It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks for food and drink lovers seeking out dinner pairings. From wine to beer, here is a list of seven upcoming dinner events around L.A.
Day: March 19, 2012
2012 James Beard Foundation Awards nominees announced
The nominations for the 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards was announced this afternoon from The Venetian Las Vegas Casino, Hotel & Resort. The award is to honor the best in food, restaurant, spirits, bar, and food related media. Outstanding Chef award nominations include: David Chang of Momofuku Ssam Bar in NYC, Gary Danko of Restaurant […]
Taste of Brews coming to Inland Empire on June 2
Taste of Brews, an established craft beer festival is making its way to White Park in Riverside, CA on Saturday June 2. While the current lineup has not been announced, past breweries in attendance included: Cismontane Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing, Ballast Point Brewing, Noble Ale Works and more. Tickets are $35 for general admission […]
Casa Vega to offer $5 ‘Skinny’ margaritas
Starting March 20 through the 31st, Casa Vega, a Mexican restaurant, in Sherman Oaks is offering their Skinny Margarita for $5 (made with Partida Reposado tequila, agave nectar, and fresh lime juice). 13301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. 818-788-4868. Photography provided by Claire Thomas
‘Dirty secrets’ of chain restaurants revealed by online community
Over the weekend a thread started on Reddit, a user generated online news community, asked former restaurant employees about “dirty secrets of chain restaurants.” The viral post received over 8,000 comments in less than 24 hours. The thread includes stories exposing fast food’s funny business from alleged past employees. Of course there is no way to […]
How beer saved the world, how to spend 48 hours in Seattle
Infographic on how beer saved the world. Major fast food restaurants are upgrading their atmosphere to compete with fast casual restaurants like Chipotle and Smash Burger. Budget Travel on surprising international food etiquette rules. BusinessNewsDaily profiles Brooklyn Brewery. How to spend 48 hours in Seattle. “The Art of Video Games” exhibit now open at the […]