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Drink Wed Nov 14 2007

Beaujolais Nouveau: Not the Name of Bradgelina's New Baby

The fourth Thursday of every November marks Thanksgiving, a holiday made for foodies. Wine lovers, on the other hand, have their sights set a week earlier on the third Thursday of the month, the annual release of the fun-loving wine Beaujolais Nouveau.

Around the world on midnight and throughout the day on Thursday, Nov. 15, lushes everywhere will be swilling this season’s fruity red from the Beaujolais region of France. Some consider Beaujolais the white wine lover’s red because it’s barely aged – just weeks ago, this wine was hanging on the vine as Gamay grapes – and very low in tannins found in bigger reds like Cabernet. In fact, the beauty of Beaujolais is that it’s not meant to sit around: the sooner you drink it, the better. (My kind of wine!)

So for the “freshest” taste, head to Pops for Champagne or Juicy Wine Company (reservations recommended at Juicy) on Thursday, when Beaujolais will be the main event. If you can’t clear your schedule for the festivities, pick up an affordable bottle at your local wine purveyor. Word is that Beaujolais and Thanksgiving dinner match up like turkey and cranberry sauce.

 
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Feature Thu Dec 31 2015

The State of Food Writing

By Brandy Gonsoulin

In 2009, food blogging, social media and Yelp were gaining popularity, and America's revered gastronomic magazine Gourmet shuttered after 68 years in business. Former Cook's Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Kimball followed with an editorial, stating that "The shuttering of Gourmet reminds...
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