When Lynmar Estate owner Lynn Fritz purchased Quail Hill Ranch overlooking the shimmering blue expanse of Laguna de Santa Rosa in the verdant Russian River Valley, he did so with the intention that the property would be a bucolic retreat from the high-stress corporate world in which he was ensnared as …
The idea of fusing an alarm clock (purely utilitarian and edging toward monotonous) and a coffee maker (still utilitarian but oh-so-beloved and even revered) has been kicked around by entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, and, well, other people who like coffee and need to wake up in the morning for years. But …
With the concept born over a glass of wine overlooking the verdant fecundity of the Alexander Valley, it’s little wonder brothers Dustin Valette and Aaron Garzini decided on an uber-fresh, farm-to-table, wine centric approach to their restaurant Valette. The restaurant, opened 15 years after the seed was planted, is a …
What if you could take the charmingly eclectic appeal of a 1950’s family-run resort and add modern luxuries like a gorgeous 25-meter outdoor heated pool with accompanying jacuzzi, in-room wet bars, a fully-equipped spa, and a customized yoga and cycling studio? Set in the midst of towering redwood trees in …
At some point you’ve probably noticed the undeniably cool, skull-shaped bottles of Crystal Head Vodka on the shelves of your local spirits emporium. You’ve wondered how it tastes and pictured the bottle artfully repurposed on your kitchen table full of Cala lilies or perhaps a colorful beta fish. But did you …
American singer, songwriter, and dancer Mila J has been one busy bee between releasing her latest single “TBH” and tackling a role in an upcoming film. She hasn’t forgotten about her fans though. They entered for a chance to win exclusive access to participate in her collaboration with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee …
When friends Chris James and Ames Morison began crafting estate fine wines in the Alexander Valley in 1998, they did so with a shared ethos of environmental accountability and sustainability. They translated their commitment to creating wines with the utmost respect to the terroir by employing mindful 100% organic farming …
You’re sitting in a sunlight-dappled courtyard under a fragrantly blossoming orange tree sipping a glass of freshly made sangria with a few friends. A plate of clams steamed in cava with garlic and chili has just been delivered to your table along with a plate of sweet dates wrapped in …
Located in central Westminster with easy access to the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Tate Britain, London’s Theatre District, and the Square Mile, DoubleTree by Hilton London-Westminster really takes home first prize for its prime time location by allowing guests to fully make the most of their time in …
I’ve always been fond of the saying that advises that “life is uncertain; eat dessert first”…but sometimes I like to replace the word “dessert” with the word “champagne”. The champagne bar at 28-50 Wine Workshop and Kitchen in London’s upscale Mayfair district is a lovely place to begin your meal, end …
It’s that time of year again when the folks over at the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association host a Pinot lovers dream event. The 12th Annual Pinot Paradise event series covers three days (May 20th-22nd). Attendees can expect three jam-packed days devoted to exclusively everything Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown …
The successful and much-anticipated RAW Wine Festival is making its fifth appearance in London. This two-day celebration showcases some of the best wine talent in the world featuring over 150 growers. Overall, the collection is a gathering of exquisite wine artisans that create a wide variety of fine, natural, organic, …