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More Articles from Wine & Spirits Information: MORE RESOURCES: Socially, my favorite relationships are equal parts love, equal parts hate. It seems the one side cannot exist without the other. In my professional career, no single entity displays this duality better than Wine Spectator magazine see also: Decanter, Robert Parker Jr., Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spirits, et al.. Kitchens will be abuzz with activity in the next couple of weeks as household chefs prepare for the onslaught of dinner guests. Even the most honorable dieters seem to put aside moderate consumption at the Thanksgiving Day feast as if tomorrow was the start of a nationwide famine. Wine enthusiasts rejoice Beaujolais Nouveau Day is just around the corner, and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and Majestic Wine Spirits are playing host to three public tasting parties on Nov. 20 to celebrate the release of the first wine of the 2008 harvest. Addison, the fine dining restaurant at the new Grand Del Mar, has earned one of the most coveted awards of all: a Five Diamond rating from the Automobile Association of America. HARRISBURG, Pa.: Patrick P.J. Stapleton III, chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, was sworn in yesterday for his fourth term on the board. Friday, Nov. 21 A Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show will be held at the Centenary College Equine Center on Nov. 21. For more information regarding schedule, call 908 852 1400, Ext. 7221. A wine tasting will be held 7:30 p.m. EBRD To Raise Investments by 20 Next Year To Combat Crisis in CEE Nov 20, 2008, 11:32 CET Story SeeNews SOFIA Bulgaria, November 20 SeeNews The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD said on Thursday it will raise investments by 20 to up to 7.0 billion euro 8.77 billion next year in response to the severe impact of the global economic crisis on central and eastern Curt Turner was the wine buyer for the Market at Jordan Creek. Fort Taber/Fort Rodman Military Museum: Museum illustrates the history of the fortification and military installations that were once part of the Fort Rodman complex, and also collects and displays the history of New Bedford area veterans. Hours are 1 4 Fusion, third liquor store for owners |
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