Something special is brewing in Los Angeles’ Lincoln Heights neighborhood. In a city with competition that’s as infamous as its traffic, Benny Boy Brewing is already gaining an impressive fan base after less than a year on tap.
Food & Drink
Food and drinks in California including best restaurants.
KNVS Opens in Oceanside
The fourth concept from Kevin Shin’s line of dining destinations, KNVS, has just opened its doors. The Oceanside restaurant is welcoming guests to its new, innovative dining experience that blends an immersive art gallery with haute cuisine.
What’s New in North City San Diego
The ever-evolving San Diego destination, North City, has announced sweet new additions to the “city within a city” with the opening of Maya’s Cookies and Wynston’s Ice Cream. Plus, North City welcomes a new summer cocktail menu and extended hours at your favorite spots.
Fun Drink Spots in California
The only thing better than sitting back and indulging in a really good drink is sitting back with a fun drink in an inimitably cool spot. Evidently, California is home to quite a few Instagram-worthy drink spots—complete with breezy West Coast views, casual charm and an expansive cocktail menu of the sunny state’s very best spirits.
Garibaldi San Diego Launches New Menus
InterContinental San Diego’s sky-high dining destination, Garibaldi, welcomes new elements, including refreshed menus, an oceanic art installment and a seasoned sommelier.
18 California Wines for Pinot Noir Day
August 18 marks Pinot Noir Day in the United States. In its honor, here are 18 amazing pinots from across California, among the premier growers of the versatile grape worldwide.
Winery of the Week: Bricoleur Vineyards
Bricoleur Vineyards’ signature varietal is called “Flying by the Seat of Our Pants.” The Brut sparkling wine, a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with a clear nose of citrus blossom and bubbly effervescence, is aptly named given the Sonoma Valley family-owned winery opened its expansive tasting room in 2020, just in time for the pandemic.
New DAOU-a-GoGo Touring Wine Bar
Ready, set, DAOU-a-GoGo! This 1962 International Metro Van-turned-touring wine bar from DAOU Family Estates in Paso Robles is ready to hit the road across California–and the United States.
15 California White Wines to Try
What better time than August 4 – National White Wine Day – to pop open a bottle of your favorite white varietal, or perhaps try something new to you? Here are some California white wine favorites, all grown and made across the state’s many award-winning wine regions.
Restaurant of the Week: Ranch 45
In addition to the wide array of meat, seafood and provisions available in its butcher shop, Ranch 45 in Solana Beach offers breakfast and lunch every day and dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.