Chef Vicente Del Rio, inspired by the local cantinas that he grew up around, is opening Casa Azul Cantina in L.A.’s Westwood Village, “the idea is for Casa Azul to be a place that feels like home.” They will be serving a full spectrum of traditional and inspired Mexican cuisine alongside cocktails utilizing traditional, authentic […]
Day: December 6, 2011
Winter in Maine with discounted rates at Inn by the Sea
Starting January 2 until March, Inn by the Sea has rates reduced up to 40% at their coastal Maine resort. $992 for a double occupancy, two night stay with an ocean view which includes daily Full Breakfast for two at the Inn’s Sea Glass Restaurant, Spiked Hot Chocolate in the Fireside Lounge, two pairs of […]
Bootlegger’s Brewery: of business and beer
Aaron Barkenhagen, founder of Bootlegger’s Brewery in Fullerton, CA is one of those rare cases where school and real-life actually correlated. We sent Jace Milstead, ever excited over Mint Chocolate Porter, to Bootlegger’s to talk beer, books, business, and the point where they all meet.
Horchata from Rebecca Subbiah
I was recently in Tampa, FL and went to the famous Taco Bus for dinner where I had my first horchata. I know I am way behind, but what a fun drink. Although served cold, with the addition of cinnamon it kind of makes it a fall drink too. Its easy to make and makes […]
JetBlue offering $100 one-way fare between Long Beach and New York
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first U.S. transcontinental flight between Long Beach and Sheepshead Bay, NY, Jetblue is offering $100 fares each way between LGB to JFK. Fares available for trips between Tuesday and Wednesday, January 10 – 31, 2012.
2011 holiday gift guide for the drinker
On Monday we posted our handpicked gifts for travelers, here is a list of drinking gifts. We’re sure you know someone who can appreciate these items that we’ve picked out, even your alcohol free buddies.