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What is your favorite music to cook to? Is it different at home vs. at work?

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Currently at work, because it became an auditory battleground of competing music genres, we banned the radio-which actually forced people to here the rhythm of prep and service, which is actually p... more »

Last updated: Feb 27 2012

 

Let's say you're prepping for a day in the park. What are your favorite food/drinks to pack for a picnic?

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  • Charlie Berg
  • Sommelier
  • Michael Mina Bourbon Steak DC
  • Washington, DC
My wife and I have often take a day trip down a 'rails-to-trails' bike trek in Virginia to get some fresh, mountain air, and to keep and eye out for Chanterelle and Morel mushrooms. In the backpack... more »

Last updated: Jul 23 2012

 

When you get some time away, and wanna get together with loved ones, what is your favorite family activity?

Charlie6
  • Charlie Berg
  • Sommelier
  • Michael Mina Bourbon Steak DC
  • Washington, DC
My wife and I both love travel, but lately we really just enjoy making dinner together (with wine of course) !

Last updated: Sep 7 2011

 

When you're looking to take the staff somewhere fun and informative, where is the best place to go for a staff field trip?

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Farms are great places to take the staff. It's fun to see them slop around in mud or other "sloppy" items and get away from the city. It's also important for the staff to connect with the ingredi... more »

Last updated: Feb 27 2012

 

Movies are always better when food is one of the co-stars. What is your favorite food-related movie?

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Babette's Feast...love the excessiveness of it all. The banquet scene in The Girl with the Pearl Earring is pretty impressive as well....

Last updated: Mar 1 2012

 

You've got a few close friends/family coming over and you wanna do right by them. What are your favorite dishes to serve at an intimate dinner party?

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Try and do something that's pretty simple but ahead of time. In the winter it's pretty standard to break out a bad ass choucroute garni, with different sausages, slab bacon and we'll smoke a pork ... more »

Last updated: Feb 27 2012