I must admit that, living in Healdsburg, I was mortified when an Indian casino was built into the pristine hills above neighboring Alexander Valley. And I still think River Rock Casino is an eyesore and does not belong perched on a hill overlooking vineyards. Recently, I discovered a different side of the tribal gaming story…
Once again I selected a starter from Williams-Somona that proved to be post-worthy (some actually haven’t been grand) so today we have their White Chili.online pharmacy https://desiredsmiles.com/wp-content/themes/srmrocks/fonts/woff/finasteride.html no prescription drugstore The recipe is below on the jar, as well as a photo of the great Clos Pepe Pinot Noir and Empanadas from Kokolita Cakes and…
Beverly Hills, Calif. (July 15, 2015) – Los Angeles welcomes the best of Pinot wines as wineLA is set to host their first annual STARS of Pinot Wine Festival on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills. Attendees can expect to taste some of the top artisan Pinot based wines from around…
The first time Doug Minnick, co-founder with Stewart McLennan of the Garagiste Festivals, told me the Wiltern was going to host the latest version of the event, I was a little concerned. Were they just going to use the stage? If not, what about all the seats? Well, it turned out the seats are removable…
I first reported on the restaurant at the The Beverly Garland Hotel in early 2014. At that time, Chef Warren Schwartz was taking advantage of the planned renovation of the hotel and restaurant to do a little experimenting. Under the aptly named Warren’s Blackboard, he turned out an array of seasonal daily specials that quickly…
I was a little fretful…panicked is actually the right word, about judging the Long Beach Grand Cru for two days after only serving as a guest judge in the LA Wine Competition two years ago…once. I recognized the names of some of the judges, and personally knew quite a few, but I thought I better…
It is that time of year when the temperatures consistently are in the low to mid 90s. What better time to start stocking up on your favorite wines, and other beverages, for your guests, and you to enjoy either in your back yard or whilst on vacation. Here are my summer go-to tea/juices, spirits and…
Culver City, CA: With the exciting announcement of Executive Chef Brendan Collins and Chef de Cuisine Ali Haji taking over the kitchen at The Corner Door, the Culver City mainstay has undergone a culinary transformation with its new dining menu, highlighting the ever changing flavors of the season. From the opening of The Corner Door…
Jarman Tasting Room Opens June 2015 CARMEL VALLEY, CA — Terroir is the most important force in creating distinct wines. The French word speaks to a wine’s place of origin, its subtle nuances of traceable character, flavor, lineage and integrity. An estate wine from Carmel Valley, Jarman’s terroir refers to a special place — and…
Last weekend the Soroptimists of Greater Santa Clarita Valley took the greater – and by far the best – part of our weekend with their third annual “Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds…The Wine Affair.” The VIP Reception A VIP reception was held exclusively for sponsors on Friday, October 15th at the home of G….