I’ve honestly lost track of how many times we’ve attended the Masters of Taste event on the field of the Rose Bowl. I’m pretty sure since they had the first one, I haven’t wanted to miss it. Besides benefiting Union Station Homeless Services – with every ticket sold – Lawrence Moore and Associates have amassed…
Once again, we were very excited to cover the 2024 Bar And Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas. We always discover new brands as well as new releases from brands we know. This year, like most years, we focused on more liquor related items over food. Below is my social media from two different events, and…
L.A.’s Top Tastemakers Sip, Savor & Celebrate On the Field of the Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium Sunday, April 7th, 2024! (Los Angeles, CA), Monday, April 1st, 2024: Come celebrate and be part of the seventh annual Masters of Taste, L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival returns and will be taking place on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, from 3:00 pm to…
Today, and again from Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024, I will be reviewing bourbons, a Tequila and an Amaro. Last to come will be my article on a very classy brand of ready-to-drink craft cocktails. From Bardstown, Kentucky, and the coolest looking barrel-colored and shaped bottles I’ve ever seen, we…
Very excited to cover the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024 for the first time – the event surpassed all expectations! In three days we would enjoy a preview event for media, then two full days to meet with new brands, most without nationwide distribution, and hear their stories. By day…
Most years I do an article on my favorite wines and spirits from the past year. This year, as 2023 came to a close, I also asked Facebook friends what were theirs, to change it up a bit. So I will share their picks first, followed by mine: Steven W: Tequila: Fortaleza, G4, Tequila Ocho,…
The Mondial du Rhum (International Rum Summit) will host its first edition February 13th to 14th at the prestigious Palais Brongniart in Paris. This first-of-its kind event will gather creative and innovative personalities from around the world to explore the economic, industrial, political, historical, and educational aspects of the rapidly growing rum sector. For the…
The fifth Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is due to take place from 12 to 14 February 2024 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The Vinexposium group’s flagship exhibition is readying to ramp up the experience and is inviting wine and spirits professionals from across the globe to join this premier event in 2024. February…
It was a distinct treat to be able to sample from Las Vegas area restaurants that were new to us when we attended the recent USA Today Wine and Food Experience. But, as you know me, it was the spirits and wine that took center stage first! If you want the short story see my…
The festival, taking place Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8, has unveiled an initial lineup of more than 20 luxury spirits, including a new San Diego-based brand, an exclusive launch of Beattie’s Distillery, Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door and more SAN DIEGO – San Diego Spirits Festival, a world-class cocktail and cultural event hosted at…