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George’s Rants and Raves: Effen Blood Orange Vodka
Flavored vodkas seem to be exploding all over the map these days. Some distillers are already up to 20 and even 30 flavors of vodka in their lineup. Not to be outdone...
Blues on the Bayou Benefiting the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Rocks
It was yet another amazing success for the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission 15th Blues on the Bayou, held on the grounds of Dos Pueblos Ranch, owned by Henry & Dundie...
Broccoli, Quinoa and Purslane Salad
Martha Rose Shulman presents food that is vibrant and light, full of nutrients but by no means ascetic, fun to cook and to eat. Slice the raw broccoli very thin...
Winery of the Week: Stony Ridge – Livermore Valley, Ca
The Corbett family owns Stony Ridge winery in California’s Livermore Valley, located just southeast of the San Francisco Bay. They produce only 100 percent...
George’s Rants and Raves: D’USSE Cognac
All Cognac is brandy but not all brandy is Cognac. Brandy is produced from numerous different types of grapes, using various methods, virtually everywhere in the...
Delicious & Healthy Fall Cocktail Recipes from Stoli Vodka
In case you weren’t aware, Stoli recently unveiled its latest line of healthy vodka this May – the first new vodka recipe and product made from naturally gluten-free...
Fig & Olive Restaurant’s 2016 Emmy Award Luncheon
The 68th Emmy Adventure in Food, Beverage & Style did not disappoint! It was yet another amazing celebrity and VIP luncheon honoring the 2016 Emmy Award nominees...
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 Livermore...
George’s Rants and Raves: Four Pillars Dry Gin
Gin is my favorite flavor of vodka. It’s true; if you take away all the botanicals used to make gin, you would end up with some mighty fine vodka, but removing...
35th Annual Taste of the Town Santa Barbara
The 35th annual Taste of the Town Santa Barbara, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, was held again in the beautiful setting of Riviera Park Gardens overlooking...
