Lunch at Hotel Sacher Vienna
One of the world’s most elegant hotels to sit down for lunch, for business or pleasure, is Hotel Sacher in Wien. The luxurious Rote Restaurant Bar is rich...
Winery of the Week: Nottingham Cellars – Livermore Valley, Ca
Good California Cabernet does NOT have to come from the Napa. One underrated region is the Livermore Valley (located just southeast of the Napa Valley), and the...
Eat Real Festival: Hangar 1 Cocktails
On September 19th & 20th, the Eat Real Festival took place in Oakland serving tons of food, entertainment and of course, delicious cocktails. These two Hangar...
EssZimmer in Munich’s BMW Welt: Elegance & Winning French Cuisine
Welcome to ‘Bobby Brauer’s living room’. The EssZimmer on the third floor of BMW Welt is Munich’s latest gourmet address to excite all the...
George’s Rants and Raves: Infuse Spirits
Are you confused over infused vodka and flavored vodka? That’s probably because they can either be very similar or completely different. Adding to the confusion...
Winery of the Week: McGrail Vineyards – Livermore Valley, Ca
If you’re a fan of great views and great wine, (and really, who isn’t?) then McGrail Vineyards is a must visit. Located on an idyllic hillside in the...
Amelia Saltsman’s Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake
In THE SEASONAL JEWISH KITCHEN: A Fresh Take on Tradition, Amelia Saltsman takes us far beyond deli meats and kugel to a universally appealing world of diverse flavors...
Valley Fire Status Report: Impact to Lake County Wine Industry
As of Wednesday morning, the Valley Fire has burned 70,000 acres with 30 percent containment. Nearly 2,800 firefighters from around the state are gaining ground...
George’s Rants and Raves: Dryfly Washington Bourbon 101
When the guys up at Dry Fly aren’t out fly fishing in the Gallatin River near Spokane Washington, they’re making small batch spirits in a sustainable way using...
Winery of the Week: Steven Kent – Livermore Valley, Ca
In 1996, Steven Kent Mirassou set out to establish a new winery in the Livermore Valley, located just southeast of the San Francisco Bay. There were only a handful...