We’ve honestly lost track of how many years we’ve covered the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas since I was first introduced to the event by our contributing editor, Michael Perlis. When we were consulting for bars/restaurants/wineries, I attended the classes at the expo to share what I learned with my clients and write…
Tickets Now Available for Annual Culinary Event at Palms Casino Resort April 26 LAS VEGAS, NV – Vegas Unstripped has released the finalized list of confirmed chef participants for this year’s event. The city’s celebrated chef-driven food festival will return to the Palms Casino Resort pool deck on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 6 to…
LAS VEGAS (Mar 3, 2026) — On the heels of a 2026 James Beard semifinalist nomination for Best Chef: Southwest, James Trees’ first independent restaurant, Esther’s Kitchen, has been named one of USA TODAY’s Best Restaurants of 2026. Opened in 2018 in what was then a low-traffic neighborhood without any other restaurants, Esther’s Kitchen has…
Château de Berne, five stars Relais & Châteaux in the heart of Provence, has joined the very exclusive circle of the 50 most beautiful vineyards in the world, ranking 43rd in The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025. It is now the only estate in Provence to feature in this international ranking. It even ranks 6th…
ST. HELENA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits proudly announces that Tres Agaves Tequila has been named 2025 Spirit Brand of the Year by Wine Enthusiast as part of the publication’s prestigious Wine Star Awards, which honor innovation, leadership, and excellence across the global beverage industry. Rooted in the birthplace of tequila—the Amatitán region of Jalisco, Mexico—Tres Agaves is renowned…
Paso Robles, Calif. – Gravesend Wine Merchant & Eatery, a new wine-focused restaurant and gathering place at the Paso Market Walk, has officially opened its doors. Co-owned by Keith Robinson and Matt Reese, Gravesend offers an inspired mix of boutique local wines, fresh seasonal fare and a warm, community-centered atmosphere.At the helm of the kitchen is Chef Amy Baer, founder of the…
A Jewel of Authenticity in the Heart of Provence Nestled in Provence’s Var region between Lorgues and Flayosc, the five-star Château de Berne – part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection – reopened its doors on March 7, 2025, kicking off a new season defined by excellence and refinement. A genuine wine tourism destination,…
New Culinary Program Led by Chef Nicola Allegretta and Anchored by a Handmade Neapolitan Pizza Oven from Italy PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Courtney Benham, owner and president of CMB Family of Wines, is proud to welcome acclaimed Central Coast chef Nicola Allegretta as the new culinary partner at Vina Robles Winery. Launching Friday, June 27,…
It’s spring racing season in Kentucky, which can only mean one thing: thundering hooves, fancy hats, mint juleps galore—and roses. Lots of roses. And with the Run for the Roses just around the bend, what better time for Larrikin Bourbon Co. to release its newest runner: Rosewater Bourbon. Larrikin’s Rosewater Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a blend…
Southern California’s Premier Culinary Festival Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available (Manhattan Beach, CA): The culinary world is about to be abuzz with excitement as Event Founder Shelby Russell and Culinary Curator & Host Neal Fraser are bringing back Southern California’s most notable world-class culinary festival, the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine featuring an all-star…