The jar of curry sauce reminded me how much I love me my local TJ's. Sure they're bland. Sure they're simple. But they are INSPIRATION for greatness...
A Refined Watering Hole: Augustine Wine Bar in Sherman Oaks
I simply cannot say enough nice things about this refined, delicious, friendly, casual neighborhood wine bar. Owners Dustin Lancaster, Mathew Kaner and Dave Gibbs (thx for suggesting the vintage sautern Dave!) have outdone themselves with Augustine. Sure, the wine list is superb (from familiar to a number of special, vintage treats) and the knowledge of the... Continue Reading →
From Beer to Beautiful Fare: The Bellwether in Studio City
...head chef Ted Hopson. He and partner/beverage director Ann-Marie Verde (both formerly of beer grub-pub Father's Office) have a bona-fide hit on their hands.
Space, Sputnik and a Sirius Drink
Warning: This month's blog post is NOT food related. Darn. Since Mike Andrews and I published our book Space, Sputnik and a Sirius Drink, people ask "Why do you write?" (Space, Sputnik and a Sirius Drink is available on Amazon http://amzn.com/1511488190 (soft cover, large format) and on Blurb http://blur.by/1JxJxbP (hard cover, compact format)
The Oaks Tavern: Nice Taps!
If you're looking for a comfortable neighborhood tavern with an AWESOME rotating beer list, really nice customers, a pool table and bartenders with spunk and who serve good adult beverages, hit The Oaks Tavern - in Sherman Oaks. If you go on Friday you might meet Tony - he's a really nice guy with serious... Continue Reading →
The Woodman: Sherman Oaks’ New Gastropub-ish
Some say you shouldn't try a restaurant right after it opens because they're still working out the glitches. Since The Woodman is right across the street from our retail shop (No Roses Jewelry, if you guys didn't already know that) and right around the corner from our home, husband Ty and I had to (HAD... Continue Reading →
Salt, Sweet, Spirits. 