As a cruise can provide an intoxicating getaway – so can a bottle of wine. Celebrity Cruises, provider of wine-focused voyages, is expanding its wine program on nine ships in its fleet. Introducing more than 100 new selections of wines by the bottle with 20 additional half-bottle selections and 13 new wines by the glass, […]
Day: February 15, 2012
Manhattan Cocktail Classic tickets to go on sale March 15
New York’s Third Annual Manhattan Cocktail Classic is gearing up for a five-day celebration from May 11 – 15 with a plethora of events, including an opening night Gala at the New York Public Library, seminars, tastings, cocktail demos and culinary pairings. “Cocktail culture has deep roots in the fashion world, and it’s going to […]
29 cent food and wine specials at Vertical Wine Bistro, four course meal with author Colman Andrews at Farmshop
On Wednesday night, February 29, Vertical Wine Bistro in Pasadena, CA will be celebrating the Leap Year with 29 cent wine and food specials in the bar and lounge area. Buy one glass of wine, and get an additional one for 29 cents. Other discounted items include a selection of cheese and charcuterie on the […]
Anthony Bourdain’s ‘No Reservations’ back for an eighth season, ‘The Layover’ renewed
Anthony Bourdain and his candid humor are back again in the return of “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” for its eighth season. Premiering Monday, April 9 at 9:00 PM, ET/PT on Travel Channel, follow Bourdain as he quench his thirst for discovery of new experiences and cuisine in another season of firsts.
Pliny the Younger to make an appearance in Claremont, Redlands
San Bernadino County can now get a taste of Russian River Brewing Co’s limited release, Pliny the Younger, as it heads east to Claremont and Redlands. Both Eureka! Burger locations will be pouring the brew, however the date and time will be released on Eureka!’s Facebook pages. Luckily we got a confirmation from General Manager […]
Retail beer sales rise in 2011 to reach $98 billion
The Beer Institute reports that retail beer sales rose more than 2% in 2011 to reach a sum of more than $98 billion (that’s nine zeros). Beer sales, which contribute to approximately 1.8 million American jobs throughout over 500,000 beer distributing establishments, exceeded wine and liquor sales in both revenue and volume, with high-end beer […]