Archive for November, 2014

Winery of the Week: Robert Hall – Paso Robles

Winery of the Week: Robert Hall – Paso Robles

Tucked into the hillside east of Paso Robles, along California’s enchanting Central Coast is Robert Hall Winery, where years of hard work and infinite attention...

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Star Chefs at River Cafe, Trio & Cafe Des Artistes Shine During Avant-Garde Progressive Dinners

Star Chefs at River Cafe, Trio & Cafe Des Artistes Shine During Avant-Garde Progressive Dinners

Guests attending the XX Anniversary Festival Gourmet International in Puerto Vallarta in November had the extreme pleasure of participating in the Avant-Garde Progressive...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Bowmore Small Batch and 12 Year Old Scotch

George’s Rants and Raves: Bowmore Small Batch and 12 Year Old Scotch

Have you ever dreamed of living on an island? That thought conjures up romantic visions, warm beaches, glowing sunsets, and tequila sunrises. Well, it ain’t that...

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Casa Tres Vidas: A European Style Villa of Your Own in Puerto Vallarta

Casa Tres Vidas: A European Style Villa of Your Own in Puerto Vallarta

Having spent years being spoiled rotten in some of the best hotel resorts on the beach in Mexico, including Puerta Vallarta, during my recent visit to participate...

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Thanksgiving Cocktails that Capture the Season

Thanksgiving Cocktails that Capture the Season

This Thanksgiving, don’t just capture the flavors of fall with the food you serve; enjoy them in what you drink, too. Here are a few lovely cocktail recipes...

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Wines of the Week: Sandeman Port for the Holidays

Wines of the Week: Sandeman Port for the Holidays

With the chill of winter and the spirit of the Holiday Season settling into the air, sipping a glass of port at the end of the day can provide the perfect finish....

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20th Festival Gourmet International

20th Festival Gourmet International

20th Festival Gourmet International held in Puerto Vallarta from November 13-23 began with a stunning outdoor food and wine gathering at the Westin Hotel & Spa...

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Dining in The O.C

Dining in The O.C

We had the opportunity to be in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles, for a day and made the most of our dining and shopping opportunities. We shopped at the...

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Winery of the Week: Domaines Paul Mas Family Estates

Winery of the Week: Domaines Paul Mas Family Estates

Over the last decade, Jean-Claude Mas has significantly grown and enhanced Domaines Paul Mas with the acquisition of several carefully selected properties throughout...

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Thankful Celebration Libations

Thankful Celebration Libations

The flavors of fall are a big part of why everyone looks forward to the season. Using seasonal flavors such as apple, cinnamon, and cranberry, the below recipes...

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