Articles
Vina Bibich: The wines of Bibich
by Miquel Hudin | 19-10-2011
With a recent visit from Anthony Bourdain & No Reservations, Bibich is a name (not to be confused with Babić or Babich) that is getting the attention it deserves. Oddly though, the wines that winemaker... more »
The Hidden Vine reopens on Merchant Street
by Miquel Hudin | 18-10-2011
For some reason, the Jackson Square District in San Francisco generally doesn't get a lot of love. While a wonderful area full of 19th century, Gold Rush-era buildings, it's completely dead after 6-7PM. The area... more »
Visiting Goede Hoop Winery
by Miquel Hudin | 17-10-2011
The Bottelary Kloof area of the greater Stellenbosch wine region of Cape Town is indeed lovely to drive through. While not the staggering peaks seen in other parts of the region, the gently-rolling hills carry... more »
Baković on Brač
by Miquel Hudin | 14-10-2011 ~ 3 Comments
While located in Supetar, Hrvoje Baković is tough to find because he doesn't have a proper tasting room and unfortunately the listing for his business is his home address. He's quite a character who worked... more »
Two Sisters Bar & Books opens
by Editorial | 13-10-2011
The San Francisco Hayes Valley neighborhood has just picked up a mighty cool new spot called Two Sisters Bar & Books. Basically, it's a bar (wine, beer, cocktails, coffee, and tea), with books (for trading... more »
In The Glass: Nine Points Meritage 2008
by Miquel Hudin | 11-10-2011 ~ 1 Comment
I've never been a fan of Stag's Leap. While obviously a defining winery in the Napa Valley, their wines today are wickedly expensive, heavily oaked, tannic to a fault, and sold long before they're ready,... more »
The “Vinski Puti” of Vis
by Miquel Hudin | 08-10-2011
Vis Island has had a storied military history that ultimately led to a great deal of isolation. In WWII, it was the staging ground for British troops as well as the hideout for Tito and... more »
Anthony Bourdain heads to Croatia
by Miquel Hudin | 06-10-2011
And by simply stating, "To Croatia!" Anthony Bourdain of No Reservations announced his newest trip, heading to Croatia and more specifically to the Dalmatian Coast, although in later tweets he went on about traveling through... more »
Take a dip in 1986 Yugoslavia
by Miquel Hudin |
From the pretty much always awesome, Yugoslavia - Virtual Museum comes mention of a 25 year-old travel documentary shot in what was then, Yugoslavia. It's an amusing half hour watch if for no other reason... more »
The re-branded wines
by Miquel Hudin | 05-10-2011
In coming home the other day, I pulled the Cole Hardware mailer out of my box. This is a local hardware store that, despite my pleas to the contrary keeps sending me a paper advertisement... more »