A few years back we were in Napa Valley wine tasting with fellow wine bloggers and friends Steve and Vashti Roebuck. Steve and I had both made winery appointments and Honig Vineyard and Winery was one of his. We’d enjoyed Honig wines before but had never visited and had none of their bottles in our…
Epicurean Celebration of Food, Drink, and Culinary Icons Returns for a Second Year in September LAS VEGAS, /PRNewswire/ — The highly anticipated Revelry returns to Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN), Sept. 19-27. The culinary festival will bring together some of the top names in food and beverage for an extraordinary week of curated tastings, collaborative dinners and immersive experiences. Some of the world’s…
Set the Stage for a Weekend of Culinary Excellence During the Kick-Off to RELISH 2025 on June 27 – Advance Ticket Pricing Available for a Limited Time NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — The countdown has begun for RELISH: A Food, Wine & Spirits Experience, created by Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen and Elite Event Planner Nicole Hirsty. Debuting in Newport Beach from June 27-29, 2025, RELISH…
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…
(Glassell Park, CA) :Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm is more than just an intimate dining destination: it is a love letter to food, wine, and warm hospitality, brought to life by Owners and Restaurateurs Christy and Chris Lucchese. Their journey from the world of film to the realm of culinary excellence…
What do you call something that achieves three wins: the trifecta. What about when a restaurant exceeds more: the five-fecta is what I give Emmitt’s Vegas in Fashion Show for stellar service, a dinner menu that delights the palate from steak to sushi, a unique bar menu – yes there is a football-shaped ice cube…
New Barrel-Aged Expression from World’s #1 Mezcal Taps Caribbean Rum Barrels for Tropical Taste NEW YORK,/PRNewswire/ — Ilegal Mezcal proudly unveils its latest innovation in artisanal spirits with the launch of Ilegal Reposado Caribbean Cask Finish. This new and limited-time offering showcases Ilegal’s craftsmanship as a pioneer of aged expressions, blending the rich heritage of traditional mezcal with…
Expanded Programming Offers Visitors an Inside Look into the World of Whiskey Making, Beam Family History, and Eight Generations of Craftsmanship. CLERMONT, Ky.,/PRNewswire/ — The James B. Beam Distilling Co., home of the World’s #1 bourbon Jim Beam®, is excited to announce several new visitor experiences and an expanded events calendar this year. New offerings include…
Eddie and I visited Napa Valley this past holiday season. One of the wineries we booked a tasting with was Clif Family Winery off of the main drag, Highway 29 in St. Helena. It would become one of the most remarkable tastings we have had over the years. Let me set the stage by first…
Whether you’re a wine novice or you can tell your Syrah from a Shiraz, join Sail Croatia’s new Wines of Croatia cruise and you can learn all about the ancient grape varieties of the Dalmatia coast region of Croatia, while sailing in luxury on a small ship! New for 2024, the Elegance wine cruises will…
