A Thai flavored Food & Wine Festival hosted by Chef Stuart Skversky and his chef friends who will create dishes for the 4thannual Stu and the Kids Fundraiser on Sunday, July 30. Proceeds will fund scholarships for Hill Tribe kids in Chaing Mai, Thailand. Participating chefs for this year’s event include Hosts Neal and Amy Fraser, Vibiana; Brooke Willamson and Nick Roberts, Playa Provisions; Walter…
When Karen and I plan trips to Paso Robles Wine Country, I tend to wax nostalgic. Having been visiting wineries there for almost 20 years, I often look at the past through rose colored glasses [or is that rosé?]. Admittedly, I do kind of miss the days when Paso was our little secret to introduce…
On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Santa Barbara’s wine region received a trailblazing wine, bar and fine food enterprise in the form of the new BOTTLEST Winery, Bar & Bistro, a full-service restaurant, bar and winery operation debuting in Buellton, California. The hospitality space, located adjacent to Terravant Wine Company’s winery facility, inhabits the outgoing “Terravant…
Chef Suzanne Goin and Restaurateur Caroline Styne Introduce New Offerings for their Second Season with the Hollywood Bowl LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced today details of enhancements and menus from Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine for the 2017 season. Building on the success of last summer’s inaugural season with James…
A trendy neighborhood favorite in LA and New York, The Otheroom is set to bring its unique and sophisticated bar and restaurant concept to Vegas LAS VEGAS – The Otheroom, the stylish and unique bar concept that has long been a favorite of the fashionable set in LA and New York, is preparing to open…
I’ve never really had a problem with wine attitudes. Like the first time Eddie and I visited France. We were warned that the waiters would turn up their noses if we selected the wrong wines, scoff at an inexpensive choice and return our check too quickly. I spent the long flight getting there refreshing my…
The Historic Vineyard Society is an organization that is very near and dear to my heart. Dedicated to preserving California’s old vines, the HVS Board members, led by Mike Dildine, have not only spearheaded the efforts to save these important properties but their wineries are responsible for producing some of California’s most exciting wines: Mike…
I covered The 15 Most Influential Wine Men in my Life back in 2011, even needed a part two, but realize now that I never covered the women. I even reran both parts on the men in early 2016. With more male than female winemakers, sommeliers and educators I had an excuse not to write…
The relocation to the popular wine bar and wine shop provides more space and a more diverse wine selection for participants of the thriving Art Bar series San Luis Obispo, Calif. – The Granada Hotel & Bistro and The Station are proud to announce the popular Art Bar SLO has moved from its Granada space…
The 7th edition of Vinitaly Hong Kong put wine education as the main focus of the promotional activities during the Hong Kong Wine and Spirits Fair. Ian D’Agata, Scientific Director of Vinitaly International Academy, in fact, conducted a number of Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Executive Wine Seminars as well as other educational tastings, while wine2wine…