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What Wolfgang Puck will Feed the Stars at 89th Oscar Dinner
HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 16: Chef Wolfgang Puck at the 89th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball Press Preview at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood &...
Caffe Corretto Cocktails to Keep You Warm
Tis the season for keeping warm – and what better than a hot coffee cocktail to warm the spirit and keep one going through the cold winter days. Mr. Espresso,...
Isabelle Huppert Celebrates Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival with Dom Pérignon
So many film lovers were delighted to hear the news that renowned French film star Isabelle Huppert would join the list of prestigious celebrities being honored...
Wines of the Week: Under $20, 90 Points
We continue our series focusing on high quality wines, with wide distribution, that can be found for $20 or less. This week were going all international with our...
Baked Stuffed Portabellini Mushrooms
Here’s a delicious, healthy recipe for you by Paulding & Company,a full catering kitchen based in San Francisco, founded by mother-daughter duo Tracy and...
George’s Rants and Raves: Khortytsa Platinum Vodka
I don’t know if it’s just me, but have you noticed the deluge of really good, really inexpensive vodkas that have been washing up on our shores lately? For that...
Los Arroyos Restaurant: Home to Fine Mexican Food & Hospitality
During what seems the rainiest week in history in Santa Barbara I spent an afternoon with local restaurateur Tony Arroyo, who began his restaurant dynasty in the...
Wines of the Week: Bargain Pinot Noir
People often pay a premium for Pinot, and it is true that for a really stellar bottle, one has to be willing to shell out a pretty penny. But, for everyday drinking,...
Spatchcocked Roast Chicken
Making this recipe requires getting some poultry shears and removing the backbone of the chicken. That way you can flatten the chicken out in the pan. This method...
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Becomes a “Doctor Zhivago” Winter Scene
The 2017 New Year brought some challenging weather conditions to the Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey that were met with style by Ralph Radtke and his...
