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Robert Mondavi, Napa Wine Champion, Dies at 94

By FRANK J. PRIAL

Mr. Mondavi was the California vintner behind the rebirth of the Napa Valley wine industry who championed the idea that fine wine was an integral part of the good life.

 

Robert Mondavi, 94; vintner was a powerful ambassador for California wine

By Shawn Hubler

One of the best-known figures in American viticulture, he had little formal training in making wine. His exile from the family business became the stuff of legend.

Shaken And Stirred

 

A Drink Puts on the Kid Gloves

By JONATHAN MILES

The Spiked Bubble Tea is a drink for you inner child.

 

 

Tasting the Bounty of San Francisco Markets

By SHARON OTTERMAN

Nearly every day in San Francisco there is a farmers’ market to check out, offering not only plenty to taste and buy, but sights, sounds and people-watching.

 

 

Ban Lifted, Foie Gras Is Back on the Menu in Chicago

By MONICA DAVEY

Foie gras, run out of town with great fanfare two years ago, is being allowed back.

Times Topics: Foie Gras

 

 

Last Call at Elaine's: A Journey from One Side of the Bar to the Other by Brian McDonald (Hardcover - April 15, 2008)

 

 

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Shock effect of bad news wears off

By Tom Petruno

Americans feel lousy about things -- the worst they've felt since Jimmy Carter was president, a new consumer confidence survey shows.

 

 

 

Los Angeles Times Robbie Penny, greensman for 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' Los Angeles Times - BIG CHALLENGE: Penny says keeping the outdoors sets looking fresh on “Prince Caspian” was no easy task. His job is to cultivate the lush outdoor settings.