I brought back a mixed case of Chuck from TJ’s over Spring Break, and we have particularly enjoyed the Shiraz. In fact, I wish I’d gotten a case of it, but we are only there once a year or so (being far far away from...

Can anyone recommend a good sparkling shiraz? I’ve read that it’s wonderful with any type of barbecued red meat. I usually drink a South African pinotage with barbecue and would like to try a sparkler for a change of...

Iranian food, lane 3338 Hongmei lu, #8, off of Yan’an Xi lu. 6465-9993. We had side dishes (salad olovieh, regular salad) and a platter of grilled meats from the set menu for 5; lamb chops, chicken thigh, wing, ground beef,...

Anyone been here yet? Looks nice from outside, located in very weird spot just off x-way at Montrose. (SE side) Don’t think it’s been open too long... SHIRAZ RESTAURANT 4425 W. MONTROSE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60641...

Shiraz. That wine recommendation reminded me of something I’d read recently by Randall Graham, the much respected founder and winemaker at Bonny Doon Winery. I hate to provide a summary of something I read a couple months...

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