Just when I thought I might have seen and tasted it all – a statement in and of itself is a bit crazy – I attended my first Japanese Food and Restaurant Expo. Of course there were terrific samples of fine Japanese food, an array of incredible knives and the type of service ware that…
I think this is the third time I visited the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center and yet I always find several new items to taste, learn and see each time. If you work in the food industry, or own a bar, restaurant, catering business or winery you definitely should attend this…
New York, NY – The Ultimate Spirits Challenge has awarded Blue Nectar Tequila and iichiko Shochu with their highest honor, the Chairman’s Trophy. Dubbed the “world’s trailblazing spirits competition,” the Ultimate Spirits Challenge is led by globally renowned spirits reviewer Paul Pacult and an expert panel of judges from around the world. The judges taste…
Last week in the SCV Beacon I shared all that I was expected to learn at my Level 1 Sake class awarded by Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET). This week I want to share some of what I learned that I thought readers might enjoy: A small wine glass is “ideal for serving premium…
Oh boy what a surprise and a treat was in store for me… We’re hoping you can join Montes Winemakers Aurelio Montes Senior and Aurelio Montes Junior for an intimate wine luncheon on Thursday, February 23rd. The Father and son are coming together for the first time in Los Angeles, to share their passion for wine…
The Wine House is pleased to offer the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake course on Sunday March,19. Instructed by Toshio Ueno, SSI WSET Certified Sake Educator, Certified Master Sake & Shochu Sommelier. This course is ideal for consumers or those new to sake with the focus on: Main…
POV’s ‘The Birth of Saké’ Follows Meticulous Method of Bringing the Fabled Japanese Drink To Life; Film Premieres Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 on PBS A Co-presentation with the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) “A richly immersive documentary . . . achieves a remarkable level of intimacy without ever sacrificing its reserve or restraint.” —…
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is proud to announce a new partnership with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West to offer attendees an introduction to the Extraordinary Italian Taste campaign, raising awareness on authentic Italian food and wine products. The Expo, the premiere three-day event for the foodservice and hospitality…
Today readers get to virtually enjoy gastronomic delights from Japan to France from Maru Sushi’s Jason Park: Jason, the menus on Valentines Day were over-the-top gastronomic delights! One appeared to be Japanese, the other, French? How did you design the menus and recipes? Japanese and French are very similar in that they have a lot…