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November/December 2016 •
CONTENTS
November/December 2016
Vol. 27 No. 8
On The Cover :
California Pizza Kitchen's sangria fl ight
Photography courtesy of California
Pizza Kitchen
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20
features
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November/December 2016 •
12 On the Bubbles
U.S. consumers have taken a shine to Champagne and other sparkling wines
By Jack Robertiello
20 Worldwide Whisky
Customers seeking new adventures in whisky are investigating imports
By Thomas Henry Strenk
25 Native Expressions
The craft movement has restaurants selecting and serving local, terroir-driven wines
By Kelly Magyarics
29 Keeping Merry and Bright
Operators offer seven tips for surviving and thriving this holiday season
By Kelly Magyarics
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The Next
Chapter for CPK
California Pizza Kitchen is
focusing on sangria, food
pairings and education
By Kyle Swartz
COVER STORY