A Carefully Curated Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the jewel in the crown of the southern side of the Rhône Valley, is one of the great AOCs, designated labels of origin, of France. This is […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Family Wine Find
Yachting Anyone?
Cannes, France — The Yachting Festival of Cannes returned this year to blaze in the starlit sun of the French Riviera for the first time in two years and enjoyed a splendid […]
Sparkling Venice
It is one of the oldest and one of the most venerable of film festivals. The 78th Venice Film Festival is underway until September 11th with 21 films being shown in competition […]
Critic’s Choice: Colors of Character from Tony Soulié
The paintings have highly evocative names like The Sun, Desert Flower, The Black Dahlia and Ballet. The works travel between the figurative and abstract while imparting upon the color, largely red and […]
Armchair Traveling
Gourmet Gazette Fine Cheese and Wine Finds from The Canary islands When it comes to wine and cheese pairings, France immediately comes to mind, or perhaps Italy. The Canary Islands, however do […]
The Wild Waters of France, a Haven of Hydration
Water, a highly symbolic element that is an integral part of our lives, perhaps even a life force. As World Water Week draws to a close, perhaps one solution to the challenges […]
Beautiful Blossoms from Damien Hirst
Followed by a Gourmet Gazette Slide Show Paris, France — The blooms seem to burst forth covering the walls they are hanging on. The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris is […]
Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Finds: The Marvelous Mâcons
The Mâconnais is a delightful region nestled between Burgundy to the north and the Beaujolais to its south. Named for the town of Mâcon, its is known for producing good value white […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Chocolate Find
It all began back in 1826 in the workshop of Paul Caffarel in Torino, Italy when the house embarked on a pioneering and unique adventure becoming the first chocolate house to bring […]
The Sacred in Sarthe
The unique religious paintings of France’s historical province of Haut-Maine retained their rich provincial characteristics yet were influenced and nurtured by northern Europe, the School of Fontainebleau and Italy. This art, known […]
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