Tom and Sally Jordan pioneered producing Bordeaux-style California Cabernet Sauvignon in Alexander Valley back in the early 1970s. Join Tom and Sally’s son, John Jordan and Chef Knoll for a visit at the winery. LISTEN TO John Jordan & Chef Todd Knoll NPR.ORG podcast The Jordans crafted a chateau winery that has remained as an elegantly distinctive […]
7-Eleven® Sustains Push for Single Origin, Rainforest Alliance Certified™ Coffees For its next exclusive single-origin coffee, 7-Eleven, Inc. headed south to the Cajamarca region of Peru. As with its other single-origin, sustainably sourced coffee, the new brew from Peru is Rainforest Alliance Certified. Made with 100 percent Arabica beans, the newest 7-Eleven® single-origin coffee has […]
1. Winter Whisperer · 1.5 oz Smirnoff Peppermint Twist · .75 oz pomegranate syrup · .75 oz fresh lemon juice · 8 mint leaves · 2 oz Club Soda 2. Cranberry Pineapple Punch – Courtesy of Karly Gomez from A Simple Pantry · 1 gallon 100% cranberry juice (not cranberry cocktail) · 1 46 oz can pineapple juice · 3 cups lemon-lime soda · 3 cups Smirnoff No. 21 vodka […]
Marty Kudelka is Justin Timberlake’s exclusive choreographer and artistic director, having choreographed numerous performances. Most recently, the opening Oscar-nominated hit song “Can’t Stop The Feeling” performance which Marty was the film choreographer for “Trolls.” He is a five time MTV Video Award Nominee for Best Choreography in a Music Video and Winner of the 2013 and […]
By Matt Villard It’s been over a month now since devastating wildfires erupted in Napa, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties and burned over 200,000 acres. That’s over 313 square miles, or nearly the size of San Diego, worth of charred and destroyed land. The toll on the wine industry was, and still is huge. 23 properties […]
The season of gifting is right around the corner! Whether your readers are shopping for friends, family, or a significant other, nothing spreads holiday cheers like the perfect bottle! Jameson Caskmates Jameson Caskmates is a one-of-a-kind whiskey created out of passion for craft, quality and neighborhood collaboration. Finished in stout seasoned barrels, Jameson Caskmates combines […]
CHEERS TO TWO HUNDRED YEARS: THE STORY OF GUINNESS IN AMERICA Iconic Irish Brewer to Release Limited Time Brew for the U.S. and Host Celebrations On Its East and West Coasts for 200th Anniversary The story begins on October 16th, 1817 with a single line in a brewer’s log. The handwritten note reveals the first eight barrels […]
Clara, a lonely nurse from the outskirts of São Paulo, is hired by mysterious and wealthy Ana to care for and protect her son after he is born not looking like a human. Watch our interview with the directors here: WATCH TRAILER HERE credit: Ana de Cozar
”If you don’t love this industry [Food and Beverage] then don’t do it … the amount of time is overwhelming.” – Al Rojas By Vaughn Lowery Nearly twenty years ago, Al Rojas received some investment capital from his father (died from cancer 25 years ago) to become a restaurateur. After years of successfully running Santa Barbara’s […]
“Work hard, play hard and source really good fruit… it all starts from the fruit!” – Jessica Carr By Vaughn Lowery Since 1999, Owner/Winemaker/Sommelier Ryan Carr and wife Jessica Carr have been developing an impeccable assortment of Pinot wines – crisp, juicy and delicious. Established in downtown Santa Barbara, their main tasting room is inside […]
