Sal Ercolano recently made history by hosting inaugural Rombauer wine dinners at his West End restaurant, both of which were sold out. Rombauer, renowned for...
The Del Mar Wine and Food Festival showcased top culinary talents during its six-day run, culminating in the two-day Grand Tasting featuring celebrity chefs, local...
Justin Baldwin, owner of Justin Vineyards and Winery, was an investment banker in the finance industry with a love for French Bordeaux wines, including his...
In the mid-1980s, San Diego lacked its now-thriving beer scene, devoid of fresh beer since Prohibition with no concept of “craft beer.” Undeterred, college friends...
Seeing Cakebread Cellars featured on the wine dinner lineup at Sal Ercolano’s The Butcher Shop filled me with anticipation. Not only is Cakebread a fantastic...
Gianni Buonomo Vintners, an urban winery in Ocean Beach, secured its sixth consecutive Best of 2023 Readers’ Choice award from San Diego Magazine. GB Vintners...
This week’s column featuring Falkner Winery and the Pinnacle Restaurant concludes our summer tour of Temecula wine country. After retiring from his position as a...
This week’s column continues our summer tour of Temecula wineries by featuring Marshall Stuart Wines. The final part will highlight Falkner Winery and Pinnacle restaurant....
Frank and I were long overdue to visit some Temecula wineries, starting with Halter Ranch Temecula, formerly Hart Winery. Part 2 will feature Marshall Stuart...
In the 1700s, American taverns served as hubs for dining, news sharing, and community gatherings. An iconic example was Boston’s original Green Dragon, which stood...