Brunch at the Races 2017

September 17, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

L.A. Weekly is excited to announce the return of Brunch at the Races, the third annual brunch extravaganza! Taking place on Sunday October 15th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Santa Anita Park, this event is sure to be one to remember!

Curated by LA Weekly Editor Mara Shalhoup, this event will feature signature brunch bites from over 30 of Los Angeles’ most iconic breakfast, brunch and lunch spots.

New eats added!! The following restaurants have confirmed attendance at this year’s event: AR Cucina, Pez Cantina, Fred 62, Myke’s Café, Kobawoo House, Jones Coffee Roasters, Monkey Bar, McConnells, Chez Tex, Poppy + Rose, Red Herring, Cindy’s Eaglerock Restaurant, Pono Burger, Little Dom’s, Sweet & Savory, Mascarpone Cheesecakes, La Huesuda Tacos, Tavern, and even more to come!

Sponsors of this year’s event include: Beam Suntory’s Effen Vodka and Maker’s Mark, The Dude’s Brewing Company, Angel City Brewery, Bai, Cacique, Rita’s Italian Ice, Zico, Hubert’s, Imperfect Produce, with more to come.

Tickets are on sale now! And can be purchased at: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1523763?utm_source=law&utm_medium=press.

General Admission tickets will be available starting at $40 and include: entry into the event, full day admission to Santa Anita Park, unlimited food samples from 30+ restaurants, beer/wine/cocktail samples from our partners, access to entertainment and a vendor village. A limited number of VIP admission tickets will be available starting at $60. VIP Admission tickets include all general admission perks plus access to an exclusive VIP lounge and VIP gift bag.

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Don’t miss out on our second annual Brunch at the Races!

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Nick Jonas Welcomes 2017 Harvest Season at Honig Vineyard and Winery

September 7, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

NAPA VALLEY, CA (Newswire.com) – Nick Jonas (singer, songwriter, producer, and actor) visited Napa Valley’s Honig Vineyard and Winery on Thursday, August 10^th to help kick off the 2017 harvest season, and to offer his thanks for the incredible fundraising event that was held at the winery to raise money for Type 1 diabetes. Nick made his way into the vineyard with Honig winemaker Kristin Belair to sample sugar levels in the Sauvignon Blanc grapes. As Kristin explained, “The refractometer we use in the vineyard is not that different from the glucose meter you use to check blood sugar.”

The previous evening, Stephanie and Michael Honig hosted 350 guests at the winery, raising $215,000 for Type 1 diabetes. Their ten-year old Sophia, the oldest of their four children, was diagnosed with Type 1 at the age of 5, dramatically altering their lives and their family dynamic.

BT1-BIKE-HEADER-MAP-2 The party at Honig was one stop on an epic, 10-week adventure for the Team Bike Beyond cycling team. On the afternoon of the event, the 20 riders, all with Type 1 diabetes, were met at the county line and escorted to the winery by the Napa County Sheriff and Congressman Mike Thompson, who also rode his bike to celebrate the occasion. “The Honigs have been tireless advocates for their daughter Sophia and the millions of other children and families living with Type 1 diabetes. Their efforts are more important than ever as federal funding for medical research comes under attack,” said Representative Thompson.

On the evening of Wednesday, August 9^th, after a special singing performance by Ambrosia songwriter David Pack, and a surprise flash mob choreographed by Honig family member Regina Weinstein and in which Stephanie Honig and fifteen of her close friends participated, the dancing continued into the night with music from Groovetronix Productions.

Partygoers feasted on culinary creations provided by Brasswood Napa Valley, Brix Restaurant & Gardens, Charlie Palmer, The Clif Family’s Bruschetteria, Crisp Kitchen and Juice, Elaine Bell Catering, Harvest Table by Charlie Palmer, Heritage Eats, Kara Cupcakes, Model Bakery, Mustards Grill and Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, Oakville Grocery, Salute Santé! Grapeseed Oil, and Prabh Indian Kitchen. Wine and beverages for the event were provided by Honig Vineyard and Winery, Beran Wines, C. Beck Winery, The Chafen Family Dutch Henry Winery, Charbay Distillery, The Frank Family, Luna Vineyards, Mad Fritz Brewing Co., St. Supéry, Schramsberg Vineyards, Tobias Wines, and Vineyard 29. In true Napa Valley style, the community rallied to support the Honig’s and their cause. Sponsors of the event included Darioush, Breakthru Beverage Group, Chuck Wagner, David Drucker/EmpireMerchants, Nadalié USA, St. Helena Hospital, The Rudd Foundation, Trinchero Family Estates, Inc., and The Winebow Group, as well as the host committee which included American AgCredit, Andrea Ivarsson + Bryan Kolozsi, Jamie Kurtzig + Family, Jelly Belly Candy Company, and Nomacorc|Vinventions.

Silent auction donors included: Alpha Omega Winery, Beran Wines, Chambers Hotels, BD Hotels, LLC, Charbay Distillery, Cynthia Carey/Jessup Cellars Gallery, DJ Boca Negra, Donny Frate, Mr. Jean and Dr. Karin Denoyer, Harvest Table by Charlie Palmer, Jordan Vineyard +

Winery, Karen Rose, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Michelle Baggett, Napa Valley Aloft Air Balloon Rides, NBC Universal, The Restaurant at Meadowood, Rockin’ Love Producions/Dusty Kramer, Round Pond Estate, Staglin Family Vineyard, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery, and Volker Eisele Family Estate.A special thanks goes to Bright Party Rentals for donating the evening’s party equipment, furnishing, and supplies.

Don’t be left off THE ROOF – Do YOU have your tickets yet?

August 4, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

We’re giving you DOUBLE the fun this year as we begin with our pre-party celebration on August 17^th at TPC’s Oaks Grille! Come by from 5pm to 9pm for happy hour pricing all night long, bartender lessons, DJ MAV (the same DJ we will have at the main event for the third year), dancing and the best sunset in Santa Clarita, all while giving back to the WiSH Education Foundation! Have a big party? Call ahead to reserve your table: 661-288-1995.

Cocktails on the Roof, on August 25^th, has us looking forward to a new, fun layout, more lounges (you can even sponsor your own lounge – email Wish@Hart District.org to learn more) and voting on your favorite Craft Cocktails – you’ll even be able to win a social or dinner for a group of six this year in our new silent auction tables!

Everyone is a VIP this year! All tickets are general admission ($85) so you get to enjoy the entire evening from 8pm until 11pm… or come as a Designated Driver and enjoy mocktails and all that amazing food for just $65. All tickets at the door are $95. Either way, let us know about your excitement with #COTR17 on all your social media posts!

Hosted by Eve Bushman of Eve’s Wine 101, Marlee Lauffer, President of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation and WiSH Executive Director Amy Daniels, this year promises to be another top notch event with returning favorites and brand new participants! The restaurants sharing their most sought-after cocktails, mocktails and food are back. Included in the list is Speakeasy Bakery, California Pizza Kitchen, Yoshi Murikami with sake-based cocktails, Sisley Italian Restaurant, solita Tacos & Margaritas, Honu Coffee, Newhall Refinery, TPC Oaks Grille, An Indian Affair, Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company (coffee cocktails), Salt Creek Grille, Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewing Company, Persia Restaurant and Lounge, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Bonefish Grill, Pomp & Whimsy, Deep Eddy Vodka, Sweet Beams Ice Cream, Olive Terrace Bar & Grill, Marston’s, CPB Winery with wine-based cocktails, The Distillery at Opolo, Vina Sympatica Sparkling Wines, LA Scotch Club and Vines Restaurant. Get your tickets and stay tuned for every exciting announcement (and guest party secrets) on the WiSH Facebook and Cocktails event pages and www.WiSHscv.org!

Although WiSH sponsors many programs and initiatives NOT funded by tax dollars, we are focusing our funding this year on the ARTS, with another emphasis on our public school libraries. Together we can make a difference for our public school youth in our own backyard! Why not have fun while raising badly needed funding?

Many thanks to our sponsors, without whom we could never get this party started –Westfield Valencia Town Center and The Magazine of Santa Clarita/Elite Magazine, EveBushmanConsulting.com, Mitchpickswine, SOS Entertainment, 24/7 Events, Andy Gump, Burrtec, Brightview Tree Company, Lundgren Management, Nick Rose Insurance, California Credit Union, Littler, Randy Plaice & Associates, Oasis Associates, Jeff & Melanie Meyer, Gymnastics Unlimited, Peterson Printing, Enchanted Kids, The Signal, Solprint, KHTS and SCVTV. Special thanks to Genesis Moss, Print & Web Design (www.genesismoss.com), for creating our brand new dedicated website, www.CocktailsontheRoofscv.org.

WiSH asks that you be responsible – 21 & over only; please leave your car in the parking garage overnight (approved by Westfield) and take alternate transportation.

South Bay Beer & Wine Festival

May 11, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

South Bay Beer & Wine Festival

May 21^st 2017 at Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills Estates

1 PM to 5 PM

VIP – 12 NOON to 5 PM

The South Bay Beer & Wine Festival invites you to enjoy the wares of approximately 70 Craft Beer, Wine & Restaurant exhibitors this May. The best of Southern California’s regional breweries, wineries and restaurants are featured, yet the Festival in its fourth year is a mecca for craft brewers from throughout the west. Tasting of all beer, wine and food is unlimited, and each festival attendee receives a great souvenir glass to take home.

The VIP upgrade adds tastings of assorted spirits, preferred parking, and entry to the Festival one hour before general admission. We applaud the generosity of all our exhibitors who energetically participate each year to raise money for our charitable beneficiaries. Treat your palate and have a blast with your friends this Spring on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula.

All proceeds fund the community outreach programs of Rotary Clubs within the South Bay and Harbor cities of Los Angeles. It’s a Springtime event that can’t be missed.

Tickets Prices

Tickets for the South Bay Beer & Wine Festival includes unlimited tasting of craft beers, fine wines, delicious food, live music, and silent auction.

General Admission $75.00 online; Day of the event, if any are still available, $75.00 at the gate.
Your Ticket includes:

Festival Access from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Souvenir Tasting Glass
Unlimited Tastings of Craft Beer, Fine Wines, and Foods from ~70 Great Exhibitors
Live Music
Art Exhibition
Free Parking

Unlike many festivals, your ticket price provides an “all-inclusive” experience. No hidden costs (like food trucks or parking). It’s a great value!

VIP Upgrade $30; Limited; advanced online purchase only. Day of the event: Not available.

Access to VIP Tent with seating and shade for relaxing
Premium distilled spirits tastings
Preferred parking next to event field
Early entry to event. Access at 12 noon — 1 hour before General Admission
To be used with a General Admission ticket

Fine Print: You must be at least 21 years old to enter the Festival. No smoking in the Festival. And, please, no pets.

Wine in the Pines 2017: Leave Your Troubles Behind You (Look for Eve there too!)

April 28, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

PINE MOUNTAIN CLUB, CA – Leave your troubles behind and travel to an oasis – only an hour or so north from Los Angeles. Pine Mountain Village, at the crest of the 5-freeway, has a unique venue that wine, beer, food and music lovers have enjoyed attending for more than a decade: Wine in the Pines. The event is on June 10 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with a VIP entry at 12:00. Proceeds from Wine in the Pines benefit the American Cancer Society.

“It’s so exciting to see so many wineries, both big and boutique, returning for Wine in the Pines 2017,” Mark Bailey, owner of the local Madd Bailey’s Pub and the Wine Room Gallery said. “Last year’s event was epic, and once again, the village gazebo area will be transformed into the fabulous Lompoc Wine Ghetto, alongside barbecue and live music.”

At press time winery participants include Ascension Cellars, Cass Winery, Cantara Cellars, Charles Wine, Enjoy Wine, Frolicking Frog Cellars, Flying Goat, Golden Star Vineyards, JFC International, La Montagne, Lapus Luna, Madd Bailey’s Wine, MM Organics, Mountain Ranch Winery, Opolo Vineyards, Pomar Junction, Ranchita Canyon Vineyard, Sagebrush Annie’s, Silkwood Wines, Stephen Hemmert Wines, Tobin James, Turiya, Vinestead, Vista Del Rey Vineyards and Workman Ayer.

Wolf Creek Brewery, Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company, Firestone and Stella Artois are the craft beer breweries also signed up so far, while food vendors include Big Mike’s Ragin BBQ, Brazil Hot Dogs, La Lena Mexican Restaurant and Wolf Creek Restaurant.

In addition to the wine, beer and food vendors there is always live music wafting through our woods – at least three bands!

The Wine Room Gallery Wine Bar in Pine Mountain will be open on both Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. and guests will be able to purchase and take home some of the wines they tasted at the festival. Tickets and information: www.WineInThePines.com, 661-242-8810, thewineroomgallery@yahoo.com and Facebook.

Information on cabins available for rent is also on the website: www.WineInThePines.com and there is a Holiday Inn located nearby.

L.A. Weekly Announces The Return of Burgers and Beer

April 5, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

L.A. Weekly is excited to announce the return of their signature event, Burgers & Beer, to their 2017 food festival calendar! Taking place on Saturday, April 29th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in DTLA, this event is a slider and craft beer lovers dream!

Curated by L.A. Weekly’s editorial staff, this event will feature Los Angeles’ best burger restaurants serving their signature sliders and California’s best craft breweries sampling the brews that have made them famous!

As of press time, the following restaurants have confirmed attendance at this year’s event: Baldoria, Belcampo Meat Co., Burger City Grill, Button Mash, byCHLOE, Grill ‘Em All, Hinoki and the Bird, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Mascarpone Cheesecake by Chef Turok, Myke’s Café, Simmzy’s, Slater’s 50/50, The Pikey, The Upper West, Venice Whaler and WOLF with more to be confirmed.

As of press time, the following breweries have confirmed attendance at this year’s event: 101 Cider House, Absolution Brewing Company, Angel City Brewery, Arts District Brewing Company, Baja Brewing Company, Beachwood BBQ & Brewing, Boomtown Brewery, Brewyard Beer Company, Claremont Craft Ales, Coronado Brewing Company, Dry River Brewing, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, Fireman’s Brew, Inc., Golden Road Brewing, High Water Brewing Company, Homage Brewing, Indie Brewing Company, Iron Triangle Brewing, Kona Brewing Co., Ladyface Ale Companie, Lagunitas Brewing Co., MacLeod Ale Brewing Co., Noble Ale Works, Pizza Port Brewing Co., Scholb Premium Ales, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Simmzy’s, St. Killian Importing, Strand Brewing Co., The Bruery, The Dudes’ Brewing Co., The Lost Abbey, Transplants Brewing Company and Wolf Creek Brewery with more to be confirmed.

Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1429993

A portion of this year’s event proceeds will benefit Food Forward. Food Forward rescues fresh local produce that would otherwise go to waste, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.

General Admission tickets will be available starting at $50 and include entry into the event, unlimited food samples from 20+ restaurants, craft beer samples from 40+ breweries, access to entertainment and vendor village. A limited number of VIP admission tickets will be available starting at $70. VIP Admission tickets include all general admission perks plus hour early entry into the event and a VIP gift bag.

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Eli and Ashley Parker Confirm Spring Opening of The Bear and Star in Los Olivos

March 22, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

Chef John Cox’ Refined Ranch Cuisine is Founded on the Rich Ecosystem of the Parker Ranch in Foxen Canyon

Wagyu Cattle, Chicken, Quail, Pigs and Produce Raised on the Ranch to Supply the Restaurant

LOS OLIVOS, California; March 2017 – Eli and Ashley Parker of the Parker Hospitality Family announce their restaurant, The Bear and Star, opening in April 2017 at 2860 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos, the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. The restaurant features refined ranch cuisine inspired by the Santa Ynez Valley and the heritage of the Parker family.

15844713_1310824712314175_6629638173887395214_o Leading the culinary team is celebrated Chef/Partner John Cox, who earned accolades for his work at Sierra Mar at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. Cox is supported by the talents of Santa Barbara native Chef Jeremy Tummel and Sous Chef Trent Shank. Overseeing the restaurant and beverage program is General Manager Andrew Scherer.

The Bear and Star refined ranch cuisine model is intrinsically intertwined to the 714 acre Fess Parker Home Ranch located seven miles away on Foxen Canyon. 75 head of Wagyu cattle are raised and finished with the spent grains and pomace from the family brewery and winery. Also raised on the ranch are chickens, quail, rabbits, pigs, and bees, and a number of heirloom fruits and organic vegetables for use at the restaurant. With this all-encompassing ecosystem developed under John Cox’s passion and vision, the Parker family links their lasting history and expertise in hospitality, wine-making, and ranching to the dining experience. Chef Cox’s extensive culinary background in both California and Texas – shared by founder Fess Parker – creates a style that is singular to The Bear and Star and the town of Los Olivos.

There are four distinct environments within the restaurant space: The Dining Room; Wine Room for local winemakers and private functions; Chef’s Room for classes and small dining groups; and the Bar/Lounge. Integral to the restaurant is the 30′ custom reverse-flow Texas smoker housed at the Home Ranch, the source for slow smoking and barbecuing many of the selections on the menu. Designed by Chef Cox, the mobile smoker is a self-contained wood-fired kitchen with a pizza oven, Big Green Egg, sink, onboard refrigeration and lighting.

Breakfast, lunch and brunch service takes place on the front terrace and cozy bar/lounge facing Grand Avenue where guests may observe the comings and goings of Los Olivos locals. The 50 seat dining room for evening service is a perfect blend of sophistication and rustic elegance. This space features jewel tones of garnet and ruby with lush oversized chairs and velvet banquettes accented with kilim pillows, dark barn wood floors and sleek marble surfaces. The design by Oliva Villaluz’s results in an elegantly casual feel designed to complement Chef Cox’s refined ranch menu.

“John and his team are incredibly talented and passionate about this ambitious project. Connecting the restaurant to our family ranch is something we’ve always dreamed about, and with John’s guidance, it’s finally coming to fruition. What a great fit with the Parkers,” states Eli Parker. “Ash and I are very excited to share the refined ranch cuisine concept with our Valley locals and visitors.”

The restaurant is open daily for breakfast from 7:00-10:30 a.m.; full day menu for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.and serves brunch on weekends from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Bar and Star Bar serves from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 midnight.

ABOUT THE FESS PARKER FAMILY:

Since the late 80s, the Parker family has focused their time, energy and resources on building a hospitality portfolio around the beauty and bounty of Santa Barbara County. The acquisition of 714 acres on the venerable Foxen Canyon Wine Trail in 1987 set the stage for the establishment of the Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard. With an emphasis on estate-grown Rhône varietals, the wines consistently earn 90+ point ratings from top wine critics around the world. The launch of The Bear and Star Restaurant, nestled within the Wine Country Inn, is the latest endeavor of this wine, food and hospitality-loving family enterprise.

The Bear and Star

2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441

For updates on the opening the public can visit:

www.thebearandstar.com

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebearandstar

Twitter: TheBearAndStar

Instagram: @thebearandstar

Sixth Annual California Wine and Jazz Fest – April 9, 2017

March 20, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

An eclectic mix of hot jazz and cool swing performed on two stages and unlimited sampling of wine, craft brews, boutique spirits and gourmet food are part of the 6th Annual California Jazz & Wine Fest. Artisans will also be displaying their wares.

Presented by Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise

Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley and other Rotary charities, both locally and globally.

Day and hours: Sunday, April 9, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., VIP ticket holders can enter an hour earlier at noon.

Where: Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village

The Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village is the perfect setting for the preeminent jazz and wine festival between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The festival covers the entire main ballroom, an adjacent covered tent and outdoors area.

What: The festival is limited to 1,500 guests and sells out every year. They can sample a variety of wines, brews, specialty spirits and gourmet foods from over 50 exhibitors while enjoying the sounds from some of the best jazz musicians in the country.

Wineries, Breweries and Spirits Exhibitors Include: Opolo Vineyards, Golden Star Vineyards, Sunland Vintage Winery, Firestone Walker, Surf Brewery, Channel Islands Distillery Rum and Navarro Vineyards.

Participating Gourmet Food Exhibitors Include: We Olive, Urbane Café, Spanish Hills Country Club, Grissini Italian Ristorante and Maestro’s Steakhouse.

Entertainment: Musicians will perform on two stages—in the main ballroom and in an adjacent enclosed tent.

Headlining the Entertainment: Saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Danny Janklow, known internationally for his soulful and passionate sounds.

About Danny Janklow: A southern California native, Danny has enjoyed the pleasure of sharing the stage and recording with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and George Benson. His heart-felt, passionate, and highly energetic music has reached and inspired thousands of listeners around the world.

Other Performers: Also performing are the Adam Clark Quartet, Lao Tizer, D.on Darox and the Melody Joy Bakers, The Barrelhouse Wailers and Bruce Forman’s “Cow Bop.”

Tickets: $100 per person/general admission and $150 per person/VIP admission (VIP tickets include one-hour early entry for tasting, valet parking, preferred seating and other amenities).

Only 1,500 tickets will be sold. Must be age 21 or older to attend.

More Information: 805-380-6010, info@californiajazzwine.com, on Facebook, facebook.com/califjazzwine, Twitter, twitter.com/califjazzwine, or go to http://www.californiajazzwine.com to purchase tickets.

Uncorked Wine Tours Releases “Top Paso Robles Wine Tour Stops” List

March 13, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

Paso Robles, Calif. – Uncorked Wine Tours has released its list of Top Paso Robles Wine Tour Stops for the season and 2017.

“Paso Robles is really becoming a destination for wine, craft beer, and distillery lovers,” says Uncorked Wine Tours Owner Katie Hayward. “The wine offering in Paso is diverse – the vineyards here grow about 40 different varieties of grapes – so you really get to try a lot of wines during your tour, and meet some very interesting vintners.”

Topping the list of must-stops for 2017 wine tours in Paso Robles: Halter Ranch, in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District. “Halter Ranch was recently featured in Sunset Magazine, calling it a ‘Cadillac operation throughout.’ Visitors to Halter Ranch will love its beautiful, state-of-the-art winery, caves, and brand new tasting room with a giant patio. Many tours are complimentary, although they do offer more extensive tours of their historic 900-acre property for a charge.”

Next up on the can’t-miss Paso Robles wine tour with Uncorked is Shale Oak on Oakdale Rd, just off of Highway 46 West. “Shale Oak is a Gold LEED certified winery, and their commitment to sustainability and stewardship of the land has resulted in some tremendous, limited quantity wines, so every visit is unique. Shale Oak ups the ante with savory brownie and truffle pairings, and a very casual, warm vibe that our Paso Robles wine tour guests love.”

Also in the list of Paso Robles wine tour must-sees for 2017 is J Dusi, an elegant evolution of one of the area’s oldest wine-making families. “I love the story behind the wines at this place. Janell Dusi is a passionate winemaker, trained by her grandfather Dante on the art of old world Italian winemaking – something he learned from Italian immigrant parents Sylvester and Caterina. You’ll enjoy the rich tradition, and the wines – something you have to taste for yourself!”

Rounding out Uncorked Wine Tours must-sees for Paso Robles Wine Tours is the up and coming industrial-yet-chill Tin City. “Tin City has many garagiste style wineries, (Garagistes refers to a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region, producing “Vins de garage,” or “garage wine.”) a brewery, a cider tasting room, and distillery, with more tasting rooms to come. It’s an unexpected location, tucked behind a service road off Highway 101 at the southern edge of Paso Robles. Tour guests enjoy Tin City’s collaborative tasting events, food trucks, festivals, and soon, an on-site restaurant.”

About Uncorked Wine Tours

Uncorked Wine Tours offers exceptional wine tasting excursions in Paso Robles Wine Country and San Luis Obispo’s Edna Valley. Led by Central Coast native Katie Hayward, Uncorked Wine Tours offers custom itineraries, personalized service, shuttle service, gift cards and more. Visit http://www.uncorkedwinetours.net to learn more.

L.A. Weekly Announces Final Lineup for 3rd Annual Sips and Sweets

November 14, 2016 by evebushman Leave a Comment

L.A. Weekly is proud to present the final lineup for Sips & Sweets 2016! In its third year, our now annual holiday party will feature 21 of the city’s top bakers and 24 of LA’s most respected mixologists. Join us Friday, December 2nd from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and sample delicious confections, sip on handcrafted cocktails and shop for amazing holiday gifts and trinkets. Curated by the L.A. Weekly’s own food critic Besha Rodell and food editor Katherine Spiers, this eating, drinking and shopping extravaganza is one not to be missed.

This year’s confirmed dessert lineup features sweets from: Alexander’s Steakhouse, Bearclaw Kitchen, Beverly Hills Beignet, Choctál Single-Origin Ice Cream, Cobblermania!, Copenhagen Pastry, Crème Caramel LA, Enjoyer, Mascarpone Cheesecake, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, Mercedes Binge Desserts, Nickel Diner, Ococoa, Red Bread, Salt & Straw, Street Churros, The Broadway Baker, The Gourmandise School, Waffling Around, Westbound and WP24 by Wolfgang Puck.

Confirmed hand-crafted cocktail samples include: 1886 Bar at The Raymond, 71ABOVE, Bar Toscana, Birch, Broken Spanish/BS Taqueria, Chaya. E.P. & L.P., Guelaguetza. Hinoki & the Bird, House of Punch, Hyperion Public, Lock & Key, Lost Property, Miro, Otium. Red O Santa Monica, Sassafras, Seventy 7, Sonny’s Hideaway, Sotto, The Bar at Belcampo Santa Monica, The Lincoln, The Lucques Group and The Roger Room.

Tickets: http://ticketf.ly/2bUoaqn.

General Admission tickets include: entry into the event and museum, unlimited food samples from over 20 LA pastry chefs, beer, wine and artisanal cocktail samples from over 20 mixologists as well as access to our handcrafted vendor village with 20+ vendors. VIP Admission ticket includes: all of the General Admission perks plus 1 hour early entry into the event and a special VIP Gift Bag.

Sponsors of this year’s event include: Hendrick’s Gin, Tullamore DEW Whiskey, Reyka Vodka, Milagro Tequila, Sailor Jerry Rum, Monkey Shoulder, Amoeba, Angel City Brewery, Aquafina, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Beautiful Things LA, Califia Farms, Dave & Busters, DIABOLO Beverages, DRY Sparkling, Firestone Walker, Gelsons, KIND, Negra Modelo, Southern California Buick GMC, Spearmint Rhino, WVapes, Farm Fresh to You, Destiny Candle, London Manori and Panache Jewelry with more to come.

A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Food Forward. Food Forward rescues fresh local produce that would otherwise go to waste, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.

Follow L.A. Weekly on Facebook facebook.com/LAWeekly, Twitter @laweeklystreet, Instagram @LAWeekly and Foursquare for updates as they unfold.

We hope to see you there!

About L.A. Weekly:
L.A. Weekly, and more recently LAWeekly.com, has Los Angeles covered, with investigative reporting, comprehensive calendar listings and forward-thinking cultural coverage, including daily blogs like the highly regarded Squid Ink, which covers the city’s food scene. We keep our readers loyal with stories by some of the country’s finest writers—now accessible through our mobile platforms. In 2007 L.A. Weekly was the first newspaper to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for its food criticism. This year, restaurant critic Besha Rodell was honored with a James Beard Award, widely considered food writing’s top prize.