Category Archives: New York City

Heritage Zin and Shiner’s Holiday Cheer: A Few of my Favorite Things

Posted on December 28, 2013 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews “Heritage” is a word that’s tossed around a lot these days, especially during the holidays — heritage recipes, heritage x-mas cards, heritage turkeys…etc. But one piece of heritage I’m comfortable with, whether during the holidays or not, is … Continue reading →

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Mosel Pinot Noir? Aber Ja (from Stein)!

Posted on August 30, 2013 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews Germany is rightfully known for its Riesling. Not only is Germany by far the world’s biggest producer of the noble grape; it’s also the international benchmark for Riesling styles and excellence — from delicate, shimmering off-dry Kabinetts and complex, dazzling dry … Continue reading →

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Accolades Pour in for The Dead Rabbit

Posted on July 30, 2013 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews Sometimes we call it right here at Upstate-Downtown. Occasionally, we hit a home run. Last February, we predicted big things — and highly recommended — The Dead Rabbit, a recently opened tri-level, 19th century-style Irish/New York drinking establishment on Water Street in the Financial District. … Continue reading →

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The Dead Rabbit…Going Live

Posted on February 8, 2013 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews As a history buff — not only of 19th century America and the Civil War, but also of libations — I was immediately intrigued by a preview invitation for The Dead Rabbit, a highly anticipated new drinking establishment … Continue reading →

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Healthy Twist for Cocktails: Korean Red Ginseng

Posted on December 13, 2012 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews Ginseng, with its herbaceous flavor profile and some new, drink-friendly forms — not to mention its purported healthful attributes — could be the next hot bar ingredient. At a launch event last week for Korean Ginseng Corp (KGC), three top … Continue reading →

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Wild Horse (Winery) Rides into NYC

Posted on August 24, 2012 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews Wild Horse Winery, a California Central Coast wine operation based in Templeton, CA (near Paso Robles), is best known for its Pinot Noirs…and its familiar galloping mustang image on its bottles. Last week, I had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Birthday on the Hudson

Posted on December 16, 2011 by upstatedowntown

By Kathryn Matthews Most years, I’ve hinted broadly­—and often bluntly—to my husband Christopher about how I’d like to celebrate my birthday.  (OK…so I’m a control freak who hates being disappointed).  This year, however, otherwise preoccupied, I surrendered the fate of … Continue reading →

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Get Naked. It’s Healthy.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by upstatedowntown

By Kathryn Matthews That’s the promise Naked Pizza makes: they’re naked…and you’re gonna feel good. ”Naked”, in this case, refers to a pizza stripped of processed ingredients. Pizza is one of those foods I’d never miss if it suddenly disappeared.  … Continue reading →

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Hard Cider from the Big Apple

Posted on December 2, 2011 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews If New York City had an official apple — and some folks are indeed working on this — it should be the heirloom Newtown Pippin variety. And now, thanks to the award-winning, New York City-based Original Sin Cider, you … Continue reading →

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Cheap Thrills: Produce. Produce. Produce.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by upstatedowntown

UpstateDowntown’s favorite Hudson Valley farm market and NYC farm stand Continue reading →

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