Venice: Breakfast at Barlo at the Hotel Erwin
Over Memorial Day weekend, I stayed at Hotel Erwin. We enjoyed our room with a view of Venice and the rooftop called High Lounge is very popular with visitors and locals alike.… Continue reading
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SGV: Noodles and Daikon Omelet at Kim Kee
Last week I realized I never wrote about Kim Kee, a noodles shop in the same strip mall as Flavor Garden. I have big plans to do a noodles food crawl in this… Continue reading
WSWA: What’s it like to Judge 100+ Spirits
When Tasting Panel Magazine asked me to judge spirits at this year’s Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, I of course agreed right away. I had wondered how spirits were awarded double gold,… Continue reading
WSWA: Understanding the Three-Tier System with St. Petersburg Distillery
Recently I attended the annual Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America conference in Orlando. This was my third year in attendance and I’m always excited to see new products at WSWA. These wines… Continue reading
Taste of the Nation is This Sunday, June 7
Taste of the Nation returns to Culver City this Sunday, June 7. The annual tasting event features LA’s top chefs and restaurants. Proceeds from Taste of the Nation benefit No Kid Hungry,… Continue reading
Venice: Jumping on the Poke Craze at Poke-Poke
Poke-Poke has been open about 4 years. Yet recently the poke craze in LA has the shop in the spotlight as if it’s a brand new thing. I clearly remember eating poke… Continue reading
SGV: Dumplings and Noodles at Flavor Garden
My noodles and year of omakase partner laughed at me last weekend when I opened the menu at Flavor Garden in the San Gabriel Valley. I wanted everything. However our two-top was… Continue reading
Eagle Rock: Getting Down at Taco Spot
Eagle Rock favorite Taco Spot has been satisfying residents for years. The Mexican food restaurant has tons of options for tacos, carne asada fries and more. Naturally I wanted tacos and the… Continue reading
WSWA 2015 Cocktail Competition Winners
Two competitions were featured in this year’s Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America conference. First Chris Chamberlain, Portfolio Manager and Mixologist for Philadelphia Distilling won the Call for Cocktails competition with his Barrel Hidden… Continue reading
Will American Pharaoh Take the Triple Crown at Belmont Stakes + Recap of Kentucky Derby at Melrose Umbrella Company
This year I enjoyed the Kentucky Derby viewing festivities at Melrose Umbrella Company. Woodford Reserve whiskey was the sponsor and they even brought in the official Churchill Downs glasses. First things first-… Continue reading