FAIR QUINOA VODKA LAUNCHES NEW BOTTLE AND LABEL
Fair Trade is a global movement to alleviate poverty in ways that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)12/6/13/The people from FAIR VODKA have only recently redesigned the bottle and the label to […]
Read MoreBadmaash Indian restaurant in downtown Los Angeles Going All The Way
BADMAASH GOING ALL THE WAY Michael Hepworth Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman)12/1/13/–Badmaash Indian restaurant in downtown Los Angeles is a place I had heard some good things about, and I am placed to report that this small yet comfortable eatery is doing a few things different with Indian food. Billed […]
Read MoreOLE SMOKY TENNESSEE MOONSHINE LAUNCHES LEMON DROP AND STRAWBERRY VERSIONS
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)11/21/13/–The Moonshine renaissance continues in the liquor world with the launch of Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine Lemon Drop and Strawberry versions. The company has already the Apple pie, peach and blackberry on the market, so the new versions are a natural extension to the range of products available. In the […]
Read MoreVILLA MARIA WINES FROM NEW ZEALAND EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)11/15/13/–It is no secret that white wines from New Zealand are always top of our list at Spiritsman, so it gives me great pleasure to tell you about yet another one of merit, Villa Maria Estate wines from the Marlborough region. […]
Read MoreCRUZAN RUM FROM ST.CROIX LAUNCHES DISTILLERS COLLECTION
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWODD(Spirtisman)11/8/13–Cruzan Rum, the very popular brand from St.Croix have launched the Distillers Collection, a series of three rums, all super premium and blended aged rums. Latest release and one I have enjoyed is the Cruzan Estate Diamond Light Rum, which is charcoal filtered containing vanilla and oak cask flavors. Each rum is aged […]
Read MoreLA DOLCE VITA UPGRADES THE LOOK FROM RAT PACK DAYS FORMER HANGOUT OF FRANK SINATRA
Michael Hepworth Beverly Hills, CA(Spiritsman)11/4/13/–La Dolce Vita Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills has been around since 1966, and a major effort has just been concluded to update the entire operation both in the kitchen and in the look and feel of the restaurant. However when you sit in one of the booths inside the […]
Read MoreThe 33rd annual San Diego Zoo Food and Wine Celebration
Michael Hepworth By David Wexler San Diego,CA(Spiritsman)10/30/13/–The 33rd annual San Diego Zoo Food and Wine Celebration was held on September 21st. The event had all of the best ingredients… animals, cocktails, culinary, live music and a view from the Skyride. Whether you’re a foodie or wine, liquor or beer enthusiast, this was the event […]
Read MoreDALMORE WHISKY AND CHEF DANIEL BOULUD TEAM UP SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY RELEASED
Michael Hepworth Beverly Hills,CA(Spiritsman)10/27/13/–We got the chance at DFW to meet up with renowned French chef Daniel Boulud at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills to find out about his brand new association with Dalmore Whisky and the release of his Dalmore Special Blend Single Malt Whisky. According to him, the Michelin Star Chef […]
Read More25 YEARS OF CHAMPENOISE AND SPARKLING WINES GLORIA FERRER UPGRADES THEIR LOOK
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)10/24/13/–The Sonoma based company are well known in California for their approach to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sparkling wines, and in fact their proper name is Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards. Recently the winery made it into the “Top 100 Winery of the Year” courtesy of Wine & Spirits Magazine, and […]
Read MoreTALLARICO VODKA Gold Medal Winner Hoping to Expand From BEVERLY HILLS Base
Michael Hepworth Beverly Hills, CA(Spiritsman)10/14/13/–Tallarico Vodka like many others is a relatively new addition to the crowded high end vodka market, but this one has a good chance we think of sticking around. Mixologists seem to like the combination of 90% common rye […]
Read MoreM GRILL IN KOREATOWN AND THE BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE THEME
Michael Hepworth Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman)9/30/13/–M Grill in Koreatown is actually a Brazilian Steakhouse that serves the traditional Churrascaria style food that is popular in a handful of spots in Los Angeles including the iconic Fogo De Chao in Beverly Hills. The second floor restaurant has now expanded to about 80 seats, taking over a […]
Read MoreFederal Bar North Hollywood Arts District Trendy American Gastro-Pub food
By Micheal Hepworth North HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)9/17/13/–They call it the North Hollywood Arts District, and the FEDERAL BAR has now become an integral part of the scene, and after a sluggish start is now doing good business and packed most nights. Sous Chef James Markham did the cooking on our visit, and works under executive chef […]
Read MoreNICOLAS FEUILLATTE CHAMPAGNES
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD, CA(Spiritsman)9/8/13/– It is a very hard job to try champagnes and discern their difference by quality and price point, but the champagnes at Nicolas Feuillatte make the job easy. Of course Nicolas is a Frenchman, and he created the brand in 1978 after living in the USA, and the likes of […]
Read MoreMODERN MEXICAN CUISINE AT LA SANDIA
Michael Hepworth Santa Monica, CA(Spiritsman)9/7/13/–Obviously for many people in Los Angeles it is probably hard to get over excited about any Mexican restaurant, but in the case of La Sandia in Santa Monica, there should be good reason. Richard Sandoval is the chef behind the menu, and since he […]
Read MoreDOUBLE DECKER WINES OFFER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
Michael Hepworth DOUBLE DECKER WINES OFFER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE HOLLYWOOD,CA (Spiritsman)9/7/13/– When I first saw the name Double Decker I thought this must be some kind of English Wine imported from London of all places, but it is purely Napa Valley, with the name being utilized purely for […]
Read MoreDennis Rodman’s BAD BOY Vodka created for a “high quality, fun lifestyle brand”
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)9/3/13/–According to DRB Premier Brands, a California-based company involved in creating, acquiring and marketing consumer packaged goods, is to roll out its new spirit, Bad Boy Vodka, a Dennis Rodman branded vodka, for AB Partners, the group’s beverage development and incubation service. Developed based on former basketball player […]
Read MoreCRUZAN VELVET CINN LIQUEUR LAUNCHED
Michael Hepworth CRUZAN VELVET CINN LIQUEUR LAUNCHED HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)8/31/13/—Smooth and mellow is the easiest way to describe this new premium rum horchata launched this month by the Cruzan people. Crafted by the Nelthropp family on the island of St.Croix, it is the re-entry of Cruzan into the rum cream market which can be enjoyed […]
Read MoreSan Diego Zoo Food & Wine Celebration 2013
Michael Hepworth San Diego, CA(Spiritsman)8/30/13/–One of San Diego’s largest food and beverage tasting events, and proceeds go to the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy. Come celebrate for a good cause! Thanks so much for supporting us, For more information on the event, please go to www.zoofoodandwine.com and for updates on what’s going […]
Read MoreSAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL ROCKS WITH VINCE NEIL
SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL ROCKS WITH VINCE NEIL Michael Hepworth San Diego, CA(Spiritsman)8/28/13/–The fifth San Diego Spirits Festival was its usual chaotic and exciting self this past weekend, and was highlighted by the launch of the new vodka from Vince Neil of heavy metal group Motley Crue. Named […]
Read MoreCHECKING OUT SOME NEW and INEXPENSIVE SAUVIGNON BLANCS
Michael Hepworth HOLLYWOOD(Spiritsman)8/26/13/–Here are a few new ones to try that are excellent value specially imported by the Alabama based Vineyard brands. They list over 60 hand-picked producers from France, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Chile, Australia and New Zealand. They have been virtually solely responsible for introducing South African Chardonnay to the USA market […]
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