Creating an atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression is the heart of true hospitality, whether in a bustling bar or your own private home setup. It's an art that turns a simple drink into a treasured memory.
Chocolate can transform into a powerful romantic gesture when you choose treats that are thoughtful, elegant, and unexpected. While store-bought assortments offer convenience, they rarely offer the emotional impact that a curated gift can deliver.
Zaya Younan, the world-renowned entrepreneur and master winemaker, is redefining the global wine and spirits industry with his extraordinary craftsmanship through his company, Younan Wine Estates, cementing his legacy as one of the world's best winemakers.
Wine tasting events are a fun and exciting way for esteemed members of any community to sample great-tasting new, unique, and exclusive, wines, dress for an evening out, and interact with each other in an upscale setting.
Following a successful limited launch, Entertainment Icon Snoop Dogg has announced his INDOGGO® Gin is available nationwide. Crafted with a relaxed California style, it is the ultimate remix of seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural strawberry flavor.
The Summer of 2020, scaled back, modified, and in some cases shut down. Big parties are out and intimate, socially distanced, affairs are the new normal. Here are our top five picks of delicious summer wines.
Los Vascos Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, three delightful vintages from the Domaines Baron de Rothschild Los Vascos winery in Chile, are perfectly paired with long sunny days, intimate gatherings, weekend getaways and summertime memories.
With the holiday party season quickly approaching, wine connoisseurs will be on the lookout for the most exquisite and pairable wines to toast the occasion, the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) vineyards include several brands that are perfect.
Everyone's favorite Italian bubbly is back and more refreshing than ever. With the incredible growth of sales in the category, Prosecco, known in Italy as "The Welcome Wine," is shaping up to be the ultimate go-to beverage this summer.
Recently, an invitation arrived asking would I be interested in meeting with Mr. Patrice Pinet, the master blender of the premiere cognac brand, Courvoisier as he will be in Los Angeles scheduling only four appointments with media representatives.
Le Restaurant has been honoured for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2018 Restaurant Awards. The restaurant is recognized among other winners from all over the globe as a top destination for wine lovers.
With a name like Hand of God Wines there is little room for error and when an inviting sampler of its newest vintages showed up the expectation for a delightful, rapturous, cloud nine of flavor experience was high.
Celebrating the joys of a life well-lived and success well-deserved always calls for a toast of champagne. As an aspiring connoisseur, I'm indelibly on the hunt for champagnes that offer a multi-sensory delight even beyond the palate. In this quest I have uncovered Armand de Brignac - a treasure, quite literally.
The LUXE Sunset Boulevard, a haven of luxury and impeccable elegance right off the 405, is home to master Chef Oliver Rousselle and the LUXE Sunset team dedicated to making every opportunity at any LWH a memorable one.
Swedish Chocolatier Emanuel Andren launched into the North American confections market with a whirlwind Southern California trip that began at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and concluded with a sampling at the historic Chateau Marmont in Hollywood.
2 Chicks With Chocolate, the New Jersey based award-winning chocolatier, is ready to spice up this holiday season with its fabulous infusions.
Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar, located on Santa Monica Blvd just east of Ocean Drive in Santa Monica, recently hosted an evening of introduction at a private wine tasting event.
Chocolate Treats and Truffles, held at the world renowned International Culinary Center in lower Manhattan, a four hour intensive that focuses on the fine art of creating mouth watering, indulging, sinfully delicious chocolate confectionary treats!
Wine Uncorked, a wine lover's recreational class, offered at the famous International Culinary Center in the Soho section of Manhattan offers the wine enthusiast the occasion to go beyond sniff, swirl and sip.
Pasta for Future Chef's, a four hour workshop held at Manhattan's International Culinary Center, teaches even the most culinary challenged the fine art of pasta making.
Malort: for some, the word is foreign, but to others it brings instant memories of a bitter-tasting drink, one they've managed to avoid since they were first coerced into trying it.
Iconic entertainer and humanitarian Danny Kaye will be honored, Monday, April 29, as his namesake sandwich joins the menu of the famed NYC staple in his Centennial year. Media are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Celebrating its 19th year, the Festival Gourmet International returns to the pristine Pacific coastline of Mexico. The festival will once again tempt and delight the taste buds of hundreds of foodies who will come to Riviera Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta and Tepic for this international gourmet event.
Capella Pedregal, located in Cabo San Lucas, offers culinary enthusiasts the chance to indulge in a delicious foodie experience at the hotels annual Food & Wine Festival from July 9 through July 13, 2014.
Iron Horse Vineyards announces the March 17, 2014 release of a new, limited edition, vintage Sparkling Wine called Rainbow Cuvée, available at the winery and on the Iron Horse website.
When it comes to food-and-wine pairings, American Kobe (Wagyu) beef matched with an intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon is nothing short of impeccable. The combination of a full bodied Cabernet with deep, concentrated flavor in combination with a fine-cut grade of this succulent, buttery beef is an exquisite epicurean experience like none other.
Diageo is proud to announce that it will once again feature top luxury brands including Sterling Vineyards® wines, Johnnie Walker®, Haig Club™ Mortlach™ and Talisker™ Scotch whiskies, and Ketel One® vodka at this year’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Ball.
Let's face it for some Dads, gifting a tie, a bottle of aftershave or a pair of slippers for Father’s Day just won’t do. And a belated gift or “fallback” card from a drugstore carousel reeks of desperation, or utter laziness. For many men, life is all about experiences and beer, lots and lots of beer.
Imagine a desert oasis where you can enjoy award-winning cuisine and partake in nightlife unlike any other. Well, Scottsdale is that place and it's a perfect locale for a quick weekend getaway.
The Daily Meal, the world's largest food and drink lifestyle site, just unveiled its annual list of the 101 Best Wineries in America. As was the case for last year's 101 Best, The Daily Meal found that great wines are being made not just in California and the Pacific Northwest but all over the country.
Mix up your spirit selections and take your soirées to an unforgettable new level this season with libations that eradicate expectations. There’s no need to hit the bar for a stellar craft cocktail, as killer concoctions are a snap to make at home!
Face Rock Creamery, which makes handcrafted cheese of great character, offers a savory seasonal trio of cheese recipes perfect for tailgating and Halloween entertaining. Each recipe uses Vampire Slayer, an award winning garlic-infused cheddar that will please adventurous palates.
PENFOLDS launched its latest collection of wines at the China pavilion in Shanghai, giving a strong indication of where the iconic winemaker believes the market has shifted for luxury products.
The winter holidays are an extra special time of year for beer lovers. It's the time of year when brewers around the world pull out all the hops, creating special brews that circulate for a limited time only.
With Thanksgiving in the past, and the rest of the holiday season upon us, many belts have been loosened to make room for the extra holiday weight. While the holidays are a well-known time for increased sugar intake, many coffee companies are taking it to the next level.
Rubies + Diamonds, the upscale Coffee and Tea House located in the trendy Columbia Square complex, on Sunset Boulevard, recently hosted a grand reopening introducing a new line of teas, a chic interior design, and a simplified exotic menu.
Experience a taste of Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley on February 20, when more than 25 of the region’s wineries pour more than 100 wines at Culver City’s Smashbox Studios, alongside gourmet food pairings prepared by Food Network Chef Bob Blumer.
When it comes to alcohol consumption, people can get their fix in many ways. Between wine, beer and hard liquor, the various brands and types can seem endless. Given the long-standing history of alcohol, it’s no wonder people have been able to create so many varieties.
In preparation for President's Day, the folks at UnderTheLabel and InsideGov teamed up to find out the favorite alcoholic drink of every U.S. president in history.
Wolfgang Puck Coffee is proud to announce their new website. Freshly designed and featuring an easy to use webstore, it is now simpler than ever to start your day with a great cup of specialty coffee.
Rooted in Mr. Palmer's winning tradition and honoring his unparalleled legacy, the Nolet family has created a limited edition Ketel One Vodka bottle as a "thank you" to Arnold Palmer for the impact he had on the world and the game many love.
Gracianna symbolizes everyday gratitude's and graciousness in entertaining because we believe that successfully hosting a special meal with friends and family is an everlasting circle that fills our lives. To celebrate a decade of growth we announce a Bay Area-wide philanthropic award.
The 2017 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards, taking place at the upscale Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, CA., hosted its largest blind tasting competition to date with 673 spirit brands and 118 consumer judges.
Paying homage to the Americana diner culture and the universal liquid medium of family and friendship, actor/entrepreneur Scott Patterson, best-known as diner owner Luke Danes on the hit television series "Gilmore Girls," has launched Scotty P's Big Mug Coffee.
Entering the market just as the sparkling wine category is seeing significant and rising demand, VOLAGE is a new sparkling rosé poised for rapid growth, is the first wine released by French American Brands, Inc.
Robb Report, a name synonymous with luxury lifestyles the world over, has initiated a new membership subscription service which allows those who pursue of the good life to have delicious, luxurious haute items delivered monthly.
Toast International Beer Day and join PT Entertainment Group’s celebration of ales, lagers and stouts on International Beer Day and enjoy 50 percent off import beers including Corona, Guinness, Heineken, Stella Artois, Dos Equis and many others.
PT's Entertainment Group will commemorate the grand opening of its 60th tavern, PT's Gold, located at 8985 Blue Diamond Road, with a celebration including discounts on food and drinks from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30.
This holiday season, Grey Goose will transform JFK's Terminal 4 into an immersive cocktail and shopping experience with drinks from NYC's top bartenders, inviting travelers to an unparalleled event in one of the world's busiest airport locations.
Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto welcomes spring with a Botanical Afternoon Tea in partnership with award-winning Niagara Region artisanal gin producer Levenswater and their carefully-crafted Spring 34 gin. Gin-inspired menu offers aromatic delights to afternoon tea-goers and gin connoisseurs alike.
Effervescence, America’s leading epicurean event centered solely around Champagne and sparkling wines, will return to Los Angeles May 3-5, 2019. The three-day festival will kick off on May 3rd with a once-in-a-lifetime dinner hosted by Krug.
The ultimate libation challenge begins as the English-inspired bar launches a brand-new 4-week mixology competition series, "The Wellesbourne Classic" sponsored by Patrón Tequila. The competition seeks bartenders at the forefront of cocktail artistry and are imaginative with pairing ingredients.
Gone stir-crazy? Friends and family members will be delightfully impressed when you pull out one of the best cocktail creations for spring. We’ve listed a few of our favorites below—check them out and get sipping!
The distilled drink industry is booming, with one report citing the alcoholic beverages sector is poised to reach a staggering $1,684 billion global sales by 2025. Despite this the spirit industry often fails to focus on the female demographic.
Making a personal, special brew of handcrafted beer from the comfort of one's own home is an enriching activity that's mentally engaging, absolutely delicious, and potentially profitable. Here's how to create a unique home brew.
The rarest forms of fine whiskeys have several unique aspects that give the whiskeys their excellent reputations. Any collector of fine spirits needs to know the best qualities to look for in a rare whiskey.
SAHARA Las Vegas announces the second bottle of its exclusive whiskey label partnership series with Rare Character Whiskey Co. The extremely rare KRY-542 barrel is a five-year and 10-month-aged, straight rye, 95/5 mash bill whiskey, distilled, and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Halloween is creeping upon us, and what better way to get into the spooky season than with the best BOOze in town. Santo Spirits is sharing their exclusive Halloween cocktail recipes your upcoming at home entertaining.
Luxury wines, picturesque views, and five-star cuisine—the U.S. is home to many locations that offer these delights. To help you plan your 2023 trip, here is a list of top luxury wineries you must visit.
Indian Paintbrush announced today the launch of GALERIE, a new immersive film club that combines curated film collections, original videos, considered writing, and live screenings and discussions into a single destination. Director Wes Anderson will join as curator.
In an interview released by Israel Hayom Wednesday morning, US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said the application of Israeli sovereignty to 30% of the West Bank is expected soon and will be approved by the Trump administration.
President Donald Trump has agreed to an unprecedented meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un at his request to formally discuss the complete, verifiable and irreversible de-nuclearization of North Korea's military and the stabilization of the region.
AARP The Magazine has announced the nominees for the upcoming Movies for Grownups® Awards, with Minari, Nomadland, One Night in Miami, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and The United States vs. Billie Holiday contending in the Best Picture/Best Movie category.
Once again, Hamas and Islamic Jihad initiated rocket launches against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, forcing him off the podium, and into a bomb shelter to ride out the attack, during a campaign speech in Ashkelon, Israel.
Documentary and narrative filmmaker Christopher Manning ("Jamie," "Nowhere") will make his feature directorial debut with "James Ivory: In Search of Love and Beauty," a biographical documentary currently in production about award-winning director and screenwriter James Ivory.
San Jose Stage Company (Randall King, Artistic Director and Cathleen King, Executive Director) is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the first production of The Stage's 37th Season, the beloved cult musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.
One Thousand and One, from Focus Features, presents an intense drama of life in Manhattan without a safety net for Inez, a criminal with one strike against her, as she attempts to build a home for her son.
Fifteen of Los Angeles’ most celebrated chef’s recently gathered at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills for an evening of Food & Foto’s to benefit Foundation Rwanda.
Four Hours at The Capitol, from HBO, present a comprehensive view of the Capitol siege, through first person interviews with senators and representatives, staffers, insurrectionists, and police officers as each recount the events of the day.
The Lobster, from A24, transports the viewer into a futuristic world, where singles face discrimination, freedom is refused, and those without mates are forced to find partners in a desperately limited society with time the enemy of all.
Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII, at Trafalgar Releasing, and Sony Music Vision, bring to the screen an entertaining trip back in time with the newly restored version of the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben.
