From LALovingCup.com Ingredients 1 1/2 oz vodka or gin 1 1/2 oz thai basil infused saki or dry vermouth 1 oz lime juice 1 oz kaffir lime leaf simple syrup 2 dashes Miracle Mile Yuzu bitters opal basil flowers to garnish Directions Take everything and toss into your boston shaker with 3-4 ice cubes, remember…
There is nothing like a great start to a New Year and 2016 has roared in with style. That strange substance known as rain has returned to California and we are all hoping for the end of the drought. My favorite basketball team, the Golden State Warriors are rolling after a world championship from last…
2016 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show Adds Certification Programs, Educational Seminars, Expanded Expo Floor and More Las Vegas – The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show (www.ncbshow.com) introduces new programming to the 2016 conference, the largest annual bar and nightlife trade show, March 7-9, 2016 in Las Vegas. The conference program will…
The California Directory of Fine Wineries proved an ideal visual resource showcasing the best of California’s celebrated tasting rooms and iconic wine brands. HAVANA, CUBA—When a jaunty contingent of California winemakers gathered in Havana last week to make history at Cuba’s first trade show of American wine, the Yankees brought with them gift copies of…
March 18 – 20, 2016 Weekend Events Kick Off with Zinposium Seminar Paso Robles, CA – Paso Robles Wine Country’s signature weekend celebrating all things Zinfandel expands its offerings by introducing a new, evening event called Z-Nightcap After Party on Friday, March 18. This night-time event features an intimate walk around tasting with 15 vintners,…
THE CRADLE OF WINE CIVILIZATION : An Exploration of Ancient Wines and Their Evolution The First Event of Its Kind Comes to San Francisco Wine School March 13th South San Francisco, California – The history of wine, while inextricably linked to today’s exponentially-growing wine industry, is often overlooked by professionals, enthusiasts and scientists alike. The…
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Celebrates Access to Healthcare at Annual Fundraiser (Los Angeles, CA) – PPLA Food Fare, named “the most eclectic fundraising food fest you’ve never heard” of by LA Weekly, is returning Thursday, March 3, 2016 to Santa Monica. This highly anticipated gastronomic affair will feature hundreds of gourmet food and drink samples…
Lover’s Lagoon. McCoy’s Oceanfront at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, Fla. Think of as a moonlit stroll on the beach — in a glass. Ingredients: 1 oz vodka 1 oz spiced rum 1 oz peach juice 1 oz pear juice 1 oz plum juice ½ oz blue curacao Preparation: Stir all ingredients…
UC Davis plant scientists have identified an enzyme that appears to play a key role in the insect-transmitted bacterial infection of grapevines with Pierce’s disease, which annually costs California’s grape and wine industries more than $100 million. The researchers hope that the discovery, which runs counter to existing theories, will lead to new diagnostics and…
Distillers of San Luis Obispo County present Fire & Ice February 27, 2016 4:30-7:30pm Paso Robles Inn Grand Ballroom $95/pp Discover the Paso Robles Distillery Trail during this one-of-a-kind event featuring 8 Paso Robles distilleries! The evening will kick off with the sounds of Bear Market Riot as you enter into a cocktail throwdown pitting fire against ice….