Mama Lion, the bar, lounge and social club featuring live entertainment and California dining in Los Angeles’ burgeoning hip Koreatown, has brought in a state-of-the-art champagne vending machine for guests to use directly. Making its debut at Mama Lion, the vending machine is loaded with 320 mini bottles of Moët …
Drop that bottle opener, and back away from the corkscrew, there’s a new WineSociety in town! WineSociety.com is the brainchild of Angela and Austin Allison, founded through a lifetime of experience and observation. Their mission is to make quality wine more approachable and convenient, allowing the consumer to focus on …
Mrs. Fish in downtown Los Angeles has reopened! With every detail in place, Mrs. Fish welcomes diners and drinkers, locals and tourists alike, to experience modern Japanese cuisine and a robust whisky program in a stunningly designed, art-filled DTLA oasis. Located 15 floors below Perch (same ownership), Mrs. Fish combines …
Italy’s Ferrari Trento (imported by Palm Bay Importers) returns as the Official Sparkling Wine of Emmy Awards season for the fourth consecutive year. The Emmy’s is in its 70th year. On Monday, September 17, guests departing the ceremony and entering the Governors Ball will kick off the celebration as they enjoy …
As a renowned benchmark producer within the Rioja region of Spain, Bodegas LAN is committed to meticulous vineyard management and winemaking. The winery’s signature character is featured throughout its portfolio, which showcases both classic and single vineyard wines that are continuing to please consumer palates all across the US. As …
As the days become shorter and the nights become longer, we begin to look for toastier wines that fire our hearts and warm our palates. We’ve selected 8 can’t miss wines fo you to treat yourself to this fall. Big bold cabs, luxury China-sourced labels, distinguished malbecs, and irresistible pinots, …
International Bacon Day on August 29 is the perfect celebration for crispy pork lovers and maple whisky. Along those lines, there is no more natural a pairing than TAP 357 Maple Rye Whisky ($29.99/750ml./81% proof). A premium small batch Canadian whisky that marries rye whiskies which have been cask-aged for …
Absolut Grapefruit is the brand’s latest flavor addition. Made with natural grapefruit flavor, and unlike some other flavored vodkas, it doesn’t contain any added sugar. To put it short and simple: Absolut Grapefruit is truly fresh and fruity in taste, with notes of a distinct pink grapefruit and a well-balanced …
Labor Day is a few weeks away, and the holiday weekend is considered the last official summer getaway for wine lovers all across the U.S.A. Planning an escape wouldn’t be complete without the ideal beverage to accompany your trip. Whether it’s lounging by the pool, a beachfront barbecue, enjoying some …
Photo: Kyle Herman Nine Banded Whiskey hales from Austin, Texas, a product of the city’s creativity and originality. Like Austin, NIne Banded prides itself on being able to bring people together, and to that end it brought Kyle Herman, President of the brand, and me together where I got to …
Cannabiniers, a beverage, technology and brand management company has launched Two Roots Brewing Co, the world’s first line of non-alcoholic cannabinoid infused craft “Cannabier,” and Just Society, a line of cannabinoid infused cold brewed iced teas and coffees.. Two Roots Brewing Co. a pioneer in the artisan creation of high …
emBRAZEN Wines takes inspiration from extraordinary women of the past who dared to shatter convention. Available nationwide, the trio of California wines, including a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Blend, each feature a historic female pioneer who defied convention and sought to bring about positive change in the world. The …
It’s here…the end of summer. Last chance to wear white, hit the beach and drink cocktails that make you feel like you’re on vacation. The Broken Shaker, in Miami Beach Florida and Yana Volsfon of Cosme Atla of New York City came up with these four killer cocktails to round …
Apollonio: Salice Salentino Mani Del Sud (2010) Very enjoyable and something a little different. It’s a big boy, make no mistake – a robust dark cherry and blackberry bomb heavy an oak but balanced well with acidity. The perfect combination if you like something with a big oomph to it. Cedar oak, …
Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2012 Produced, barreled and aged in one of Italy’s oldest castles and one of the most historic Chianti regions in not only Italy, but the planet. What a gorgeous and traditional Chianti– sour cherries with a beautiful meadow berry twist. Slight tannins that fade into a …
The wine industry is full of biases, and not every well-made wine is given credit for being a solid, drinkable, enjoyable glass of wine. We like to have an open mind, and when Duck Commander, 2012 Wood Duck Chardonnay, made by industry titan Trinchero crossed our desk with …