In association with Santa Barbara Tourism, Peter and Rebecca Work and their renowned Ampelos Winery created a memorable Pinot Noir for the red carpet “Secret Room” event and gifting suite. It is always a surprise when these promotional wines are made with such care and attention. Really a hit of the entire event and Rebecca…
Pasadena, CA: Just in time for a warm and blustery Pasadena autumn, Old Town Pasadena welcomes a new neighbor to the beautiful brick-clad historic community. Introducing Sangers & Joe, a vibrant and inviting breakfast, lunch and brunch cafe boasting tasty intercontinental-inspired dishes and beverages opened on Thursday, October 15th, 2015. (Watch my video here of…
Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Board Chair Diane B. Paul and Executive Director Gail Samuel announced a ten-year contract with Sodexo Leisure in culinary partnership with The Lucques Group to provide exclusive food and restaurant services throughout the Hollywood Bowl, starting in the 2016 summer season. The creativity in dining that food…
Complete Meals or Dishes for Grazing on the Go, Styled by Suzanne Goin WHO: THE LARDER AT TAVERN and THE LARDER AT BURTON WAY, Los Angeles WHAT: THE LARDER AT TAVERN and THE LARDER AT BURTON WAY, Suzanne Goin & Caroline Styne’s popular casual cafés in Brentwood and Mid-City present their seasonal menu of Summer Picnic Boxes just in time…
I first reported on the restaurant at the The Beverly Garland Hotel in early 2014. At that time, Chef Warren Schwartz was taking advantage of the planned renovation of the hotel and restaurant to do a little experimenting. Under the aptly named Warren’s Blackboard, he turned out an array of seasonal daily specials that quickly…
A YEAR IN CHAMPAGNE A film by David Kennard82 minutes, documentary, color, 2014 In English & French w/ English subtitles (optional English SDH)DVD Extras: Four Shorts (Harvest; Vineyard Cabin; Blending at Gosset; Opening a Bottle) • The Champagne Bureau’s “From Terroir to Wine” • About the Winemakers • About the FilmmakersThe exploding cork. Endless tiny…
First of all, I apologize for w[h]ining so much in my article two weeks ago. I’m sure we are all glad I got that out of my system. There will be no complaining this week, I promise. I’m probably dating myself when I say we used to eat at Hamptons in Burbank. Back in the…
Chateau Lettau and Grizzly Republic Tasting Rooms host a Vintage Hollywood party to celebrate the famous Vintage Paso Zinfandel Weekend March 20-22. Paso Robles – Two Downtown Tasting Rooms join forces for the first time to celebrate Vintage Paso Zinfandel Weekend. Join Chateau Lettau and Grizzly Republic March 20th through the 22nd for a Vintage…
Eve’s Wine 101ers — check out this press release for a great new restaurant in Burbank. We visited it recently to check it out for ourselves. You’ll have to wait until next week for the details but if you want to know the answer to the burning question after my last article — Can Michael…
Slow Food International presented the 2015 edition of Slow Wine Guide at a wine tasting featuring more than 50 producers from 15 Italian wine regions that I attended at The Taglyan Center on Vine in Hollywood. Clearly the plan was to completely taste through the 17-page program. However, from one Italian to another, I got…