Subscribe to RSS
George’s Rants and Raves: Eppa Sangria
When did drinks evolve into his drinks and her drinks or more sexually inappropriately manly drinks and girlie drinks? Actually, and thanks, I believe, to Arnold...
Wines of the Week: Robert Hall Winery – Paso Robles
Tucked into the hillside east of Paso Robles, along California’s enchanting Central Coast is Robert Hall Winery, where years of hard work and infinite attention...
George’s Rants & Raves: ZU (Zubrowka) Vodka
A couple of weeks ago my editor emailed me and told me I would be getting a bottle of ZU Vodka to try. ZU? Sounds African! African vodka, who ever heard of such...
Halloween Cocktails by Whiskey Blue
As Halloween approaches, it’s time to get into the spirit of this spooky day with themed cocktails! Whiskey Blue at W Los Angeles – Westwood is embracing...
Wines of the Week: Yorkville Cellars – Mendocino County
Before they started Yorkville Cellars, Edward Wallo and his wife Deborah spent many years traveling in France. They took note of how the French approached making...
Mules on “The Roof” at the Wilshire Hotel
The Emmy Awards night on The Roof at the Wilshire Hotel was a star gazing evening of grazing with renowned Executive Chef Eric Greenspan. This boutique hotel is...
Jim Beam Halloween Cocktails
As Halloween creeps up, we start to get in the spirit by decorating their homes with cobwebs and spiders, carving Jack O ‘Lanterns and seeking out the perfect...
George’s Rants and Raves: Hendricks Gin
Who ever heard of Hendrick’s Gin? Even the infinitesimal PR piece attached to the neck of the squat dark brown apothecary style bottle says it is only loved by...
California Bordeaux Part 9: Our Favorite Wines
After surveying California Bordeaux from all over the state, we thought a fitting way to wrap-up our series would be to list our panel’s favorite wines. In...
California Bordeaux Part 8: the Livermore Valley
As we continue our survey of California Bordeaux, we come to the Livermore Valley. Located just southeast of the San Francisco Bay, it is one of the most underrated...
