Since many of us may choose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo cocktails at home this year, why not find a new way to spice up your margarita?! Let me introduce you to something new and exciting Cocalero Clásico! I was intrigued by the color first, then, by the blend of 17 botanicals. What is Cocalero? […]
Drinks
Valentine’s Day Cocktail: the Ballotin Raspberry-Chocolate Bramble
Last night we had our Chocolate Lovers Valentine’s Day zoom cooking party and if you didn’t join us, you missed out on a bunch of fun! I’ll be posting all three recipes we demonstrated, both sweet and savory, but first, a Valentine’s Day cocktail you’ll love! For a socially distanced Valentine’s Day all you need […]
Old Forester Rye Olfactory Experience at New Orleans Bourbon Festival
If you thought the whiskey business was a male-dominated industry – you would be mistaken. Come to find out, women have been making whiskey since days of yore. And any bourbon festival whose mission is to continue to highlight “Women in Bourbon”, is just one of many reasons to attend the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. The […]
Three Jack Daniels Cocktails For March Madness #NCAA
It’s time for March Madness! The 68-team field for the 2019 NCAA Tournament has been set, so print and fill out the official NCAA bracket, organize your bracket pools, and start inviting friends now! CBS Sports predicts an epic event this year with a “depth of title contenders at the top of the field along […]
Pacific Wine and Food Festival, October 6-7 in Newport Beach
Southern California foodies and wine enthusiasts don’t want to miss the Pacific Sales Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Jaguar Land Rover, one of Southern California’s most intimate and highly-acclaimed food and wine events. Returning to the Newport Beach Civic Center for its fifth year on October 6th and 7th, 2018, this is your […]
Award-Winning Craft Beers at TAPS Brewery and Barrel Room
On August 29th, the brew team at TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room celebrated the very first batch of soon to be American Cream with a video posted on their Facebook page. “As it sits in the lauter tun while going through the sparging process, running hot water through the grain bed to create sweet wort. […]
Dux In Tux 2018 and the Winning Cocktail from Trejos Tacos
One of the most desirable gala event tickets in Orange County, is the annual Dux in Tux charity fundraiser hosted by the Anaheim Ducks hockey team. This year marks 18 years for the exciting evening where pro hockey meets culinary creativity to benefit the Anaheim Ducks Foundation. Anaheim Ducks Center Ryan Kesler, Actor Danny Trejo, Trejo’s […]
Happy Hour Escape at Monarch Beach Resort’s AVEO Table + Bar
Escape to the vacation of your dreams, if only for a few hours, at Monarch Beach Resort’s ocean view restaurant, AVEO Table + Bar. Revel in a glorious SoCal sunset al fresco while sipping one of AVEO’s winter craft cocktails and savoring from among the Mediterranean-inspired share plates, all specially priced during Happy Hour, Sunday […]
Fine Dining and Libations at The Country Club in Costa Mesa
The Country Club is set to open its doors to the public on Tuesday, December 5th, coincidentally, National Repeal Day – a most auspicious day for this upscale new dining and drinking establishment in Costa Mesa. The highly anticipated opening at the site of landmark Pierce Street Annex, a long-time 17th street watering hole, The Country […]
Irvine’s YNK Cocktail Bar Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
Irvine’s beloved cocktail destination YNK by Ellis Adams Group is celebrating their one year anniversary with an event open to the public on Friday, September 15 at 5:30pm. And you’re invited! YNK (You Never Know) is a not-so-hidden “speakeasy” located within the Irvine Marriott Hotel that has captivated cocktail enthusiasts since its opening. Featuring cleverly-crafted cocktails […]