Category Archives: Photos

Blog posts that mainly feature a photo or a photo gallery.

The Pass at The Pass & Provisions

Beef at The Pass The Pass at The Pass & Provisions may be the most ambitious restaurant ever opened in Houston. Am I late to this? I had not really followed the two chefs when they did the “Just August” … Continue reading

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The House near Ventorros de San José

House near Ventorros de San José, Spain. Click above for larger image, then scroll left-right to see it all. If you wanted to get twelve of your best friends together somewhere in the world, maybe in the south of Spain, … Continue reading

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia: World-Class White Wines from Italy

I Clivi Friulano The day began with our van trundling up a steep gravel path to the top of a hill where a weathered stone house sat among vineyards sprawling down the surrounding slopes. This morning was misty and dense … Continue reading

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A Few of My Favorite Things in Friuli – Part 1

The COF2012 project has been incredibly busy and interesting. Every day our itinerary is packed with visits to winemakers and vineyards. The Consortium has put together a great experience for all of us. With that in mind, I’ve taken some … Continue reading

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Photo Gallery: Trip to Austin, Texas

A quick weekend trip to Austin yielded riches of barbecue at the new John Mueller BBQ and an epic upscale dinner at Foreign & Domestic. Click on individual photos to see a larger version. John Mueller BBQ Foreign & Domestic

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