My husband is NOT a gin fan. He’d rather have tasteless vodka over the botanicals that can sometimes overpower, in his opinion, a gin. I’m the opposite, I love the nuanced aromas and flavors from a good gin, as well as from both sweet and dry vermouths, and all kinds of bitters (which are all…
Santa Barbara, California – Acme Hospitality introduces Pearl Social, an intimate cocktail and music bar opened to the public on November 1, 2019. The bar is located at 131 Anacapa Street in Santa Barbara in Suite B, located between The Lark and Helena Avenue Bakery. Pearl Social is a nod to the celebrated first lady…
SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) – San Francisco has always been a city of firsts so it’s not surprising that the martini was one of its finest inventions. Keep reading for a crash course in martini history and our selections of the bars, restaurants, and hotels where you can find the most inventive and delicious martinis in San…
Rome, Italy – Inside the D.O.M Hotel Roma, an elegantly modern hotel in a 17th century palazzo near the Tiber River with 18 guest rooms and suites and restaurant, another surprise awaits: the exclusive Liquor Room, with a far-ranging private collection of distilled spirits from around the world and the first of its kind in Italy….
Los Angeles, CA – Owner Lisa Long and The FLATS introduce new Executive Chef Paul Shoemaker, Cocktail Consultant Marcos Tello of Template Consulting, and Head Barman Shaun Summers as The FLATS celebrates new Artisanal Flatbread Pizzas, New Dining Menu and Handcrafted Cocktail Menu! Owner and Restaurateur Lisa Long knew just the recipe to give The…
In today’s article I well tell you how it was more than worth it to drive to “The Victorian in Santa Monica for an in depth discussion on the Fratelli Branca Distillerie. The seminar (was) presented by Nicola Olianas, Fratelli Branca Global Ambassador, coming all the way from Milan, Italy. He (shared) extensive information on…
Before attending this year’s Second Annual Masters of Taste event I was already getting excited because not only was it a unique event held on the actual field of the Rose Bowl, with adult beverages and famous chefs, it also reminded me of my own mini version: Cocktails on the Roof held on the rooftop…
Los Angeles, CA – The time has never been more auspicious for the new dawn of a new era: a social hub for the community and Los Angeles commuter’s alike, a sanctuary to have a bite after work and wait out traffic; an oasis to congregate, rejuvenate, and celebrate with mouthwatering cuisine, thirst-quenching cocktails among the…
What’s Old is New Again! Inspired by the resurgence of pre-prohibition era cocktails, the old-fashioned Boulevardier at Restaurant Serenade (celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016-17!), has been updated with high-quality ingredients, sorbet and hand-crushed ice. The ice in this elevated frozen cocktail keeps the drink cold so you can afford to sip it slowly while enjoying the sun…