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The Windy City Wine Festival Preview - Look for Lauren Parton, Sommelier
The Windy City Wine Festival takes place at the Buckingham Fountain on Friday, Sept. 8 from 5:00PM - 10:00PM & Saturday, Sept. 9 from 3:00PM - 8:00PM. Sommelier Lauren Parton from the Kimpton Gray's Vol.39 will be there
Golden Road Brewing Presents Made In LA Music and Arts Festival - Spend Labor Day Weekend with Warren G and Golden Road Brewing
Warren G, Yacht, Maxim Ludwig, Buyepongo and Hanni El Khatib to go with some ice cold Golden Road beer makes for the perfect Labor Day Weekend. Golden Road has put together this amazing lineup for their Made In LA! event that will take place September 2nd and 3rd
Hendrick’s Grand Garnisher - The Perfect Gin Paired with the Ultimate Garnish
Hendrick’s Gin is one of those spirits that needs little fanfare. You simply need to drink it and the smooth and crisp taste will make you remember it. Hendrick's decided to take things a little further as they created “The Hendrick’s Grand Garnisher” to not only leave you with a memory, but the most unique way to get a garnish in the history of cocktails
Evans Brewing Summer Beer Releases – Flavorful Beer at Every Pour
A staple of go-to beers is always key for any brewery to maintain success. Just as important is the ability to always be coming up with new flavors and Evans Brewing didn’t just come up with a beer, they recently introduced five new beers
National Tequila Day 2017 - So Many Ways to Enjoy the Spirit of Mexico
You might know Tequila as just a shot of liquor, but there is more to it than pointing at a bottle and throwing back a shot. Tequila has a long and storied history and with it you will find countless varities as well as many cocktails that feature Teaquila. National Tequila Day is July 24th and it is the perfect day to be a little adventurous with choice of Tequila
Fourth of July 2017
The Fourth of July is so much more than a typical holiday. You have to begin by honoring the United States and all that it is but the best part of that is all that goes with it. Family, friends, barbeques, cocktails, the beach, this is just one day to take in the summer sun and enjoy. To make this day even better we have put together a list of some of our favorite things to make this day even more memorable
Moscato D’Asti D.O.C.G. Master Class Review - A Sweet Winetasting of Italian Moscato Wines
I had the chance to learn about the characteristics of the Moscato d’Asti Italian wines at a master class and winemaker luncheon at the beautiful Spiaggia Restaurant
Sugarfina x Casamigos - The Creation of the Perfect Adult Treat
Tequila and candy. Each by itself can be a personal favorite, but bringing those two flavors together creates a match made in adult heaven. This is exactly what Casamigos Tequila and Suagarfina Candy did as they combined to make a most memorable pairing
11th Annual Most Imaginative Bartender Competition - Brittany Olsen Shows How Creative Mixology Can Get
Brittney Olsen (Breakroom 86) overcame some fierce competition to be chosen the Regional Los Angeles winner of the 11th Annual Most Imaginative Bartender Competition presented by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Gin
Beerland - Bringing the World of Home Brewing Into Your Home
The Beerland finale screening took place on Thursday night, June 1st, where it all began, the Golden Road Brewery in Los Angeles. Golden Road co-founder and Beerland host Meg Gill rolled out the winning beer from the Beerland series
Reasonably Priced Wines Review - Wines from Many Places
Sharing my reasonably priced wine choice, with a price range, from the low teens to the low-twenties
Orange County Summer Beer Fest - Rockstar Beer Brings the Fun to Angels Stadium
Beer Festival season is upon us and no one does it quite like ROCKSTAR Beer. This time they are bringing Orange County Summer Beer Fest to Angels Stadium in Anaheim on June 10 and they are adding a few twists to this massive event
Smith & Perry Pinot Noir Review – Light and Pleasant Wine from Oregon
I recently learned that an Oregon Pinot Noir, Smith & Perry, is available in restaurants through out the Chicagoland area and decided to see why restaurants are offering this wine
LUX Wines Italian Winemaker Luncheon Review - Introducing American Wine Drinkers to Iconic Italian Wineries
Winemakers from the iconic Italian wineries Pieropan, Renato Ratti, and Brancaia shared their wines during a luncheon event on March 10th at Pizzeria Mozza hosted by E. & J. Gallo Winery’s Luxury Wine Group, LUX Wines
The Public House by Evans Brewing Co. - The Beer is Just the Beginning
Southern California has certainly carved out a niche in the world of craft beer. Some big name cities seem to have a stranglehold on the tap, but Fullerton has become not only a beer destination with Evans Brewing Co
Golden Road Brewing - The Los Angeles Beer Experience
Golden Road Brewing much like many great ideas was just a vision. In 2011 that vision came to life and now Golden Road has seemingly turned into an entire campus of beer in Los Angeles
Virgil's Real BBQ Review - BBQ at The Linq in Las Vegas is a hit
Virgil's Real BBQ at the Linq Promenade brings authentic Barbecue to the middle of the Las Vegas strip including BBQ beef, chicken, pork dishes and many sides, and entertainment nightly
DEW and a Brew Tour at The Basement Tavern - The Perfect Pairing of Tullamore and Local Beer
Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey kicked off their nationwide D.E.W. and a Brew Tour on Monday night at The Basements Tavern in Santa Monica. The tour will continue through St. Patrick's Day when it culminates in Chicago
DeLeon 100 Review - Grammy-Winning Artist Miguel Raises a Glass with Billboard to Celebrate The Release of The DeLeón 100
Recently tastemakers and insiders gathered at The Sayers Club in Hollywood for the DeLeon Tequila and Billboard celebration of the release of DeLeon 100
