THEGREAT OUTDOORS ( Left ) Teague dines alfresco with aglass of Chablis while making writing notes . ( Above ) Teague and her horse Tenderly celebrate one ofmany winning rides . |
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TEAGUE ’ S FAVORITE LOCALRESTAURANTS |
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Beth Kracklauer , the food and drinks editor at The Wall Street Journal , says Teague ’ s columns appeal toeveryone , from those with deep wine knowledge to those just starting tolearn .“ She has excellent taste but always looks atthe consumer perspective ,” Kracklauer says . Teague has received three James Beard writing awards and was inducted into the Wine Media Hall of Fame in 2015 . Previous books include Wine in Words : Some Notes for Better Drinking ( Rizzoli , 2015 ) and Educating Peter : How Anybody Can Become an ( Almost ) Instant Wine Expert ( Scribner , 2007 ). She was the illustrator and coauthor ofFear of Wine : An Introductory Guide to the Grape ( Bantam , 1995 ).
Earlier this year , Teague sponsored a “ Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest ” for youth members of the
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Interscholastic Equestrian Association . Riders in grades 4-12 were asked to write on themes related to equestrian life , horse welfare , and historical horse figures . The contest received nearly 300 submissions , and the winners were announced in April .
Teague remainsinawe of Henry ’ s talents . “ She melded feeling and facts so consistently , Ican ’ t think of another children ’ s author who has donethat ,” Teague says .“ Henry was incredibly modest . The only thingthat was flashy abouther was that she worecrazy hats .” n
Teague will be discussing and signing Dear Readers and Writers in the Kid ’ sRoom at Watchung Children ’ s Bookstore , 44 Fairfield St . inMontclair , onWednesday , May 22 at 7p . m .
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FAUBOURG MONTCLAIR RESTAURANT ANDBAR 544Bloomfield Ave ., Montclair I love Faubourg for the food , the staff and thewell-chosenwine .
TURTLE + THE WOLF 622ValleyRoad , Upper Montclair I love thefood , especially the fried chicken , and the service . The staff is great .
GIOIAMIA 331 Bloomfield Ave ., Montclair This one is my newfavorite . It hasyoung owners whoare already making their mark !
DA PEPO 54 Fairfield St ., Montclair It ’ s actually inside the best bookstore in Montclair , Watchung Booksellers , plusgood pasta .
ZEUGMA GRILL 44 S . Park St ., Montclair For the ambience and the fish !
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22 MAY 2024 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE |