Once again, we were very excited to cover the 2024 Bar And Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas. We always discover new brands as well as new releases from brands we know. This year, like most years, we focused on more liquor related items over food. Below is my social media from two different events, and…
LAS VEGAS – At the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo, two students pursuing a career in the beverage & culinary field at Johnson & Wales University will receive a $1,250 fellowship grant on behalf of the event organizers. The two winning students, John Owen and Karina Rodriguez Casas, will be presented the grants on the expo’s red carpet on Tuesday, March 19. Owen and Casas…
The Universal Whisky Experience is fast approaching, this April 15-19, and I hope you can join us. These are some of the details: TASTE AWARD WINNING WHISKIES AND SPIRITS These events are not only the most unique; they are also the perfect level of intimacy, allowing you to truly enjoy the whisky and spirits samplings…
Thrilled, yes thrilled, to cover the Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas for the first time last month. It was one of the largest shows we’ve ever covered. So big that we had to take a day off in between the three days offered to us! Day one I got a little more than half…
LAS VEGAS- The anticipation for the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas reaches new heights as the prestigious event proudly announces the distinguished mixologist and entrepreneur, Julie Reiner, as this year’s keynote speaker. Renowned for her innovative contributions to the world of cocktails and hospitality, Reiner is set to captivate attendees with her wealth of…
LAS VEGAS – Whisky lovers no longer have to travel to Scotland to taste some of the world’s finest whisky as Eight Lounge, a lush cigar and cocktail lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas, now offers flights of the renowned House of Hazelwood collection. With the addition of the esteemed House of Hazelwood, Eight Lounge becomes one…
Just how fabulous was WhiskyFest Las Vegas last week? See my social media below to whet your appetite, the program’s vendor list and then notes from my class with Compass Box Whisky Company! If you just want the story in photos go here. Social Media We had a fabulous time covering Whisky Advocate’s WhiskyFest Las…
Register to attend Bar & Restaurant Expo 2024 here LAS VEGAS- Returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 18-20, 2024, Bar & Restaurant Expo is pleased to announce its unique networking and nightlife events, including industry meetups, happy hours, and late night parties. Registered attendees will have exclusive opportunities to mingle and make valuable connections with bar and restaurant…
November 16-18 the Formula One race came to Las Vegas, where I learned for myself that it would stay for the next ten years. Why would this matter for a wine and spirits writer? Because: Ferrari Trento is the official sparkling wine of Formula 1 racing globally. And the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix is…
We recently moved our 400+ wine collection from Santa Clarita, CA to Las Vegas, NV. We purchased three chillers in total, which I divided: one would hold our New World, another for Old World, and a third for Drink Now. (This is the link to my public social media post with the chillers pictured.) Our…