Bon Appétit

These doughnuts have a vibrant green matcha glaze.

Spoon this quick dessert sauce of fall-spiced grapes over pound cake or ice cream.

The goose is blanched briefly and then chilled for two days before roasting to ensure a crisp skin. Offer buttered peas and carrots with the goose, and pour a Pinot Noir. A pear tart would end the evening in style.

If you can't find Garrotxa cheese, use another salty, semifirm Spanish cheese, such as Manchego, instead (but be warned: Gato chef Bobby Flay may not approve).

Plum wine is a traditional Japanese aperitif that's wonderful straight or with a splash of soda.

Spritzes use mixers and ice, so skip pricey Champagne.

Our warm-weather drinking philosophy in a nutshell: When in doubt, add bubbles.

Vinegar and strawberries become best friends in this flavorful infusion.