Paso Robles and Santa Barbara garner plenty of attention when it comes to wine, but insiders know the Arroyo Grande Valley as an up-and-coming hot spot that tourists often miss. Equal parts down-home charm and polished sophistication, the Arroyo Grande Valley Wine Trail is a fantastic getaway for anyone seeking a change of pace…and some…
In this, the eighth annual LA WineFest to hit the historical Raleigh Studios the first weekend in June, my husband had this comment, “Joel’s doing a great job of introducing wine to the hipsters.” The “Joel” is Dr. Joel Fisher, the founder of the event, and he continues to find new wines and spirits every…
I love the north of Spain and have been visiting the city of Bilbao and the surrounding beaches of San Sebastian for some twenty years. My frequent haunts include Concha Bay, and the golden sands beaches of Zarautz and Fuenterrabia. Today I am joined by long-time friend and fellow sommelier, Naiara Dolagaray. We are enjoying…
Recipe for: Thai Beef Salad (Makes 6 servings) Marinade/dressing Salad Ingredients Directions ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce ¼ cup honey ¼ Cup fish sauce 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp cilantro 1 Tbsp mint leaves 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 fresh Thai chile 3 cloves garlic 1/2-inch piece ginger,…
Is your life getting too hectic and stressful? Do you need to take a break and get away from all your responsibilities and just have some fun? Here is a recipe for a remedy that you will want to try! Take some delicious food prepared by great chefs, a glass of fine wine or ice…
From Chef Michael Fraschilla: R B’s May’s Dinner Was Awesome & June Can Be Even Better – Look Forward To Seeing You There! In March 2013 – The World Discovers Pope Francis of Argentina! On Wednesday June 19, 2013 At 6:30 pm: Come Dine At Roma Bistro And Discover The Argentinean Wines Of Urraca! A…
Making Cassoulet one night for Eddie meant I had to make some kind of version of Beans n’ Weanies for the teen next. This recipe, albeit without the Bush’s Baked Beans that Eddie would later insist on having as a side, was quick and easy. I served it with 2010 Clos Pepe Estate Brut Rose…
At press time we’ve since added a red carpet entry and a “step and repeat”, just like celebrities stand in front of at movie premieres. And as we don’t want anyone to wait too long, as soon as our guests check in they will be handed a program and a wine glass into which our volunteers will be…
Wes Hagen is decidedly one of, if not the, most entertaining winemakers in the Santa Ynez valley. His vineyard tour is more of a wine class held amongst the vines between his home and Cathy and Steve Pepe’s home. From this one spot we could see the sheep grazing on the vegetables (“turning cover crop”)…