By Lenn Thompson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief As the founder of Wine Blogging Wendesday, I like to hop in and host at least once a year. It's fun to force people to drink what you tell them to. It's a power rush. A boost to my ego. Okay. What really happened is that the planned host for September went and got pregnant and gracefully bowed out until after the baby is born in the spring. So, I'm jumping in so we don't miss a month. After brainstorming a bit, I dismissed simply making participants drink local again. That's been done. But,…
Posts Written OnAugust 23, 2009
Whole Foods Market Re-Opens Wine Shop in New York City
By Sasha Smith, New York City Correspondent As a fan of the short-lived Whole Foods wine store at the original New York City Columbus Circle location, I’m happy to see that the healthy food chain ultimately won its battle with the New York State Liquor Authority and re-opened a wine store last week, this time at 808 Columbus Avenue, at 97th Street. The original wine shop, which was located in the supermarket, was shut down because it didn’t qualify as a separate location. I’m even happier to see that the store will specialize in New York State wines. I liked…