In between there will be roaming the California coast from Santa Barbara to Solvang, Paso Robles to Monterey. My cameras and notepads are at the ready, and I’m jonesing for adventure.
Las Vegas
New Vista Beer Festival: A Wineaux in Beerland (Part 2)
The finish was pleasantly bitter, hinting of Meyer lemon and coffee. Delicious. And did a fairly good job of slapping my palate around a bit.
New Vista Beer Festival: A Wineaux in Beerland (Part 1)
Someone had said that they had really good food and were a “microbrewery” with “hand-crafted beers.” Whatever that was.
Vegas Wineaux Guest Post – Wine and Dine in Las Vegas: The Top 5 Las Vegas Bars of 2013 for Wine Lovers
However, don’t be shy to venture away from the Strip and try some local wine bars and restaurants, as they can often be a pleasant surprise and much better for Vegas on a budget.
A Perfect Pairing – an Evening at the Bellagio
I was honest with Tarissa Tiberti, the Executive Director of the Gallery, when I told her that when I thought of Andy Warhol, I thought only of Campbell Soup, LSD, and really bad hair.
The Best Pairing. Ever. Period.
At MirePoix Vegas, I’ve talked about everything from the annoying “Chairman” on Iron Chef America – one of my favorite programs, by the way – to recipes using frog fallopian tubes and bat nuts.
Great Grapes at Grape Expectations!
Having a “winery” in the truest sense of the word in Nevada is illegal if the county has more than 100,000 people. Just like a brothel. See the connection? Well – except for possibly the good-feeling part – that’s pretty much where the similarity ends.
The Gallery – Car Parts, Vegas, and Wine
My Las Vegas project is actually going to be much more long term than just the summer, and I’m still working on organizing the details. While this could easily turn into an encyclopedia of wine, architecture, food, people, landmarks, blah blah blah, I’d rather keep it simple-ish.
Howdy Neighbor! Total Wine and the Coming War
Started in 1991 by brothers David and Robert Trone in Delaware, Total Wine & More states that it is the largest retailer of fine wine in the United States – which may be disputed by Costco. I don’t particularly care.
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