Life of the Party

Up here in the ‘bold north,’ we were blessed with mild temps for the holidays, which made traveling and merry-making much less stressful.  Instead, we closed out January with some of the coldest weather on record…  the inevitable plunge into bone-chilling cold is here... Read More

Even if you aren’t a fan of football, you will likely be participating in some aspect of the Super Bowl. Whether you are rooting for the old guard, the young guns, or couldn’t care less but love you some Puppy Bowl, the game will... Read More

Dry January? No thanks – our resolution is #TRYJANUARY! Keep the Bubbly Coming It should come as no surprise that bubbly sales skyrocket during the holidays. What is incredibly sad is how sharply they decline once the calendar year is flipped. Ask anyone on... Read More

The holiday season has ended, and the doldrums of winter are upon us. Now that we all have a minute to reflect, we’ve been spending some time here at Surdyk’s thinking about what we want the year ahead to look like. Here are some... Read More

If you are like most people, you will be drinking bubbly. In a sea of sparkling, the song’s question should actually be asking: What bottle are you popping for New Year’s…? Here’s a quick primer for those of you who may find your eyes... Read More

My family starts the “holiday season” a tad earlier than most. Like immediately after Halloween early. We ease a few decorations in every couple of days so not to alarm any of the neighbors. (Besides, one year’s attempt to pull all night decorating transformation... Read More

Thanksgiving means it’s time to give thanks for all that you have, make a big meal, and gather with family and friends, maybe open that great bottle of wine you’ve been saving, while the days leading up to Thanksgiving mark the annual onset of... Read More

Ask any of our cheesemongers for a recommendation this time of year, and there’s a good chance you’ll end up walking away with an Alpine cheese. For centuries, the seasons have been marked by the cows’ and farmers’ movements up and down the mountains... Read More

Customers seeking to learn how to start aging wines often ask me questions. Since very few of us (myself included) had parents with wine cellars, many folks find it difficult to begin. Here are some suggestions that I have experience with, that do improve... Read More

Gravlax is an easy recipe that makes a luxurious Scandinavian treat. Impress your guests with an impressive spread of hand-sliced gravlax with a mustard-dill sauce on pumpernickel toasts. Home Cured Gravlax -Mary Richter, Surdyk’s Culinary Director • 1 side, about 1 ½ lbs., cleaned... Read More