Everything is better with bacon. That’s the word from foodies today. (How did we even eat meat or vegetables without first wrapping it in bacon?) So it goes, your brunch Bloody Mary can be better too with a bacon vodka. Bakon Vodka infuses the smoky and peppery flavors of a …
After many years working as a Ship Joiner and grocery clerk where he was born and raised, Raymond Smith made the move from Oakland CA to Paso Robles CA in the late 1980s. With the new move came a pursuit of a new career. Smith quickly acclimated himself to …
Visiting London and want to live like royalty and/or next to royalty? Well, look no further than The Stafford. This extravagant and charming five star gem sparkles bright right next to the royal palaces and parks; the ideal location for guests seeking the West End theaters, art galleries, museums, and …
Bread and butter pudding with apple crumble on the nose. On taste, deep fried croutons with brown sugar, apples, apricots and nectarines. This is hands down BEAUTIFUL. Champagne is an interesting realm, but if you’re looking for something around the $45 mark that is sensational, congratulations – …
Silky. Only one word is needed to describe this luxury vodka. And just as silk is one of the finest fabrics to wear, this spirit from Absolut is one of the best vodkas on the market. Elyx is the product of Swedish craftsmanship generations in the making. The vodka is …
Belgian style meets California tradition in this special beer. The Almanac Farmer’s Reserve Grand Cru, one of the latest releases from Almanac Beer Company in San Jose, is an imperial sour ale made with Muscat Blanc grapes from the vines of Northern California, and then aged in French oak barrels …
I am a full advocate for savoring the fullest aromas and notes a wine has to offer, but I have to admit I sometimes get a little impatient when it comes to aerating a bottle. Eager anticipation of flavors to come like blackberry, plum and raisin make waiting extremely difficult. …
That’s the glorious thing about university; you can go in as a neurobiology major and come out with a degree in Viticulture and Enology. At least, that’s what Jillian DeLeon did. She took advantage of her first introductory to winemaking class at UC Davis and very quickly switched from brains …
Beer and coffee. These are some of the greatest inventions of our human race. And some of the best porters on the market brilliantly combine them. One of these brilliant examples comes from Brooklyn Brewery, with their new Intensified Coffee Porter. The experts behind Brooklyn Brewery know a thing or …
From the makers of The Breakfast of Champions comes The Beer of Champions. Yes, you heard me. Wheaties, the General Mills breakfast cereal that comes packaged in an iconic orange box featuring some of the world’s greatest sports legends, is now entering the craft brew scene. In partnership with Minneapolis-based …
Rutherford, Napa Valley has had a century long resident in the form of S.R. Tonella Cellars. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake shook up the city, there was a great demand for workers to rebuild the city. This opportunity convinced Joseph Ponti to make his way from Italy. Ponti then …
Transitioning from wine to Scotch, John Glaser built Compass Box Whisky and his reputation to becoming one of the most respectable whiskymakers of his generation. As of November 2015, Glaser celebrates a big feat for Compass Box—its 15th birthday. This marks 15 years of exceptionally unique whiskies fully of variety …