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Posted on July 13th, 2009 by Molly Folse

Wine 101: The Basics of Wine

The Vintage Wine Shoppe will present “Wine 101: The Basics of Wine” on Tuesday, July 14 from 7-9 p.m.

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Posted on July 10th, 2009 by Molly Folse

La Dama to host Adobe Road Wine Dinner

La Dama to host Adobe Road Wine Dinner

La Dama in Liberty Park will host an Adobe Road Wine Dinner on Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m.

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Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Molly Folse

What I’m Drinking This Week

What I’m Drinking This Week

The Moscow Mule at Dram Whiskey Bar in Mountain Brook Village.

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Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Hops freed, beer to flow like wine

Hops freed, beer to flow like wine

Just before 10 a.m., Alabama Governor Bob Riley signed into law HB373, the Gourmet Beer [...]

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Posted on November 3rd, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Talking turkey

The bird is the word – and with Thanksgiving less than a month away, it’s [...]

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Posted on November 1st, 2007 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Nov. 1-8, 2007

DEAD BUT NOT GONE: That’s the best way to think of your dearly departed, particularly [...]

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Posted on September 8th, 2007 by Stephen Humphreys

Tasting notes on Georgia wines

Wineries are working hard to create the next Napa Valley in every state in this [...]

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Posted on September 6th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Sept. 6-13, 2007

THERE OUGHT TO BE A LAW that says no self-respecting publication in the city of [...]

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Posted on August 22nd, 2007 by Stephen Humphreys

Our Lady of the Vineyards

I felt very small, very fast on my August 2007 trip to visit the wineries [...]

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Posted on July 2nd, 2007 by Stephen Humphreys

The music of the vines

Praise him sun and moon; praise him all you stars above.
– Psalm 148
 
We have grown [...]

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WEEKLY PICKS: do more now

Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 1 day ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 1 day ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 1 day ago
  • Presser over. 1 day ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 1 day ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 1 day ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 1 day ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 1 day ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 1 day ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 1 day ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 1 day ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society