Lamb

Rat for dinner: Hundreds arrested in China, where eating is 'game of chance'

2013-05-03 08:05:00

Rats disguised as mutton? Out of China comes a story of crimes against meat and man. And be warned: It will make you lose your appetite. Chinese authorities say uninspected meats, including fox, mink and rat, were disguised as beef and mutton with the...

Wine of the Week: 2010 Hirsch Vineyards 'The Bohan-Dillon' Pinot Noir

2013-03-23 00:00:00

David Hirsch of Hirsch Vineyards has produced some renowned Pinot Noirs from his sprawling Sonoma Coast estate. They're very good. And very expensive. But the estate also makes a second label called "The Bohan-Dillon," which is much more affordable. About...

Wine of the Week: 2007 Chasseur Pinot Noir 'Sonoma Coast'

2012-07-14 00:00:00

This Pinot Noir from cool climate Sonoma Coast is a marvel of fruit and finesse. Winemaker Bill Hunter is old school: No fining or filtering for his Chasseur Pinot. The 2007 unfolds like a flower in the glass, scented with cherries and raspberries with...

Critic's Choice: Barbecue in Los Angeles

2012-03-10 00:00:00

You probably know your barbecue: Bludso's in Compton for meaty beef ribs; sliced brisket from Phillips in Leimert Park; maybe farmers market fixture Bigmista's platter of pulled pork, ribs, brisket and links. But here are a few lesser-known spots to add...

Critics' choice

2011-08-25 00:00:00

If you're hungry for a little of Beijing and beyond — northern Chinese dumplings, buns and hand-pulled noodles or maybe even cumin-scented lamb kebabs in the style of Xinjiang's food stalls — look no further. Here's where to get your fix of...

Wine of the Week: 2009 Domaine du Grand Montmirail Vacqueyras

2011-07-18 14:12:00

� This terrific Vacqueyras from a great year comes from a domaine named for the granite cliffs called Dentelles de Montmirail at the foot of Mont Ventoux. C�zanne country. This 2009 is the southern Rhone at its best, a truly beautiful expression of...

Wine of the Week: 2009 Walter Hansel Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

2011-09-22 00:00:00

From Hansel Family Vineyards comes this fine expression of Russian River Pinot. Round and silky, with a beautiful balance and taste of red plums and black cherries, the 2009 is a splurge, but worth it for a California Pinot of this quality. Save it for a...

Theater review: 'Broadsword: A Heavy Metal Play' at the Black Dahlia Theatre

2011-07-14 16:33:08

2006 The Ojai Vineyard Syrah

2009-07-01 00:00:00

Everything you want in a Central Coast Syrah -- ripe, beautiful fruit, wonderful balance and structure, flavors of dark, juicy berries, wild herbs and a touch of smoke. Adam Tolmach's 2006 Santa Barbara County Syrah is a stunner. One of the original Rhone...

South West Regional Barista Competition: Honolulu's Licata wins; Krankl of Gelato Bar comes in second

2011-03-07 16:33:07

Jamie Lee Curtis, on her unexpected path to children's author: 'I never planned on writing a book'

2011-04-30 16:35:16

Festival of Books: Walter Mosley, Maxine Hong Kingston and more author panels and book signings Sunday

2011-05-01 16:35:47

Lamb chops over linguine is one of the new meat dishes to supplement the seafood-centric menu at Vinnie’s Lobster Bar in Davie.

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Tessa Erdmann, 8, of Groton landed nearly face first after her long ride in the mutton busting competition on Monday night at the Dacotah Stampede Rodeo. American News Photo by John Davis

2011-08-15 22:08:37

Pecan crusted lamb chop at Alchemy in Hampden

2010-12-21 00:00:00