After settling in at the Old World Inn, Nando and I decided to head out to the "adventurous palette" dining establishment that our innkeeper had suggested, those were her exact words. We took … more
Soju is a popular alcholic beverage native to Korea. It's incredibly cheap and plentiful, throughout Korea, so it's the beverage of choice when gathering with friends for a meal of samgyepsol … more
I once attended a medical conference with my husband Allan in Switzerland! We stayed at the SAS Radisson Hotel by Zurich airport where the conference was held and took these photos upon entering the hotel! … more
This past weekend a close friend of mine asked if I wanted to go wine tasting with her in Malibu. She got a Groupon for 2 to Malibu Wines for a tasting. I'm a huge fan of wine tasting and I jumped … more
Originally posted to my WineLog on WineLog.net: C: Medium to darker ruby core, ruby edges Nose: Very tasty drier red cherry fruit here, with dark raspberry … more
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jrjohnson posted a Quick Tip about Tin Roof Bistro.
January 07, 2011
Good for large groups and they have a REALLY nice private room in back for very large groups and outside patio too. For food, they have a large menu with many options, but Tin Roof has become my spot … more
Middle Sister There's a bit of middle sister in all of us. Since we had so much fun tasting Forever Cool Merlot by Middle Sister Winery, my husband and I decided … more
Middle Sister There's a bit of middle sister in all of us. Lately my husband and I have been drinking red wines with our evening meals; we had built quite the … more
This past weekend I was in Napa for a quick wine tasting and "get out of LA" trip. I've never been to Napa but I've heard great things. While there I probably went to 8 different wineries … more
Costa De Oro Winery, located in the Santa Maria Valley of Santa Barbara, is home of fine locally produced wines. Costa de Oro Winery have carefully selected several Central Coast vineyards to source … more
The Hitching Post is the place to get great western themed food, such as a meal poised around beef or BBQ, the Hitching Post is a monument to "Down Home" Cooking, the wines are great, using … more
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Groove_Studio_One posted a Quick Tip about Roblar Winery.
October 30, 2010
This is a repost of one of my recent reviews. To read the Original Post, or to see more of my site, go to http://www.groovestudio1.blogspot.com, go ahead, get your groove on. … more
The name of this restaurant says it all. The menu is packed with all of the comfort food and decadent desserts you could ever want or desire. And what's lovely about this restaurant is that it is … more
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Bethany_K reviewed Red and White.
September 21, 2010
The first leaves of Fall are starting to drift to the ground and I’ll admit that I’m secretly giddy. This summer was full of dinners out, concerts, travel and socializing, but Fall … more
Port is one of my very favorite after dinner drinks! I love it with an accompaniment of a small plate of Stilton cheese wedges, it cuts down on the "sweetness" of the Port.. I find that a bottle … more
Just when I thought the dining scene in the South Bay was nonexistent, along came Tin Roof Bistro. Finally, a place that's just right for families, daters, singles at the bar, or a group for … more
No long-term commitments, can change number of bottles per delivery, or frequency any time. Want more of any of the wines? Big discounts on case purchases.
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trailblazer posted a Quick Tip about The Hitching Post.
July 09, 2010
Recently had Kalyra's 2006 Merlot. It was quite tasty. I'm giving this winery a second chance. When I was first introduced to the wines about 5 years ago, I wasn't overly impressed. Now, I'm tempted to … more
When planning a day of wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley, keep Buttonwood Farm in mind. The vibe: During the busy summer months, the winery often had multiple tasting … more
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DevonCook posted a Quick Tip about Pinot Noir.
June 09, 2010
My family and I will sit around drinking pinot and merlot all afternoon and well into the night on some weekends. I prefer the boldness of the merlot over the lighter fruitiness of the pinot, but then … more
Halter Ranch is a bit off the beaten path, but tasters who travel the long, winding road of Vineyard Drive and Adelaida, earn the retreat provided at Halter Ranch. The tasting … more