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August 27, 2012 · 1:58 pm

Wine Tourism Articles Compiled by Sonoma State University

As a college professor and former business school dean, I was interested in the Wine Business Degree Program at Sonoma State University. The program covers concepts related to competitiveness, globalization, strategy and social media. Since these are concepts that I teach, I thought I should delve further and learn about the program.

I recently wrote a blog post “Oregon Wineries Leveraging the Power of Social Media”: http://wp.me/pRq9Q-4nT because I was so intrigued by the entire process. I thought it was an outstanding Case Study in Social Media and Wine Tourism.

I found these interesting articles on the Sonoma State Wine Business Program website, so I wanted to share them with my students. If you follow my blogs, you know that I love to share information with my students using Social Media.

Sonoma State University (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here are some interesting articles related to Wine Tourism:

Thach, L. (2011). “Dirt Attractions: Do Terroir and Wine Tourism Work Together?” Winebusiness.com Sept. 28, 2011. Read the article here.

Edouard Manet: Harbour at Bordeaux, 1871 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

U. Orth, A. Stöckl, T. Bouzdine-Chameeva,, J. Brouard, A. Cavicchi, M. Faraoni, M. Larreina, B. Lecat, J. Olsen, C. Rodriguez-Santos, C. Santini, R. Veale and D. Wilson. (2011). The Role of Tourism Experiences in Attaching Consumers to Regional Brands. Proceedings of 6th Academy of Wine Business Research Conference, Bordeaux, France, June 9-10, 2011.

Bottles of Bordeaux Wine in Shop, Bordeaux, France (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Olsen, J. (2009). “At-destination Visitor Decision Making in a Wine Tourism Context,” Presentation at The International Academy of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research 6th Symposium, Vienna, Austria, June 1-3, 2009.

Thach, L. (Sept. 2009). Wine from China’s Silk Road: The Challenges of Implementing a Wine Tourism Strategy. Wine Business Monthly Online. Read the article here.

Vineyards in the Sonoma County wine region of Alexander Valley. View from California wine producer Hanna Winery. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Thach, L. (2007). Trends in Wine Tourism. Wine Business Monthly,Vol. 14, No. 8, p 86-89. Read the article here.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides and Apps @ www.vino-con-vista.com.

Sonoma State students are welcome to follow me @socialmediaevie where I tweet business-related content to my students from my Pinterest Boards. It appears to me that you picked a very interesting major!

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February 22, 2012 · 1:22 am

Pick the Atwood Cafe for Chicago Restaurant Week 2012

The Atwood Cafe at State and Washington in Chicago

I have to admit it, one of my favorite dining rooms in Chicago is the Atwood Café at 1 W. Washington. It is located at the corner of Washington and State Street.

I just love walking into the lobby of the landmark Hotel Burnham in the historic Reliance Building. I always feel like I’m going to the Columbian Exposition in “The White City.”

Images of Atwood & Burnham's Columbian Exposition in "The White City"

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The venue is so appealing, that it’s like walking into the pages of Architectural Digest. I always admire the cozy fireplace, drapes, artwork and furniture. My favorite image is the fresco!

Hotel Burnham Lobby

Lobby of the Hotel Burnham

When I get to the restaurant, everything is always perfect. I adore the contrast of the colors in the dining room. The lavish Art Deco motif in the Dining Room is highlighted by a beautiful rasberry color on the soaring pillars of the Atwood Cafe. I wonder why I still haven’t used that gorgeous color on the walls in my house?

Pillars of the Atwood Cafe

Executive Chef Derek Simcik at the Atwood Cafe in Chicago

The cuisine at the Atwood Cafe owes its success to Executive Chef Derek Simcik. He is a world traveler who has lived in Tunisia, Japan and Germany. He graduated from the Art Institute of Washington and trained at Der Haussen in Vienna. He worked as a “Sous Chef and Pastry Chef at Washington DC’s noted dining hotspots Café Milano and The Grille at Morrison House.” His innovative farm-to-table menu at the Atwood Cafe is a reflection of his worldly experiences.

Executive Chef Derek Simcik prepared an outstanding $44 three-course Dinner Menu for Chicago Restaurant Week 2012 because he basically lets you pick whatever you want from the regular menu. I love this concept. Chef Simcik is dedicated to supporting local farmers and using organic and sustainable ingredients.

I haven’t seen this “whatever you want” option at the other resturants this year (although there are over 200 participating restaurants and I haven’t seen all the menus).

Follow this link to see your Atwood Cafe Restaurant Week Menu Options: http://www.atwoodcafe.com//files/menu/menu_45.pdf

Nice job Chef!!!

Executive Chef Derek Simcik at the Atwood Cafe

For more information visit: www.atwoodcafe.com; call (312-368-1900) for reservations.

General Manager Duncan Clements (left) welcomes guests to the Hotel Burham

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Send my regards to the friendly, courteous staff at the Hotel Burnham. You will love staying at this elegant and historic Kimpton Hotel Property in the Chicago Loop!

Book your reservation at www.burhamhotel.com or www.kimptonhotels.com

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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