Category Archives: Cataluña

From Cataluña to Asturias: Eating Spain in New York City
September 11, 2011

From Cataluña to Asturias: Eating Spain in New York City

As is true with those who are obsessed with travel and great food, I take every opportunity to try something new and/or different when away from home. A recent business …Full Story

Featured Wine: 2006 Ètim Selección (DO Montsant)
February 13, 2011

Featured Wine: 2006 Ètim Selección (DO Montsant)

Sometimes you just feel like it is your lucky day. A couple of weeks ago I was perusing the Spanish wine section at Cost Plus World Market. Not normally the …Full Story

Featured Wine: 2004 La Universal “Venus” (DO Montsant) – Holiday Edition
December 28, 2010

Featured Wine: 2004 La Universal “Venus” (DO Montsant) – Holiday Edition

The tradition is official now. For years my Christmas dinner was nothing more than hunting for an open restaurant in the vicinity of a movie theater showing something of interest. …Full Story

Featured Wine: 2005 & 2006 Gran Cruor (Priorat)
November 24, 2010

Featured Wine: 2005 & 2006 Gran Cruor (Priorat)

La Casa Gran, the locally known farmhouse located on the outskirts of the town of Bellmunt del Priorat, is home to the Gran Cruor wines. Vine-growing was introduced to this …Full Story

Choosing the Culinary Vacation That’s Right For You
February 2, 2010

Choosing the Culinary Vacation That’s Right For You

It seems that the holidays are all but a distant memory now. For those of us who spend our 40+ hours a week in a mundane, unfulfilling job the only …Full Story

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