Category Archive: wine tasting

Tommy Bahama Opens in Laguna Beach

Tommy Bahama will open its 13th restaurant on Friday. I had a chance to preview the new restaurant and retail store last weekend. We started lunch by making our own cocktails. I opted… Continue reading

New Chef at Nick & Stef’s

Chef Megan Logan recently became Nick & Stef’s new executive chef. While attending the Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, she completed an externship with Nick & Stef’s and worked her… Continue reading

Drink Pink at Fleming’s

Last week, I attended the last “Opening Night” wine tasting at Fleming’s. During the month of September, they were exploring all the wines available by the glass. Each tasting featured 20 different wines.… Continue reading

Wine Tasting at Domaine LA

Domaine LA has kicked off Sunday wine tastings complete with food trucks. The Ludo Truck showed up the first week. I wasn’t able to attend but check out F for Food’s post. I… Continue reading

Leatherby’s in Costa Mesa

Last week I found myself in Orange County for a show. We decided to eat at Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge. It’s located inside the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa. Leatherby’s is… Continue reading

New Fall Menu at Bistro LQ

Bistro LQ changed their menu to highlight the Autumnal season on Tuesday. I’ve been meaning to check out Bistro LQ for a while. Or actually, check out Chef Laurent Quenioux. I always meant… Continue reading

Hello Fall, Goodbye Summer: Special Drago Centro Event

Hey! Remember these summer cocktails at Drago Centro? ·         Arancia Meccanica / Clockwork Orange – Sombra Mezcal, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime, Smoked Salt ·         Dark Passenger – Bols Genever,… Continue reading

Pasadena Intelligentsia: Love a Latte

I’m not sure what I love more. The idea that even I, a non-coffee drinker, can love the occasional cuppa or the foam art. Perhaps there’s a reason why I drink lattes at… Continue reading

Test Kitchen Meets Starry Kitchen

Last night, Starry Kitchen invaded Test Kitchen. Thi Tran was the first woman chef to take on the concept of Test Kitchen. Thi and Nguyen Tran own Starry Kitchen in Downtown Los Angeles… Continue reading

LA Times Food & Wine Festival

I would love to give you the highlights from the first LA Times Food and Wine Fest this past Sunday but unfortunately, it was a big ol’ fat FAIL. My friend and I… Continue reading