Carl Kanowsky: Some worthwhile sacrifices for wine
January 19, 2018
Some days, the sacrifices I make for you, my loyal readers, are so overwhelming that I must give them voice. Yesterday was such an occasion. I received an invitation to
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Rob McFerren: Strong beer styles
January 12, 2018
One of the many things a brewer has control over when brewing beer is how much alcohol the finished brew has. There are official style guidelines that will give a
Carl Kanowsky: Murrieta’s Well and the Christmas Party
January 5, 2018
We had our annual holiday office party the Thursday before Christmas. Sadly, we were missing Allen and Diane Eggers, as they were snowed in at their new home in Reno.
Rob McFerren: Beers to ring in the New Year
December 29, 2017
Most everyone thinks of champagne as the beverage to have on New Year’ Eve but there’s some great Craft Beer choices to celebrate the holiday! Many beer styles are perfect
Carl Kanowsky: A fitting tribute to a wine icon
December 22, 2017
Tom Shelton was a pillar of the Napa wine scene and of the wine world in general. A legend, leader, and visionary for California’s most prestigious wine region, Tom passed
Rob McFerren: Craft beer in desserts
December 15, 2017
With Christmas coming soon, it’s fun to use Craft Beer in the desserts you create for the holidays. Because of the popularity of Craft Beer in the last few years,
Rob McFerren: Pairing a craft beer with a holiday meal
December 1, 2017
As the holiday season is here I thought it would be fun to go over a few great Craft Beer and holiday food pairings. There are an abundance of great
Carl Kanowsky: Stars of Cabernet was exactly that
November 23, 2017
Last week, I had the distinct privilege of attending the highly-anticipated STARS of Cabernet hosted by Ian Blackburn of wineLA. Ian is Los Angeles’ own wine guru and industry insider.
Rob McFerren: Belgian Fruit Lambics
November 17, 2017
At one time in history, all beer was sour and spontaneously fermented which gave a tart flavor to the finished beer. These Belgian Fruit Lambics are a great way to
Carl Kanowsky: South Africa’s Star – Chenin Blanc
October 27, 2017
You know, I’ve written several times about the need for you to go to a structured, professional wine tasting. Such as ones hosted by different wine regions (Paso Robles, Santa
Carl Kanowsky: Humiliation and Exaltation at Blind Wine Challenge
October 13, 2017
Staring back at me, mocking me, not-so-secretly giggling behind my back sit these eight glasses of world-class wine, coming from, well, around the world, I assume. Some superior, god-like beings
Rob McFerren: Fall Seasonals
October 6, 2017
As we roll into fall we will take a look at a couple of popular beers of the season. Today most Craft Breweries are producing some type of seasonal beer
Carl Kanowsky: Wine adventures and friends
September 29, 2017
Well, whatever my wine reputation happens to be, it’s about to be dismantled. And you know what? It’s going to be done on my own volition. You see, I’m in
Rob McFerren: Oktoberfest celebrations
September 22, 2017
Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world with more than 6 million people attending in Germany alone! Each year it is held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany and the
Rob McFerren: What Makes Craft Lagers Different
September 8, 2017
Most Craft Breweries today brew ales and craft lagers are sometimes overlooked. Today we will look at some different styles of craft lagers and what makes them different. The brewing
Carl Kanowsky: Short Ribs At Lucques – A Culinary Hotspot
September 5, 2017
In March, we had the distinct treat of dining at Lucques Restaurant in West Hollywood, an award-winning establishment. It’s award-winning because of super-chef, Suzanne Goin, recipient of the 2016 James
Rob McFerren: Pumpkin Beers
August 25, 2017
It’s hard to believe that we are already in August but as fall approaches the growing selection of Pumpkin Beers will start appearing at your local breweries and on retail
Pho Sure ‘Fuh’ more than soup
July 21, 2017
By Jim Walker Pho Sure opened in The Tesoro Village Shopping Plaza in June of 2011 – to immediate and continuing popularity. As owner Nina Tran explains it, Pho
The Blaq Square
April 14, 2017
The food is as fresh as the ideas at The Blaq Square, a new Valencia restaurant with a name that reflects the edgy, pioneering style of owners Brad Slaughter and
Marciano’s Chicago Style Deli celebrates its first year in Canyon Country
March 10, 2017
If you’re craving food from the windy city, you don’t need a plane ticket, just a drive into Canyon Country. Marciano’s Chicago Style Deli was not only deemed the go-to