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…
Wow, yes, you would be right if you guessed that the second annual Masters of Taste could be better than the first! Why? Well, besides the Culinary Masters, Sweet Masters and Beverage Masters – the energy was incredibly “palatable”. Especially when the sky opened up for a few minutes, threatening to “dampen” the fun…and instead…
FOUR GOLD MEDALS & BEST IN DIVISION FOR MARBLE DISTILLING CO. SPIRITS Carbondale, CO – Marble Distilling Co. won four Gold Medals at the 2017 Denver International Spirits Competition and Best in Division (Vodka) at Distilled: San Diego Spirit & Cocktail Competition. A sustainable distillery nestled at the base of the Elk Mountains of Colorado, Marble Distilling Co. was awarded four Gold…
Two different expressions of vodka made by the same brand, the difference only based on the location of the water each was distilled from, awaited for me in sampling LEAF® Vodka. One is made from Alaskan Glacial water and the other is made from Rocky Mountain Mineral water. The Alaskan version has a green colored leaf…
Saw this delightful sounding cocktail recipe on Ckay Walker’s Facebook, check it out: Touch of Venus For the lavender crystals: 2 tbls dried culinary lavender. (I used from my garden picked last season) 1/2 cup sugar Add to food processor and combine. Cocktail: Juice of 1 lemon 1tsp rose syrup 2oz lemon juice 2oz simple…
Not a professional mixologist—Smokin’ Mary beats most of the pros in a renowned Bloody Mary competition. Not a professional chef—she snags silver in a classic California chili cook-off. Not a professional retailer—she defies the odds by roaring into one of the nation’s most exclusive Christmas retail shows. Besides moving caseloads of product at that show,…
I think I first met Vanessa Braxton at one of the two Santa Clarita Valley Wine Fests, undoubtedly one of the big players organizer Joel Fisher recruited from his uber popular LA Wine Fest. At the time Vanessa had a uniquely named vodka, Black Momma, and only one. Fast forward just a few years and…
On my own website, I just began sharing recipes all centered on the use of Elixir G Ginger Mix. I had discovered the non-alcoholic ginger mix at an event and was anxious to try making drinks of my own at home. One of the recipes I wanted to share with Beacon readers is specifically named…
L.A. Weekly is proud to present the final lineup for Sips & Sweets 2016! In its third year, our now annual holiday party will feature 21 of the city’s top bakers and 24 of LA’s most respected mixologists. Join us Friday, December 2nd from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and sample delicious confections, sip on…
