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May 2006
Sopranos Versus 24
Posted: 11:42 AM ET, May 22, 2006
I'm addicted to Jack Bauer. That doesn't mean I'm not crazy about Tony Soprano. But I'm addicted to Bauer and 24 to the point that I want David Palmer back as President.
Anyway, last week I went to a dinner party. Read more
The Future of Editors' Blogs Here
Posted: 07:00 AM ET, May 16, 2006
Wine Spectator Online is nearly 10 years old now, but we are constantly launching new features on the site. One of the most recent--and most successful--is our editors' blogs.
This section is off to a grand start. Read more
Las Vegas Grand Tour Finishes With Boos!
Posted: 12:54 PM ET, May 10, 2006
More than 2,000 wine lovers attended the Wine Spectator Grand Tour Saturday night at The Venetian Hotel Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The event began at 7:00 p.m. Pouring wines were more than 200 of the best producers from around the world. Read more
And the Answer Is ...
Posted: 02:05 PM ET, May 04, 2006
Thank you for all your responses to my blog on tipping for wine service. I guess it really is a "hot button" for many of you. If you ask 10 people this question, you will get 10 different answers.
The breadth of your responses is across the board. Read more
A Perplexing Restaurant Question: What's the Correct Tip on Wine?
Posted: 01:04 PM ET, May 03, 2006
Last week, a friend of mine went out to dinner with two friends to a high-end casual restaurant in New York City. They all ordered appetizers, a main course, coffee and dessert. The food part of the bill was about $300. They also ordered three bottles of wine, which cost a total of $1,200. Read more
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