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George’s Rants and Raves: Death’s Door Gin
As everyone knows, first impressions are very important. When I first laid my eyes on this bottle of gin, my first impression was – are these people crazy...
Wines of the Week: Italian Night Gems – Under $20, 90 Points
Once again, we continue our series focusing on high quality wines, with wide distribution, that can be found for $20 or less. This week we focus on great buys...
Lovely Labor Day Cocktails
It’s hard to believe summer is already coming to an end. Before packing away your swimsuit and storing your beach towel, treat yourself to one more sunny celebration...
Taste of the Town Santa Barbara 2017 Honorary Vintner Doug Margerum
The beautiful setting of Riviera Park will once again host the 36th annual Taste of the Town Santa Barbara benefiting the Arthritis Foundation on Sunday, September...
Healthy Hummus Wrap: Executive Chef Anthony Stewart
August is National Sandwich Month and to celebrate Pritikin Longevity Center’s Executive Chef Anthony Stewart, THE go-to healthy chef, put together simple,...
Winery of the Week: Mitchel Katz – Livermore Valley, Ca
Mitchell Katz isn’t your typical winemaker. If you ask him why he got into the wine business, he’ll tell you unequivocally, with a good laugh, “stupidity.”...
Refreshing Labor Day Cocktails
Before you trade in your flip flops and tank tops for jackets and boots, enjoy the remaining days of summer with some Labor Day-themed cocktails. These summery sips...
Oxnard Salsa Festival: A Sensational Weekend of Fun
The 24th Oxnard Salsa Festival was one amazing event filled with light hearted fun, energizing music and dancing. A relaxed space where picnicking on the...
George’s Rants and Raves: Kilbeggan Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Liar, liar, pants on fire. The bottle states that this Irish Whiskey is single grain, and yet it ain’t necessarily so! The idea that ”single grain” describes...
Wines of the Weeek: Ripe Red Blends
Red blends are growing ever more popular, particularly the one which express a lovely ripe, lush character. Thus, for those who crave these fruit-forward wines,...
