‘Illegal’ Wine Blends and a ‘Peek Behind the Curtain’ of Big Wineries Add to Paso’s Garagiste Wine Festival Fun (and includes Pulchella)

The Garagiste Wine Festival has announced that renowned winemaker Adam Lazarre will keynote the sixth anniversary Garagiste Wine Festival. His keynote, ‘A Peek Behind the Curtain of Big Wineries,’ kicks off the Grand Tasting main event on November 12th in Paso Robles. The festival also announced additional festival details, including the participation of Ascension, Onx…

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THE TOSCANA RESTAURANT GROUP ANNOUNCES NERANO TO OPEN IN BEVERLY HILLS

A Stunning Setting for Food and Drink Inspired by the Amalfi Coast is Slated for November Opening BEVERLY HILLS, California – The Toscana Restaurant Group confirms their new and fourth concept – Nerano – will open mid-November, 2016 in Beverly Hills. Nerano, located at 9960 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, is strategically positioned adjacent to the Peninsula…

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Oso Libre, the Free Bear by Barbara Barrielle

In Paso Robles west of Coastal Route 101, Oso Libre Winery raises cattle alongside their Rhone and Bordeaux varietals. “Free Bear” in Spanish, Oso Libre grows Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Primitivo, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel on its Adelaida region vineyards. They source a small amount of fruit from vineyard neighbors for their GSM blends. But…

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Cocktail Recipe: The Amelia

Pretty, Tasty There’s so much to love about this cocktail by Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern head bartender Caitlyn Ritz. The gorgeous color. The fresh blackberries. Not to mention two of everyone’s favorite spirits! You’ll want to take a picture before you sip, it’s that pretty! The Amelia  1.5 oz Grey Goose Vodka .5 oz St. Germain 1 oz…

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