http://jlq.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jack L. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:19:06 GMT 2009-12-30T20:19:06Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960646   Continuing our tasting tour of wines; today we are tasting the Penny Black, a dark blended red wine from Post House Vineyards in South Africa.   . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:36:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960646 Jack L. 2009-12-23T18:36:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908662 We are beginning a tasting tour of wines from the Southern Hemisphere; in particular wines from Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. Today we are tasting a strong blended . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908662 Jack L. 2009-11-19T16:17:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888275 Have you ever really had a hankering for Southwestern Mexican food? The kind of yearning which is not satisfied by your average Mexican restaurant. If you are an aficionado of southwest Mexican cuisine . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:47:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888275 Jack L. 2009-11-06T13:47:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886575 The truth be known, grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years and wine has been consumed in many cultures over that time frame. Advances in agriculture have improved production, consistency, . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:45:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886575 Jack L. 2009-11-05T14:45:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977771266 With an increasing popularity driven by choice, style, price, and geography, the selection of wine has become more than just a color preference. Conventional wisdom on wine and food pairing advised . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:01:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977771266 Jack L. 2009-08-12T21:01:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669180 This past weekend, we visited a restaurant which had a policy of Bring Your Own Bottle, "BYOB." The review will be posted in the next week or so. We brought a New Zealand Pinot Noir recommended . . . Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669180 Jack L. 2009-04-29T14:00:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665015 We have been busily visiting, eating, and writing up our experiences to share with you. In the past week we have posted reviews for the following: Caragiulos : A great "old world Italian spot! . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:06:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665015 Jack L. 2009-04-24T18:06:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660205 Interested in fine dining? How about an elegant European styled dining setting? You need not look any further than The Bijou Café. Located on First Street in the heart of the theatre district, The . . . Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:38:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660205 Jack L. 2009-04-19T15:38:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660196 Ingredients: 2-3 (1.5"-2" thick) boneless pork chops 8 oz. sliced baby bella mushrooms 1/4 lb. fontina cheese 1/4 lb. baby leaf spinach 1/4 stick of butter 3-4 tablespoons of olive . . . Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:16:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660196 Jack L. 2009-04-19T15:16:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645365 When it comes to choosing a wine, I am color blind. I like both and usually try to pick a wine which will complement the food we will be consuming. However in the not too distant past, the predominant . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:24:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645365 Jack L. 2009-04-03T11:24:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644847 There are many different sites to see and things to do in Sarasota. It has often been said "There is not enough time to do all you want to do."   However if you are looking for something . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:59:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644847 Jack L. 2009-04-02T19:59:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639752 My answer is go "tapas;" Spanish small plate selections that run the gamut in choice of food. Meat, seafood, vegetables, cheese, hot or cold, the choices seem endless. Two downtown "local . . . Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:46:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639752 Jack L. 2009-03-28T14:46:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638851 About 6 months ago, a new restaurant came onto the Sarasota scene; <a href="http://www.lonjevity.net/">Lonjevity Superfood Fusion Cafe</a>. I found the name to be descriptive, but . . . Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:33:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638851 Jack L. 2009-03-27T14:33:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637838 4X a year the Sarasota Originals ( www.freshoriginals.com ) , a group of independent Sarasota based restaurants, offer discounted gift certificates. Today, March 26, 2009 is one of the 4X! You can see . . . Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:25:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637838 Jack L. 2009-03-26T13:25:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636797 Did you ever think there would be a gender gap on where to dine? See our results at:  Top Picks     Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:39:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636797 Jack L. 2009-03-25T15:39:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634723 SRQReviews.com (www.srqreviews.com), Sarasota’s premier on line restaurant review site and directory, announced the launch of their site www.srqreview.com . Designed as a resource for people living . . . Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:34:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634723 Jack L. 2009-03-23T19:34:22Z