This month marks a Southern California monthly Jewish magazine’s first anniversary. With the publication of its first issue last June, Kosher OC Magazine is celebrating its first anniversary this month, having brought a second monthly Jewish publication to Orange County....
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to visit the only kosher-certified restaurant in Los Angeles’ South Bay. Located in Torrance, Chayo Eatery has been around for nearly two years and is under the kosher supervision of Kehilla Kosher (and...
I’ve been to the tasting room at Bootlegger’s Brewery in Downtown Fullerton several times and have been surprised that I have not yet written about it. So, having visited recently, I realized it would be a good opportunity to finally...
A few days ago in Long Beach, an interesting and, perhaps, unusual combined tasting took place at the World Tea Expo. Entitled “The Leaf and the Grain”, Kevin Gascoyne of Camellia Sinensis led attendees in a tasting of teas and...
Yesterday, a panel discussion was held for tea bloggers at the World Tea Expo. The third annual Tea Bloggers Roundtable at the World Tea Expo was an opportunity to hear from and meet some tea bloggers. Moderated by Gary Robson,...
Returning again for morning teas at the World Tea Expo currently taking place in Long Beach, I was able to try nearly a dozen of teas during the morning “Daily Tea” opportunity, wherein a few vendors were able to set...
In the lobby at the Long Beach Convention Center this morning, there were three tables set-up for tastings of teas at the World Tea Expo. So, I obliged by tasting a dozen different teas to begin my tea education. I...
Before even entering Noble Ale Works, a visitor is welcomed not by a red carpet, but by a very noticeable smell. The smell of wort unmistakably welcomes the visitor, guiding them on in to Noble Ale Works, located in an...
Last month, a panel convened to discuss the central question of “What is a Holocaust Memorial?” in Southern California. Taking place on March 24th as part of the 2015 Conney Conference on Jewish Arts at the University of Southern California,...
Last night, I had the opportunity to check out San Pedro Brewing Company. Located in downtown San Pedro, San Pedro Brewing Company is currently the only brewery in San Pedro (although that will change once Brouwerij West opens up) and...
