Chef Joho awarded 5 Diamonds again and the Mondavis are coming

Congratulations to Chef Jean Joho and Everest for earning AAA Five Diamonds again this year, along with Grant Achatz's Alinea, Arun's and Tru. And the next generation of Mondavi's head to Chicago from Napa to personally introduce new family brands.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Edi…

A pause and reflection on food, glorious food media

Nigella Lawson found the tipping point, you reach a certain point with food where you are full: enough contest television, enough buzzy restaurants and enough eating and drinking press. I'm going on a diet now.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Round Barn's Matt Moersch takes top honors at Michigan Grape Society

Congratulations once again to Round Barn Winery and Free Run Cellars Matt Moersch and his team, who took first place for Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir in the February 5th, competitive evaluation.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

My favorite cocktails in the Shore area

My usual cocktails are classic, if not boring, but occasionally a really exceptional offering will tempt me away from my old standards. Here are a few of my favorites in Chicago, Indiana and Michigan.---Kathleen Dorsey, Managing Editor, Shore Magazine.

A few words about my never-ending inner conflict about chocolate

I can't stand being constantly reminded about chocolate, my eyes glaze over. Is it love or hate, sometimes that is impossible to know. Chocolate can induce a passionate sweat.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Resorts spruce up cocktail menus for apres ski

After a long day on the slopes, nothing quite eases the aches and pains like a good drink.

My personal preview of 'Check Please!' this weekend

Expect a crowd at the Round Barn Winery in Baroda on Sunday at the "Check, Please!" event, especially if Isaac is done spewing bad weather.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.