Gregory Alonzo: “Waltzing with Austrian Wines”
The sheer elegance of Vienna’s Restaurant Imperial is awe inspiring. Peering around my opulent surroundings, I half anticipated a full orchestra playing a variety of popular waltzes. After all, Vienna is acclaimed as the “city of music.” Today I am once again joined by my friends and fellow sommeliers, Annelle Koller and Clara Haas. Our…
Almond Butter Cookies made w/Living Tree Community Almond Butter, maple syrup, dark chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar…
OMG did my very-messy kitchen smell great one cold and rainy Saturday afternoon. I had received a generous sample of Living Tree Community Almond Butter that was itching for more than an apple slice for a taste test. I searched the internet, looking for a fairy-free cookie recipe, presuming the almond oil would suffice, and…
Eve of Destruction Circa 2001: A Good Party is a Crapshoot
We couldn’t get the flier made up in color on time. Eddie spent hours pouring over CD’s selecting the artwork. Would the zoot-suited gangster shaking a martini over a sparkling bar promise too many libations? Was the flier even understandable?online pharmacy http://www.tvaxbiomedical.com/images/jpg/valtrex.html no prescription drugstore Would people really RSVP when they lived right down…
Rusty Sly: Rock Meets Wine
During our Grape of the Night event, where Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc was the star of the night, we found that there was a key taste in most all of these wines. All of the bottles brought were from Southern France thus giving them some commonality in terroir. This would therefore lead one to believe…
Polina and Gaby make: Orange Jello Shots
Hollow oranges Get 6 oz pack of flavored Jell-O, mix it w/2 cups of boiling water. Cool it down to room temp, then add 2 cups of Vodka. Pour in 2 hollowed oranges. Chill in a fridge for 6 hrs. Cut & serve! Tips: Gaby – Whipped cream vodka makes them taste better, yumm Polina…
THE HUNGRY CAT SANTA MONICA CANYON BEGINS ½ OFF OYSTER MONDAYS AND LOBSTER TUESDAYS FOR FALL
WHO: Chef/OwnerDavid Lentz, The Hungry Cat, Santa Monica Canyon WHAT: ½ Off Oyster Mondays A full selection of freshly shucked oysters offered for half off the menu price. ½ dozen for $7.50 (normally $15) or a dozen for $15 (normally $30) Lobster Tuesdays 1 pound Grilled Maine Lobster served with market vegetables and paprika butter…
Eve at Pinot Days LA: Highlights of “F— Pinot” and More
This was the first time I had been to the Shrine Auditorium next to USC for anything, and lucky for us Pinot Days had planned their grand tasting event on a Sunday sans traffic. We were also well instructed as to where to park, how much time to allow, and as they had lost their…
Gregory Alonzo: The Champagnes of Bond … James Bond
The opulent grandeur of Vienna’s Imperial Hotel is unrivaled. This renown and luxurious palace transports its guests back to a time when the Hapsburgs reigned supreme. Typical guests include royalty, presidents, the super rich, and of course, Bond … James Bond. To commemorate “Skyfall,” the 23rd installment in the Bond series, what could be more…
Chef Eve 101 Makes: Braised Balsamic Chicken…no wine intended
Braised Balsamic Chicken http://allrecipes.com/recipe/braised-balsamic-chicken/detail.aspx I liked this recipe for two reasons. I love balsamic vinegar and wanted to add more than the usual “dash” on my salad. I also like red sauces on white meat so I can have red wine with it. The first excuse worked, the second…not so much. Balsamic, per Chief Bushman,…