Up on the Roof, catch a Movie
Sunsets and movies. It’s what Los Angeles does best. But for years, movie watchers were condemned to darkened rooms lit only by the screen and a…
Water, Water Everywhere, But Which One to Drink?
For years now, I’ve been offering my opinions about favorite libations, which has turned into a substantial catalog of cocktails, wines, and beers from various bartenders,…
Frank’n’Burger?
When two of your favorite brands pair up to do something big, it can almost make you forget about government shutdowns and foreign interference in our…
Drinking Whisky at the Airport
The idea of holding a whisky tasting event at an airport initially struck me as off-key, but given that it was being held during a government…
The Holiday Season is Here Again
It’s time again for that most American of holidays. I’m speaking, of course, of Repeal Day. Yes, it’s that glorious day in which booze swillers rejoice…
Movies and Mixology
Revenge, like a refreshing craft cocktail, is best served cold. On Wednesday evening, both were elevated to high art at Arclight Cinemas’ Lights, Camera, Cocktails series…
Happy Global Champagne Day!
Raise your glass with all the world, Friday is Global Champagne Day. And while there may not be a lot to drink to these days, there’s…
No. 10 Scores Again, this time in Los Angeles
A dozen years ago, Italy took center stage as its national soccer team hoisted the FIFA World Cup Trophy, thanks in large part to the man…
A Case of the Munchies in Venice Beach
In 1905, tobacco tycoon Abbot Kinney founded what he hoped would be a cultural utopia inspired by Venice, Italy. He envisioned a literate and morally upstanding…
A Sparkling Italian Debuts in Beverly Hills
On a mild fall evening earlier this week, on a breathtaking Beverly Hills rooftop, Crateful founder and CEO Emanuele Ponzo hosted an intimate gathering of wine…
