I had tasted a couple of wines from Charleston Peak Winery (formerly Pahrump Winery) only once, and very briefly, at a party. Fast forward to last month, when I visited the winery on assignment for City Lifestyle magazine to cover their chocolate and wine pairings – look for that in all three Las Vegas issues…
(A taste of the wines we had are in a separate article on this blog.) State Street: Last time we were on State Street was before Covid. I’m betting that during that time they started offering more outdoor dining, and closed the street to cars like we did on Main Street in Newhall. Now, those…
AI-Powered Experience, Delivered Through SMS or Online Chat, Inspires Creativity and Celebrates Cocktail Craftsmanship MUENSTER, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka, the innovative new vodka brand distilled exclusively from 100% Blue Weber Agave, has launched “Tex,” a groundbreaking new tool that combines professional mixology expertise with the intelligence of AI – delivered right through SMS text…
Do you remember the movie Sideways, the comedy film set in Santa Ynez? Memorable for wine lovers was the time the two despicable pals spent wine tasting at the Hitching Post…and things changed forever. Fast forward to today, last week in fact, when Eddie and I spent the day in the Danish-themed town of Solvang,…
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,…
A Peruvian Culinary Journey Launching June 4, 2025 Photo credit: Sakhon Nhek Founded in 1987, in the Carneros appellation of Northern California by the Champagne Taittinger family, Domaine Carneros is a grower producer of ultra-premium sparkling wines and limited production pinot noirs. Domaine Carneros has become the benchmark for California sparkling wine, reflecting both the…
We’ve been to a few whisky, wine, and spirit tasting events since we moved to Las Vegas. But truth be told I had been eyeing the Vegas Unstripped event with some interest for some time. Come this year, the stars aligned, and I was lucky to attend. It’s the only event that I know of…
(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…
LOS ANGELES — The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona recently hosted an extraordinary fundraising event featuring a complete 26-year vertical tasting of Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon spanning 1982-2007. The exceptional experience, hosted at the prestigious Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, celebrated the College’s long-standing relationship with the Mondavi family while…
The 8th Annual Masters of Taste Event Has Been Postponed Due To Los Angeles Wildfires (Pasadena, CA) – Due to the devastating impact of the Los Angeles wildfires, Masters of Taste has made the difficult decision to postpone the highly anticipated 8th Annual Masters of Taste event. However, in the spirit of resilience, generosity, and…