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Ralph's Grapevine Blog

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Although I have authored numerous articles outside of my restaurant reviews, most have not appeared in a place where they were readily accessible. You may not have seen them on my other website, years ago… Ergo, Grapevine is a new addition to my new site. It is my blog regarding issues outside of my reviews realm.

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These additions cover ideas like dining etiquette, kitchen considerations (how to handle a knife, etc.), techniques, recipes, rants & raves, favorite chefs, wines and pairings, and more. Some of these may even be added by Lauren. She is especially sharp when it comes to wines and pairings!

My hope is that these additions will not only help you to gain insights into how I feel about a broad range of topics, but also perhaps broaden your horizons when it comes to food, preparation of food, restaurants, and dining in general. Bon Appetite!

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Ralph Pancetta

Food Critic

In my career are twenty-five-plus years learning the restaurant business – from top to bottom – and six years in a Midwest university learning and polishing my writing skills. I have spent a good number of those years (just how many yet to be determined) on the road and authored well over 150 reviews & articles – and still counting.

I’ve traveled from Maine to Florida, from Boston to San Francisco,  from Seattle to San Diego, and from Dallas to way north of Duluth, sampling and writing about food. And Yes, I love restaurants, I love preparing, writing about, and eating, food. I hope you enjoy reading what I have written!

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