Review: VeroTalks Ecce Vinum Wine Tasting Event, with Yannick Benjamin
On March 24, 2021, Vero hosted a virtual wine tasting event from its series Verotalks. The event was moderated by Sommelier Yannick Benjamin, co-founder of Wine on Wheels, and Wheeling Forward. Benjamin introduced winemaker Moisés Casas of Ecce Vinum, and Elena García
Review: Tayson Pierce Wines
Tayson Pierce Wines; photo by Phillip Silverstein I recently attended a Tayson Pierce Wines media dinner at Wally's Wine. Wally's is a veritable wine wonderland located in Santa Monica and the event was held in a private room offering an incredible view
Restaurant Review: STK Los Angeles
STK Los Angeles; photo by Kathy Leonardo; courtesy of ETG One of the things I love about living in LA is that on any given day, you can decide to enjoy a night out on the town. STK Los Angeles is
Santa Monica Eatery, Lula Cocina Mexicana Inspired by Chef Lula Bertran!
California is home to an incredible amount of great restaurants ...If you love mexican food, head to Lula Cocina Mexicana. This past July (2016) the restaurant celebrated twenty five years. Although Geraldine Gilliland, owner of Lula Cocina Mexicana, is originally from Belfast,
Review: Gus’s World Famous Hot and Spicy Fried Chicken
All photos by Richard Bilow, courtesy of LAArtParty.com The first thing I noticed as I walked through the door at Gus's World Famous Hot and Spicy Fried Chicken on Crenshaw Boulevard was a sign stating, "Please Seat Yourself." And I did.
When Times Get Tough, Go to Tea!
Life can be challenging...and death even more. My ninety-year old dad recently passed away. He had a stroke a while back, and his health progressively deteriorated. When it finally happened, it was a blessing. My mom had left this world over