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I shouldn’t have these whiskeys. That’s not to say I regret buying them, nor that I am unworthy of the privilege of their enjoyment. Rather, there is a prevailing school of thought that the conditions which brought them into my possession should not have occurred in the current environment of frenzied whiskey demand. Let’s back up a second… Much has been said and written about the last two decades’ transformation of the American whiskey landscape. Though most consumers started the mil...

Even as restaurants fully reopen, I'll also keep covering pop-ups.

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Print Just over 50% of Californians are at least partially vaccinated, and COVID-19 cases across the state have decreased nearly 13% in the last week alone. Los Angeles entered the yellow reopening tier early this month. Dining out has returned in force. Tasting-menu restaurants are suddenly booked out two months in advance. The noontime lines again trail from nearly every truck serving tacos and mariscos along Olympic Boulevard in Boyle Heights. Within this framework, columnist Jenn Harris an...

Tasting notes about wine have been written since 3500 B.C. and became prominent in ancient Egypt. During Greek and Roman times they expanded utilizing simple easily understood descriptions. In the 17th-century tasting notes lengthened with even more advanced content featuring added detail and explanation. It’s only since the late-1970s that tasting notes and reviews began to include various overly expressive terminology and hyperbole (referred to as “winespeak” by some). Support ...

Wine Wanderings Premium Wines are a Family Affair Atop Howell Mountain Heather Griffin, Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery, Napa Valley Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery, on top of prestigious Howell Mountain above Napa Valley, is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. Sister and brother Heather Griffin (shes the general manager) and Brian Brakesman (the winemaker) have teamed with their father Bob, who along with their mom, founded Summit Lake in 1971. The winery was one of the first on Howell...

Last month, Cal State L.A. announced plans for a graduation ceremony at the Rose Bowl. It was going to have all the classics for the classes of 2020 and 2021: speeches, music and jumbotron close-ups. This week, the school clarified the fine print: no guests, no names read aloud, no walking on the stage. Advertisement While planning much-anticipated commencement ceremonies, many colleges are trying to Students who are the first in their families to graduate from college were hoping to share t...

How to navigate the restaurant scene in the yellow tier Holy Basil co-owners Methawee Greebmalai, left, Wedchayan Arpapornnopparat, center, and Tongkamal Yuon in Downtown Los Angeles. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times) May 8, 2021 7 AM PT Print It’s hard to imagine that anyone could have lived through the last 14 months without changing their dining and cooking routines. The pandemic brought high rates of unemployment and misery, higher food prices and, for many, a fear of human co...