Recently, my esteemed publisher and good friend Eve Bushman wrote an article about her current pet peeves. I think I was at least partially instrumental in triggering one of them. One of the issues she raised had to do with restaurant customers whining about the adequacy of appropriate stemware for wine service. Her suggestion to…
Awhile back I did a few things, I wrote Wine Service at Your Home, an Event, Bar, Winery or Restaurant, another on Bad Somm Service and compiled a little 99 cent e-book called Wine Etiquette For Everyone: How To Feel Like A Pro In Any Situation Involving Wine. Fast-forward a couple of years and as…
San Luis Obispo, Calif. – With an innovative seasonal menu that reflects the abundance of fresh, organic foods on the Central Coast, Thomas Hill Organic Kitchen works with local purveyors and farmers to source only the freshest organic and local produce, grass-fed and natural meats, as well as local fish. Breads are always crafted by…
A Stunning Setting for Food and Drink Inspired by the Amalfi Coast Opens in Emerging Beverly Hills Neighborhood BEVERLY HILLS, California – The Toscana Restaurant Group announced the highly anticipated opening of Nerano, located at 9960 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Nerano is the vision of owners Andy Brandon-Gordon and…
Glendale, CA – Asia has been a favourite of foodie travellers since Marco Polo. Not to be outdone, other exotic travel destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, and the islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans offer their own culinary treats and traditions. Knowing that good food can be a highlight of any trip, Goway…
Pasadena, CA – You are invited to be a part of Masters of Taste 2017, an outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival that will take place on Sunday, May 7th, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the field of theHistoric Pasadena Rose Bowl! Masters of Taste 2016 attracted 2,000 guests and garnered media attention…
A Stunning Setting for Food and Drink Inspired by the Amalfi Coast is Slated for November Opening BEVERLY HILLS, California – The Toscana Restaurant Group confirms their new and fourth concept – Nerano – will open mid-November, 2016 in Beverly Hills. Nerano, located at 9960 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, is strategically positioned adjacent to the Peninsula…
San Diego, CA – The San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival® launches ticket sales for its 13th annual culinary classic held November 14-20, 2016, and announces an impressive lineup of new events and celebrity chefs. Featuring over 40 citywide tasting experiences, Southern California’s largest food and wine festival will welcome 10,000 eager epicurean enthusiasts…
L.A.’S LEGENDARY RESTAURANTS by George Geary Santa Monica Press / October 2016 Photos courtesy of Marc Wanamaker/Bison Archives Hobo Steak – Chasen’s Serves 2 Dave Chasen developed this unusual treatment for New York steak, which produces a rich, tender, and memorable dish. 1 large New York steak, cut 3 inches thick Freshly ground black pepper…
I first saw a video of how Shannon Ridge Wines raise sheep to sustainably manage their vineyards, rotating the sheep from vineyard to vineyard to control cover crop growth and naturally fertilize the land. I was intrigued. Visiting the Lake County winery and meeting vintner/rancher Clay Shannon underscored the responsibility he feels to protect and…