Tequila, the liquor with its own world-renowned ritual — licking salt off the hand, pounding the shot, then sucking on the lime — is actually served neat in Mexico, the country of its origin. But like a California-style “burrito” claiming to be Latino, the lack of authenticity here isn’t necessarily …
Aperol originated in Padua, Italy and while it was originally created in 1919, it did not become successful until after World War II. This Italian aperitif is made of bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona. In 2007, Wine Enthusiast rated Aperol in its 90-95 point category, along with receiving double …
If OZV is the ABC of Lodi Zinfandel, then these three letters which represent Old Zinfandel Vine, are pretty much the starting and ending point, for all things Zin produced in the Lodi region. The pioneering brand comes from a fifth-generation family grape-growers under the Oak Ridge umbrella. For those …
(9 minute read) It’s widely accepted that if you hear a song, you would ask who’s performing it. That way, you know to listen out for that same artist in the future, or even look up some of their previous music. If you like a sports team, a news channel, …
If OZV is the ABC of Lodi Zinfandel, then these three letters which represent Old Zinfandel Vine, are pretty much the starting and ending point, for all things Zin produced in the Lodi region. The pioneering brand comes from a fifth-generation family grape-growers under the Oak Ridge umbrella. For those …
8 Cocktail Masterpieces From L.A.’s Birds & Bees By Editor-in-Chief, Natasha Swords As a drinks editor I have the privilege of being among the first to discover new restaurants and bars. Birds & Bees is not a new location, but it is a hidden one, and here at Drink Me, …
Photo: Winning drink by Odd Strandbakken, by Margaret Pattillo In a standing-room-only subterranean London pub with low-slung ceilings and painted stone walls, eleven of the world’s top bartenders are pouring a single cocktail nearly two years in the making. They’ve traveled to the dark basement bar from as far as Dubai, …
By Eduardo Dingler, Sommelier and America’s Top Saké Expert California Cab lovers, memorize the name Maayan Koschitzky. He is the winemaker generating the most buzz in the Valley as “The Next Big Thing”. His first job in Napa Valley was at Screaming Eagle. Then he was director of winemaking for Philippe …
It is with heavy hearts we report Dave Pickerell, the much-loved master distiller behind such icon brands like Maker’s Mark, Whistlepig and Ragged Branch has died. Dave was a distilling legend, a bourbon & whiskey rock star and a teacher to all who loved whiskey. He was a luminary in …
Angeleno, Marc Dix is the Food and Beverage Manager at Granville Restaurants with California locations in Glendale, Studio City, West Hollywood and Burbank, and a Pasadena-opening close to realization. Since joining Granville in 2016, Marc has been an intricate part in all facets of food and beverage He describes Granville’s …
Dave Phinney takes it personally. “8 Years in the Desert” is by far the most personal project of any I have undertaken,” he says. Due to a non-compete situation entered into eight years ago wine pioneer, Phinney was prohibited from creating any new wine with zinfandel, but now the clock …
Photo: Dogs are welcomed at most Lubbock tasting rooms Texas is the fourth largest wine-producing state in the US, but most of their wines are consumed within Texas, so they are hard to come by. Enter Lubbock and the High Plains AVA. Lubbock, named for a confederate soldier, is a …