Recent content by Nick Bumstead

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    wine/winemaker comparisons

    Vare Vineyard Ribolla Gialla in Napa -- Ryme Cellars, Forlorn Hope, Arnot-Roberts, Matthiasson have all made wine -- not sure all have been produced in all vintages, but I just got my hands on some Ryme and Arnot-Roberts from 2009 and I know both also made them in 2012.
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    London Questions

    In addition to Ben's excellent suggestions -- if you are looking for cocktails in Clerkenwell give The Zetter Townhouse a go -- fun by Tony Conigliaro who also runs 69 Colebrooke Row in Islington. Note -- I believe the St. John Maltby has much smaller offerings is only open a few days a week vs...
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    Seriously NWR: Free website software?

    I've been doing some research also and came across this pretty good summary: http://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/wix-vs-weebly-vs-squarespace-vs-jimdo/ I have spend some time experimenting in SquareSpace and I really like the styles and templates available. I have also played in Weebly...
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    Cleveland

    Haven't been to Cleveland, so can't personally pass along food and drink recs, but have interviewed chef Jonathan Sawyer who owns a number of restaurants there (including Greenhouse Tavern) -- he gave us his Cleveland eating and drinking guide. Which you can find here. Hope this helps.
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    Eating in Madrid

    If you like sherry - definitely hit La Venencia bar on Calle de Echegaray - they only serve sherry and from wooden casks, and also serve little snacks with each sherry. For some little gifts / sweets, stop by La Violeta, an old school, tiny little shop. For tapas nearby the Prado, Garcia de la...
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    Restos in Campbell/San Jose environs.

    For Japanese - hit the Mitsuwa on Saratoga Avenue. Large Asian grocery, large selection of shochu and many food choices - including Santouka ramen.
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    Good espresso in Paris?

    Coutume cafe (47 Rue de Babylone, 75007) - pretty trendy, but good coffee.
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    NWR: London area

    Cocktail List: Hotel Bars - classic + pricey: - Artesian Bar at the Langham Hotel - The Connaught Bar - The American Bar - visit bartender Erik Lorincz Cocktail Bars: - 69 Colebrooke Row (Islington) - from bartender Tony Conigliaro - fantastic cocktails, small room (book ahead for a table) -...
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    NWR: London area

    I love the St. John restaurants (of course). Sweetings is an old, old school emphatically seafood focused restaurant - perfect for lunch for the food and the experience. Shoreditch / Hackney is happening right now (where 259 Hackney used to be). - Rochelle Canteen is an brilliant place for...
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    NWR: Ideas for Naples (Florida, that is!)

    I like Sea Salt for lunch and walking around the shops on 3rd Street. Echo Scott's endorsement for The Local - not fancy, it's in a strip mall, but the food is good. Also worth trying is Bleu Provence for classic French - they also have a very well stocked wine store next to the restaurant...
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    where to buy wine in central london?

    If you head over to 259 Hackney Road, also check out Broadway Market on Saturdays and then stop into Noble Fine Liquor for wine and beer in that neck of the woods too. In South Kensington, Vini Italiani has a decent selection of Italian wines.
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    Seattle dining recs.

    If you head to Salumi and are in the mood for sake - head to Sake Nomi - it's a sake bar and shop with very knowledgeable owners.
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    really odd question

    Glad you liked it.
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    really odd question

    For buying wine - B-21 always seems to have something worth buying - but it's in Tarpon Springs, which is a few miles north of St. Pete. For eating - Chinese - ABC Seafood - in a strip mall. Pick a fish out of the tank. Love the eel with crispy backbone last time I was there. Ted Peters for...
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    Louisville, KY

    For cocktails: Proof On Main For food: Jack Fry's, 610 Magnolia (don't know about the wine lists) For beer & bar food: Holy Grail For Bourbon: Bourbons Bistro
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