What makes a good wine festival? A great selection of wine, of course, but also a great location. And what turns a good festival into a great one? Great organization to keep things running smoothly. For the second day of our Southern California wine-soaked weekend, my wife Karen and I recently attended the 29th Annual…
Culver City, CA: With the exciting announcement of Executive Chef Brendan Collins and Chef de Cuisine Ali Haji taking over the kitchen at The Corner Door, the Culver City mainstay has undergone a culinary transformation with its new dining menu, highlighting the ever changing flavors of the season. From the opening of The Corner Door…
Registration open for TEXSOM 2015 Conference Dallas, TX – Presently celebrating its eleventh year, TEXSOM, the most prominent and influential sommelier education conference in the world, announces that registration is now open for TEXSOM 2015. The TEXSOM 2015 conference will take place August 8 -10, 2015 at the Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas at…
We are stew lovers. And I’m especially fond of making something for dinner and being done cleaning all of the prep dishes, bowls and spoons before said dinner. This recipe did take me a good hour of prep, including browning the meat (through step #2) but once it was cooking it was a breeze. My…
Indianapolis, Ind. – Six years ago when Sun King Brewing Company began crafting Fresh•Local•Beer at the corner of Market Street and College Avenue hardly anyone noticed. Today the brewery has grown to become the second largest brewery in Indiana and is excited to announce their 6th Anniversary Party on Saturday, June 27th, 2015 at the…
What a treat it has been for me to find an old acquaintance of mine had written what I think is the essential bar book, “The 12 Bottle Bar” with her husband, still lives in my neighborhood, and graciously gave me a copy of my own to devour! Lesley Jacobs Solmonson, who some may remember…
This week readers get a peak into the wine world of Tanya Green, owner of Wine 661. Tanya recently celebrated her 2nd year with a candlelight party, does beer and wine tastings, live music but I thought it high time we focus on a local lady living the life of a wine bar owner. …
1. Brad Roen, that’s a name some people in this valley should remember. How did you put SCV on the (wine) map? In the late 90’s I opened a restaurant in Valencia called “Valencia Grille”. At the time I was building the place I really was not that into wine. But when I applied for…
Sherman Oaks, CA – The Valley has been a booming destination this past year with its numerous and notable restaurant and bar openings. And now, Downtown Sherman Oaks is about to receive its newest addition on the already bustling Ventura Boulevard. Introducing Downtown Johnny’s, officially opened Wednesday, April 29, 2015! “My Uncle Johnny introduced my…
Wine aficionados and gourmet foodies will find an exceptional array of palate-pleasing experiences at the Third Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival to be held noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25 in the vineyard at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce.buy lipitor Canada buy lipitor online generic “We are proud to be able to introduce…