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.
Restaurants
Big Dog’s Food and Beer Pairing Tapping Party
If you come into this bar to cheer for the other team, you do so at your own peril.
California Pizza Kitchen – Good Food, Good Wine, Good Cause
It’s a stick of butter disguised as a cake. It’s so good. So rich. I felt my thighs fluff and my arteries harden from just one bite.
Marche Bacchus – Ideal Alternative to The Strip
My friend John Curtas of Eating Las Vegas fame told me in my early Vegas Wineaux blogging career, “don’t review a restaurant after only one visit.” Well, he’s a genuine restaurant critic with years of experience, and except for the occasional stellar or stinky incident, I have taken his advice to heart.
Embers in Summerlin – Brunch Notes
According to the reviews a là Groupon, this is an outstanding restaurant – “The Best Restaurant in Summerlin” it said.
Okay. I’ll bite.
An Evening at Mezzo
As one person told me, “I’ve always wanted to learn about wines, and thought this was a good place to start.” Indeed.
Following Zach – Part Three. Herbs & Rye.
I compare a good mixologist to a good chef; he’s someone who knows his ingredients, preparation, best practices, and how the resulting cocktail should taste.
Bacchanal Buffet – Adventures in Whining
As an aside, when I go to the Seafood Buffet, I never eat anything that has walked on or grown out of the earth. Fins are my faves!
Christmas, Father Time, Caesar’s Buffet, and Fubar
While I did not rant (you would have been soooo proud of me!), I did point out that this minuscule bottle of White Zin is not the same thing as a Rosé from the Loire, even if they are the same color.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Surprises
The bar area is somewhat elevated from the restaurant section. There’s a huge, six-panel television behind the bar. On it was a variety of sporting events – primarily football and baseball – along with that annoying Progressive Insurance woman.
From the Archives – Could Steeles be Dead in the Sweet Water?
Happily, they eventually closed. Apparently, bad service – no matter how great the food – was the karma that blessed Sweet Water. In its place, however, rose STEELES, an eclectic fusion steakhouse. Whatever that means.
From the Archives – Sweet Water Experience Not So Sweet
The four of us were seated immediately and were given a complimentary sample of pistachio-encrusted tuna pâté with black sesame seed crackers. Delish.
Unfortunately, that was the last really positive thing that happened.
Elements of (Italian Wine) Style – an Evening with VWWC
I was done. There was nothing left. I cried uncle. Generous servings along with delicious wines had done me in.
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