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…
Welcome to Dog-Friendly Surf City
Recipe for fun: Get your best friend, take the top down, and inch your way down the 405 to Surf City, USA, aka, Huntington Beach. Full…
LA Getaway: Viejas Casino & Resort
As promised, here is my second installment in an ambitious attempt to highlight our local Native American gaming resorts. Today, we’ll be discussing Viejas Casino &…
LA Getaway: Pechanga Resort & Casino
Southern Californians have a variety of casino resort options. Every metropolitan area has on its distant outskirts at least one gaming establishment on Native American lands.…
