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Tomatoes on the Menu at Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant

Summertime is in full effect now, and is celebrating the season's first heirloom tomatoes with two new items on its food menu. The classic and always delicious Caprese salad is made with fresh mozzarella "Fiore di Latte" from the Belfiore Cheese Co. in Berkeley, CA,...

Beer and Wine Pair Well with Five Dot Ranch

Escape the summer heat and cool off at Five Dot Ranch and Cookhouse. Their beer and wine selection pairs well with their menu; for example, try the Haechi Cellars Dream Star Sauvignon Blanc with the Beef Gyro Salad. This salad is filled with fresh produce like crisp...

Stone Fruit Season is Here

Stone fruit season is in full production, and Hudson Greens & Goods is ready and has a steady supply of local organic peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines just to name a few. This season they have decided to carry only fruit from their most local suppliers....

Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant will Help Make Your 4th of July Delicious

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. Whatever you have planned, BBQ with friends and family, picnic, or just a quiet night in, the Oxbow Cheese and Wine Merchant has the essentials to make your Holiday a delicious one. Some fairly new items in stock are the...

Summer Reading and Vegetables

It's June, which means sunshine, summer reading lists and fresh, beautiful vegetables. At Oxbow, you can pack the one-two punch and pick up some veggies at our Hudson Greens & Goods, then pop over to Bookmine to pick up this amazing cookbook for kids, The Forest...

Did Someone Say “Summer Cocktails?”

Grand California: A Divine Sipper, A Perfect Summer Mixer Napa Valley Distillery’s Grand California (pronounced Gran Cal-i-for-nigh-ay) – their version of Grand Marnier – is an all-natural orange flavored aged California brandy with a touch of sweetness. Upon release...

Harissa Spiced Grilled Corn (with husks)

Whole Spice will be offering a 20% discount the last three days of the month! Stock up June 28-30 on all your favorite BBQ rubs, like Napa Valley Rub, Harissa Spice, and Chipotle Honey Rub! Here's a Whole Spice recipe for grilled corn on the cob: Harissa Spiced...

The Brandy Manhattan: A Classic Cocktail, Perfect For Father’s Day

A great cocktail is transcendent. It is a timeless testament to its creator and a benchmark from which all alcoholic beverages can be judged. The Manhattan is a rye or bourbon lover’s dream and embodies the spirit of America. A perfect blend of spirits, sweet...

House-brewed Beers at Ca’ Momi Enoteca

Ca' Momi Enoteca is now a Birreria, too! Three brand-new heartcrafted organic beers are now available on tap for $6/glass, $20/pitcher. Due Ruote ("two wheels" in Italian) is a refreshing summer-friendly lager named for Ca' Momi's owners' love of motorcycles; Beppa is...