What We’re Drinking: Oddbird N/A Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Languedoc NV
by Moses Naughton “To ring in dry January here at the France 44, I’m drinking the Oddbird N/A Sparkling Blanc de Blancs. Oddbird works with…read more
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Mocktail of the Moment: The Wild Spritz
Light and citrusy, this simple mocktail makes for a great before-meal apéritif or as a refreshing beverage to relax. Lemon, yuzu, blood orange, and a…read more
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Cook Like a Cheesemonger: Sophia’s NYC Halal Cart Chicken & Rice
Chicken and Rice Cart Inspired Whole Roast Yogurt Marinated Chicken Yogurt is one of the best chicken-marinade ingredients in your pantry. The acid in yogurt…read more
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Mocktail of the Moment: Spiritless Old Fashioned
Kentucky 74 N/A Bourbon brings the oak, caramel, vanilla, and orange notes you need for an old fashioned, and you can still play around with…read more
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Cook Like a Cheesemonger: Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) with Duck Confit
My wife and I fell in love over a bowl of pho nearly 15 years ago. Though our romantic allegiance to the herbaceous soup has…read more
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You Don’t Have to Stop Drinking to Stop Drinking
It’s January, so I’m legally obligated to talk to you about Non-Alcoholic Beers. We currently stock 75 NA Beers in our walk-in cooler. That’s about…read more
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My New Year’s Resolution: Drink More Bubbles!
For 2025, my New Year’s resolution was to eat more breadcrumbs. Because what could possibly make a dish taste better than a sprinkle of garlicky,…read more
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Cook Like a Cheesemonger: Veal Saltimbocca
When local farmer Tom Hunter approached us about the veal he was raising a few years back, we’d never even considered selling veal. It didn’t…read more
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Cook Like a Cheesemonger: Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast with Oranges & Lager
This slow-roasted pork shoulder is one of those recipes that looks impressive but asks very little from you once it’s in the oven. The combination…read more
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Make Thanksgiving a Beer Holiday: Help Save Our Local Breweries!
Let’s All Support Our World Class, Local Breweries. Last week, many of our local craft breweries got a punch in the gut. In a last-minute…read more
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What We’re Drinking: Psi Ribera del Duero
For those who have seen my wine tags in the store, you’ve probably noticed a lot of crisp whites, light-bodied reds, and obscure varietals among…read more
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Cook like a Cheesemonger: Brabander & Squash Pasta
by Sean Lawrence The true indicator of Fall’s beginning, at least in my heart, is the return of Brabander Reserve. Each year, she makes her…read more
