Karen and I had planned to attend and report on the Stu and the Kids event held at the Vibiana on July 31. Unfortunately, we couldn’t make it, so I asked founder Stuart Skversky to give us some information on how the event went and the organization it supports. Here’s Stu… On January 29, 2015…
Announcing STARS of Cabernet Over 40+ Cabernet producers from around the world is traveling to Southern California for an elite tasting event on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at The Grand Del Mar in San Diego and Thursday, November 10 at The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California – Los Angeles’ largest Cabernet event is back for its’ 8th year celebrating top collectible…
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is proud to feature several members of the California Restaurant Association as speakers throughout the Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum, which will offer 30 complimentary sessions and dozens of special events. The Expo, the premiere three-day event for the foodservice and hospitality industries, will take place…
Annual Travel Awards Honor Excellence and Innovation in the West’s Tourism Industry PASO ROBLES, CA – Sunset Magazine has announced that Paso Robles has been named the 2016 Best Wine Country Town in the magazine’s annual Travel Awards. The region’s winemakers, restaurateurs and hoteliers are thrilled to be held in the highest regard among some of the West’s…
2nd Annual Glorious Bites Competition Opens for Entries Sonoma, CA —Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, producer of California’s most awarded sparkling wines, is once again searching for the most glorious appetizer recipe in the country to pair with its Sonoma Brut. Budding home cooks age 21 and over are encouraged to channel their inner-foodie and…
I’ve been writing about the Garagiste Festivals since they started in 2011, so I won’t bore you with too much of the history here. Summary: Focusing on small wineries, many with no tasting rooms, it started with an annual event in Paso Robles, expanded to Solvang, then to Los Angeles and most recently added an…
LOS ANGELES FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF CHEF GIANTS AND UNRIVALED PROGRAMMING FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CULINARY EVENT ON AUGUST 25-28, 2016 The festival introduces a star-studded lineup and consummate hosts, including the premiere of Amazon’s “Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse” on opening night, along with a “Grilling Event at Sunset” ushered by…
Neal Fraser, Jet Tila, Lydia Shire, Eric Greenspan, Akasha Richmond, Walter Manzke, Ted Hopson, Warren Schwartz and Others Join Stuart Skversky’s Effort in Helping At-Risk Children in Thailand WHO: Stuart Skversky, Executive Director/Founder Stu and the Kids, Neal and Amy Fraser, Chefs/Owners of Redbird, Vibiana, BLD, Fritzi and icdc in Los Angeles WHAT: A Thai flavored Food &…
PINOT FANS WILL REJOICE – Next Wednesday! The CHAMPAGNE of Pinot Events is here… NEXT Wednesday! THE DIVA of PINOT EVENTS! No, more like the DEVO of Wine Events! 55 STARS of Pinot are invading LA next Wednesday Night! STARS of PINOT is here! And its bigger and better than last year. Some of The Worlds Best Pinot producers will be gathering…
I met Oscar when he offered his bartending talents to benefit the recent Speed Rack competition in LA (Here is the link for that article and a 9 second video of Oscar!) and I noticed him for several reasons. First, he seemed to be the only male bartender shaking up drinks in a pink bandana…