No Man Can Eat 50 Eggs

April 11, 2011 at 1:04 pm | Albe's Blog | Post A Comment

The love for food in the cinema has long been a topic of writers and producers throughout the years.  Many great movies focus on the passions and love we all have for wonderful foods and their places of origin.  Food has long been known for always being able to portray the full range of human [...]

Everyone knows what a lobster roll is right? Wrong.

June 17, 2010 at 1:44 am | Albe's Blog | Post A Comment

That’s because they are an east coasters innovation and summertime food niche.  According to the book “Connecticut Icons,” the first Lobster Roll made its debut in Savin Rock, New Haven, CT at a restaurant called Perry’s in the early 1930’s.  It was served with the meat of a freshly cooked lobster taken out of the [...]

Father’s Day 100th anniversary…

June 13, 2010 at 5:54 pm | Albe's Blog | Post A Comment

Sunday June 20th, 2010 will be the 100th anniversary of the observance of the holiday Father’s Day. The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington, on June 19th, 1910.  Sonora Dodd, a young child being raised by a single father, encouraged churches to honor dads upon hearing a Mother’s Day –themed sermon. President Nixon [...]

Wine Spectators Grand Tour…

May 11, 2010 at 2:49 pm | Albe's Blog, Sommelier Corner | Post A Comment

New York City has a lot to offer when it comes to great food and wine, a home to many of the world’s finest restaurants, deep in cellared wines while rich in Celebrity chef status. Never a day goes by in the Big Apple without a new restaurant opening or a gala wine and food [...]

Teach your children well…

April 22, 2010 at 9:45 pm | Albe's Blog | 1 Comment

Growing up in my family meant always being around food. It was the vehicle that brought all of us together. Each day would in some way intertwine with food and the kitchen, whether it be a small dinner at home or a Sunday afternoon meal for 18 at my Grandmother’s house. Someone was always in [...]