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Thanksgiving Wine Made Easy

Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday, filled with flavors that can make choosing the right wine feel overwhelming. This guide highlights versatile options that bring balance to the meal.

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Boston Food Guide

This food guide features our favorite bakeries, cafés, and restaurants near Boston University, Fenway, and Cambridge. From cozy breakfast stops to lively dinner spots. Boston’s food scene is constantly evolving, and these are the places we keep coming back to.

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Travel Guide to Charlottesville, VA

Tucked between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia wine country, Charlottesville offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and a thriving food and wine scene, wrapped in the charm of a vibrant college town.

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Wine Night Essentials

Wine & cocktail nights don’t need a lot of things. A few tools can make opening, crafting, serving, and enjoying a lot easier. These are the essentials I keep coming back to.

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Where to Eat and Drink in Ortigia

Discover the best of Ortigia’s food scene. From fresh seafood and pasta to wine and cocktail bars, this list covers it all — plus the island’s standout sandwiches, gelato, and arancini.

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Three Perfect Days in Ortigia, Sicily

Plan the perfect getaway in Ortigia, Sicily. From winding streets and a memorable food tour to a day on the Ionian Sea, this guide shows you how to enjoy the island’s history, flavors, and relaxed coastal charm.

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Wines Worth Exploring: Barbaresco from Piedmont, Italy

Explore Barbaresco, one of Piedmont’s most celebrated wines. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, Barbaresco is known for its balance of elegance and intensity. Learn about the region, grape, food pairings, and top producers to try in this Wines Worth Exploring feature.

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Three Perfect Days in Palermo, Sicily

Plan the perfect three-day itinerary in Palermo, Sicily. From street food and coastal boat tours to historic sites and a must-visit winery, this guide helps you experience the city’s culture, flavor, and charm.

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Discovering Melka Estates

Discover Melka Estates, a boutique Napa Valley winery led by renowned winemakers Philippe and Cherie Melka, known for elegant, site-driven wines and a strong commitment to sustainability.

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