Category Archive: alcohol education

Santa Monica: Bacon Guacamole, Tacos & Tequila at TINGA

The question is can you have a frozen margarita made with fresh citrus? And TINGA answered, YES! The newest outpost opened in Santa Monica a few months ago. Locals in the area say… Continue reading

Film Review: SOMM

SOMM, the documentary about “the hardest test you’ve never heard of” opens in theaters on June 21st. In Los Angeles, it’ll play for a week at the Sundance Sunset Cinema in West Hollywood… Continue reading

Film Review: Hey Bartender

Last night I attended a screening and after party for the film, “Hey Bartender.” I was excited to watch the film after watching the trailer because I recognized many of the places they… Continue reading

Barhopping in Orlando at Hanson’s Shoe Repair and The Woods

Before I left for Orlando for WSWA, I made a short list of craft cocktail bars including a speakeasy called Hanson’s Shoe Repair.  It’s in Downtown Orlando and upstairs from the NV Art… Continue reading

Orlando: Tallarico Vodka Dinner at Norman’s

On my first night in Orlando for WSWA, I was invited to attend the Tallarico Vodka dinner at Norman’s. The dinner was hosted by The Tasting Panel magazine, a magazine devoted to the… Continue reading

Highlights from the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Show

  Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America took place April 28 through 30 in Orlando this year. The trade show showcases new products seeking distributorship, bartending competitions, seminars and parties. I was invited… Continue reading

WSWA: Judging the Hoptails Competition

The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America trade show met in Orlando last month and as part of the program held four bartending competitions. I along with 5 others judged Hoptails, a competition… Continue reading

Drago Centro’s New Bar Manager & Spring Cocktails

Sometimes I really hate change. But you always want what’s best for your friends. Recently bar manager Jaymee Mandeville left Drago Centro to take an opportunity with Barcadi. This left my “home bar”… Continue reading

LA Loves Boston Fundraiser Next Monday, April 29 at Harvard & Stone

  Next Monday, April 29, join Karen Grill and Chris Amirault at Harvard & Stone to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Karen and Chris will be taking over… Continue reading

SGV: Down the Rabbit Hole Bar

  A few weeks ago, I talked my friend into checking out the Rabbit Hole bar a bar in Alhambra with me. We don’t usually frequent the San Gabriel Valley for cocktails (other… Continue reading