Twelve of the world’s top wine and champagne experts flew from all corners of the globe to Eparnay-Reims (France) for the unique opportunity to taste 20 historic vintage from the cellars of Champagne House Perrier Jouët, the weekend of March 7 and 8, 2009.
Ocean Avenue Seafood: Hook, Line and Drinker
They house fancy pearls and give vodka shooters something to look forward too—yes, oysters are the rockstars of shellfish. Thanks to Ocean Avenue Seafood in Santa Monica, oysters get their own 15 minutes (or nearly 3 hours) of fame. Monday-Friday from 4-6:30pm or 3-6pm on weekends, at both the bar and oyster bar, enjoy your…
DEREK BROWN: Why This Brown Will Always Be “The New Black”
I first met Derek brown in 2005 and was more than impressed with his talents. Even then, Derek was one of the best among DC Mixologists. He remains one of the top barmen in the area, and I am pleased to (finally) feature him in The Bartender Diaries! Derek stepped behind the bar about 7…
PABLO MOIX Brings “Fun” Back into Mixology
“I’m born and raised in Queens, NY. My mother is from Barranquilla, Colombia and my father is from Caracas, Venezuela. I have been bartending now almost 16 years. I always did it as an in between job til I figured out what I want to do with my life. It allowed me to have my…
B.A.R. Comes to LA, Tequila Flows
In addition to being some of the coolest cats in the biz, the B.A.R. team is also one of the most knowledgeable assemblies of spirits aficionados imaginable. So, the excitement among the 40 attendees at an all day tequila immersion at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, sponsored by Partida Tequila, was palpable. Some of…
Riva Bene!
Two blocks from the beach and only a few steps from the Third Street Promenade, Riva brings a little Italian charm to Santa Monica.The urban-rustic interior features with high ceilings, exposed beams, and Tuscany stone walls. Young business sophisticates chill out on couches in front lounge area, or sip cocktails at the candle-lit bar. The…
Casa Noble In Da House
A regal drink in a stylish atmosphere is among my favorite indulgences. So, this week’s tasting with Casa Noble’s own David Ravandi at Maison 140 in Beverly Hills made my hot-list of to-do’s. One of the unique aspects of this tequila event was the pairing of Mexico’s beloved export with luscious European cheeses.
Toasting Prohibition with Templeton Rye Whiskey
There was a moment in the history of our fair land, when liquor was outlawed. It now seems inconceivable that the minority of “moral-wielding, self-righteous” extremists could inflict their small-minded views on the rest of the country. (Or does it…? Hmm… Ok, let’s leave that topic for another time). In any case, today, whiskey –…
