ONEHOPE Foundation’s Wines Announces Over $1 Million donated for Social Change in the World
Michael Hepworth Partners With charity: water For Launch To Bring Clean, Safe Drinking Water To The Developing World Los Angeles, CA (Spiritsman)11/28/12/—( ONEHOPE Foundation, the world’s first social impact foundation, announced today that over $1 Million has been donated to partner nonprofits. A radically different kind of foundation, the ONEHOPE Foundation creates a quantifiable positive […]
Read MoreJALAPENO & CUCUMBER MARTINI A GREAT START
JALAPENO & CUCUMBER MARTINI A GREAT START From Thierry Blouet, Café des Artistes Michael Hepworth By Bonnie Carroll Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)11/26/12/—In celebration of the XVIII Festival Gourmet International held in Puerto Vallarta this November Master Chef Thierry Blouet, event founder and owner of Café des […]
Read MoreENZA PROSECCO LAUNCHED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Michael Hepworth Hollywood, CA(Spiritsman)11/24/12/—Prosecco is a drink I can never tire of, and ENZA is one you should look out for at your local liquor store starting in December. Launched by Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits, Enza retails for $14.99, and is made out of DOC grapes […]
Read MoreFINEST TEQUILA FLOWS AT CASAMAGNA RESORT IN PUERTO VALLARTA
Hotel Tequilier Teaches Guests How to Enjoy Fine Food & Tequila Michael Hepworth By Bonnie Carroll Jalisco,Mexico(Spiritsman)11/15/12/— Although we all remember the day we sucked the juice of a lime, sucked salt off our hand and swigged down a shot or two or three of […]
Read MoreHollywood Sunday Brunch at ROLLING STONE Restaurant
Michael Hepworth Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)11/1/12/—This is the first restaurant called ROLLING STONE, and it has now been open about 1 ½ years at the Hollywood/Highland Center right on Hollywood Blvd. Four others are in the planning stage, and executive chef Chris Ennis has the somewhat difficult job of crafting a menu […]
Read More2012 Spirits of Mexico Festival: Muerto Tequila Best wins two Gold medals in Class Reposado
Michael Hepworth SAN DIEGO, CA(Spiritsman)10/23/12/— — In the midst of 213 agave-based spirits, fresh-faced brand Muerto Tequila took the spotlight and was dubbed “Best in Class – Reposado” at September’s Spirits of Mexico Festival, the world’s premier stage for all agave spirits. Muerto Tequila, […]
Read MoreGLEN GARIOCH SINGLE MALT WHISKY VISITS LOS ANGELES
Michael Hepworth Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman)10/22/12/–The buzz about single malt whiskey continues unabated, and the latest to make a splash in Los Angeles is Glen Garioch. They held a private tasting at the very hip Osteria restaurant in Los Angeles where the food pairings […]
Read MoreMULES ON ‘THE ROOF’ WITH ERIC GREENSPAN
Michael Hepworth By Bonnie Carroll Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman)10/17/12/—Every once in a while I get a big surprise, and during the Emmy Awards weekend I got just that when I spent a star gazing evening at ‘The Roof” restaurant in The Hotel Wilshire in Los Angeles grazing with Chef Eric Greenspan. This boutique hotel is […]
Read MoreDON Q RUM-A FAMILY TRADITION
Michael Hepworth Hollywood, CA(Spiritsman)10/13/12/—DON Q Puerto Rican rum is one of the top premium rums from that country, and although it has only been available for a little more than 3 years in the USA, it is now available in every state. The rum is distilled at Destileria […]
Read MoreUNCLE VAL’S BOTANICAL GIN
Michael Hepworth Hollywood, CA(Spiritsman)10/4/12/–Premium Gin along with Spiced Rum seems to be the fastest growing segment of the Spirits market and the latest to enter the market is the Sonoma based Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin. Uncle Val is in fact Zio Valerio who lives in Lucca, […]
Read MoreNAUGHTY COW CHOCOLATE MILK LIQUEUR
Michael Hepworth Hollywood, CA(Spiritsman)9/22/12/===This new product imported from New Zealand is taking advantage of the massive growth in the Chocolate Flavor segment with all or most of the vodka brands developing the concept. Imported by a company called Independent Distillers in San Ramon, California, Naughty Cow have developed a […]
Read MoreMarket Fresh Mixology at Hotel Casa del Mar with Aidan Demarest
Michael Hepqorth By Josie Roman Market Fresh Mixology at Hotel Casa del Mar with Aidan Demarest Santa Monica, CA (Spiritsman)9/21/12/–Hotel Casa del Mar hosted an exclusive tasting party hosted by Master Mixologist Aidan Demarest, where guests had the chance to sample from the newest Market Fresh Mixology menu available at Hotel Casa del […]
Read MoreSpirits of Mexico “La Vida Agave” Festival Announces 2012 Winning Spirits
Michael Hepworth Spirits of Mexico Festival attendees celebrate “La Vida Agave” top spirits of 2012. Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)9/20/12/—The world’s best agave spirits were sipped, enjoyed and judged at last week’s Spirits of Mexico Festival. The Spirits of Mexico is the premier proving ground for agave spirits and the winners have […]
Read MorePrimetime Emmy Award Shows Mad Men, Downtown Abbey, American Horror Story Award Winning Cocktails
Michael Hepworth Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)9/18/12/—Primetime Emmy Award Shows Mad Men, Downtown Abbey, American Horror Story Award Winning Cocktails by William Grant & Sons American Horror Story using Sailor Jerry Rum Sailor Jerry Rum is made with authentic, premium, old-school spiced rum. Crafted in the traditional Navy way by William Grant & Sons, Sailor Jerry Rum is […]
Read MoreBagatelle Restaurant Launches Lazy Tuesday Night with four course dinners
By Michael Hepworth West Hollywood,CA(Spiritsman)9/17/12/—Most restaurants try and come up with specials or promotion during the slow days in the early part of the week, and in the case of Bagatelle in West Hollywood they have come up with Lazy Tuesday. The chef gets to prepare a different four course […]
Read MoreCELTIC GIN ARRIVES WITH CAORUNN
By Michael Hepworth Hollywood, CA(Spiritsman)9/4/12/—You have heard of the Celtic Men and the Celtic women and maybe even Celtic football club, but now comes Celtic Gin. Distilled in Scotland at a whisky distillery, CAORUNN gin was recommended to me by writer and Bon vivant Anthony Dias Blue of […]
Read MoreROSE’S RULE AT 13TH BOUILLABAISSE FESTIVAL
Michael Hepworth 12 Vintners Pour in Support of Hospice Santa Barbara By Bonnie Carroll Santa Ynez, CA(Spiritsman)8/30/12/—The Rose’ wines were flowing at the 13th Bouillabaisse Festival held in the garden of the Brander Vineyard in Santa Ynez , California to celebrate art […]
Read MoreGLENROTHES UNVEIL Scotch Whisky Single Malt 1978 and 1988 VINTAGES
GLENROTHES UNVEIL 1978 AND 1988 VINTAGES By Michael Hepworth Los Angeles, CA(Spiritsman)8/28/12/—Glenrothes Scotch Whisky Single Malt have just unveiled their 1978 and 1988 vintages, and yes we got a chance to try them at a private tasting held at the brand new Parish restaurant in Los Angeles. Brand […]
Read MoreFLEMINGS IN EL SEGUNDO WHERE STEAK IS KING
Michael Hepworth El Segundo, CA(Spiritsman)8/18/12/—A popular Steak House chain like Fleming’s can never take their success for granted,and so seasonal promotions are the norm to keep the buzz going. Currently running at the El Segundo location and other branches is the outstanding Steak & Sangria promotion for $39.95, with a […]
Read MoreMIXOLOGY MAGIC AT KINCAID’S REDONDO BEACH
Michael Hepworth By Bonnie Carroll Redondo Beach, CA(Spiritsman)8/15/12/—Executive Chef Bert S. Agor, Jr., the innovative and passionate young chef at Kincaid’s in Redondo Beach , runs one fast moving and fantastic kitchen. An army of talented chefs, servers and managers keep people […]
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