After years of construction and congestion at the intersection of Olympic and Bundy, the West Edge has been completed. This multi-use space includes office, residential,...
Ravioli is a classic Italian dish. Made of pasta parcels stuffed with cheese and a wide array of fillings, ravioli is almost always served with...
As another week filled with news of tragedy passed, I have been consumed with fear and uncertainty. While I feel helpless in many ways, I...
The Symington Family is one of the world's leading Port producers. For five generations and more than 130 years, the Symington Family has been home...
Everyone has heard of Cabernet Sauvignon, right? And most everyone has poured it in their wine glass! But there are some very interesting facts about...
My week in the Republic of Georgia was based in the capital city Tbilisi and the neighboring Kakheti wine region, the dominant wine region of...
I am unsure what my expectations were for the food in the Republic of Georgia. But after spending a week there, I can say that...
On my last day in Tbilisi, Georgia, I enjoyed lunch at Restaurant Satatsuri, a charming restaurant owned by Ekaterine and Iva Davitaia. Located in the...
This week I took a long journey to Georgia. No, not the state of Georgia, although I did fly through Atlanta. But, rather I flew...
Did you know that Grenache, with its bright berry flavors and notes of white pepper, is responsible for some of the most delicious and expensive...
Sunday brunch usually means a Bloody Mary or a Mimosa. Red wine is not what one would normally think of when it comes to pairing...
Learning about wine can be overwhelming. There are so many varieties and so many styles of wine. You might buy a wine based on the...
On a recent visit to Sonoma, I was invited to check out the newly renovated Merriam Vineyards. It was my first time at the winery,...
I am endlessly fascinated by the world of white wines, especially white wines from Italy. There are so many incredible white wines and one that...
Welcome to October! It is hard to believe that summer has passed, and we are heading into the final months of the year. I do...
Living in Los Angeles, I love to head up to Santa Ynez for a few days of wine tasting. But if I cannot make it...
Come on over for brunch! We’re having two favorite egg dishes, but not serving Mimosas this time around! The Crush on This crew are pouring...
Italy is known for having many grape varieties. Sicily alone has 250 grape varieties, however only 18 of them are used in the DOC wines....
When most people think of red wines from Sicily, they think Nero d'Avola. But Sicily is home to many more incredible red grape varieties and...
Spending a week traveling around Sicily, one of my companions noted that we had not had any meat. Instead, we had been eating seafood and...