“Every cocktail tells a story,” says Tom Roe, Bar Manager and Head Bartender at Ford’s Filling Station, “and my cocktail menu was created to pair with the food menu at Ford’s.” Chef Ben Ford (son of actor, Harrison) incorporates seasonal, and often organic, produce into his cuisine at the sleek-yet-comfy “American Regional gastro-pub.” Tom follows…
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Ivanka Trump, Bringing “Classy” Back…
On my way back to California, from covering the Vodka Cup competition in Finland, I changed planes at JFK in New York. Joie (also an LA resident on the trip) and I were at the United stand, checking in, when a glamorous creature wafted up to the counter, inquiring if there were any seats left…
Ambassador Mariano Fernandez And the Chilean Spirit (s)
This summer, Michelle Bachelet made history by becoming the first female President of Chile. (I wonder when the US will join the ranks of the progressive countries around the world with female leadership…) President Bachelet’s life and political action is the stuff of inspiring novels and films, to be sure. Heroic, determined, modern – downright…
Matthew McConaughey and the 1800® Tequila Tailgate Party
In his February 2006 interview on the Oprah show, Matthew McConaughey declared that 1800® Tequila is his favorite brand of agave and “always kicks off wonderful conversations.” (Rumor has it that he was racing around to find a case of 1800 Añejo – aged – tequila to take with him on a trip to Australia!…
Romancing the Corkscrew with Michel Richard
(article published in Capitol File Magazine) The difference is in the details. Imagine drinking Chateau Margaux from paper cups. Now, imagine clinking crystal goblets before the first sip. Apply this consideration to opening the bottle, and a cheap piece of plastic-and-metal from the corner store simply will not do.
Giuliana DePandi–Don’t Hate Her Because She’s Beautiful
Giuliana DePandi is one of those women who has it all… brains, beauty, charm and a killer career! She hosts E! News, covering all the latest celebrity headlines, interviews A-List hotties (such as Clive Owen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jude Law and the “that’s hot” girl herself, Paris Hilton), produces documentaries (“Nicole Richie: Her Simple Life”) and…
Teeseing Tart
Dita Von Teese is the modern-day answer to unabashed femininity, unapologetic sensuality and glittering glamour. She hits the mark of ‘va-va-voom’ without lowering herself to trailer-trash sleaze.
Bananarama’s Drama
We haven’t heard much about Bananarama stateside, in nearly a decade, but don’t think that means they dropped out of the game! In 2005, Bananarama had two #1 dance hits in Europe, and their new album, Drama, is poised to make its mark on American airwaves. The legendary punk-pop 80’s girl band has a reputation…
