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Times by which the rate of U.S. restaurants is surpassing that of the population, according to the New York Times. There are now more than 62,000 eating and drinking establishments in the country. Fast food and chain restaurants have been especially hard hit by the glut. For both, customer counts and sales are dropping.

What is Savennières?

A. An appellation in Bordeaux where semillon and sauvignon blanc grapes are grown

B. An historic style of sweet wine made in the Côte Chalonnaise

C. An appellation in the Loire Valley where chenin blanc grapes are grown

D. An appellation in the Loire Valley where sauvignon blanc grapes are grown

Made in the middle Loire Valley, in a tiny area just south of the city of Angers, Savennières (sa-vin-YARE) is a densely flavored dry white wine made from chenin blanc grapes. The best Savennières wines have such intensity, grip, minerality, and taut acidity that they can be aged for decades.

Parosmia

The clinical name for a smell disorder that distorts actual odors, making many typically appetizing foods (most often, red wine, coffee, and chocolate) smell and taste revolting. While experts say that many viruses can cause… Continue reading

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