Revisiting 2013 Great Beers
I know that most year-end lists come out well before the end of the year, but I still had beer to drink! Why stop in mid-November? These 10 great beers “Wow’ed” me in 2013....
10 Great California Stouts
Now that we are firmly in the grip of our mellow California autumn, it is time to turn our attention to the stout style of beer. I am not talking about the imperial or...
Top California Chefs Name Favorite California Eating Cities
At the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival and L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, and in Los Angeles I asked 10 top California chefs, “What is your favorite California eating city other than your own, and...
California Brewers Mine Precious Medals at 2013 Great American Beer Festival
It was a veritable California Gold (and other medals) Rush for the state’s breweries and brewpubs at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival, which concluded last Saturday in Denver, Colorado, with 52 medals collected...
Top U.S. Chefs Name Favorite California Eating Cities
At the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade and at events in L.A., I asked 16 of the top chefs from around the U.S., “What is your favorite California eating city...
10 Great California Pale Ales
Even the most casual of craft beer fans will know the most famous pale ale. And yes, it is on the list below. But what is a pale ale? Especially nowadays. According to the...
