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Winery Review: McKeon-Phillips Winery in Santa Maria, California

Mar 25, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Ardison Phillips, the proprietor and winemaker of McKeon-Phillips Winery, was aptly named. He is an internationally recognized artist whose paintings hang in major museums throughout the world.... Read More

Winery Review: Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards in Oregon

Mar 24, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in Oregon: Ever since Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards was established in 1987, the even hand of Winemaker Don Lange has been praised far and wide.... Read More

Japanese Cocktails: Mixed Drinks with Saké, Shochu, Whisky, and More

Mar 17, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Food & Spirits: Just as Japanese sushi has taken over food culture in America, Japanese cocktails are poised to do the same. Spirits expert Yuri Kato has just released Japanese Cocktails: Mixed Drinks with Saké, Shochu, Whisky, and More, an explora... Read More

Winery Review: Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa Valley

Mar 11, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: When Canadian businessman Cliff Lede (LAY-dee) first happened upon the site of his future 60-acre vineyard in the northern part of the Stags Leap District in 2002, he was delighted to find some of his favorite Bordeaux vines... Read More

World's Best Restaurants Rankings are Surprising

Mar 9, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Food & Spirits: S. Pellegrino's best restaurants in the world list has been released and there are few surprising changes to the list.... Read More

Winery Review: Château Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley, California

Mar 8, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Inspired by the travels of wine lovers Bob and Patty Brower, Château Julien Wine Estate was born in 1982.... Read More

Partida Tequila: Distinctive Elegance

Mar 7, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  1 Comment

Food & Spirits: Unlike many other types of tequila, Partida Tequila is made with a process that adheres strictly to very high standards. The result is a finished product more similar to a fine cognac than your stereotypical tequila blend.... Read More

Tru Blood for Sale for Human Consumption

Mar 6, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Food & Spirits: Fang bangers can get a real life taste of the popular premium station True Blood series by grabbing a bottle of Tru Blood Beverage.... Read More

Winery Review: Camellia Inn in Sonoma County

Mar 5, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Home to more than 80 different varieties of camellias and birthplace to a distinctive wine label, Camellia Inn embodies the beauty and classic elegance of its namesake flower.... Read More

Winery Review: Black Stallion Winery in Napa Valley, California

Mar 4, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Located on a picturesque stretch of the Silverado Trail, Black Stallion Winery recalls the rustic charm of early California.... Read More

Food Channel's Food Trends of 2010

Mar 2, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  1 Comment

Food & Spirits: It's a new year, and that means we the people get to experience new food. The Food Channel put together a list of 10 predictions as to what will be hot this year.... Read More

Winery Review: Bridlewood Estate Winery in Santa Barbara, California

Mar 1, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: From its gracious grounds to its ever-evolving collection of Central Coast wines, Bridlewood Estate Winery is not to be missed.... Read More

DIAKA(TM): The World's Most Expensive Vodka

Feb 27, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Food & Spirits: DIAKA(TM) Vodka, an acronym for 'diamond vodka,' is the world's most expensive vodka, created for luxury connoisseurs around the world.... Read More

Winery Review: Bianchi Winery in Paso Robles, California

Feb 27, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: It has been nearly 10 years since Glenn Bianchi purchased 40 acres on the east side of Paso Robles and founded Bianchi Winery.... Read More

Found in the Louvre: Art & Food Mixed Deliciously

Feb 26, 2010  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Food & Spirits: Cravings for new food for thought takes us to the release of a tasty book that combines two of our readers’ favorite things: food and art.... Read More

Winery Review: Arroyo Robles Winery in Paso Robles, California

Feb 23, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: The historic Mastagni building in downtown Paso Robles is said to have been a camera store, a drugstore, and many other things before it became the tasting room for Arroyo Robles Winery in 2006.... Read More

PAMA Liqueur is Pomegranate Perfected®

Feb 19, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  1 Comment

Food & Spirits: One of the new fruity spirits on the market is PAMA. PAMA is a 34-proof ruby-hued spirit made with pomegranate juice, premium vodka and just a hint of tequila.

PAMA... Read More

Winery Review: Basel Cellars Estate Winery in Walla Walla, Washington

Feb 19, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in Washington: The exquisite steel gate at the start of a winding quarter-mile drive is the visitor’s first indication that Basel Cellars Estate Winery provides a singular experience.... Read More

Small Batch Liquor: Basil Hayden Bourbon

Feb 16, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Fine Spirits: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so the entire country is in for a long winter. With so much snow on the ground, Basil Hayden Bourbon has a way to keep luxuriously warm.

The spicy flavor and aroma make... Read More

2010 International Wine & Spirit Competition in November

Feb 15, 2010  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Food & Spirits: Have you discovered a new favorite wine? Maybe wine will make to the finals of 2010 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).... Read More

Winery Review: Eberle Winery in Paso Robles, California

Feb 12, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Eberle Winery is the namesake of Gary Eberle, a true founding father of the fast-growing Paso Robles appellation.... Read More

Casa Dragones, Sipping Tequila

Feb 11, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  1 Comment

Food & Spirits: No matter how refined a tequila, it generally needs pairing with salt and lime to conceal the harshness as it goes down the throat in fell shot. Which is why Read More

Winery Review: Martin & Weyrich Winery in Paso Robles, California

Feb 12, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Martin & Weyrich were among the first families to recognize the incredible potential of the future Paso Robles Viticultural Appellation.... Read More

Sparkling Wine: A Single Serving of Good KARMA

Feb 4, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Fine Wine: California vineyards are once again breaking all the rules as they encourage the spread of good Karma, a ready-to-drink, 187 ml single serving of California brut-style sparkling wine.... Read More

Drinking Eggs Is Sweeping the Nation’s Hottest Bars

Feb 4, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Food & Spirits: Eggs aren’t just for breakfast anymore, according to Trend Central. The incredible edible traditional morning food is showing up in liquid form at some of the hottest bars in the nation.... Read More

Specialty Cocktail Recipes for Valentine's Day

Feb 3, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Fine Spirits: Valentine’s Day can get pretty routine-- what with all the chocolate and champagne year after year. This year, step away from the Plain Jane champagne to sip on something special this year, like an elegant Midori cocktail.... Read More

Philip Stein Wine Wand Cuts Down on Breathing Time

Feb 3, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  1 Comment

Wine Accessories: Impatient to have that first sip of the fine red wine you’ve been craving at the end of a long day? Allowing a bottle to “breathe” can take at least an hour before it can be enjoyed properly.... Read More

Casa Noble Tequila Sets New Standard

Feb 3, 2010  |   Contributor: Mark Alyn  |  1 Comment

Food & Spirits: Unlike many of today’s luxury spirits, Casa Noble Tequila can trace its roots back to the mid 1700s, as a hacienda in a region of Mexico surrounded by blue agave, the source of tequila.... Read More

Boutique Distillery House Spirits in Portland Offers Limited Release Line

Jan 26, 2010  |   Contributor: Mark Alyn

Boutique Distilleries: Small batch liquor is the new flavored martini, and one of the up and coming distilleries is House Spirits of Portland, OR.

Portland is... Read More

Winery Review: Thunderbolt Winery, Paso Robles, California

Jan 31, 2010  |  1 Comment

Wineries in California: Food and wine have long been a passion for Thunderbolt Winery Owners Richard and Aurora Gumerman.... Read More

Winery Review: Sylvester Vineyards and Winery Paso Robles, CA

Jan 21, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: In Austria, Sylvester means celebration and that is what Sylvester Vineyards and Winery is all about—celebrating fine wines. In the early 1960s, Sylvester Feichtinger purchased the 400-acre Rancho Robles now the home of Sylv... Read More

Winery Review: Newsome-Harlow Winery in Murphys, California

Jan 21, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting  |  1 Comment

Wineries in California: Newsome-Harlow Winery claims to be all about Bacchanalian hedonism –wine, food, friends, and copious amounts of laughter. In order to deliver on the first two categories, owners and husband and wife team Scott and Melanie Kl... Read More

Top Ten Best Restaurants in Maui

Jan 19, 2010  |   Contributor: Debbi & William D. Kickham, Esq.  |  5 Comments

Maui Fine Dining: Looking to catch the perfect island fish, or a huge slice of chocolate lava cake the size of Haleakala?... Read More

Best Beer: Samuel Adams' Utopia

Jan 15, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Food & Spirits: Beer isn’t generally consumed with the same thought and care as a fine spirit, but Sam Adams Utopias limited edition change the entire concept of a beer drinker from redneck to blue blood.... Read More

Valentino Restaurant Group Appoints New Chef at Flagship Location

Jan 15, 2010  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Food & Spirits:Exclusive Italian flavor is coming to Los Angeles courtesy of Valentino Restaurant Group who recently appointed Nicola Chessa as executive chef of their flagship Santa Monica restaurant.... Read More

The Luxe List: FRESHOLOGY "Get Slim" Gourmet Meal Delivery Goes National

Jan 14, 2010  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern  |  2 Comments

Food & Spirits: Surely you've heard the buzz about FRESHOLOGY (formerly known as Fresh Dining) – you know, that home meal delivery service that originally made a name for itself in Los Angeles with a buffet of celebrity devotees: Ricki Lake, whose attribu... Read More

De'Longhi: Best Italian Espresso Machines

Jan 13, 2010  |   Contributor: Christina Stewart  |  2 Comments

Fine Coffee: Offering a wide range of premium kitchen and home appliances, De'Longhi has been a leader in its class for more than a century.... Read More

 
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