The sprawl of Los Angeles puts a quick small-town getaway in the “easier said than done” category. But enter Ojai, California, just 80 miles from Los Angeles and with many of the perks of a California paradise including good food, drinks, and beautiful scenery. Friday Like I do on most …
Valentines Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your loved one you love them through the power of wine (seriously, we’re not kidding). We’ve put together a delightful little list of 10 items you can buy right now and have delivered within two days (even …
Let’s face the facts: between work, relationships and bills bills bills, adulting is a tough gig. Having gratitude for the life we have can be tough, but if you can tackle the hardest part of being an adult, you’re well ahead of the game. What is the hardest part? It’s …
Whoever said that you can’t eat ice cream in Winter, hasn’t tried mixing it with booze. Well, I can at least admit I have tried silly things such as pouring whiskey in an Oreo milkshake or drunkenly dumping some Bailey’s Irish Cream on top of vanilla ice cream (which, by …
Gather ye kin and brethren round for a jolly feast of haggis, neeps, and tatties. Then salute the poet extraordinaire in true Scottish fashion: get the creative juices flowing with a celebratory Cutty Sark cocktail. Here’s a simple, seasonal recipe to make for a proper Burns Supper with the new Cutty …
Create cocktails with unprecedented sophistication. The Porthole doubles up not only as an incredibly effective cocktail infuser, but also as a beautiful artsy addition to your kitchen. In fact, even if you’re not the cocktail type, you can still use the porthole to create flavored water or even oils. It …
Located in the heart of the Monterey Bay Peninsula, right off the historic Cannery Row, stands a little cottage that serves some of the area’s best local wines. Not far off the beaten path you can find a great selection of new world Spanish wines made by some of the …
Brasserie Cantillon, which is certainly the most visited and perhaps the best-loved lambic brewery in the world, started a long-term beer cellar project several years ago in Brussels. The facility where about 10,000 bottles of their treasured brews are stored is called “The Bomb Shelter Beer Cellar. ” Yes. It’s …
Oxbow Brewing Co. Farmhouse Pale Ale Newcastle, Maine 6% 92 points. A perfect beer after a round of golf or frisbee. Oxbow’s spin on this style is easy drinking and flavorful. Bright hoppiness, slight clove, some banana, and cotton candy combine to attract both beer geek and neophyte.
The Carry On Cocktail Kit provides everything you need to mix two proper old-fashioned cocktails at 30,000 feet. Simply carry on your kit (don’t worry, it will make it through security just fine), order a mini-bottle of bourbon, and use the custom combination bar spoon / muddler to mix in …
To those who aspire to aging their own spirits, I salute you. And so does Deep South Barrels who will furnish you with your very own, custom branded, American White Oak barrel. The folks at DSB based out of Pearland, Texas take personalization to the next level: not only can …
This series is dedicated to my beloved California wine countries. Fittingly, one must start with the Rolls Royce of appellations. It’s California’s most prestigious viticulture area, with plantable land selling for upwards of a million dollars per acre. Located in the center of Napa Valley, the Oakville AVA is two …
It does exactly what it says on the tin. There is literally no other bartending tool like this on the market. It has everything you need to craft up that perfect cocktail without all the fuss and confusion of having 10 different pieces of equipment laying around. Perfect for those …