Sherman Oaks, CA: Coming up on one year this April, Tipple & Brine’s eponymous combination of craft cocktails and oysters (along with fresh and sustainable seafood of all kinds) has been getting lots of attention. And now the Downtown Sherman Oaks hot spot is taking its next step in shaking up the local food scene…
Santa Clarita Valley’s newest neighborhood south-of-the border eatery, solita Tacos & Margaritas Valencia, recently raised $3,500 at its Grand Opening blowout celebration and fundraiser held on Thursday, February 5th, 2015 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley. The solita Tacos & Margaritas Valencia Grand Opening soiree kicked-off with a ribbon-cutting and proclamation…
Overdue. That’s what we are here in SCV, overdue for the craft cocktail invasion. Mixers, Roman Holiday and SAKE all had some great versions of old cocktails revived with top shelf spirits combined with muddled fruit and spices, fresh fruit purees, garnish, the correct glassware and captivating presentations. But with all of them now closed I longed for a craft…
First of all, I apologize for w[h]ining so much in my article two weeks ago. I’m sure we are all glad I got that out of my system. There will be no complaining this week, I promise. I’m probably dating myself when I say we used to eat at Hamptons in Burbank. Back in the…
Valencia, CA: Since its recent opening, solita Tacos & Margaritas has been consistently pushing the boundaries of authentic Baja inspired Mexican cuisine by boasting bold, traditional flavors, alongside handcrafted margaritas. Now, there is another reason to check out Valencia’s latest addition to restaurant and bar scene. Raise your glass and toast to Tuesdays in Santa Clarita…
Pasadena, CA – Until now, those passing by on South Lake Avenue may have been blissfully unaware that located in a little 100-year-old craftsman bungalow, there exists a new and innovative craft-cocktail bar. Magnolia House may be the new kid on the block, but take a sip of one of their sensational solutions and you…
Eve’s Wine 101ers — check out this press release for a great new restaurant in Burbank. We visited it recently to check it out for ourselves. You’ll have to wait until next week for the details but if you want to know the answer to the burning question after my last article — Can Michael…
Besides the SCV Wine Calendar for events, we also have compiled a list of local Happy Hours taken from website pages or via email. Some of our hyperlinks go straight to the Happy Hour menus! (We have not visited all of these, so this is not a list of Eve Wine 101 recommended Happy Hours,…
Venice, CA – It is pretty safe to say thatthe Venice Whaler will never go out of style. Still riding the wave of their re-launch last summer, the beloved Venice Boardwalk mainstay and Executive Chef Nick Liberato are ready to introduce their exciting new menu offerings, where they will be debuting a new selection of…
My wife Karen and I, in addition to enjoying good wine and food, really love listening to live music. We had occasion recently to attend a concert at an old and respected venue. In searching for a spot to grab a pre-show meal, Karen found a “wine bar” within walking distance, so that was our…