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
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
Paiche just opened in Marina del Rey and I swung by a couple of weeks ago to check out dinner and drinks. Paiche from the chef Ricardo Zarate is billed as a Peruvian… Continue reading
When Playa closed a couple of months ago, all I could think was what was going to happen to that beautiful space and lovely garden? Then I heard rumors it was… Continue reading
While I was in Las Vegas for Nightclub and Bar show, I was invited to attend the Public House‘s Pop-Up Showdown between beer and booze at the Venetian. The Public House cicerone Russell… Continue reading
One-Eyed Gypsy has some new tasty Spring cocktails on the menu. I checked it out a few weeks ago and particularly loved Voodoo Doll and Mickey O’Neil. The Voodoo Doll (Sino reposado… Continue reading
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
Before dinner at A-Frame, I met up with a friend at Corner Door. There one of the Minty’s 2012 Hot Bartender nominees, Beau Du Bois was manning the bar. The cocktails list was… Continue reading
Anytime I’m heading to Culver City, I try to find excuses to stop in at A-Frame. I have always been enchanted with the A-frame building (former IHOP, yo) and I genuinely enjoy the… Continue reading
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
