The Los Angeles Magazine Whiskey Festival was back at it again this year, pouring some of the best masterfully distilled spirits under one roof. This year the roof happened to be none other than the beautifully interesting Museum of Flying, located in Santa Monica, California, across the street from the famed Barker Hanger. If you […]
You know those amazing supper clubs that you wish you had the invite to, but you only hear about it after the fact? Well, here’s the inside scoop on one that I thought I would never be able to get into… the DTLA Dinner Club! You might be thinking, “Diane, of course you would get invited. […]
Happy weekend! In a minute, I’m going to be passing off the mic to Beerface McGillicutty and his thoughts plus favorite beer picks for the Beer, Art & Music Festival. But first, I wanted to mention how awesome our time was here! I captured some of it in our Snapchat video below, and I’m so […]
In a few weeks, The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) will be presenting the 7th annual Taste of Italy. On October 10th, downtown L.A. will host many local restaurants, Italian and California wineries, live entertainment, chef demonstrations, and celebrity guests. As historian and Executive Director of the IAMLA Marianna Gatto explains, “Taste of […]
Hello everyone, Diane here! As many of you know, for almost two years now I have been sharing many of my food adventures on The Episodic Eater and for even longer on Vintage Zest. Since then, I have been lucky enough to be invited to restaurant openings, food festivals, and events featuring wine or beer. […]
After last year’s inaugural Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, I spread the word like crazy via word of mouth and social media. I was so impressed with the ambiance, the chefs and sommeliers involved, and the schedule of events that I could not wait until the dates for 2015 were announced! As soon as […]
I admit that the last time I was in Hawaii, I was probably around 3 years old, so even if I tried authentic Hawaiian poke… it’s been juuust a little while since then. Fortunately for me, the dish is gaining in popularity! Not only can I find it on the menus of regular restaurants nowadays, […]
Growing up in Southern California, Knott’s Berry Farm was one of our absolute favorite places to go for rides, fun, and food! Yes, I was a tiny foodie right from the start, and this place contributed to my food education. Seriously, my love of funnel cakes started the first time I headed to the Log Ride […]
