by Sean Ludford | Apr 27, 2025 | Random
Saturday, May 3, America and the world will be glued to their TV sets to watch the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby was first run in 1875 and was witnessed by roughly 10,000 people. The first race was run on a 1 1/2-mile course that was quickly changed to 1 1/4 miles the next year, in 1876, and remains this...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 23, 2025 | News Feed
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on April 23, 2025. Click the links to get each beverage’s score and full analysis. Every Wednesday, we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send our subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.) We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share. We have...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 18, 2025 | Wine
Walk by any sidewalk cafe in Manhattan, Dallas, Atlanta, or Chicago and count the glasses of pink wine on the tables. My friends, we are in the midst of a Rosé invasion, and unlike most invasions, this one is great and delicious. Three decades ago, Rosé was a fringe category with anyone serious about wine occasionally waxing poetic about the great wines from Tavel...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 16, 2025 | News Feed
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on April 16, 2025. Click the links to get each beverage’s score and full analysis. Every Wednesday, we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send our subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.) We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share. We have...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 13, 2025 | News Feed
Rome, the Eternal City, celebrates its birthday each April 21. Natale di Roma! The legendary founder of the city, Romulus, established the city on this day in 753 BC. The day was already significant to the ancient to-be Romans as it was dedicated to Pales, goddess of the shepherds. The specific spot that Romulus had chosen was atop a hill (one of Rome’s ancient...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 9, 2025 | News Feed
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on April 9, 2025. Click the links to get each beverage’s score and full analysis. Every Wednesday, we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send our subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.) We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share. We have...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 4, 2025 | Wine
Many people immediately associate with Thomas Jefferson and wine with the bottle of 1787 Chateau Lafite engraved with Jefferson’s initials that sold at auction (1985) for 105,000 pounds Sterling. Of course, later, the authenticity of the bottle(s) came into question in an extended investigation, but the images of the old, dusty bottles remain. Thomas Jefferson was America’s first wine connoisseur. Jefferson approached wine as...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Be A Beverage Expert will be released in late April. In advance of the release, we asked AI to review the book. The AI has captured the essence of the book — in minutes! Pour yourself a glass and settle in—Be a Beverage Expert by Sean M. Ludford is a delightful, intoxicating journey through the world of wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails that’ll leave...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 2, 2025 | News Feed
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on April 2, 2025. Click the links to get each beverage’s score and full analysis. Every Wednesday, we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send our subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.) We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share. We have...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 1, 2025 | Food & Eating
National Carbonara Day is celebrated annually on April 6. This date has been recognized since 2017 when it was established by Barilla Pasta and supported by the Italian Association of Confectionery and Pasta Industries (AIDEPI) and the International Pasta Organization (IPO) to honor the beloved Roman dish. Pasta alla carbonara is a classic Italian dish from Rome. It is known for its rich, creamy...
