Mellow jazz plays in the background, top hats hanging firmly in the corner next to the selection of handcrafted wooden canes. Plush white leather chairs line the room and a grand piano sits eagerly awaiting the evening’s star to begin creating magic with her fingers. The room may be dimly …
When you think of Philadelphia, does the Liberty Bell pop into your head? Independence Hall? How about Chardonnay? Little known to travellers, Philadelphia is home to some of the most versatile and eclectic collections of wine. From local vineyard treats straight from the nearby the Lehigh Valley to international favorites, …
The summer sun is in full force allowing buds to expose their petals as they transition from spring. Their thawed roots seep down to slurp the moistened soil. People head to their local green houses to offer a new home for the flowers. The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych hotel …
The SoFa district, San Jose’s arts and entertainment district, is undergoing some major renovations. Along with those renovations comes a new bar and restaurant that changes the nightlife scene in downtown San Jose. Joe Gradillas, one of the original owners of local speakeasy Singlebarrel (soon to be Haberdasher), has created …
Here’s a “Geeks Who Drink” trivia question: “What’s the oldest wine region in the US?” Answer: New Mexico. With less than one tenth of one percent of the total of today’s estimated $37 billion American wine industry, the state is small in production but big in history. It all …
Kentucky is synonymous with Bourbon. (Okay, and horses.) And bourbon was recognized by the U.S. Congress as “the true American spirit.” So what’s a distilling industry newcomer to do when the competition has been entrenched almost since the inception of the country? For the New Riff Distillery, the double-shot answer …
Once you’ve booked a voyage aboard Crystal Cruises (Sydney to Bali? Stockholm to Copenhagen? Valparaíso to Buenos Aires?) there won’t be any fussing with bar tabs to sign or budgeting expenses. Your fare is all-inclusive: meals, wine and drinks (Belvedere, Herradura, Knob Creek, Bombay Sapphire, Glenlivet 12 year…), even tips …
Silicon Valley is blessed with beautiful weather year-round, but now that summer is here there’s no excuse not to get outside and explore the best wine bars for alfresco drinking in the South Bay. These top spots have their own uniquely distinctive settings, but each will satisfy wine lovers …
The South First Area (SoFA) of San Jose, known as the South Bay’s arts and entertainment district, is getting a fresh new look in the culinary department. There are, as always, several new eateries, lounges and clubs popping up, but SoFA Market is the happening hub where it all …
Of course you’ve seen the ocean before, but probably never quite like this…from a vantage point perched on sandstone cliffs above Camps Bay with a glorious expanse of the Atlantic spread out below. You’re in good hands: Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a member of the Leading Hotels …
With endless libations in Napa Valley, it can become a bit overwhelming when deciding which winery to visit on your trip. Alternatively, if it’s not your first time at the rodeo, you may be happy to learn about some wineries located off the “Vegas Strip” that is Highway 29. Whether …
If the average American was asked to name a wine from Portugal, the number one answer would probably be, “I don’t know.” The second most popular answer, likely, would be, “Port.” This world-renowned fortified wine, though nowhere near as popular as it was centuries ago, is included in most wine …