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BAR TOSCANA DEBUTS SIX NEW COCKTAILS FOR AUTUMN
Six Seasonal Italian Inspired Cocktails are Created by Gifted Mixologist William Perbellini WHO: William Perbellini, Mixologist at Bar Toscana in Brentwood WHAT: The talented William Perbellini, resident mixologist at Bar Toscana, has designed six new cocktails for this popular Brentwood bar and restaurant. Additions to the beverage menu of specialty drinks includethe Pearbellini, Costa Smeralda,…
Breaking the Cycle while Savoring the Season (Vintage Beacon 10/09)
I left Santa Clarita again for a wine event! I hate to shock you but this job can be somewhat demanding at times, as there are so many worthy charities that food and wine find their way to. I learned about Break the Cycle’s annual Savor the Season event last year at a special reception…
Perlis Picks: Taste The World 2014
The Henry Wine Group is a wine and spirits distributor with an excellent portfolio. Every couple of years, they give the trade and media an opportunity to taste a large sampling of their offerings. They call these events “Taste The World” and the most recent one was held on May 20th at the Beverly Hills…
Four Must Try Eastern European Spirits
I belong to a group known as the Century Club. In order to be a member of this most unique group, one must meet the requirement of having sampled a minimum of 100 grape varietals. Now that is varietals, not wines. When you think about it, many people who enjoy wine seldom get beyond the…
Benelux Spirits and Liqueurs
Settling back into my seat, I languidly surveyed my surroundings. Luxembourg’s CafeKonrad is quite the place to enjoy a cozy afternoon with friends and enjoy some fine liqueurs. My thoughts drifted back to California. Growing up in Los Angeles, I never would have thought I would adjust so well to the harsh winters of Europe….
CAMPARI AMERICA RELOCATES TO NEW CUTTING-EDGE SAN FRANCISCO HEADQUARTERS BUILT FOR SPEED AND INNOVATION
New Offices in Iconic Levi’s Plaza Designed to Foster Collaboration, Communication and Creativity SAN FRANCISCO – Campari America http://www.campariamerica.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A. (Reuters CPRI.MI – Bloomberg CPR IM), the world’s sixth largest spirits company, announced its much anticipated corporate office move to historic Levi’s Plaza. The owner of such…
LA Wine Fest 2013: The Party Continues
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…
Recipe Sunday: “Breakfast” in Bed
I admit it, I troll Facebook for cocktail recipes to share. I also get cocktail recipes via several e-mail subscriptions to spirit publications, magazines, books…your house. But this one, aptly titled “Breakfast in Bed” with one of the ingredients being Spicebox Whisky, I just had to share: Info from Orange Table, also known as Scottsdale…
VENTURA LIMONCELLO ORIGINALE WINS GOLD MEDAL AT THE SPIRITS OF THE AMERICAS COMPETITION, ADDS DISTRIBUTION
I’ve been a fan of Ventura Limoncello ever since I tried it at the LA Wine Fest some five years ago. I feel in love with all three flavors (Original, Creamy and Blood Orange) and what I can’t find locally, I’ve traveled over thirty minutes to get my hands on. For locals that want a…