All posts by Genie Davis
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The Wineries of Paso Robles
Picking the best of Paso Robles wineries is not an easy task. There are nearly two hundred wineries in the area, and the bucolic hills...
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The Re-Emergence of Barrel Aged Beers
Barrel-aged beers are something of a trend among micro-brews these days, offering a host of interesting flavors to a market ripe for exploration. Barrel aging...
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The Vineyards of West Texas
Along Highway 290 near Fredericksburg, Texas, the heart of Texas Hill Country’s wine region is proudly beating. Although Texas itself ranks number five among wine-producing...
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The Micro-breweries of Portland’s Pearl District
Portland is a city rife with roses, bicyclists, gourmet food trucks, and – beer. In fact, there are over 58 breweries in the city. The...
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The Wine Tasting Rooms of Los Olivos – Forty Strong
In a tiny California town less than an hour from Santa Barbara, there’s a remarkable amount of wine flowing. The reason: some forty tasting rooms...
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Visiting Olive Oil Tasting Rooms
If you want to develope your organoleptic – or tasting – skills where olive oil is concerned, start in the tasting rooms that offer oily...
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Visiting Cheese Tasting Rooms
Like wineries and micro-breweries, cheese tasting rooms offer aficionados the opportunity to explore and taste new flavors before making the commitment to purchase a bottle...
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Los Angeles’ Oldest – and Only – Winery, San Antonio Winery
Downtown Los Angeles is hardly Napa. And yet one of the most interesting and historic wineries in the state is located on the eastern edge...
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Phantom Carriage Brewery: A Spooky Addition to the Los Angeles Micro-Brewery Scene
One of the Los Angeles area’s newest micro breweries is Phantom Carriage in Carson, named after a Swedish horror film from 1921. Close to major...
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Foxen Canyon Wineries – Exploring the Trail
Nestled in Central California not far from the faux Danish village of Solvang, the Foxen Canyon Wineries offer one of the most unique spots in...
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The California Experience: The Dudes Brewing
Where better than the Beach Cities communities just south of Los Angeles International Airport to launch a successful brewery called The Dudes. Known for gnarly...
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Vegetables are the New Steak
The era of the meaty burger and charred rib eye is waning. Chefs at gastropubs and haute cuisine restaurants alike are turning to vegetables to...
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Prayers for Rich Flavor Answered: Absolution Brewery
It’s appropriate that Absolution Brewery, helmed by owners Nigel Heath and Steve Farguson, offers seating on pews purchased from a Northern California Episcopalian retreat center....
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Finding the Best Produce at Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets are wonderful places to shop. Fresh, colorful, locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. High quality baked goods, spreads, cheeses. And in many cases, pricing more...
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Craft Beer and BBQ Pairings
Original article can be viewed here. By: AARON GOLDFARB There’s nothing quite like drinking a cold one by a hot grill or smoker. Forget mac ‘n’ cheese or potato salad,...
Warm Beer? Don’t Fear! Give CrushBrew Your Ear We’ll show you a 5min cooling method
By Sam Hill You’re headed to a pool party and you make a stop to pick up your favorite craft beverage to share with your pals. However, you live...
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