Tony, Tony, Tony….why?

Just watched Tony Bourdain’s Hawaii episode of “No Reservations” on the Travel Channel.  I know that we’re not that exotic anymore, but gee…kinda vanilla treatment.
Ono’s?  Well, that’s a good one.  Best choice of the show.
But waxing poetic about the Mariana on Sand Island?  I’ve been there.  That’s not that poetic.  And the Puka Dog?  Huh?  [...]

Grape varietals

Ever wonder how many different varieties of wine grapes there are?  And what characteristics they might have?  Check this site out.  After a brief tour, it seems reliable.  From Abouriou to Zinfandel.