Archive for August, 2016

George’s Rants and Raves: Cazadores Tequila Blanco

George’s Rants and Raves: Cazadores Tequila Blanco

Generally, when I get a bottle of spirits, my first move is to check out their website to discover any little hidden facts and gems and history that might be of...

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Nobu at Eden Roc Miami Official Grand Opening in December

Nobu at Eden Roc Miami Official Grand Opening in December

Nobu Hotels, the luxury hotel brand from chef Nobu Matsuhisa and partners Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has just opened their third outpost the Nobu Hotel Miami...

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Winery of the Week: Maple Creek – Mendocino County, Ca

Winery of the Week: Maple Creek – Mendocino County, Ca

Maple Creek Winey is located  along the twists and turns of Highway 128 that cuts a path through the Yorkville Highlands of Mendocino County, California. There,...

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Joachim Splichal Patina Team Pairs Sterling Wines with Emmy 2016 Ball Dinner

Joachim Splichal Patina Team Pairs Sterling Wines with Emmy 2016 Ball Dinner

Once again all the nominees, presenters and VIP guests of the 2016 Emmy Awards will end the evening with a glamorous, star-studded after-party. The ceremony airs...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon

George’s Rants and Raves: Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon

I have to admit that when I received this bottle of Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon, I guessed it would probably cost well over $100.00 (if not hundreds of dollars)...

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7 Reasons to Love Fleming’s La Jolla

7 Reasons to Love Fleming’s La Jolla

Having lived in San Diego for well over a decade I’ve had the pleasure of eating at Fleming’s La Jolla location on numerous occasions. With each, the award-winning...

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Winery of the Week: Yorkville Cellars – Mendocino County, Ca

Winery of the Week: Yorkville Cellars – Mendocino County, Ca

Yorkville Cellars is tucked away along the winding turns of California Route 128 in Mendocino County.  Their vineyards have been certified organic for 30 years...

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Cooking with Ellen: Chick Pea Meatballs

Cooking with Ellen: Chick Pea Meatballs

This was easy to make (via Ciao Italia), and has definitely made it into my tried and true category. I simply served these meat free “meat-balls” with a fresh...

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Australian Cocktails for Summer from Four Pillars Gin

Australian Cocktails for Summer from Four Pillars Gin

Founders Cam MacKenzie, Stu Gregor and Matt Jones came together with the collective goal to elevate the craft of distilling in Australia and celebrate the art of...

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31st Central Coast Wine Classic: Sweet Ending Events in Santa Barbara

31st Central Coast Wine Classic: Sweet Ending Events in Santa Barbara

For the first time in the history of the Central Coast Wine Classic Archie McLaren, founder and chairman, decided to tie-in Santa Barbara for the last three days...

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