Tim Skogstrom runs Cornell Winery and Tasting Room, along with The Old Place restaurant up on Mulholland Highway. While Cornell Winery doesn’t make wine any more, the tasting room serves to showcase many of the wineries that are producing wines in the surrounding area. I highly recommend you pay it a visit. Recently, I received…
Peter Cham Departs West Bridge in Cambridge and Begins the Year as Chef de Cuisine of Lentz’s Central Coast Location WHO: Chef/Owner David Lentz, The Hungry Cat Hollywood, The Hungry Cat Santa Monica Canyon and The Hungry Cat Santa Barbara and Chef de Cuisine Peter Cham, The Hungry Cat Santa Barbara WHAT: Chef David Lentz…
Piero Selvaggio, Proprietor of VALENTINO Santa Monica, Chef Luciano Pellegrini and the Consortium of the Brunello of Montalcino Wine On Friday, February 20, 2015, Piero Selvaggio and the Consortium of the Brunello of Montalcino Wine celebrates the only “Leccio d’Oro” Gala Dinner on the west coast. As one of 30 restaurants worldwide, VALENTINO will host…
Saturday, January 31st 2-5pm at The Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport, 3100 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405 The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC) is visiting Los Angeles to promote the excellent soon-to-be-released 2012 vintage. The Union is an affiliation of the best Bordeaux producers from all of the major Bordeaux…
3 Nights Are Dedicated to Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs on 6/29, 8/10 and 9/7 Crabfest 10 Scheduled for 7/27 in Hollywood WHO: Chef/Owner David Lentz, The Hungry Cat Santa Monica WHAT: Chef David Lentz’s restaurant, The Hungry Cat in Santa Monica celebrates Summer Crab Night, three nights dedicated to the succulent crustacean, featuring Maryland Blue…
Chef Nico Chessa’s Nightly Menu Features a Italian Tasting Feast for $25 Piero Selvaggio, VALENTINO and Executive Chef Nico Chessa proudly present “Il Quadrifoglio,” a stunningItalian-styled bento box of four seasonal dishes for $25. The quartet of dishes changes nightly and is designed for both its visual and flavor balance. Valentino is renowned for its…
More Than 40 Chateaux from Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux to Debut the 2013 Wine Futures Vintage, Along with 2011 and 2010 Varietals Exclusive Tastings for the Trade and the Public at Casa del Mar in Santa Monica LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – March 2014: The famed Le Cercle Rive Droite, representing the premier Merlot…
J Dusi Wines www.jdusiwines.com My most recent visit with Janell Dusi was somewhat bittersweet, although definitely more sweet than bitter. Let me explain… I first met Janell Dusi a few years ago. At the time, the vintners association from Paso Robles had taken their show on the road, and held a tasting event in Santa…
Chef Chessa Creates Modern Island Dishes Inspired by Sicily and Sardinia WHO: Piero Selvaggio and VALENTINO Executive Chef Nico Chessa WHAT: For the month of August, Valentino will showcase fresh swordfish as interpreted with a modern sensibility and flavors and style of the islands – Sicily and Sardinia – home to Selvaggio and Chessa. In…
Josiah Citrin’s Famed Mélisse in Santa Monica Named one of 28 Five-Star International Restaurants; Only Los Angeles Restaurant to Receive Recognition Mélisse, the celebrated restaurant of Chef Josiah Citrin, has just added another prestigious award to its accolades. Since Mélisse first opened its doors in 1999, Citrin and his restaurant have been a tour de…