After a recent trip to Calistoga and Napa Valley, I wanted to do a column on some of the lesser-known restaurants, markets and what some of the wineries are doing to quench your hunger along with your thirst: Calistoga Roastery, Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga: Warm and inviting, with a Brit behind the counter that was all…
35 restaurants will be onsite sampling for a fun-filled day at the track! L.A. Weekly is excited to announce the final restaurant lineup for Brunch at the Races, their now second annual brunch extravaganza! Taking place on Sunday October 9th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santa Anita Park, this event is sure to…
The grown-up version of a root beer float! online pharmacy neurontin no prescription pharmacy buy sildalis online https://www.conci.com/wp-content/themes/twentyfifteen/inc/new/sildalis.html no prescription Ingredients: vanilla ice cream red wine (our recommendations: 2014 G is for: Grenache or 2014 Wonderful Wine Co. Red Blend) sparkling water Maraschino cherries Directions: Scoop the ice cream into a cup. Pour the wine and sparkling…
It has been no secret that I am a fan of Abe Schoener’s Scholium Project wines. I am also a fan of Abe Schoener. Yes, his wines are good, often great, sometimes challenging. In addition, it is his philosophical approach to winemaking and vineyards that really resonates with me. When I got an email from…
Honestly? Even though I’ve studied wine and spirits, been certified by the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET 2) and made plenty of cocktails with Vermouth I had never 1. Studied Vermouth in a single spirit tasting sans cocktail or 2. Looked into what makes a Vermouth. So, considering that most of my readers are…
Big Sur Health Center announced January 13 – 15, 2017, as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. This year’s partners include Carmel Valley Ranch, the sister property of longtime host Ventana Big Sur. Due to renovations at Ventana Big Sur, the Fungus Face-Off and the Grand Chef dinner will take place at…
In 2005 I took a memorable trip to Napa Valley, not my first or last, with good friends. By the time we got to Joseph Phelps for our reserved tasting and lunch, I was in love with the (wine) world once again. But this time, I decided to take it home with me. Or, to…
HEALDSBURG, Calif. -Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley (WDCV) began their 2016 grape harvest this week, and shared their predictions for the season. Picking began on Saturday, August 13 for Amista Vineyards Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, ten days later than they began harvesting their fruit in 2015. Overall, quality predictions are extremely positive after a year…
Constantly bugging my friend Heidi to share her recipes with readers as well as her Facebook page, this one I think you can figure out even without the actual directions. It’s called: Grilled zucchini slices drizzled with balsamic glaze, beefsteak tomato, fresh basil, sautéed onion and sweet pepper on toasted ciabatta roll topped with melted…