Movie stars aren’t the only celebrities in Los Angeles. With the craft cocktail movement in full shake, Los Angeles is home to some of the nation’s most prolific mixologists who are pushing the boundaries of a traditional mixed drink. Here are five of my favorite Los Angeles bars to get royally spoiled at: SLS Hotel’s […]
Archives for March 2012
Wine for Expecting Mothers
Oenophile mothers-to-be, no need to deprive yourself of 9+ months of imbibing. On a recent trip to discover America’s Greenest Wine Country in Mendocino, CA, I discovered Verjus. As an alternative to fermented wine, Navarro Winery’s Verjus (literally translated from French as green juice), is the most delicious faux-wine I’ve ever tasted. It’s made from […]
Got Moods? Oddbins Pairs Wine to Vibes
Whether you’re feeling dapper or depressed, the UK online wine merchant, Oddbins, pairs wine to suit your emotional state. Finally, wines to go with the occasion or sentiment rather than the standard red meat, white meat or fish categories! Like Drinkify.org, that pairs booze to tunes, Oddbins also offers music pairings with each of its […]