Ron Barcelo Tropical Breakfast Cocktail Is Called The Desayuno TropicalBy Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Cocktails BloggerChampagne and mimosas are the de facto alcoholic beverages when one is doing a little morning drinking, so much so that there is a term for pairing them with a big meal: the champagne brunch.But don't you sometimes get tired of champagne or … [Read more...]
Food and Drinks
A Food Guide For Vegans & Vegetarians At An Oscars Viewing Party
Top Tips From An ExpertBy Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Foodie Blogger It is difficult to be a vegan and vegetarian during social times, especially at parties. It can be especially challenging at an Oscars viewing party. All your friends are gathered for the show – the red carpet, "oh look at that dress," the failed jokes of the host and the awards themselves – and food is … [Read more...]
These Are My Favorite Trader Joe’s Inexpensive And Great Wines (For Now)
How I Find Fantastic Red Cabs From Napa, Sonoma & Chile As Cheap As $3.49By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine BloggerThe past several months, I've become somewhat of an expert at finding inexpensive – but very good – wines at Trader Joe's.It started when I was in walked into the TJs in Monterey CA. I was staying on my friend's boat and had a few … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Care For Those Farm To Table ‘Earthy’ Restaurants
Local & Seasonal Food Not Enough To Overcome These WeaknessesBy Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger I had lunch at one of those “earth” restaurants the other day that are springing up all over America, and in particular here in California. You know the type, those with plants inside the place, tiny tables with uncomfortable chars, a tall and slender … [Read more...]
Bar Rescue Host Jon Taffer Chairman Of 2019 Nightclub & Bar Show
35th Spirits & Beer Industry Event Returns To Las VegasBy Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife BloggerThey go together like gin and tonic and scotch on the rocks.Paramount Network's "Bar Rescue" TV host John Taffer has been appointed chairman of the 2019 Nightclub & Bar Show, the beer and spirits industry's premier trade show, which this year is … [Read more...]
A Happy New Year’s Cocktail Recipe From Ron Barcelo Rum
Cheers To This NYE & New Year's Day Festive DrinkHere's a festive drink for you rum lovers to help celebrate at a New Year's Eve party (and heck, on New Year's Day, too).It's the Fancy You and it involves Ron Barcelo Onyx rum.The Onyx rum ($40) is a dark añejo blend of 10-year-old rums aged in heavily charred ex-bourbon barrels. Most Dominican rums are … [Read more...]