For those who enjoy wine there tends to be a graduated spectrum when it comes to actual wine knowledge. Some are strictly social wine consumers and while they may have preferences of particula… Read more

In wine as in life I’ve always been somewhat of a contrarian; ask my wife, she’ll tell you. So here we are, in the high heat of the southern Arizona summer and by all rights I should be promot… Read more

One of the nice aspects of moving cross country is the prospect of making new discoveries. Michelle and I have enjoyed the opportunity to seek out restaurants, theater and retail stores in our… Read more

Hopefully a few readers have undertaken my 12 month challenge to try a number of different wines. If this isn’t the case for you let me provide a little nudge. There are so many different wine… Read more

My mom was a prodigious shopper. Every weekend she would drag my father out to the area department stores and malls to hunt for the latest fashions and snag the best bargains. My dad, an easyg… Read more

In the world of beer, there are ales and lagers. Traditional German brewing was known for its lagers. The American craft beer scene has been dominated by ales. The simplest answer to what make… Read more

As 2019 starts to heat up, the craft brewery count in Arizona tops 100. While a majority of them are found in the larger cities, there are plenty of hidden gems across the state. I have found … Read more

I have been eagerly drinking in Tom Oetinger’s column, “Wine Lovers”. (Yes, I worked hard on that pun.) He explains wine varietals, shares monthly recommendations, and highlights local wine ve… Read more

Are you looking for a great restaurant for a ladies luncheon, a romantic dinner or just fantastic food? Pastiche may be the place you're looking for. While the restaurant has been in town for … Read more

A few things and a few places can stand up to the test of time. However, like fine wine, fewer things and places improve over time and the aging process enhances the spirit, the aura and the f… Read more