Oct 14, 2026
What Fall Flavors Want in the Glass
As fall changes the way we cook, it changes what works in the glass. A look at acidity, texture, savory flavors, and why Rosé still has a place at the fall table.
At the Table
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Oct 1, 2026
People Who Drink Both: Wine and Alcohol-Free Drinks at the Same Table
For many people, drinking isn’t an either-or decision. Wine and alcohol-free drinks can both have a place at the table, sometimes during the same meal. -
Sep 16, 2026
The Weeknight Dinner Problem
Most dinners are not occasions. A few thoughts on weeknight meals, the pleasure of having something good in the glass, and why nonalcoholic beverages increasingly belong at the table. -
Sep 3, 2026
Why Restaurant Beverage Programs Need More Than Alcohol-Free Cocktails
More restaurants are adding alcohol-free drinks, but more choices do not always create a beverage program that works with food. -
Aug 17, 2026
How Ingredients Build Structure in Alcohol-Free Drinks
An ingredient list tells you what’s in a bottle, but not always what each ingredient is doing. A look at how verjus, fruit and botanicals work together to create structure, texture and balance. -
Aug 4, 2026
Why Still Wine Works With Food
Still wine has long been the natural companion to dinner. This article explores why its balance of acidity, texture, and weight has made it such an enduring partner at the table, and why those same qualities matter for alcohol-free beverages... -
Jul 22, 2026
Why Faux Works With Food
Why Faux works with food, from bright acidity and aromatic fruit to the subtle tannin and savory botanicals that give each expression structure. -
Jul 8, 2026
Why Summer Meals Feel Different
Summer has a way of simplifying the table. Fresh ingredients ask less of us, reminding us that the best meals often begin with great ingredients. -
Jun 24, 2026
Why Everyone Ends Up in the Kitchen
Somehow, every dinner ends up in the kitchen. It's where recipes change, opinions form, bottles are opened, and the evening begins long before anyone sits down. -
Jun 10, 2026
The Best Summer Gatherings Rarely Feel Perfect
Summer entertaining always sounds a little more romantic in theory. In reality, it usually involves melting ice, collapsing paper plates, mosquitoes, and someone insisting the grill situation is totally under control. A few thoughts on easy summer gatherings, long afternoons...
