Posts tagged wine
Grape Stomping in Wine Country – Ponte Winery, Temecula
Oct 5th
Set in the ideal, end of the summer weather and the lush landscape of Temecula’s wine country, this year’s Ponte Winery’s 9th Annual Grape Stomp at Ponte Family Estate hosted a series of festivities to kick off the 2011 harvest. From the grape stomping competition to the gourmet dinner, patrons enjoyed an evening of excitement and satisfied bellies. More >
Seasonal Eats and Crafty Cocktails from L’Auberge de Sedona’s Chef David Schmidt and Todd Brinkman
Jul 1st
Arizona is not just home to red rocks, cacti and turquoise jewelry. With stellar service and staff, nestled on Sedona’s Oak Creek, it’s no surprise L’Auberge de Sedona has been included as one of the Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best hotels.
What is a surprise, is the youthful energy and creativity behind the L’Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek. Whether it’s a customized Chef’s tasting or a cask conditioned cocktail, Chef David Schmidt and General Manager Todd Brinkman work together to create a fiesta for your face that you will never forget. Check out the show they put on for us. More >
Father’s Day Weekend, What Up!
Jun 16th
If there’s one thing I know — Dads like beer. Since it’s Father’s Day this weekend, it makes perfect sense that there are a plethora of beer events all over Southern California! If your Big Poppa isn’t a beer buff, no worries, there are plenty of other funtastic events going on with food trucks, films, wine and more. Spend time with your dad this weekend and find an event with Weekend, What Up! More >
Memorial Day Weekend, What Up!
May 27th
It has been a while since we’ve had a three-day weekend. There is a light at the end of the tunnel! Step into the light with this Memorial Day weekend edition of Weekend, What Up! in Southern California. Find something to do! More >
Preview: Mohawk Bend Restaurant in Echo Park is Super Purty [PHOTOS]
May 24th
It’s not exactly a secret what Tony Yanow and his talented team have been up to in Echo Park. You can find all kinds of fun in this community, from The Echo’s live music, City Sip’s wine classes, and Origami Vinyl’s walls of records. It won’t be long before you’ll find delicious vegan and non-vegan food in a huge and beautiful restaurant thanks to Mohawk Bend. Take a look at how they are progressing! More >
Hot’s Kitchen Makes Masses of Tacos for the Sophisticated Surfer
May 20th
After hanging ten, park your board at the door and grab some grub at Hot’s Kitchen in Hermosa Beach, dude. The food and drinks at Chef Sean Chaney’s newest restaurant are tubular, just like the incredible oceanside location. More >
Weekend, What Up!
May 19th
According to some people Judgement Day is coming this weekend. Which means you better get ready to party hardy before the world ends with this Southern California edition of Weekend, What Up! More >
Coffee Can Help Your Prostate, Buy Bernie Madoff’s Fine Wine, Space Beer on The Scoop
May 18th
- Coffee could lower the risk of prostate cancer.
- Gilt Taste opens today. The new store from Gilt offers access to artisan foods and fresh seasonal ingredients from around the world, recipes from chefs and culinary experts and more.
- Take a trip through the Russian River Valley of California and experience the wines of Williams Selyem Winery while indulging in world-class, French-inspired cuisine at Bellagio’s latest Epicurean Epicenter event on June 4.
- Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Flea Market and Thailand’s Tha Kha Floating Market make the list of world markets to see.
- The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival kicks off Thursday, May 19.
- Australians can sample the world’s first beer designed for consumption by high-flying space tourists.
- Food & Wine magazine and C3 Presents are revamping the Austin Food & Wine Festival. The event will showcase prestigious local chefs, tastings and cooking demonstrations and take place March 30-April 1, 2012.
- Bernie Madoff’s liquor cabinet went on sale on Wednesday. The collection features numerous fine wines, some valued over $3,000.
- 3 food events you should know about in Southern California.
Las Vegas Iconic Hotel Closes, Miami Beach Allowing Food Trucks, Tax-Free Shopping on The Scoop
May 17th
- Sahara hotel-casino in Las Vegas closed its doors yesterday.
- Drink:Eat:Play presents its inaugural summer wine festival on the Santa Monica Pier on May 21.
- The ninth Annual Beer & Sake Festival will take place at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar on June 23.
- Miami Beach may allow monthly food truck gatherings.
- Arizona Biltmore’s 2nd annual “Hollywood & Wine” festival in Phoenix is May 28-29, July 3 and September 3-4.
- Find out what countries you can shop tax-free.
- Sacramento’s Odanata Brewing has disbanded.
- The full Austin City Limits line-up has been announced and single day tickets are available.
Hotels Replace Mainstream Snacks, Save Gas this Summer, Good News for Seattle Food Trucks on The Scoop
May 12th
- Hotels are looking to replace mainstream snacks with local made candies, chips and beverages.
- The first-ever Arizona Spring Restaurant Week is May 13 – 22.
- The results are in for the 2nd Annual Ultimate Wine Challenge held in New York City.
- Uh, oh! Scientist are reporting bedbugs with superbug germ found!
- 13 ways to save gas during summer vacation.
- Orange County’s John Wayne Airport is set to renumber their gates next week.
- Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia is launching a pop-up beer garden for Philly Beer Week 2011. The courtyard will be open each day at 4 PM – 8 PM from June 6 – 10.
- Seattle law makers are considering letting food trucks park on public streets.
- Beachwood BBQ and Brewing should be opening the first week of July with a 10 bbl brew house at 210 E. 3rd Street in Long Beach.
- Beachwood BBQ Sour Fest ’11 announced for Tuesday, September 6 through Sunday, September 11 (or until kegs go dry).
Pie and Booze are a Tasty Twosome
May 12th
We’ve embraced the frozen yogurt obsession and the cupcake craze — now it’s pie’s turn. Grandma has been baking this dessert as long as we can remember, but now it’s making a comeback — with alcohol as its sidekick. More >
World’s Largest Ice Cream Cake, Best New Hotels of 2011, Jetblue & Southwest Rated Top Airlines on The Scoop
May 11th
- A Dairy Queen in Canada made the world’s largest ice cream cake. It weights 22,333.6 lbs.
- Chef Greg Daniels’ Ghost Chili, Red Savina, and Cayenne housemade hot sauces from taco asylum are now available for retail.
- During the month of May, Magnolia Bakery will donate $1 to the Japan Society’s earthquake relief fund for each “Japan Cupcake” sold.
- Travel + Leisure rates the best new hotels of 2011.
- The 5th Annual Calabasas Malibu Wine & Food Festival will honor Restaurateur Barbara Lazaroff on June 18.
- JetBlue and Southwest rated top airlines by Consumer Reports.
- Breckenridge Brewery from Colorado made some funny commercials.
Photography provided by Dairy Queen Canada
Outsides Lands Announces Mouth-Watering Food and Wine Line-Up
May 9th
It’s no secret that the Outside Lands music line-up is incredible — Muse, Phish, Arcade Fire, The Black Keys, MGMT, The Decemberists, The Shins and more will take the stage this August. Today the food and wine line-up was announced and there will be over 30 restaurants and 30 wineries in Golden Gate Park! More >
Unchanged Hotel Sheets, Cost of Owning a Food Truck, Atlantic City’s First Gay Nightclub on The Scoop
May 9th
- Story of the unchanged hotel sheets from Frommers.com.
- Los Angeles Times writes about the cost of owning a food truck. And It’s not cheap.
- New regulations with permits stall San Francisco food trucks.
- Commercial space travel around the moon in 2015.
- New chip-and-pin credit cards coming to U.S. for travelers.
- Atlantic City opens first permanent gay nightclub.
- New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is May 24 – 28.
- Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach, CA is hosting “Erwin’s Snuggie Snuggle Fest,” on their rooftop from Monday through Thursday starting May 16 from 8 PM to close.
- Tips for dealing with jet lag.
- T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant to start their food and craft beer pairings with brews like Harpoon IPA, Magic Hat #9, New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale, Alaskan IPA and Uinta Cutthroat Ale.
