger French people have a hard time relating to the stuffiness of the wine
industry and prefer to drink either soft drinks or liquor.
January 4,
2001
New
York City-our restaurant listing has been updated! Enjoy a trip to the Big
Apple using Steve Ettlinger's dining suggestions.
January
2, 2001
"A
Gala Post-Holiday Meal" by Lou Seibert Pappas helps us celebrate the
end of the holiday season with a special, easy dinner menu.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the businesses in question before making your plans.