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Jimmy Luv Bloody Mary Mixes
Back in college my roommates and I had a Saturday tradition dubbed “Bloody Mary breakfast.” I think it started because we didn’t enjoy the hangover pain...
Wines of the Week: Fenestra Winery – Livermore Valley
Fenestra has a long history in the Livermore Valley as it has been in operation for over thirty years. Their current winemaker, Brent Amos, is fairly new to the...
Sicily Luxe- Bella Vita
Sicily is of Italy but not Italy, as we found out in a very special visit. Elisa Celli, our leader, introduced us to Bella Vita, the beautiful life of Sicily and...
Mount Gay Rum Cocktail: Nautical Golden Coco
As homage to sailors everywhere, Mount Gay Rum is launching the Eclipse Nautical “G” Limited Edition Bottle. The bottle, filled with the sailor staple, Mount...
Wines of the Week: Page Mill – Livermore Valley
Dane Stark, owner and winemaker at Page Mill winery, had his critics when he moved his operation from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Livermore Valley back in...
George’s Rants and Raves: Platinum 7X Vodka
You know, honestly, the story of Vodka should be straightforward and simple, but that is just not turning out to be the case. After all, it is by definition an odorless,...
Platinum 7X Vodka Cocktails
Platinum 7X, the ultra-smooth vodka, is offering cocktail recipes for an “uncrashable” summer party. The American-made vodka, which is crafted from high-quality...
Agnolotti Del Plin
From friends in Alba, Italy: Agnolotti Del Plin is a typical Piemontese dish that is rarely found outside of the area, even nearby in Northern Italy. They are eaten...
Dining Detectives: District Wine & Whiskey Lounge – Oakland
We are always amused when those who don’t venture out much are surprised at how friendly and sophisticated Oakland is and especially how vibrant the dining...
