My Love of Sherry: Satisfying a longing for Spain in a glass
Steeped in Spain's cultural history, sherry is making a comeback
Jackie Bryant
Stay & Play: Safe Summer Fun in San Diego
With air travel at an all-time low due to COVID-19, it’s time to make the most of the tourist destination that is our own backyard
Lockdown Liquor provides delivery of top-quality cocktail mixers amid stay-at-home orders
From this brainstorming idea came Lockdown Liquor, a top-quality cocktail mixer delivery company which provides four 32 oz. mixers options.
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Facing East
Realm of the 52 Remedies Posted on March 4, 2019 San Diego is officially having a cocktail moment. From the inventive and refreshing cocktail list at Jeune et Jolie to the decadent mall speakeasy that is Raised by Wolves, the past year has brought a spate of openings that have breathed new life into the…
So Bad It’s Good
So Bad It’s Good A new sunrise for tequila Posted on March 14, 2018 Oceanside is making waves for much more than surfing these days, most notably as a culinary destination. Not only a hub for new hotspots, it’s also a place epicures, including master tequila distiller Felipe Soto Mares, call home. “Tequila has always…
Gin Blossomed
Gin Blossomed San Diego’s first urban distillery offers clear options Laura Johnson has already conquered more in a few years than many people do in a lifetime. At just 26 years old, Johnson is the founder and owner of You & Yours Distilling Co. in San Diego’s East Village. It’s the city’s first urban distillery.…
A Sweet Surplus
A Sweet Surplus Couple uses excess wine grapes in new product Posted on January 16, 2018 It can be easy to take for granted the natural bounty we have available here in the Golden State. One enterprising local couple wants to ensure that we are both aware of what we consume and where it comes…
Renovation Revival
Renovation Revival The Crosby unveils a stylish new space Posted on September 8, 2017 If you’re fortunate to snag an invite to golf at The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe, be sure to stop by the Clubhouse Grille, which has just emerged from a full renovation courtesy of Maria Barry of Le Dimora in Carmel…
A Gin Refresher
A Gin Refresher Posted on July 27, 2017 A gin and tonic is not new news for any imbiber here in the states — especially not during summer, and particularly not after a round of golf. Originally concocted by British colonial officers in India, both the tonic and gin were used to mask the taste…
Finding Focus
Finding Focus Vision of Children nears a cure for genetic eye disorder Posted on June 30, 2017 When Vivian and Sam Hardage’s newborn son was diagnosed with ocular albinism more than two decades ago, few people knew anything about the genetic eye disorder. “There wasn’t a single person doing any albinism research anywhere on planet…
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Rethinking Riesling
Rethinking Riesling This German wine deserves another taste Posted on June 12, 2017 If there’s one response serious drinkers of Riesling wish would go away, it’s, “I don’t like Rieslings — they’re all too sweet!” I once mistakenly thought that as well. Following a recent investigation, I learned this German wine varietal deserves more respect.…
Craftwork
Craftwork Urban winery LJ Crafted Wines in La Jolla tastefully delivers Posted on May 17, 2017 Urban wineries are a bit of a gamble. Sometimes, there’s scant information about where the grapes are sourced, or it’s unclear how much the owner really knows about winemaking. Many times it just seems like a pet project. Thankfully,…
All in the Family
All in the Family Promoting Hawaiian poke with a smile Posted on May 11, 2017 Creating connections is everything to San Diego native Nino Camilo. The coffee enthusiast, marketer for King’s Hawaiian rolls, and founder of the I Love Poke Festival (now in its eighth year) and the blog Ono Yum, credits connections as the…
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