At the end of October I had a chance to taste a selection of Double Gold winners from the 2016 and 2017 San Francisco International Wine Competition and the 2016 and 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The San Francisco Competitions 2017 Double Gold Tour gives wine and spirits professionals a unique opportunity to taste the Competitions’ top winners and…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – Wines of South Africa (WOSA) USA, the industry association that promotes the exports of South African wine, is proud to announce that Marketing Manager Jim Clarke’s new book, The Wines of South Africa, has just been released. Published by Infinite Ideas, it is the newest addition to its well-respected Classic Wine Library series of wine…
Boy oh boy, had an opportunity to learn from my favorite sake instructor, as well as taste tons of hard-to-find Awamori and Shochu alone and in cocktails. This was my social media post the day after: “About last night…went to the @JapanHouseLA in Hollywood for a “fun evening of Japanese Craft Spirits”, specifically to learn…
I had titled this review before writing it, then I read this very educational and entertaining book and had to make a change because, well, I learned a lot about Japanese drinks yes, but also about the history and drinking culture in Japan. I found myself taking copious notes – some of which I will…
Hawthorne, NY – Ultimate Wine Challenge® (UWC), since 2010 the world’s most progressive global wine competition, released the results of the tenth annual Ultimate Wine Challenge. The judging, which took place throughout May, determined 31 Chairman’s Trophy winners, UWC’s highest honor. Additional recognitions include Finalist, Great Value (awarded to entries with a high price/value ratio…
We want to change the perception of Sake in the US where many people think it’s just sake bomb. Good sake really doesn’t reach consumers. online pharmacy https://karamd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/webp/lexapro.html no prescription You’ve probably only had a few brands that are available at sushi restaurants nearby. And there are no liquor stores with good selections for 90%…
Los Angeles, CA – With their first anniversary just around the corner, DTLA’s HATCH Yakitori + Bar raises their glass and kicks-off the celebration by introducing a cracking new Cocktail Bar! Centrally located in DTLA’s The Bloc, a vibrant, open-air metropolitan center with its own access to the 7th Street Metro Station, HATCH Yakitori +…
Bone Kettle: Old Town Pasadena has welcomed Bone Kettle with open arms as brothers and Partners Eric Tjahyadi and Executive Chef Erwin Tjahyadi have transformed beloved Indonesian dishes into a modern dining experience that ignites the taste buds, creating a very unique and special place for Date Night. Guests can enjoy Executive Chef Erwin Tjahyadi’s…
It was a beautiful day – a sold out day – for Masters of Taste 2019. We love the event, as it’s the only one on the field of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with fabulous wineries, mixologists, sweet makers and all that FOOD. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy this year we had Chef…
On Facebook, as usual, and I spied a post about a local long-time respected restaurant that made a complete reboot of their menu by adding: “sea-to-table” fare that represents “the farmers and fisherman of this state in the most delicious and delectable way” courtesy existing Chef Daniel Csotai and new sushi Chef Eric Hu. The…