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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.
InterContinental San Diego’s sky-high dining destination, Garibaldi, welcomes new elements, including refreshed menus, an oceanic art installment and a seasoned sommelier.
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.
Caesar Huerta is the executive chef and owner of Craft House in Del Mar, a New American restaurant with Mexican fusion. “We are popular for our Monster Burgers and seafood offerings.”
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.
Though currently under renovation and closed for lodging until 2023, Pozo Saloon’s new Sunday Sessions allow people the chance to enjoy the Santa Margarita saloon in the meantime. Now through October, gather with family and friends for Sunday Sessions to savor a saloon-style summer evening with live music and delicious eats.
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.
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.
Matthew Arkin is the co-founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Downtime Cocktails, which just released Batch 22 Classic Gold, A New American Aquavit. “Downtime Cocktails was founded almost three years ago after I created the initial recipe in my kitchen in LA, just for fun.”
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.