Our Picks of Wine Events and Festivals from Los Angeles to Napa Valley

This week my wine column is dedicated to hand-picked wine-centric events in both Southern and Northern California. I emailed my contacts from LearnAboutWine.com and LocalWineEvents.com for their best upcoming events and added in why they are trip-worthy for you: From LearnAboutWine.com Here are three great events from founder and CEO Ian Blackburn that I’ve enjoyed…

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L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Returns for 12th Year on October 5!

$9.5 Million Raised to date for Childhood Cancer Research L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand announces that their 12th annual cookout in Los Angeles is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, and tickets are now on sale. The 2023 event was an overwhelming success raising more than $1.3 million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Presented at Royce Quad on the…

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CABERNET COOKOFF RETURNS APRIL 13

Celebrity Judging Panel includes Natalie Morales, Brian Baumgartner, Craig Conover, Raj Mathai, and Ken Frank, and is hosted by Vintner Kathryn Hall. ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA – HALL Napa Valley, an independent family- owned, Cabernet Sauvignon producer, has announced plans to be the Title Sponsor for the Cabernet Cookoff set to return on Saturday, April 13…

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The Gilded Age Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from America’s Golden Era by Becky Libourel Diamond (Review)

Ready yourselves for another book review! This time it’s going to be extra tasty as I got to read food writer Becky Libourel Diamond’s shout-out to “recipes and stories from America’s golden era 1868 – 1900” in her new book, The Gilded Age Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from America’s Golden Era. Below are some of…

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Distinguished Restaurants of North America Recognizes Gorji Restaurant

DALLAS, /PRNewswire/ — Gorji Restaurant is the proud recipient of the “Award of Excellence” by DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America). DiRōNA has been a beacon of culinary and hospitality excellence since 1990, identifying and honoring exceptional fine dining restaurants across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The evaluation process reviews all facets of a restaurant including cuisine, wine/cocktail offerings,…

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Viola Buitoni Unearths History and Geography of Italy’s Most Iconic Gastronomic Staples and Flavors in Artfully Photographed New Book 

San Francisco — In Italy by Ingredient: Artisanal Foods, Modern Recipes (September/October 2023; Rizzoli New York, ISBN: 978-0-8478-7364-7, Hardcover), Viola Buitoni invites everyday cooks to dig into and savor the beloved staples of Italian cuisine at the heart of delicious, sensual meals. In a way that’s down-to-earth and evocative, Buitoni puts iconic Italian ingredients —…

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