A Toast of Prosecco Welcomes Guests to the Latest Sean MacPherson Project The most recent labor of love from veteran restaurateur Sean MacPherson (Swingers Diner, Jones, The Roger Room), il Covo on 3rd Street in Los Angeles is offering up some holiday cheer. After two years of careful construction, and the final completion of the…
I’m of the opinion that Thanksgiving, more so than even 4th of July, is OUR National Holiday Event that bests defines the unique nature of the American Experience. A few other countries (i.e. Canada) may have national holidays to give thanks, BUT I am not convinced that in those countries Thanksgiving is for them what…
Vias Imports Ltd, which was established in 1983, imports a wide selection of Italian wines to the US. The wines are distributed locally by The Henry Wine Group. Recently, thanks to Jim Griffin of The Henry Wine Group, I had the opportunity to accompany DiMaggio Washington, owner of The Cellar Wine Bar and Restaurant, to…
Please join us for a Tasting of Italian Wines paired with cheeses, charcuterie and Italian-inspired appetizers. Co-hosted by Sommelier & Importer Justin Gallen of Rinascimento Wine Company, he will introduce some of his favorite Italian wines, remarkable wines because of the “blood, sweat and tears that are shed working with nature to make something…
Of course I didn’t NEED to take another wine appreciation class. The last class I took from sommelier DiMaggio Washington, the owner of The Cellar, was for my Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level Two. This was an excuse to drink, I mean, to have a refresher course. And, of course, I had all…
