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An Astounding Barbaresco

The 2004 Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco Rabajà is a marvelous wine. Rich yet elegant, intense but far from heavy. Buy it if you can find it (News Source: BusinessWeek - 04:21:57)

Restaurant news and notes: June 19

* Chan’s Glatt: The kosher Chinese and Japanese restaurant, in the former home of Esme Bistro, has a menu similar to your neighborhood Chinese or Japanese takeout joint, but it’s more upscale, with linens on the tables, a sushi bar and glatt kosher meat. 515 Cedar Lane, Teaneck; 201-357-8826. (News Source: The Record and Herald News - 06:45:16)

Entertainment In Brief: 06/19/2009

Benefit medieval joust canceled; Event celebrates art and summer solstice; Coffeehouse will hold benefit concert; Stella plans fifth anniversary picnic; Series hosts Elmore and Peter Leonard; Brauer film featured at Chicago festival (News Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle - 11:14:02)

Entertainment Calendar: 06/19/2009

Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. (News Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle - 11:13:52)

Nitelife Calendar: 06/19/2009

Short’s Brewing Company, live music Fri.-Sat. with Jo Serrapere and the Willie Dunns 8 p.m. June 19; Ryan Smith 8 p.m. June 20; Willy Jam 3 p.m. June 21; Pinky Lee 8 p.m. June 25; Seize the Karp with special guest Emily Williams 8 p.m. June 26; Michael Anne Erlewine featuring the Younce Guitar Duo 8 p.m. June 27; Willy Jam 3 p.m. June 28; Robin Lee Berry 9 p.m. July 2; Michael Lee Seiler 9 p.m. … (News Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle - 11:13:42)

You’ll be over the Luna for the fine food

It’s only fitting that a reader with the lovely and lyrical name Francesca suggested we try a restaurant with the equally lyrical name La Trattoria Bella Luna Cucina Italiana. (News Source: The Desert Sun - 08:23:58)

Bars and Clubs

610 S. Main St. Carved out of the back area that used to belong to Cole’s, the bar in front, the Association is a dimly-lit, swank little alcove with some serious mixologists behind the bar. (News Source: Los Angeles Downtown News - 18:29:20)

The Buzz: Buffalo Tweets and more

Kenmore Mercy Hospital held a used book sale, and it was charmingly bossy, just like the nuns’ portraits on the walls. (Best name: Sister Mary Mechthilde O’Connor. You did not mess with her.) (News Source: The Buffalo News - 11:01:39)

Green shoots may not flower

A drop in high street spending. Severe rationing of credit for business. The worst monthly deficit in the public finances on record. All in all, today’s economic data strongly supports Alistair Darling’s warning at the Mansion House last night to be wary of all the talk of economic green shoots. (News Source: u.tv - 13:43:06)

Trio of Top Chef finalists to compete in Iron Chef-style cook-off

By Burke Speaker, Burke.Speaker@StarNewsOnline.com Matt Kahrs of Port City Chop House, Wendell Francis of Wrightsville Grille and Nick Pittari of Nicola’s Italian Restaurant are the 2009 Wilmington Magazine and StarNews Top 3 Chefs. (News Source: The Wilmington Star-News - 13:24:46)

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