Category Archive: travel

Miami: Modern Bites at Pubbelly Sushi

On our last day in Miami, we decided to grab lunch at Pubbelly Sushi. We originally wanted to check out Pubbelly but Carina really wanted sushi and I was starting to miss Asian… 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

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

Nepenthia Beer Garden Coming to Orange County June 8

The loveable Bobby Navarro of 100Eats is presenting Nepenthia Beer Garden in Costa Mesa on June 8 with Evan Price of Noble Ale Works and Leonard Chan of The Iron Press. The one-day… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Tacos El Gordo

Since airport food tends to be so horrible, I rather wait until I get to my destination for food. This usually then means eating at an odd hour when I finally get into… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Lunch at Kimchi Korean

I can’t believe I turned into someone who looks for familiar food when traveling.  Sure, I’m still very adventurous and love to try new food but when I’m away, I get a terrible… Continue reading

San Diego: Bulleit Bourbon Brunch at Craft & Commerce

Anytime I get to hang out with Hollis Bulleit of Bulleit Bourbon is a good time. We were down in San Diego for Bartenders Weekend and she invited us out for a brunch… Continue reading

San Diego: Noodles at Pho Hoa

  After the too short (some would argue too long) Bartenders Weekend, we headed off to get noodles at Pho Hoa up the street from our hotel. We apparently wandered into the Vietnamese… Continue reading

San Diego: Tacos and Shrimp Burrito at Bahia

  On our first afternoon in San Diego last month, we checked out the nearby Bahia Mexican Restaurant near our hotel. I was craving fish tacos and it looked like an ideal location-… Continue reading