L.A.’s Premier Outdoor Luxury Food & Beverage Festival Returns to the Field of the Iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Sunday, April 19, 2026 Los Angeles, CA : Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3:00…
Another spirit I discovered at the recent WSWA Access Live event was Campesino Rum, and its founder Hatton Smith. I only had a few moments with Hatton but in that time I easily picked up on his enthusiasm and dedication to crafting his spirits. I happily took a bottle of his Campesino Silver home for…
2025 marks the fourth year that I’ve served as a wine and spirits judge for the Proof Awards in Las Vegas. Not sure I would know that except that it’s not only been a fabulous experience sampling spirits, wines and making new friends – on the fifth year I get awarded with their black leather Proof Awards…
(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 lineup of 46 Best Chefs held at Manhattan Village!…
New York City, USA, — Radico Khaitan Limited (NSE: RADICO), a leading Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) company and the producer of award-winning Indian Single Malts through its acclaimed Rampur Distillery, proudly announces that its premium Sangam World Malt Whisky, has been named “Spirit of the Year – India” at the 7th Annual Bartender Spirits…
Now seasoned Las Vegas convention-goers we only attend the very best – one of which is the annual Bar and Restaurant Expo. Over the years it’s expanded to include large sections just for tea from around the world, showcases for Japan and Italy, as well as competitions, awards, classes and of course a floor filled…
The Universal Whisky Experience, aka the Nth, will once again be held at the Wynn Las Vegas And Encore from April 23-25, 2025. The event will be “Crafting timeless moments through the art of whisky and spirits, uniting connoisseurs worldwide with exceptional flavor and heritage.” Already know what you need to know? Then click here…
In this latest review, I was familiar with one of the spirits brands from Montenegro Gruppo: the Amaro Montenegro was the first Amaro I ever had, in a Black Manhattan where the bartender swapped out the sweet vermouth for this dark digestif. Montenegro remains one of my favorite Amari (the plural for Amaro) to this day,…
Once again, we were very excited to cover the 2024 Bar And Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas. We always discover new brands as well as new releases from brands we know. This year, like most years, we focused on more liquor related items over food. Below is my social media from two different events, and…
It was a distinct treat to be able to sample from Las Vegas area restaurants that were new to us when we attended the recent USA Today Wine and Food Experience. But, as you know me, it was the spirits and wine that took center stage first! If you want the short story see my…