In this new series we explore the books, new and old, that sit on our conference bookshelf. 

Wine has been around for thousands of years but now more than ever, wine is popular through out the entire world. Known wine regions such as the United States and Europe are where people generally go to when searching for a great bottle of wine, but now, other countries are producing wines that are gaining major recognition from wine enthusiasts, sommeliers, and chefs,  even down to the amateur wine drinker. Wines of the Southern Hemisphere: The Complete Guide  by known world wine guys Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen have put together a 592-page guide to everything you need to know about wines below the equator. Read More

Phaidon books has released a trailer for Fäviken, a food book showcasing the hyper-local philosophy of this Swedish restaurant 400 miles south of Stockholm. Written by head chef Magnus Nilsson, the book provides insight into the 12-seat restaurant ranked number 34 on San Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Read More