Culture

“A Table For One”Chapter 6: The Mysteries of Andalucia

On the penultimate leg of my month-long excursion, I was truly venturing into the unknown, excited to explore Spain’s...

Feb 24 · 14 min read >

“A Table For One”Chapter 5: A Return to Galicia

Day 15: To Vigo Thursday, November 14th, 2025 “Vigo, Spain.—Vigo is a pasteboard-looking village, cobble-streeted, white- and orange-plastered, set...

Jan 14 · 11 min read >

The Fox, the Hedgehog, and Boas Vides with Antonio Miguez Amil

The story is from my visit to Antonio Miguez Amil and Boas Vides in Ribadavia on November 18th, 2025....

Jan 14 · 5 min read >

Ribadavia Return to Glory with Antonio Miguez Amil

Antonio Miguez Amil, the driving force behind the brand Boas Vides, is steeped in the region’s history.  As a...

Jan 14 · 5 min read >

“A Table For One”Chapter 4: A Barcelona Interlude

Day 12: Arrival Monday, November 11th, 2025 Putting a final pin into my visit to the Swiss/French Alps, I...

Dec 16 · 7 min read >

Domaine Les Hutins and Writing the History of Genevan Wine

In my mission to understand Swiss wines (or at least those made on the Swiss-French Border), I visit Domaine...

Nov 22 · 5 min read >

La Fete de Saint-Martin and a Window into Swiss Wine

To most American consumers (myself included), Swiss wine remains a mystery. Occasionally, a few producers would pop up on...

Nov 22 · 6 min read >

“A Table For One”Chapter 3: Switzerland/ Alpine France

Day 8: Journey Over the Mountains, Geneva Arrival November 7th, 2025 After a relatively short, two-hour bus ride, I...

Nov 22 · 7 min read >

“A Table For One” Chapter 2: Piemonte

Day 3: A Walk Through Torino November 2nd I slept maybe three hours the night before, maybe two. Jet...

Nov 14 · 11 min read >