Born in the Philippines and raised in the suburbs of LA, Theodore (Teddy) Martinez started his career in the sales and marketing sector in his early 20s. Soon, he transitioned into coaching Crossfit weightlifting, powerlifting, and personal training. “Fitness has always been a part of my life,” says Teddy. When it comes to making drinks, […]
A spirit that promises a martini experience like no other is the Royal Mash Vintage Vodka 2020. With its unctuous and creamy texture, as quoted by Judge Nora Furst, this vodka provides a sublime mouthfeel that will tantalize your taste buds. The Global Drinks Guide Ratings for 2023 has ranked Royal Mash Vintage Vodka 2020 […]
When it comes to making a killer cocktail, Manny Nieves is the go-to man. Not only is it a favorite for his regular patrons at the Wayfarer (Pacifica Hotels) in DTLA, but Nieves also shares his love for cocktails on his Instagram (@manwel). “I always wanted to cook, but I needed human interaction, so bartending […]
Are you someone who loves the taste of spirits but wants to cut back on the alcohol? Or perhaps you’re a designated driver who still wants to join in on the fun? Luckily, the NoLo (No or Low alcohol) trend has reached the world of spirits, and there are now plenty of options for those […]
With a stellar 95 points on the scorecard, Muyu Vetiver Gris ran the show at the 2021 London Spirits Competition, grabbing the Liqueur of the Year, Distillery of the Year, Best in Show by Country Category, and Best Spirit of the Year by Packaging awards. Opening up with floral aromas of jasmine, peach pie, and […]
The high-tech industry had everything to offer them but they wanted to follow their vivid dream of making ales and lagers good enough for the world to drink. It was something neither the high-tech industry nor their lucrative jobs in the industry could fulfil and it was then that Steve and Leslie Kaczeus decided to […]
East of Napa, Left of Center: the Giguiere family embodies Dunnigan Hills winemaking. Matchbook Wine Company is a family-owned winery tucked away in Northern California’s gently rolling Dunnigan Hills. John and Karl Giguiere are 5th generation farmers who know the region’s soil, climate and true potential of the land. In 1981 they pioneered grape growing […]
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Established in 2012, Papa Moon comes from a name given to Papa, the eldest founder, by his grandchildren after several nights looking at the moon. Jim, or Papa, has always loved the outdoors and growing a wide variety of plants. In 2008 Papa planted the first grapevines on the farm. The acres of grapes slowly […]
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You will get numerous bars and pubs in Los Angeles. And people love that, be they local or tourists! But you will get a few bars that have become iconic in LA nightlife. Especially after the restrictive lockdowns, people have become more eager to pay these iconic bars a visit just like in old times. […]
Irish Coffee is a cocktail that was created to warm up travellers in Ireland in the 1940’s. Chef Joe Sheridan, who worked at the airport’s restaurant, was asked by a group of American passengers to make them something comforting in the cold weather. He added Irish whiskey to their coffee and topped it off with […]
Launched in 2016 by two school friends James Kindred and Rob Fink, Big Drop Brewing Co. is a beer producing company promoting the message of ‘To Drink. Not to be Drunk.’ The idea to launch this brand stemmed from two major reasons, the first being a change in lifestyle owing to fatherhood and the second […]
