Winery of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles
At Hunt Cellars, winemaker David Hunt, has an artistic side, too. Alas, David lost his sight in 1989, so his expressions of art come in the form of his winemaking...
Trattoria Mollie Keeps Them Coming Back
It took me awhile to get to this highly publicized dining spot in Montecito, California, and I’m sure it is because Mollie had been given so much attention...
George’s Rants and Raves: Emory Vodka
Do you know what Zebra Love is? If you guessed that it’s a National Geographic documentary on the mating habits of zebras in the wild, you would be wrong –...
Hot Smoked Salmon, Soba and Asian Greens Salad
Do you like salmon and salad? Well, here’s a way to combine the two in a dish that is both tasty and healthy as well as being ideal to serve during the summer....
Great Wines When You’re Grilling Part VI: Steak
The summer cookout is a staple of the season, and perhaps, the ultimate item for grilling is steak. But even with such status, the right bottle of wine can still...
New Belgium: Savory the Last Drops of Summer
New Belgium is always coming up with new, inviting beers, and this summer has been no exception. Here’s what our “beer guy,” Matt, had to say...
6 Reasons to Succumb to JSix San Diego’s ‘Chef’s Mercy’ Menu
Located in San Diego’s kinetic, community-centric East Village, JSix is a neighborhood bar and restaurant offering warm hospitality alongside culinary whimsy...
Great Wines When You’re Grilling Part V: Chicken
The summer cookout is a staple of the season and chicken is a classic, healthy choice. Now, since nothing elevates a hearty meal like the right bottle of wine, and...
Celebrate Summer with Rum Cocktails
With the warm-weather days flying by, squeeze every last drop out of summer with this delicious and refreshing rum based cocktails. So whether you’re celebrating...
George’s Rants and Raves: Ménage a Trois Citrus Vodka
If you’ve been driving yourself crazy searching high and low for that perfect spirit to consume before, during and/or after your next French themed, multiple person,...