Firestone Walker Brewery
When David Walker and Adam Firestone decided to open a brewery 18-years ago they wanted to create something…
Tap Into A Great Date Night
Our third stop on our tour of GABF medal winners takes us to LA’s TAPS Fish House and…
Exploring the Channel Islands
A trip to make Charles Darwin jealous. Looking for a unique adventure off the beaten path? The Channel…
A Fitting Tribute
Stone Brewing memorializes a fallen comrade with a fantastic brew. Stone Brewing of San Diego, a leader…
Santa Barbara’s Eat This Shoot That: Lights, Camera, and Cocktails
A memorable photo class coupled with a walking tour through some of Santa Barbara’s best food and wine…
AleSmith is Brewing Liquid Gold – and Silver
If searching for superior liquid goodness that routinely takes home Great American Beer Festival medals, one must…
Anchor California Lager
Anchor Brewing Company digs up a classic from the Gold Rush days. There comes a time when…
Old Hollywood Shopping & Dining at The Original Farmers Market
Most native Los Angelino’s know about The Original Farmers Market. The local institution has continually operated on…
Kinetic Brewery
Lancaster’s Great American Beer Festival Medal Winner For our fifth installment of our tour of California’s multiple medal…
Hope and Hops: Figueroa Mountain Brewery Really is the Stuff of Dreams
Jaime Dietenhofer Started with a Childhood Dream As a child growing up in the Santa Ynez valley, Jaime…
Anderson Valley Brewing Joins forces with Wild Turkey Bourbon with Warming Results
Anderson Valley Bourbon Barrel Stout Spring is upon us reveling in all her glory, but old man…
Triple Rock – Berkeley’s Historic Brewpub
The next stop on Wine Food Explorer’s tour of California’s Great American Beer Festival multiple medal winners…
Figueroa Mountain Brewing’s Hoppy Poppy IPA
Heading for the Hops on California’s Central Coast If you have not grabbed a beer from Figueroa Mountain…
Tis the Season for Beer!
A Gift Guide for Your Favorite Hop Head With the holidays upon us what better gift to bestow…
Explore Lotusland
A Hidden Botanic Gem in Montecito As you drive up the winding roads of Montecito, passing gated estates…
Ya Feeling Lucky?
Lagunitas Lucky 13 Lagunitas Brewing Company is a plucky outfit located in Petaluma, Calif. that has been brewing…
Cold Spring Tavern, a Welcome Stop on the Road
Very rarely will you find yourself in a living part of California’s history with a cold beer in…
The Worlds Best IPA?
Russian River Gold Pliny the Elder is ranked as the worlds best IPA in numerous publications and best…
Whole Journeys: A Whole New Way to See the World
A travel experience for the active foodie. Imagine yourself sipping an excellent glass of Chianti after an enjoyable…
Visiting Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone
Ten things to see and do in this hip, fun neighborhood that features wineries, breweries, art and more….
A Journey Through the Santa Rita Hills
In search of some great Pinot Noir’s and Chardonnays. When my wife first suggested we take a drive…
A Perfect Fall Brew: Le Freak
What to drink after a day outside basking in fall and its entire splendor? This question is…
Third Street Aleworks
First stop on Wine Food Explorer’s road trip to California’s multiple medal winners at the 2013 Great American…
A Day in Ojai
A Hidden Gem off the Beaten Path If you need to shake off the stresses of life and…