There were two industries in the small Southern California town I grew up in: oil and citrus. In those days, the “Mexicans,” as all Hispanics were called, picked fruit. They moved through the trees in the heat, covered in heavy clothing to...
When thinking about wine to drink at an Italian restaurant like Lugäno (see Dining), it’s only natural to reach for Chianti, Sangiovese, Brunello or maybe a Super Tuscan. And there are plenty of good ones to be had on the Lugäno wine list. But...
VARIOUS ARTISTS Just Because I’m a Woman: Songs of Dolly Parton ****
Dolly’s not just DDD-breasted fodder for tabloids; she’s an inimitable songwriter with the voice of a nightingale. The tributes on this album are quite stunning, with...