Events for August 13, 2026

In French, filet mignon means dainty fillet. The cut comes from the tenderloin of the cow — a muscle that does little work, resulting in an exceptionally tender piece of meat with fine grain and delicate flavor. In Europe the tenderloin has been prized for centuries; chefs often used it to make filet de boeuf […]

Prosecco is Italy’s answer to celebration. Made primarily from the Glera grape in the hilly vineyards of the Veneto and Friuli regions, this sparkling wine is light, aromatic and effervescent. The name derives from the village of Prosecco near Trieste, where the grape and wine were first recorded in Roman times. For centuries, locals made […]