Holidays are for tradition and contemporary variations on years gone by. With that in mind, 21st Amendment is welcoming back its limited release Fireside Chat, a traditional English style strong ale complimented by a festive blend of spices…but every year the spice mix is just a little bit different (this …
The One & Only presides over the northern tip of the island nation of Mauritius. It sprawls over 60 acres with pristine beaches and tropical gardens, adorned with ultra-luxury villas and suites, golf courses, tennis and water sports, as well as pools and ocean-side dining. Each suite features a private …
Depending how you see it, Rogue Ales has been going rogue since either 2003 when they started distilling, or since they began growing all their hops, barley, rye, wheat, pumpkins, jalapenos, botanicals, berries, cherries, and a fleet of honeybees on their own proprietary farms. Originally only producing the brews you …
Don’t let the name fool you, Mantry is something anyone could get down with: man, woman, child, and wildebeest. While still in the Kickstarter incubator, these guys are in the proverbial black having raised over five times their original target. But what is it? It’s a membership to a themed …
Only the lucky few who have sought this cider out on tap have had the pleasure of enjoying its refreshing crispness. However, in late October, the folks over at Golden State Cider—tag line: By California, For California. Take it easier— have, in fact, made “taking it” just a bit easier. …
Pilsner Urquell is rolling out 16 ounces of Czech history. Their new cans and bottles are contemporary dances with their past. The designs on the Pilsner Urquell Limited Edition Can Four Pack Series feature motifs from the era when pubs had one tap and served one beer. Follow the key …
Game, an adventurous New American restaurant, opened in San Francisco on Nov. 6. The menu is informed by the name itself: game is sourced locally and the world over. Try the roasted venison with king trumpet mushrooms, pumpkin, and watercress ($36) or the cavatelli with wild boar sugo, fennel, and …
Those lucky enough to have gained access to the invite-only Schlitz Bouts tonight, are an in for an entertaining and luxe throwback night. Held at The Hollywood Athletic Club, an early Hollywood social landmark that’s hosted Charlie Chaplin, Lon Chaney, and Clark Gable, the evening will feature four amateur boxing matches. Comic relief will …
In 1842, Salvador Vallejo, brother to General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo of Mexico’s Commandante Générale of the northern territory (which at that time included Sonoma), built an adobe home just off downtown Sonoma’s square. On November 5, 2014, after two years of historical preservation and renovation of the home, vintners Bill …
The Warwick’s new costume change is a serious nod to its ‘hood. The new interior design is a contemporary adaptation of old Hollywood glamour; and, yes, the cocktails are seasonal. Come snag a sweet from the roaming candy girl and sip a Black Dahlia, with Blackwell rum, housemade blackberry puree, …
Descend below street level to the well-hidden wine cellar where over 50 varietals and grape-based liquers flow freely. The new wine bar burrows deep beneath O Hotel and provides a subdued counterbalance to the disco next door. Grab a glass, and a plate of charcuterie, and hunker down in a …
Come holiday season, check out this brilliant gift package. Inside the beautifully detailed brushed metal sleeve and lacquered wooden box comes a Ruffino wine from Tuscany called Modus. This high-scoring wine will grace your holiday dinner and the sleeve will serve as a candleholder long after the bottle is empty …