A cooling breeze lightens up California's pinot noirs By ERIC ASIMOV California's pinot noirs of late have been rich and powerful reds, partly a result of hotter weather. But cooler weather in 2005 and 2006 has resulted in lighter wines.
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'Open skies' not likely to mean lower fares By ROGER COLLIS More competition will bring more choice but with soaring fuel prices and economic gloom, and with airlines already offering the cheapest price options for years, don't expect lower fares.
ATA Airlines declares bankruptcy and cancels all flights By JOHN SULLIVAN The airline said in a statement that it was unable to honor any tickets or reservations and asked other carriers to assist passengers stranded by the abrupt cancellations.
United cancels flights for inspections By JOHN SULLIVAN United Airlines temporarily removed its fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft from service to allow for inspections, the airline said Wednesday.
How to survive in New York on 99 cents By HENRY ALFORD Stand back, Gourmet Garage. There's a new chef in town, and he's a skinflint, a penny pincher, a cheapskate and then some.
Even in Ireland, surfers just want good waves By SARAH LYALL Bundoran, Ireland, might not seem like an obvious place to surf, but its position and rocky coastline makes it an ideal place to find a good wave.
2 U.S. airlines cancel hundreds of flights for inspections By JOHN SULLIVAN AND MATTHEW L. WALD Hundreds of flights were canceled Thursday as mechanics for American Airlines and Delta Airlines inspected wiring in aircraft to ensure the planes met U.S. safety rules.
Teenage drinking: Can sips at home prevent binges? By ERIC ASIMOV Little guidance is offered to parents on teaching teenagers about the pleasures of wine with a meal without endorsing reckless behavior.
