The Pikey Presents Six New Seasonal Cocktails for Thawing a Winter Frost WHO: THE PIKEY, Hollywood WHAT: THE PIKEY, the acclaimed English Pub in Hollywood serving seasonal craft cocktails and local organic dishes by Chef Ralph Johnson, presents six refreshing cocktails designed for winter drinking. General Manager Eric Shani and the entire team at The…
On February 21, 2015 Paso Robles Wines Converge on the Coast for a Limited Attendee Special Event The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA), in conjunction with the Cambria Tourism Board, San Simeon Tourism Board and Wine Coast Country announced a new partnership to bring a Paso Robles wine event to the north coast of…
Donelan Family Wines http://www.donelanwines.com How do you choose which winery to visit? Do you love the scenic beauty of sprawling vineyards? Or the majesty of a stunningly constructed chateau? Or, like me, have you decided that the only important thing is the wine itself? Which is why, on a Wednesday morning in Sonoma County where…
An athletic instructor who had never had wine in her life but was willing to try, was faced with a dilemma recently when she attended a holiday party. Her host prompted her to select a wine that she already liked. When she explained she’d never had any, she was told to just pick whatever looks…
BIG SUR, CA – The Big Sur Foragers Festival announces its Grand Celebrity Chef Dinner at Ventana Inn & Spa. The “Foragers Dinner” at the Restaurant at Ventana will be held Saturday, January 17th, 2015 beginning at 6:00 pm. The multi-course dinner, destined to be a memorable feast paired with an incredible wine selection, costs $175.00 per person….
BBQ Chicken Bites are flavorful appetizers. Serves: 8 Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound bacon, cut in half ½ cup BBQ sauce, your favorite toothpicks or skewers Instructions Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Wrap each cube of chicken with a piece of bacon. Secure with toothpick or skewer…
On Tuesday January 26th New Moon Valencia held its first 5-courses 5-wines pairing dinner featuring Michael-David Family of Wines. This was something so new for Santa Clarita – a Chinese Food and wine pairing – that I had to attend. New Moon is usually described as a Chinese restaurant; this night I was to find…
CARDAMOM: Cardamom is welcoming in the New Year in a BIG way, with an elaborate four-course New Year’s Eve menu for only $50.00 per person. Start the evening with a complimentary Glass of Champagne and the traditional Indian bite, Pani Puri thatwill be waiting to greet you when you walk through the door. Once you…
Former General Manager of S.Y. Kitchen will Oversee Wine Programs at Toscana, Bar Toscana and S.Y. Kitchen WHO: Emily Johnston, Wine Director of the Toscana Restaurant Group WHAT: Restaurateurs Mike and Kathie Gordon have announced the promotion of Emily Johnston, 29, as the first Wine Director for The Toscana Restaurant Group. Previously the General Manager…
Martinelli Winery http://www.martinelliwinery.com/ More than three years ago, my wife Karen and I were having dinner at Marche Bacchus, one of our favorite restaurants in Las Vegas when we made the acquaintance of fellow diner and consummate wine expert Rick Fraga. Since that meeting, we have become good friends and have always marveled at Rick’s…
