In Los Angeles, the radio station 103.1 does Wino Wednesdays, in which a local sommelier or wine maker brings in three bottles and they discuss them. This morning they had Maynard James Keenan, the lead singer from the bands Tool... (23 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt February 16, 2008)

things it is quite another matter ), but Home does not do it particularly badly. For an example of “badly” I can direct you to Cascade on Blithedale in Mill Valley, where only the very reasonable wine list (viz. a... (5 replies, last updated by Doglit December 24, 2004)

Any good tail suggestions with Swedish Punsch? I’m kinda going crazy over Waldorfs right now, but would like to try a couple new ones. Also made a couple Bohannons (from Deep Ellum’s Casey Keenan). (14 replies, last updated by mrgrotto April 10, 2009)

I don’t know if Waitrose branches in the south stock it, but if you see Maynard's buy it quick. Maynards has a small farm shop in Shropshire and normally just cure it & sell from there, but my local Waitrose (in the North... (20 replies, last updated by zuriga1 July 22, 2007)

My two favorites are Keenan (CA) and Owen Roe (WA). I had a 2005 Owen Roe Rosa Mystica Cab Franc Saturday night and it was fantastic. (38 replies, last updated by Utahinboston April 29, 2009)

Bite me Maynard! I had to cover up my tomato and pepper plants last night. It got down to 33.6! Weird! (29 replies, last updated by rainey June 2, 2009)

is featured in last week’s free weekly, City Pages. Dara the reviewer won one two James Beard awards for food writing. Of course, you should take it with a grain of salt. ;-)... (6 replies, last updated by Davydd July 14, 2006)

My local favorite after work is the Publick House in Maynard. Small local draft list, good bottle selection, Concord, Harpoon, Sam, Oiklsner Urquel, etc. and some interesting specials in addition to there reguklar menu. I had... (19 replies, last updated by marnamial January 31, 2005)

James's Gate, JP. (91 replies, last updated by yummieeee November 2, 2008)

Village like that...Sonny’s does some things okay but it is really hit or miss and hardly ever consistent. The Dogwood does pretty good pizza(ask for it well done and be sure to tell them no fresh tomatoes) James' Gate can be... (20 replies, last updated by Trumpet Guy June 16, 2004)

and Science of Wine* (with James Halliday; I prefer the more descriptive title of the previous edition The Vintner’s Art) and, if you enjoy his writing, Wine: a Life Uncorked (sometimes referred to as his autobiography but... (28 replies, last updated by eatzalot August 25, 2007)

Which fish markets have you tried. I suggest: Captain Mardens , wellesley Quarterdeck, Maynard Wulf’s, Brookline (41 replies, last updated by teezeetoo May 11, 2009)

Christopher’s in Maynard is good, as is Coach Grill. Luigi’s is ok and I’ve had success @ Bullfinch’s but there are some hounds who hate it. (32 replies, last updated by chompie March 12, 2009)

served me well over the years. And I dare not leave out Julia Child or “The Splendid Table” by Lynne Rossetto Kaspar. “Larousse” and “Le Cordon Bleu At Home” have been good resources too. For... (39 replies, last updated by Susan Marme July 20, 2001)

, the homemade brandies and liqueurs...ho, ho! Great stuff, Maynard. One little tip, though. Before you drink anything, take a sniff of it first. There are plenty of friendly lunatics around with a taste for vicarious experiment.... (29 replies, last updated by Pat Goldberg August 3, 2002)