The wine world has a language all its own. Are you an oenophile with a file of facts in your brain? Winespectator.com offers wine quizzes throughout the year and recently compiled a list of the hardest questions from its 2021 quizzes. The correct answer to the questions about the renowned Champagne house is Krug. Try […]
A Way With Wine
Winemaker’s Way is a new feature series from Missouri Wines that profiles the people who create wine across our state. The first feature is on Shaun Turnbull, Head Winemaker at Stone Hill Winery. A native of South Africa, Turnbull wanted a profession where he could be happy and creative, and knew it wasn’t a job […]
Eat MO Bacon At The MO Bacon & Bourbon Festival
The Missouri Pork Association is hosting its annual event MO Bacon & Bourbon Festival on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 1-5 p.m. at Bur Oak Brewing. Sample all the bacon, bourbon, bacon treats, fine spirits, cocktails and beer while enjoying live music. Get tickets here. You may want to get your hands on all the pork […]
Enjoy Special Valentine’s “Love” Libations
Several local spots will be offering special Valentine’s Day cocktails — some featuring that favorite Valentine’s Day sweet treat chocolate — as an ingredient. Chris McD’s, for instance, will be serving a Bordeaux Cherry Martini, as well as champagne by the glass specials. Normally open Wed.-Sat., Chris McD’s will be upon on Monday, Feb. 14, […]
Romance In Advance Part II
A different local spot is also offering a Valentine’s prelude package perennial Best of Columbia winner for best steak: CC’s! You can save $50 on the special Valentine’s Dinner if you dine in now through Feb.13. The menu includes: • Shrimp cocktail appetizer • Two house specialty salads • Two filet mignon and battered fried […]