(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…
August of 2019 was the last time my husband Eddie and I visited Santa Barbara, and I wrote about it for SCV Elite Magazine here. Fast forward to this past August and finally being in Santa Barbara again and we didn’t have as much time as our last visit. However, we did get some time…
Most of our readers know that we bought a house in Las Vegas in 2020. What you may not know is that we sold our house in Los Angeles County in 2023 – when our fire insurance went from $4,700 a year to $17,000. Now it’s 2025 and in these past five years I’ve gone…
It’s become our custom to escape some of the heat during the Las Vegas summers by planning a trip or two. It’s not always a wine-centric trip, but this year we wanted to do some wine tasting in an area that wouldn’t be as hot, so I did some googling and learned that Santa Barbara…
$11.2 Million Raised to date for Childhood Cancer Research L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand announces that their 13th annual cookout in Los Angeles is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, and tickets are now on sale. The 2024 event was an overwhelming success raising more than $1.6 million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Presented at Royce Quad on…
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…
Since we bought a home in Las Vegas in 2020, and finally sold our house in Santa Clarita in 2023, we’ve only been to Paso Robles once as it’s now a much longer drive. In the past we rotated California wine areas to visit every year: Paso, Napa, and Santa Barbara County. Fast forward to…
(Paso Robles) – The national Rhone Rangers will host the 17th “Rhone Rangers Experience” on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Paso Robles, CA. A full day is planned during the annual event, including a “Rhone Essentials” seminar, Vintners’ Luncheon, Grand Tasting, and a Silent Auction benefitting the Rhone Rangers educational endeavors. Rhone Rangers from throughout…
Sideways Uncorked The Perfect Pairing of Film & Wine By Kirk Honeycutt & Mira Advani Honeycutt Praise for Sideways Uncorked: “The Honeycutts’ account of Sideways and its reverberations is so thorough that even I learned things I hadn’t known. A delightful, accurate chronicle with great wine tips.” — Alexander Payne, director and Oscar-winning co-writer of Sideways “A while…
Join the Tradition! 40th Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival: A Must-Experience Wine Celebration On October 19, 2024, join the Santa Barbara Vintners to celebrate 40 years of exceptional wines at the legendary festival featuring gourmet food, world-class wines, and entertainment. Buellton, California—The Santa Barbara Vintners Association proudly announces the historic 40th annual celebration of Santa Barbara…