Geoffrey Byruch | Food & Wine

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An Introduction to Wine Making

The process of making wine is one that many find to be fascinating. There are several steps in the process and each has to be done with the utmost care in order to ensure the quality of the wine. The first step is choosing the needed grapes. After they have been picked, they won’t go […]

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A History of NYC’s Food Scene

The vast expanse of New York City lends itself to the immense variety of cuisine options found in local restaurants, cafes and food trucks. However, few realize that today’s food offerings originated hundreds of years ago. Development of Ethnic Cuisine In approximately 1600, the Dutch arrived and established settlements in the area around the NYC […]

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Wine Pairing Trends and Tips: 2020

“My only regret in life is that I did not drink more wine,” a quote from Ernest Hemingway that resonates with people around the world. Wine has been an important part of our culture for centuries. It is seen in art and literature from all periods of history. Today, it has become one of the […]

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Exploring Top NYC Restaurants: 2020

As a bustling city, New York has numerous restaurants in all of its boroughs, especially Manhattan and Brooklyn. The growing culinary scene of New York City continues to thrive as certain restaurants stand out from the crowd in 2020. One of the top restaurants in the city is Sushi Noz. Run by a chef named […]

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Wine Predictions: 2020

Wine is expected to be trendier than ever before in 2020. Italy leads the world’s wine trends and even creates its own. A wine supplier located in the UK has reported that it is likely a hybrid Rose/Prosecco wine will be sold in stores by the end of 2020. The Processo will be made with […]

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NYC Food Trends: 2020

In the City That Never Sleeps, one thing you definitely don’t want to get caught snoozing on is developing trends— particularly those in the food category. And why would you want to? With over 26,000 restaurants (not including the myriad of spontaneous pop-ups and irresistible food trucks) keeping hot on the tail of New York […]

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Top New York Wine Festivals

The 27th Annual Capital Region Apple and Wine Festival will bring weekend fun and food on September 14 (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and 15 (from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), 2019. The Altamont Fair Grounds in Altamont, NY, will host this massive, open-air affair with tons of free parking and a small entrance […]

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Tips for New Wine Drinkers

As a new wine drinker, you might be intimidated by the number of options available, but you don’t need to be. Wine drinking is more popular than ever and with good reason. The options to fit your taste are nearly limitless. Below, I’ll provide some tips on how to choose the best wine to fit […]

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7 Tips For Expanding Your Food Horizons

Picky eating has several camps of thought as to why some people have adverse reactions to certain foods. One camp of thought has to do with traumatic childhood experiences such as choking. Another camp believes that there are negative reactions to smell, texture, taste, or appearance. Sour or bitter foods have a higher rate of […]

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The Best Up and Coming Restaurants in NYC

New York City is known for its abundance of delicious eateries. From local cuisine like New York style pizza to authentic Asian or European eateries, it’s no problem finding a delicious meal in the city. Listed here are some of the best up and coming restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Manhattan, known as the […]

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