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Casa Maestri Is On The Rise

For the April 2023 Issue of BIN Magazine, I had the pleasure to write the story Casa Maestri Is On The Rise. Destiladora del Valle de Tequila Distillery, also known as...

25 April, 2023

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Please The Palate April 2023 Newsletter

We are already three months into 2023. Time just keeps flying by! The year started out with a bit of travel. I first traveled with girlfriends to Valle de Guadalupe...

04 April, 2023

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Masters of Taste – Returning to the Rosebowl April 2, 2023 and you can save $10 with code: PALATE

The 6th Annual Masters of Taste is returning to the Rose Bowl on April 2nd 2023! Yes, I am writing about something that is upcoming but that is because I...

18 March, 2023

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Smoked meats and more at Smoke City Char Bar in Downtown LA

With the cold weather that has hit the west coast, a hearty meal is what I craved. And what is heartier than a big barbecue meal filled with smoked meats,...

04 March, 2023

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Please The Palate January 2023 Newsletter

Happy New Year! Wow! How is is possible that 2022 has passed already!?!?! Each year seems to fly by faster and faster. As I look back over the past year,...

03 January, 2023

Flecha Azul Tequila Aims Forward

For the October Issue of BIN Magazine, I had the pleasure to write the feature story FLECHA AZUL TEQUILA AIMS FORWARD. Tequila (and mezcal) was the second fastest growing spirits category...

01 November, 2022

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