Beverages

By Michael • May 19th, 2011

South Bay wine snobs, beer freeks, and liquor enthusiasts can all start rejoicing.  Just a few weeks ago, Total Wine & More opened their newest big box liquor store in Redondo Beach.

Meritage wines and the foods they pair with will be the topic of discussion during “The Vintage Room”, a wine tasting dinner hosted by Saint Rocke and South Bay Events.

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, I’ve been given the opportunity to sample a relatively new premium tequila:  Senor Rio.

The beer capital of the South Bay — and quite possibly Los Angeles — is celebrating all things hoppy with its 3rd Annual IPA Festival.

In this taste test, we line up a four flavors of Zevia natural diet soda at South Bay Foodies HQ.  Four of us sample each and weigh in with our opinions on which one tastes the best.  Read on for the details!

The makers of Effen Vodka have put together a traveling event that explores the concept of cocktail mixology and art.  Aptly named The Art of Design, the event brings together local mixologists, artists, and people who can appreciate the creations of both.

Jamba Juice is pairing veggies with fruit in a new line of smoothies.  Got kids that won’t eat their vegetables for ANYTHING?  Here’s the ticket.

I found a can of Black Star Double Hopped Golden Lager in my refrigerator today.  I’m not sure where it came from — is there such a thing as a beer fairy!? — but I figured I would be wrong to let this distinguished sounding beverage go untasted.

Koko Brown Ale is the latest in the Aloha Series of beers from Kona Brewing, Hawaii’s premiere craft brewery.

I never knew putting together a Bloody Mary bar would be so easy!  Read on to find out what you’ll need to set up a simple and entertaining bar at home or on the go.

Thirsting for a rare ale?  You don’t have to go all Indiana Jones, around LA on ropes and vines!  The Yard in Santa Monica is making it easy for you to find elusive brews with their Beer Freek series of rare beer tastings.

National Drink Wine Day comes along every year on February 18.  I’ll be the first to admit that I groan at the idea of preconceived “holidays” – August 8 is National Zucchini Day?  Are you serious!? – but Wine Day is one that I’m all for celebrating.

Rock & Brews, El Segundo’s newest beer garden, is celebrating hoppy beer with its own Rock & Hops IPA Festival.

Impeccably timed to the Halloween season, Dan Aykryod is back in town promoting his premium spirit, Crystal Head Vodka.

Beer Week events are spread out over LA and Orange counties but South Bay establishments are hosting many of the events.  Here’s a list of great beer tastings and dinners coming up this week!