What would Alpana drink?

Born and raised in Monterey, California, it was only natural that Alpana Singh would develop an interest in wine. As the Director of Wine and Spirits for Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., her duties include wine education and training, purchasing and bar program development for the Chicago based restaurant group. She also moonlights as the host of the three time Emmy Award-winning restaurant review television show, Check, Please! which airs weekly in Chicago. In 2006, Singh published her first book, Alpana Pours: About Being a Woman, Loving Wine, and Having Great Relationships.

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  • June 17, 2009

    "Alpana's Revenge" from the Chicago Reader

    This appeared in the Chicago Reader on October 13, 2006. Alpana's Revenge By Nicholas Day 
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  • June 17, 2009

    12 Wines for Summer Under $12

    For some reason, the weather in Chicago is refusing to let go of winter this year. I have lived in this city for almost 10 years and I don't remember it ever taking so long for the temperature to warm up. By now, I should be complaining how hot it is and my hair should immediately frizz up from the humidity when I walk outside. Instead, I'm still wearing a sweater and my winter coat. Ugh!
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  • June 17, 2009

    Toso Brut Argentina

    I discovered this sparkling wine last year while shopping at Whole Foods. Actually, Charles saw it first and since it was only $7, he put it in our grocery cart. We figured, we pay more to valet our car and how bad could it be? We chilled a bottle and tried it and I couldn't say anything really good or really bad about it and filed the experience away in my memory bank as boring.
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  • June 17, 2009

    Frappucino + Vodka = Cocktail Time with Sandra Lee

    Sandra Lee's Capputini Recipe:2 shots coffee drink (recommended: Starbucks Frappuccino)1 shot vodkaDirections:Fill a martini shaker with ice cubes. Add coffee drink and vodka. Shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass. Top glass with remaining foam from shaker.Oh Sandra, this is why I am so enamored with you. 
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