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Gifts for the wine, spirit people on your list
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine Keep it covered Nothing ruins a nice glass of wine outdoors quicker than finding an insect or debris floating in it. Enter Drink Tops ventilated silicone wine glass [...]
Our sommelier suggests: before, after show
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine Looking for a special place to stop for a drink before or after the show? Our resident sommelier suggests some great spots close to entertainment venues that offer [...]
An easy guide to matching wine and food
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine Over the years, I’ve found picking the perfect wine is only slightly more intimidating to people than matching the wine with food. So to help take the apprehension [...]
Winning wines from 2021 AFWC competition
By Mark Gauert City & Shore Magazine Wines from California dominated the 2021 American Fine Wine Competition, judged May 29-31 at Florida International University in North Miami, including five of the seven Best of Show categories. [...]
Sipping away on a rum trip to Panama
By Mark Gauert City & Shore Magazine It’s been a year for a lot of armchair traveling. And, to be honest, a lot of armchair drinking. A recent Consumer Reports survey of 2,500 adults in the [...]
The many wonders of a stylish home bar
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore HOME Issue While going out for a glass of wine or cocktail still may not be an option now, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite libation in [...]
Something special about Burgundy wine
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine Mention the word Burgundy and you will have my full, immediate attention. Don’t get me wrong, there are terrific wines from regions all over the world – there’s [...]
Savoring a moment of truth – and Vérité
By Mark Gauert City & Shore Magazine – The Luxury Issue I’m sitting at one end of a long wooden table at the Restaurant at The Setai in Miami Beach. Maximilan Riedel is at the other [...]
Bourbon making far from old Kentucky home
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine – The Luxury Issue With demand for cult labels soaring, quality distilleries across the country are filling glasses with bourbon made far from its old Kentucky home. Here’s [...]
Wines to open to celebrate a milestone
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore 20th Anniversary issue Milestones and life events – such as a 20th anniversary – call for a celebration, and there’s no better reason to open a really special bottle of [...]
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- Frost and near-freezing temps in the forecast for South Florida’s coldest night of the winterA frost advisory has been issued for inland Palm Beach and Broward as well as several other southern Florida counties through 8 a.m. Monday as the temperature in some parts was expected to plunge to near-freezing, the National Weather Service said.
- Florida gets estimated $4 billion bump in tax dollarsFlorida will collect nearly $4 billion more in general-revenue taxes than had been expected over two years, economists say.
Shopping & Beauty
- ‘It’s home cooking’: Taj Indian Grill opens in Cooper CityEven before its recent grand opening, Taj Indian Grill was a hit with diners in western Broward County looking to add a little spice to their lives.
- Strawberry fields forever: Pick strawberries off the vine at these South Florida u-picksNow that Florida's strawberry harvest season (generally December-May) is back, demand for in South Florida’s ripe strawberry fields is reaching its peak. Here are five u-pick farms in the area.
Sun Sentinel Breaking News
- Frost and near-freezing temps in the forecast for South Florida’s coldest night of the winterA frost advisory has been issued for inland Palm Beach and Broward as well as several other southern Florida counties through 8 a.m. Monday as the temperature in some parts was expected to plunge to near-freezing, the National Weather Service said.
- Florida gets estimated $4 billion bump in tax dollarsFlorida will collect nearly $4 billion more in general-revenue taxes than had been expected over two years, economists say.
- COVID-19 update: Florida reports 22,818 new cases, lowest daily count since ChristmasFlorida reported 22,818 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday as the 7-day average for new cases dropped to its lowest level since Dec. 28, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Here are the latest statistics.
