L.A. Weekly is proud to present Sips & Sweets 2015! In its second year, our now annual holiday party will feature over 20 of the city’s top bakers, over 15 of LA’s most respected mixologists and more than 25 artisanal craftspeople. Join us Saturday, December 12th from 8pm – 11pm and sample delicious confections, sip on handcrafted cocktails…
Instead of a Moscow Mule in that copper mug…here’s another thought, with a recipe from the 12-Bottle Bar book: The Rye Whiskey Buck. (Read the section on the Buck Bar to see what I’m talking about.) A simple move from flavorless vodka to a spicy rye, and changing out the lemon for orange or lime,…
For several weeks now I have been hearing rumors about our newest wine bar in town: Roman Holiday Wine Lounge (RH). I myself was guilty of repeating the original quip, “bath house or wine bar”? So, armed with pen and pad, and the nerve to request an interview, I met with Jen Baker, their manager/sommelier,…
University of California, Davis – Making wine requires water beyond what it takes to grow grapes. There are bottles to wash, barrels to scrub and floors to clean. But what if the water left over from all that cleaning was treated and reused to irrigate vineyards? It sounds like a promising practice, especially during a…
Alberto Blends Three Perfect Cocktails that Celebrate the Autumn Season in the Santa Ynez Valley Alberto Battaglini, the acclaimed mixologist at S.Y. Kitchen, presents four new fall cocktails inspired by the Indian Summers that take place in the Santa Ynez Valley, mixing the best local seasonal produce with some of the finest spirits. In addition…
The San Francisco International Wine Competition has been around since 1980, so they must be doing something right. Headed by James Beard Award winner Anthony Dias Blue and judged by somewhat of a Who’s Who of the wine world elite, this year’s event took place at Hotel Nikko in June. [Speaking of wine judges, I’m…
I was introduced to Bowen’s Whiskey at the Cocktails on the Roof event I co-hosted recently. The vendor didn’t send a rep, no, this Bakersfield-based distiller was represented by a Bowen, JoJo Bowen herself. I had one taste that night, and it was enough to make me seek JoJo out at the end of the…
Assistance League’s 8th Annual Sunset in the Vineyard fundraiser will be held on Sunday, November 1 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the picturesque Compa Vineyard and homes of Jeannie, Chris and Tim Carpenter. Chairpersons Patricia Teichert and Cheryl Gray are looking forward to welcoming members of the community and promise an unforgettable afternoon celebrating…
Sherman Oaks, CA: Fifteen miles inland from the sea, tucked into the warm and sunny San Fernando Valley, Tipple & Brine remains fixated as a hot spot for fresh, sustainable, top-quality seafood in the most unexpected of locations, the Ventura Boulevard corridor of Sherman Oaks. Now featuring even more seafood forward contemporary cuisine from new…
Today, Dear Wine Friends, I have a special treat for you, a “behind the scenes” look at our first SCV Wine Fest with Andrea Pohlot (aka soon-to-be Mrs. Paul de la Cerda): Andrea, for those 10 people in Santa Clarita that don’t know your name from Facebook, Twitter, the SCV Moms and SCV Family websites…you…