I hope that Robin Leach will forgive me for using his motto from “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” to title my article. In the West, we typically pair caviar with Champagne. However in Eastern Europe, it is more prevalent to pair caviar with chilled vodka. I thought it would be fun to take a…
After reading Eve’s article on Hungry Cat’s Oyster Bar, I was inspired to say a few words on what wines pair best with “The Pearl of the Sea.” One does not have to be a sommelier, or James Bond, to know the classic pairing to be with Champagne. And it seems with agent 007, the…
The Anniversary Dinner by Chef Chessa Features First Grade White Truffles, Piemonte Wines and a Custom Designed Sicilian Thalass Plate to Commemorate 41 Years of Italian Culinary History WHO: Piero Selvaggio and VALENTINO Executive Chef Nico Chessa WHAT: In celebration of the 41st Anniversary of Valentino, and in anticipation of The Next 40 Years, Owner Piero Selvaggio presents a spectacular Bianco Pregiato white truffle tasting menu with personally…
The Roger Room Bartenders Create New Craft Cocktail Menu for Autumn Season WHO: THE ROGER ROOM, West Hollywood WHAT: THE ROGER ROOM, Los Angeles’ award winning mixology bar, presents five new cocktails for its fall menu, to warm the spirits for the upcoming holiday season. This modern day speakeasy, named the Best West Hollywood Bar 2013 by the LA Weekly, hottest…
Southern California is about to experience the 5th annual STARS of Cabernet, the flagship wine event produced by LearnAboutWine. The Five Diamond Peninsula Beverly Hills hosts STARS of Cabernet LA on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013. “Cabernet is the most important wine in the marketplace,” said Ian Blackburn, Founder of LearnAboutWine, the company behind the 5th…
Today I am joined by friend and fellow sommelier, Ivelisse Negroni. We are in the small historical town of Samur in the French region of Pays de la Loire. This area is renown for its chateaus and of course, their wine. From our patio table, we have a lovely view of the plaza square. We…
MIMOSA (Don’t use expensive Champagne as it’s lost in this cocktail) “A traditional brunch beverage. Enjoy this light delight on Mother’s Day, Christmas, or any special occasion.” Ingredients: 3/4 cup champagne, chilled 1/4 cup orange juice Directions: 1. Mix three parts of your favorite sparkling white to one part of your favorite orange juice. Enjoy!…
Annual New York Asian Festival Heads West bringing its LUCKYRICE Feast to the San Francisco Ferry Building Friday, September 6, 2013 from 7-10pm Featuring SF’s top Asian-inspired chefs and mixologists with special guest Iron Chef Morimoto Presented by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® East LUCKYRICE announced the launch of the first annual LUCKYRICE San Francisco Feast presented by…
Paso Robles and Santa Barbara garner plenty of attention when it comes to wine, but insiders know the Arroyo Grande Valley as an up-and-coming hot spot that tourists often miss. Equal parts down-home charm and polished sophistication, the Arroyo Grande Valley Wine Trail is a fantastic getaway for anyone seeking a change of pace…and some…
In this, the eighth annual LA WineFest to hit the historical Raleigh Studios the first weekend in June, my husband had this comment, “Joel’s doing a great job of introducing wine to the hipsters.” The “Joel” is Dr. Joel Fisher, the founder of the event, and he continues to find new wines and spirits every…