I was a little fretful…panicked is actually the right word, about judging the Long Beach Grand Cru for two days after only serving as a guest judge in the LA Wine Competition two years ago…once. I recognized the names of some of the judges, and personally knew quite a few, but I thought I better…
The photo, if I’ve done my job right, is here in this post. What appears to be Scotch Casks turned out to be much, much, more. So much more that I’m planning a field trip with other students of the current Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) so that they too can sample Spirits, Liqueurs…
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo has announced that Rodney Eckerman, PizzaRev CEO and co-founder, will serve as the keynote speaker at the August 23-25 event at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The tradeshow and conference, sponsored by the California Restaurant Association, is the largest showcase of foodservice products in the…
Star-studded global wine event attracts the crème de la crème of the industry to Pismo Beach and Avila Beach Pismo Beach, Calif – With nearly 1,000 attendees and over 100 participants, the International Chardonnay Symposium descended on the beachfront communities of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach with seminars, dinners, and tastings that attracted the wine…
What makes a good wine festival? A great selection of wine, of course, but also a great location. And what turns a good festival into a great one? Great organization to keep things running smoothly. For the second day of our Southern California wine-soaked weekend, my wife Karen and I recently attended the 29th Annual…
Much of the details of the story Saving Grapes by J.T. Lundy are below, just like a film review, in their press release. If you like to know a lot about a book before reading it check it out. If you want to know a little, here is my review: Our hero Jason and his…
It is that time of year when the temperatures consistently are in the low to mid 90s. What better time to start stocking up on your favorite wines, and other beverages, for your guests, and you to enjoy either in your back yard or whilst on vacation. Here are my summer go-to tea/juices, spirits and…
Once again I perused the shelves of Williams Sonoma for a starter. This time I was hell bent on finding a new one. Eddie wanted chili and all I had to do for this one below was to add was a pound of ground beef and a 15 ounce can of mixed chili beans.online pharmacy…
Last night while I was on Facebook, I noticed Cameron Smyth was a “Friend on Chat”. I took a wild chance and clicked. We actually chatted for a minute about wine, his re-election and then he suggested I call him. I was surprised, yet again, at Cameron’s affability. I’ve known him for over 15 years,…
Culver City, CA: With the exciting announcement of Executive Chef Brendan Collins and Chef de Cuisine Ali Haji taking over the kitchen at The Corner Door, the Culver City mainstay has undergone a culinary transformation with its new dining menu, highlighting the ever changing flavors of the season. From the opening of The Corner Door…