There is a lot more to Orange County than Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland, and these bars showcase exactly why it is one of the most drink-friendly places. With over 50 golf courses and some of the best beaches in Southern California, Orange County is also home to quite a few bars that thrive on […]
The NBA’s love affair with wine has been well documented over the past few years. There are plenty of players around the league who love a glass of red. The biggest superstar in the league, Lebron James carries quality wines with him during road trips. JJ Reddick on his podcast talks about wine with a […]
The list of things to do in Los Angeles hardly ever ends. From enjoying scenic drives around the city to a playoff game at the Staples Center, eating your heart out at food trucks and going on pub crawls, there are so many things to do in LA come the month of June. This past […]
It’s 2 am in Los Angeles. You have probably had the best night ever, and you don’t want it to be over yet. But where to from here? You and your crew have been walking around for 20 minutes, caved in to buy a hot street dog, and then ended up returning home, not completely […]
You just arrived in Los Angeles, and the excitement is building up. It’s your first time in LA, and our golden city of heat, smog, and CBD-infused drinks is waiting. But as you try to traverse the horseshoe of death that we call the airport, it dawns on you- that you don’t know what to […]
Swedish pop star Tove Lo and cannabis beverage brand Cann just launched a new caffeinated flavor, which is a first for the brand. The new flavor, known as Passion Peach Mate, is created in collaboration with Tove Lo, Sweet Flower (cannabis dispensary in LA), and Airfield Supply Co. (Cannabis dispensary in San Jose). Passion Peach Mate […]
As October comes around, Los Angeles will light up with Halloween preparation. While the leaves on the trees will be sparse, the lineup of events across the city will be quite the other way round. The number of things to do in the city during the month will be high, quite like the Halloween spirit […]
Make way for these breathtaking wines as they come fresh out of the 2021 USA Wine Ratings with labels held high. The USA Wine Ratings aims to recognize, reward, and promote wine brands that have been formed with the intent to reach out to selected wine drinkers. In order to make their way to a […]
The thriving LA wine culture is actually a return to its roots. Before the film industry took root, LA was the nation’s commercial winemaking hub and was blanketed by vineyards. A few wineries are upholding the tradition and hoping to reinvigorate the industry.Whether it’s fog-laced redwoods on the Sonoma Coast, manicured gardens near Santa Barbara, […]
Bluelight gin, a handmade gin from the world’s most tropical distillery comes from a small operation making Caribbean Gin on the ‘isle of spice’ (Grenada). With a Caribbean cane base and 15 botanicals including locally grown cocoa, nutmeg, cinnamon, and three different types of citrus it is a super smooth drop of paradise. Starting in 2018 […]
I’m both a certified Sommelier as well as a certified Cicerone, so I hold both a passion for wine and beer. As a consultant, I help build beverage lists for restaurants based on their menu and customers. I derive the most pleasure from teaching and conducting private tastings. How long have you been in […]
For many, Los Angeles associates with fancy cocktails, lavish nightclubs, and everything else that is glitz and glamour. However, did you know that Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the US for beer lovers? It all starts with prime craft beer breweries spread around the Los Angeles area which leads us to […]
Women sommeliers in LA are making waves like never before. They run restaurants, curate wine lists, from the most extensive to the most exclusive. Some of them make wine, they have successful Youtube channels, they drive charity work, and helm cancer fundraisers. People everywhere – make way for these dynamic LA sommeliers. Taylor Grant: If […]
