If you think Cancun is all about margaritas, Coronas and frozen drinks–well, you’re right. While, of course, you can imbibe all of the above in abundance, Cancun’s spirits also have a sophisticated side. Locals will be the first to tell you that tequila shots with salt and lime were created for the tourists. If you want to know how the locals enjoy a good drink distilled in their native Mexico, you have to dig deeper than the swim up bars […]
Posts categorized: Wine
Feb 25
2013
2013
Wine & Food (& Boats) In South Beach
This time of year in Miami, everyone’s favorite thing to do is complain about how busy we are. We talk of that thing called “season” and how we haven’t had a moment’s rest since Art Basel. And it seems February has reached the fever pitch. Within about two weeks time, we’ve had the Miami International Boat Show, Art Wynwood, Social Media Week, and The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. We find ourselves saying ridiculous things like, “OMG, […]
Feb 9
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Nepenthe, Big Sur
A road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur offers some of the most dramatic vistas in the United States. With the Santa Lucia Mountains rising abruptly from the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the dramatic arch bridges connecting the road across steep valleys, this region of California’s Central Coast is all majesty. Stop to enjoy the view at Nepenthe, a sprawling restaurant with an enormous deck perched high above the ocean. It’s been in business and family-owned since […]
