Save for the date: On October 7th at 5pm, The Mondavi Families, including members of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations, will host Morton’s guests across the country for an unforgettable wine dinner benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This is the first time I’ve ever seen a “pairing” that included technology in the mix. The event [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 10, 2010
A burger that sounds good and a burger that is good don’t always go hand in hand. We’ve ordered enough meat and buns off restaurant menus to know this. But every once in a while you get one of those wow burgers. A burger that you tell people about. A burger that makes your mouth [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, July 25, 2010
Wine Spectator magazine has released it’s 2010 list of Grand Award winners, honoring restaurants around the globe for it’s extraordinary wine programs. This award, only given out to 75 restaurants around the world, was first established in 1981. Those that made the list in LA… Patina of course, along with Spago and Valentino. Other California [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, July 7, 2010
On July 24th (1-5pm) Keith Saarloos and Dig Lounge are headed south to the OC, serving up 5 of Keith’s new releases, and pairing them with 4 delectable bite size cupcakes from Enjoy Cupcakes. Like Chocolate Blackberry Syrah, Strawberry Delight, Meyer Lemon Chardonnay and Chocolate Cheesecake. No need to drive 100+ miles to Santa Barbara, [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, April 4, 2010
Victors is one of those timeless Hollywood restaurants that has remained unchanged over the years. Classic Hollywood, a neighborhood favorite, featuring deli favorites like pastrami and corned beef, meatloaf as good as your moms, and Matzo Ball soup. Owner Bill Gotti is a veteran when it comes to pairing wines with food, with over 30 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The newest kid on the Ventura County wine trail block, Four Brix Winery, is nearly ready for prime time. The winery, started by 6 friends all with the love of wine, started wine making as a hobby, then finally decided to share their wines inspired by France, Italy, Spain and California with their friends and [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Not everyone has time to drive up to Santa Barbara for a day of tasting. So Dig Lounge is bringing the tasting room experience to Downtown LA! Join owner and winemaker Keith Saarloos of Saarloos & Sons Winery on April 10th from 1-5pm, as he takes you on a unique tasting experience right here in [...]
Continue reading...Monday, February 22, 2010
It’s not your typical match up on a blind date. In-N-Out Burger and 20 different cabs. But yet Ian Blackburn’s LearnAboutWine loft in downtown LA is anything but your typical wine class. Ian’s knowledge of wine, it’s regions, makers, vintages, and grapes is astonishing. I envy his passion for wine and his love of sharing [...]
Continue reading...Monday, February 1, 2010
Those looking for a fun day of tasting and wine education need not drive 90 min to Temecula, or 2 hours to Santa Barbara. Simply look in your own backyard. At San Antonio Winery, located just steps north of Downtown LA, is surrounded by light industry and artists lofts. Their quaint (and free!) tasting room [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Vinoteque on Melrose invites you to join them for for the ultimate wine journey. Indulge in wine and comfort food as sommelier Ryan Hess leads you through an interactive exploration of various regions while imparting the history of spectacular wines from the grape to the glass. The class is every Tuesday at 6PM and is [...]
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