Will be in NYC for Thanksgiving: Will things be open? Anything cool going on? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Nov 24, 2009 - 12 answers

LondonFilter: Looking for a place almost exactly like Gordon's Wine Bar without the crowds. [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Nov 16, 2009 - 6 answers

It's a common enough question, what should I do on my holidays in New Zealand? But we're not regular folks so finding good information has been difficult. We have 10 days in late October and we fly in and out of Auckland. We're Australian but well traveled and will most likely stay on the North Island unless some compelling information arises. We've hired a campervan and intend to travel about and camp where we can. Maybe a bed and breakfast or two. Though we are on a budget the main goal is to relax and enjoy the scenery rather than try and cram in too much. [more inside]
posted by dinoworx on Sep 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Looking for ideas for interesting gifts/souvenirs/foods that I can buy in the Boston area and bring to friends and relatives in other parts of the country. [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Jul 22, 2009 - 21 answers

How do you find out what kind of wine goes with what kind of meal? [more inside]
posted by mephron on Mar 30, 2009 - 22 answers

For foodies: please suggest some of your favorite combinations of food. Of course, it's not quite that simple. But it's close. [more inside]
posted by Capri on Dec 31, 2008 - 42 answers

Wine pairing: what un-pretentious snacks go with pomegranate wine and a silly movie? Bonus points are not given for "hard to find" or "time consuming."
posted by whatzit on Mar 19, 2008 - 15 answers

What should we see and do from 4/24 to 5/2 between Sacramento and Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Gunn on Mar 11, 2008 - 10 answers

Tricks, tips, and recipes for cooking with alcohol? [more inside]
posted by rossination on Feb 18, 2008 - 19 answers

Help me select Spanish wine and cheese combinations. [more inside]
posted by slimepuppy on Dec 12, 2007 - 8 answers

How do I know how much to charge for an amateur catering gig I've just been offered? The potential client wants me to call him with an estimate, but I neither am a caterer nor have I ever hired one, so I really have no context at all. [more inside]
posted by mostlymartha on Jun 4, 2007 - 14 answers

what main dish should I cook that pairs well with rose wine?
posted by davidvan on Jun 2, 2007 - 8 answers

What booze to give the Greek relatives? [more inside]
posted by longdaysjourney on Mar 21, 2007 - 17 answers

I need recommendations for a very cheap (<$5/750mL) but hearty, flavorful, and tasty red wine. This will be used as a braising liquid and then reduced to make a sauce for beef short ribs. [more inside]
posted by rorycberger on May 9, 2006 - 27 answers

A decent, inexpensive red wine? [more inside]
posted by verytres on Sep 1, 2005 - 39 answers

What type of white wine should I use for a recipe for salmon filet pouched in white wine, lemon juice and capers? Please recommend brands, what kind of taste it has, i.e., fruity, woodsy, etc., and price.
posted by =^. .^= on Dec 1, 2004 - 20 answers

I'm considering making a pilgrimage to the French Laundry in January, and was hoping someone could give a me a realistic estimate of the total cost (food, wine, anything else?) for dinner for two. [more inside]
posted by rorycberger on Oct 13, 2004 - 16 answers

Can I susbstitute Gluhwein for Ginger wine? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by daver on Dec 23, 2003 - 3 answers

I've been tasked with providing the wine for a holiday dinner. I know nothing about wine and the dedicated sites are pretty heavily loaded with jargon. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by cedar on Dec 20, 2003 - 15 answers