Sometimes, when I remember to do it, I write up all my favorite wine and spirit discoveries from the past year for an end of year post. As I’ve been writing about wine in this blog since 2009, it’s very possible I’ve done this at least 10-15 times…but I’m guessing that I didn’t always remember…
The launch of ultra-premium whiskeys includes three estate-grown expressions: bourbon, rye and American single malt SANTA ROSA, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS), the Sonoma County-based, family-owned wine and spirits company, continues its strategic expansion into the spirits market with the launch of Minden Mill single estate whiskeys, crafted at the Minden Mill Distillery, which…
These 13 Rising Culinary Stars Are Moving American Cuisine Into The Future NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — FOOD & WINE announces its 36th annual Best New Chefs: America’s most talented and dynamic up-and-coming chefs. This year’s 13 Best New Chefs—the largest class yet—represent the future of cooking in America. They are leaders at the stove, creating food…
Last Saturday was our second time covering the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience in Las Vegas. Last year it was held in Summerlin, and this time, held in Downtown Las Vegas, it had a much bigger footprint – with many more wines than before. But there was still plenty of spirits and cocktails to…
How was the latest Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and did it meet the expectations we had after attending the 2023 event? For starters, this year we got a lot more teaser e-mails from distilleries offering festival bottles to look out for as well as special announcements. We also knew that we would be offered all of…
Photo credit: WhiskyFest, Whiskey Advocate Super excited to be covering Whisky Advocate’s stellar event, WhiskyFest in Florida on October 26 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino! (It has the giant Guitar Hotel that will soon be gracing our very own Las Vegas Strip.) We’ve covered the event in Las Vegas in both 2022…
A Refreshed Design by Celebrated Designer Nathan Turner Reflects an Intimate Parlor in the Center of the Funk Zone. Introducing New Menus of Hand-Crafted Cocktails by Liam Baer and Snacks by Chef Jason Paluska (Pearl Social Cocktail Club with Beverage and Bar Manager Liam Baer, Executive Chef Jason Paluska, Santa Barbara and designer Nathan Turner, Los Angeles.) After its…
TORONTO/CNW/ – Get ready to be amazed as award-winning Scottish brewer, Innis & Gunn announces the launch of Tequila Cask Blonde, its latest seasonal release. Combining the smooth character of a blonde ale with distinctive notes of tequila, the Innis & Gunn Tequila Cask Blonde is matured using specially selected Mexican tequila casks. The flavours from the casks provide…
I’ve honestly lost track of how many times we’ve attended the Masters of Taste event on the field of the Rose Bowl. I’m pretty sure since they had the first one, I haven’t wanted to miss it. Besides benefiting Union Station Homeless Services – with every ticket sold – Lawrence Moore and Associates have amassed…
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…
