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November 3, 2011
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April 18, 2011
Five Rediscovered 'Old Man' Gin Cocktails
Flickr user shannonhurstlaneYou young whippersnappers! You think just because some glorified bartender figures out there's more to a cocktail than syrupy fruit liqueurs and vodkas shaken together with too much ice, you've invented more trendy cocktails. Well, we were drinking these cocktails back ... More >>
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September 9, 2010
OC Brew Ha Ha
Hidden Valley Ranch
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September 10, 2009
Free Wine Tastings at Resort at Pelican Hill From Tonight!
It's not often that you'll see "free" and "Pelican Hill" in the same sentence, so grab the chance while you can. From this evening, OC residents can enjoy Vertical Ladder Wine Tastings plus hors d'oeuvres in the resort's Great Room. What on earth is a Vertical Ladder Wine Tasting, you ask? Weeell ... More >>
Blogs
July 24, 2009
Two Upcoming Wine Events (One Tomorrow)
First up, Saturday July 25, is the monthly 50 for 50 event at the Next Vintage Wine Shop next to Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's, South Coast Plaza. From 3 to 5.30 p.m., around 30 top wines and champagnes will be sold off for half their original price. Expect some stunners among the bargains. ... More >>
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June 17, 2009
UPDATE: Not A John Lennon Latte In Sight...But Javatinis Still Impresses
Good independent cafés are few and far between, so I count myself lucky that one of them, Javatinis, is right on my doorstep. Admittedly, the setting isn't the nicest, set in a lackluster strip mall on what feels like the edge of the world. The drinks list is familiar (including frozen drinks with ... More >>
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June 9, 2009
Stars Of Santa Barbara--And Other Upcoming South Coast Plaza Wine Events
Charlie Palmer's monthly 50 for 50 sell-off, with bargains aplenty, has come around again. It's this Saturday, June 13, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, in the Next Vintage Wine Shop.Antonello Ristorante has started a "wine mixer" once a month, featuring eight wines for $30 per person, followed by a sale of w ... More >>
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May 21, 2009
Reminder: 50 for 50 Event at Charlie Palmer on Saturday
If you're celebrating Memorial Day at home but need some top-class booze to liven up your dinner, head down to South Coast Plaza between 3:00pm and 5:30pm this Saturday, May 23, for the second of four scheduled sales at the Next Vintage Wine Shop, inside the Charlie Palmer restaurant in Bloomingdal ... More >>
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May 11, 2009
In The Battle Of The Beans, Starbucks Should Be Worried
Just as the new ads for Starbucks are lazy, the ones for McDonald's new coffees are horrendously grating, not to mention lowbrow. "McCafé Your Day" is bad enough, but how about "A Better Day is Possiblé"? Huh?. Or "It's All About The Accent Mark"? Accent mark???.So I naturally assumed that t ... More >>
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May 11, 2009
Angels & Demons, Food & Wine
For those Dan Brown fans who can't wait till Friday to see Angels & Demons, which surely has to be an improvement on The DaVinci Code, fear not: an advance screening is being held on Thursday night in conjunction with Fleming's Steakhouse in Newport Beach. Oka ... More >>
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April 24, 2009
Tippling Treats This Weekend (And Beyond)
Now that Lent is but a distant memory, we can take to the bottle again without fear of recrimination.Tomorrow, Saturday April 25, sees two wine events taking place locally: The first is at WineStyles in Irvine (Portola Parkway) from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, where you can taste up to six wines for just $5. ... More >>
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April 3, 2009
Martin Diedrich on Surviving Starbucks And Thriving With Kéan
When I visited Kéan Coffee's new Tustin location last Sunday, it had only been open six days and already the lines were out the door. While that may have been due in part to staff still getting up to speed, it was definitely pulling in the punters. For good reason, it seems.The drinks menu is ... More >>
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March 30, 2009
Booze News: Next Vintage Wine Shop's 50 For 50 Events
I'm not advocating that we all reach for the bottle during these stressful times (if a recent study is to be believed, even one small glass of wine a day can increase a woman's cancer risk), but for those of us who like an occasional top-quality tipple but who balk at the high prices, there's good n ... More >>
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March 6, 2009
Midastee Brews A Mighty Fine Cuppa In Brea
I'm always in favor of the underdog, or at least giving them a shot, and, when it comes to eating out, that basically means anything that's not a chain.That's why it was nice to discover a new tea shop in Brea. The nearby Starbucks had closed anyways (it's about to be replaced by a branch of Yogurtl ... More >>
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February 16, 2009
The C Word
No, not that one. I'm talking about Champagne. Or, rather, the lack of it. Picture it: Cedar Creek Inn, Brea, Valentine's Day dinner. I was already mentally black-marking the restaurant for informing me just the day before, when confirming the reservation, that there was a "strict two-hour table tim ... More >>
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August 7, 2008
California-Wine-History Saga 'Bottle Shock' Isn't Quite Ripe
No, not that one. I'm talking about Champagne. Or, rather, the lack of it. Picture it: Cedar Creek Inn, Brea, Valentine's Day dinner. I was already mentally black-marking the restaurant for informing me just the day before, when confirming the reservation, that there was a "strict two-hour table tim ... More >>
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June 12, 2008
Shout Wipes!
Summer Food and Wine Festival
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May 25, 2008
Fast Food Reviews: New Mountain Dew Flavors
As you can see, I'm not fundamentalist in my definition of fast food. All mass-produced snack product is fair game, as perhaps could be noted by the fact that the first one I did involved the Dave & Busters menu. On a late night beer run, I espied a display at the 7-11 with three new kinds of Mount ... More >>
Food
April 24, 2008
Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point Means Making Your Friends Envious
As you can see, I'm not fundamentalist in my definition of fast food. All mass-produced snack product is fair game, as perhaps could be noted by the fact that the first one I did involved the Dave & Busters menu. On a late night beer run, I espied a display at the 7-11 with three new kinds of Mount ... More >>
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August 31, 2007
Wine & Ice Cream Tasting
When I first heard about the unusual pairing of wine and ice cream, honestly it sounded like a stomach ache waiting to happen. Then again, I'm one of those people who likes to try weird and possibly gross food, so I decided to check it out. The four-course tasting was held at the Wine Gallery in ... More >>
Food
December 7, 2006
Skunk As a Drunk
How to stay hammered until 2007
Food
November 16, 2006
This Hole-in-the-Wall Life
That's a-yummy: Barolo Cafe
Features
October 19, 2006
Coffee. Talk.
No. 9: Kean Coffee keeps it real in this mixed-up, crazy corporate world
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October 12, 2006
'Back to Square One'
Martin Diedrich celebrates the death of his familys coffee chain
Food
September 28, 2006
Silly Ladies
Enjoying the pairings at the HB Hyatt Regency
Features
June 22, 2006
There Stands the Glass
Its always beer oclock at the Abbey
Blogs
May 1, 2006
Newport Hipsters Paralyzed
Yes, it's true. Even Balboa Peninsula's ultimate ennui establishment has been forced to close its doors. Alta Coffee, home of stunning baristas, live music, freshly brewed coffee and - as written about in Best of OC 2005 - a damn fine vanilla soy chai latte, is closed this hazy Monday. What could ... More >>
Features
March 9, 2006
'Definitely Not Vintage'
Blind tasting five choice selections
Food
February 16, 2006
This Week in Great Scot Whisky
Whisky Tasting on the Queen Mary
News
February 2, 2006
Star-bucker
Xtine Hanson takes on corporate coffee with Delocator.net
Food
January 19, 2006
In Vino Veritastic
Don Katz serves the goods at Symposium Wine Bar
Columns
January 12, 2006
Hey, You!
Late Latte
Food
January 5, 2006
Steaming Art
Tea, Korea-style, at 419 Cafe Veronese
Columns
December 15, 2005
Hey, You!
Baffled barista
Food
July 7, 2005
Evenings of Wine and Coke
Sipping gourmet vintages with a classy dame at La Maison Gourmet
Food
June 9, 2005
Better Than Health Insurance
Staying alive with Blue Nile Cafe
Food
April 7, 2005
Less Whining By More Wining
Appreciating the ways of the oenophile at Tannins
Food
February 24, 2005
Espresso Your Love
Remembering paninis and the Italian boy who got away at Kaffa
Music
September 25, 2003
Just Like Rainforests in a Glass
Remembering paninis and the Italian boy who got away at Kaffa
Food
September 12, 2002
Taps Doesnt Blow
Actually, its quite good
Features
July 25, 2002
Summer Eats (Drinks)
Actually, its quite good
Features
July 25, 2002
Trawling for Tinis
Actually, its quite good
Features
July 25, 2002
The Island of Lost Drinks
Actually, its quite good
Food
May 23, 2002
Iron Barista
Competitors test their beans
Features
January 3, 2002
A Reality Shrine for a Wired World
The year in coffeehouse founder Carl Diedrich
Columns
July 12, 2001
Ingratuity
The year in coffeehouse founder Carl Diedrich
Food
August 31, 2000
Cha, Cha, Cha
Tea bar brews superlative stuff
Features
June 1, 2000
The Future of Beer
We call it 'urination fermentation'
Food
March 23, 2000
Guide to Our Advertisers
We call it 'urination fermentation'
News
June 17, 1999
The Starbucks Solution
Mike Sheldrake figured he was dead when Starbucks opened two stores near his indie coffeehouse. Now his business is up 40 percent.
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