Join us Sunday March 26 for LA Weekly’s signature food and wine extravaganza! Curated by our award-winning food writers and critic Besha Rodell, the event showcases signature bites from restaurants featured in our 99 Essentials restaurant issue that hits stands the same week. Along with great food, guests will enjoy wine from top-shelf wineries, cocktail…
A couple of weeks ago I orchestrated a small event with local foodies at solita tacos Valencia. They were rolling out a new menu and wanted some feedback. Well. The evening turned into a social media blitz with the newly coined #BadassChickenMoleTacos everywhere, Facebook live video, Facebook posts, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, blog posts…you get my…
Napa Valley Distillery, the first distillery in the city of Napa since Prohibition, and the only distillery in Napa Valley, has entered into a financial agreement with Agajanian Vineyards and Wine Company, a second generation supplier of Premium Bulk Wine and WineGrapes. As part of the agreement, Agajanian Vineyards and Wine Company has made an…
In keeping to my theory that those who spend time thinking about the aromas and flavors in their wine notice more about what is on their dinner plate, and, in taking it a step further, are blissfully aware of the trees and sky during a drive…to a wine bar or favorite restaurant. So, it thrilled…
Cocina de Autor at the new Grand Velas Los Cabos, which opened on December 20th, has been named among the best new restaurants for 2017 by the international media giant CNN. Two star Michelin Dutch Chef Sidney Schutte heads up the fine-dining restaurant working with Netherlands’ rising star Vincent Colauto as chef de cuisine. Chef…
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil Six 6-ounce boneless center-cut pork chops, trimmed of any fat 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt Directions 1. Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on all sides,…
For those with a creative streak, the adults-only Casa Velas boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta is delighted to offer its guests a new exclusive experience that combines both painting and wine tasting. Every Monday, Mexican artist León de la Vega guides guests through hour-long themed art workshops that is complimented with an authentic Mexican wine…
This past Wednesday I attended a trade and media tasting of the Santa Lucia Highlands (SLH) at Hinoki and The Bird in Century City. We had 25 SLH wineries pouring Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling and other varieties. I made it through a decent number of the tables – juggling pen, program, wine glass and…
The Cellar Beverly Hills marks the first-of-its-caliber fine wine concierge and private storage facility in the heart of Beverly Hills, California. Its highly exclusive flagship location features James Bond-esque security and a bevy of high-tech services designed to elevate and enhance the wine collection experience for individual connoisseurs, as well as many of Los Angeles’…