By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Lifestyle Blogger For the first time in my life, I don’t own a car. Got rid of it when smoke starting pouring out the back of it while driving on Interstate 5. I had it towed to the nearest BMW dealership where I was told the fan belt had broke and scattered pieces all over the place. The estimated repair was about $3,000. Considering I had … [Read more...]
10 Things To Know About Kosher Wine
There is not just kosher food, but kosher wine, too. To know more about it, here are 10 things to know about kosher wine. Prices range from $5-500 a bottle. 1) Kosher wine is made in precisely the same way as ‘regular’ wine. The only difference is that there is rabbinical oversight during the process and that the wine is handled by Sabbath-observant Jews. 2) Not all … [Read more...]
What Are Kosher Wines – Your Questions Answered
There are a lot of different wines out there and not just the varietals. A good example is kosher wines. But what the heck are kosher wines? Read on and you'll have the answer. “When it comes to taste, there’s no difference between kosher and non-kosher wine,” said Jay Buchsbaum, Executive VP Marketing and Director of Wine Education at Royal Wine Corp. — the top kosher … [Read more...]
Margaritaville Resort Opening In San Diego Gaslamp’s Hotel Solamar
Just a few months after Jimmy Buffett performs at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium on May 6, the King of Somewhere Hot will have a presence in the Gaslamp Quarter. Scheduled to open this summer is Margaritaville Resort in current location of Hotel Solamar. Currently that hotel is undergoing a $31 million renovation. The Landshark Bar & Grill is taking over the former … [Read more...]
Bracket Busters & Bars – It’s March Madness Time Again
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com It is that time in America again when people crumple up pieces of paper, take long lunches at bars with beers and both cheer and cuss at the same time. When terms like "Sweet 16," "Final Four, "bracketology" and "bracket buster" became part of the lexicon. When people don't cry over spilled milk but over a buzzer beater. This phenomenon … [Read more...]
All-Star Rock Band Kings of Chaos To Headline Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach 2023 Concerts
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach rocks into Southern California the weekend of April 14-16. In more ways than one. Not only does it involve race cars going 200 mph on city streets, but it also rocks with live music. On Saturday night, April 15, all-star rock band Kings of Chaos – with special guests– will be playing in the annual concert presented by Acura. The show … [Read more...]
What Is A Margarita? It’s More Than A Cocktail Or A Frozen Concoction
By The Bar Blogger, PubClub.com's Nightlife Blogger What is a margarita? Well, it's a lot more than ingredients poured into a glass or into a blender. A margarita is a state of mind, a lifestyle, a celebration of the day's accomplishments or of the joy of not having to accomplish anything on some days. It is to beach bums (or wannabe beach bums) what a stage is to a … [Read more...]
Top 5 Party Planning Tips From The Pro At Party Host Helpers
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com As someone who has hosted (as well as attended) hundreds of parties, I have it pretty dialed in when it comes to throwing a good bash. I have hosted or been to parties for football games, celebrations, musical showcases of local musicans and bands, themes such as the Oscars and St. Patrick's Day and just-for-the-heck-of-it … [Read more...]
Smackfest 2023 & Hermosa Beach Volleyball Classes Dates
Smackfest, the wild and crazy costume event and part-time beach volleyball tournament, has its date set for 2023. Put on by Smackfest Events, the organization also has beach volleyball classes, leagues and another tournament, as well as a kickball class on its 2023 schedule. Here is a breakdown of each event with dates and signup information. • Smackfest 2023 The date … [Read more...]
Is San Diego A Party City?
Yes, San Diego is very much a party city. It is in Southern California, has beaches, tourists and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. There are beach bars, clubs, sports bars, craft beer bars, live music bars, restaurant-bars karaoke bars, pickup bars and hang-out bars. There are three main party districts, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach and the Gaslamp Quarter. Other … [Read more...]
California’s ‘HIPstoric’ Past Comes To Life These Yosemite-Adjacent Towns
By Molly Blaisdell, Special to PubClub.com It has recently been claimed that what was once historic is now surfacing for many travelers of a certain age as "HIPstoric." And as enthusiastic travelers search for more colorful journeys, they need to look no further than the Golden State, where they can strike gold in the three historically-rich and Yosemite-adjacent towns of … [Read more...]
First-Time Cruise Questions And Hesitations From A Single Traveler
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I have often thought about expanding my travel experiences by taking a cruise. Yet whenever I start to seriously consider it, I pause like a guy in a bar hesitating when approaching a beautiful girl. I don't, by the way; I always charge in once I start because a girl can sense hesitation even if she doesn’t see it and she wants a … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Recipes From Ketel One Vodka
Vodka for St. Patrick's Day instead of green beer or Irish whiskey? Might as wear red instead of green, right? Well, not exactly. Some people prefer vodka over both and if you're going to do it, you might as well drink quality vodka. Ketel One Vodka knows this and has provided PubClub.com with these St. Patrick's Day cocktails featuring its product. They are the the … [Read more...]
Dolly Parton And Dionne Warwick Release ‘Peace Like A River’ Gospel Duet
Music giants Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick have collaborated to release a new gospel duet called "Peace Like A River." Parton wrote the song and Warwick's son/manager Damon Elliott produced it for AND CUT… Productions. “I was honored to get to sing with one of my idols, Dionne Warwick. I have loved her since we were younger and getting to sing with her was one of the … [Read more...]
Six ‘Wild’ Things To Do In Carson City, Nevada
Carson Valley, situated in the foothills of the eastern Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, is a place with a lot of wild life. Not wild as in whoop it up wild, but nature's wild side. As in wildlife. Here are six 'wild" things to do in Carson City, Nevada. A wildlife oasis As one of the driest climates in America, nearly all of Nevada’s seven National Wildlife Refuges involve … [Read more...]
Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Famer Neil Giraldo Has A Hit With Three Chord Bourbon
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Spirts Blogger “If I cannot drink bourbon and smoke cigars in Heaven than I shall not go.” – Mark Twain Neil Giraldo has been tuned into music since he took up the piano at age 12. And now he is tuned into bourbon. The Rock 'n Roll Hall of fame music producer and husband of Pat Benatar has created the appropriately named Three Chord Bourbon, … [Read more...]
Traverse City Restaurant Week Features More Than 35 Northwest Michigan Restaurants
Vietnamese shaking beef, coconut cod tacos and smoked shrimp and grits – would you believe you can find this variety of food in Michigan? You can and they are all special items that are part of the 2023 Traverse City Restaurant Week, which starts Sunday, Feb. 26, at three dozen northwest Michigan restaurants. Restaurant Week puts the spotlight on a variety of eateries … [Read more...]
Hostels An Affordable Option To Hotels and Airbnb For Budget Travelers
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There was a time when the perception – often for good reason – about hostels is that they were dirty, just-for-college-aged-broke-backpackers and not good places to stay for "ordinary" travelers. But that's not the case anymore. Hostels are now an affordable option to expensive hotels and Airbnbs and VRBO short-term rentals. … [Read more...]
Breeder’s Cup Returning To San Diego’s Del Mar For 2024
The hoofs meet the dirt again in November where the "turf meets the surf" as the Breeder's Cup returns to San Diego's famous horse racing track for 2024. The event is scheduled for Nov. 1-2. It will be the third time Del Mar, founded by singer Bing Crosby in 1937, will have hosted the event, which is a series of 14 races to determine the world champion horses, jockeys and … [Read more...]
The Snapdragon Stadium Experience For A San Diego Legions Rugby Match
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger I saw a scrum the other day. No, it was not a bar fight or one of our urban campers pushing a shopping cart through downtown. It was at a rugby match, the San Diego Legions, at the spectacular new Snapdragon Stadium. Now I know about as much about rugby as congress knows about college football, which is to say not much. … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Songs To Be Featured At Whisky A Go Go’s Ultimate Jam Night
Sammy Hagar has left more than empty tequila bottles in his wake. The Red Rocker, who is still rocking, has also left a rock music legacy that will be celebrated during Ultimate Jam Night at the legendary Sunset Strip musical club the Whisky A Go Go on Tuesday, Feb. 28 Hagar's songs will be performed by Orianthi, Tracii Guns (LA Guns), Mijenko Matjevic (Steelheart), Dave … [Read more...]
BattleBots ‘DESTRUCT-A-THON’ Open At BattleBots Arena In Las Vegas
The entertainment in Las Vegas keeps getting more entertaining. BattleBots “DESTRUCT-A-THON”, the world’s premier robot combat competition is open at the BattleBots Arena in Las Vegas. This is a new, daily theater show that features live robot-on-robot carnage, never-before-seen combat robots and celebrity hosts Bil Dwyer and Steve Judkins. Containing all the drama, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Safety Tips For Going Out To Bars & Nightclubs
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Going out to bars and nightclubs – pubs and clubs, if you will – is a fun endeavor. Otherwise it would not be such a popular activity. It is one activity where people from all walks of life gather together for a common cause: to party! And while 99.99% of the time it's safe, there is always the possibility that some … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Beach Club Coming To Huntington Beach, CA
Surf City, USA has more than wave rippers, curlers, kooks and cutbackers. It has great nightlife and it's getting even better with the addition of the Cabo Wabo Beach Club & Bar. With a scheduled opening sometime this spring, the Red Rocker's no-doubt-to-be-rocking bar will be at The Waterfront Beach Resort on PCH a few blocks south of the Huntington Beach Pier. Cabo … [Read more...]
Mexico Building A Train From Tijuana To Cabo San Lucas Thru Baja
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Mexico is moving forward with it's ambitious plans to build a train from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas through Baja California. All legislative approvals have been made and they will be breaking ground on a train that officials hope to serve at least 25,000 passengers per day with trains running every 30 minutes from 6 a.m.-11 … [Read more...]
U.S. Open Golf 2023 Tickets Information At The Los Angeles Country Club
Not since Ben Hogan won in 1948 has Los Angeles hosting the U.S. Open golf tournament. Until 2023. For the first time in 75 years, the U.S. Open will be held in L.A.. Tickets, as you can imagine, are at a premium, but hardly impossible. The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced the last public sale of daily tickets for the 123rd U.S. Open will begin on … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month: Women Employees Make Impact At Zacapa Rum
To honor women across the world for Women's History Month, PubClub.com features employees of Zacapa Rum. Zacapa Rum is rooted in the craft of its network of women from distillation to mixology. Zacapa No. 23 is an aged rum, handcrafted in Guatemala under the supervision of one of the only female Master Blenders in the world, Lorena Vásquez. She is the innovative force … [Read more...]
The Brewers Association Makes Predictions For Breweries In 2023
There is good news and some not-so-great news ahead for breweries in 2023. This is according to the Brewers Alliance, a non-profit trade association for small and independent American craft brewers. It has just released its outlook for 2023 breweries and these here are its key findings: • Brewery openings will be the lowest in over a decade • Distributed craft volume … [Read more...]
Lifevine Makes Zero Sugar Wines That Actually Taste Good
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine Blogger Lifevine wines have done the seemingly impossible. It has created wines – good wines! – with zero sugar. It that a dream or what? Now before you go off this article scoffing “that’s impossible” or think I’m living in some fantasyland that was created by a lively imagination, hear me out for a minute. Or two. The grapes … [Read more...]
What Part Of San Diego Has The Best Nightlife? A Day To Night Guide
This article is not AI-generated content By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger San Diego has the nickname of "America's Finest City" but it is also one of American's most fun cities when it comes to bars and nightlife. There are several areas of the city which has nightlife but three stand out more than the others. They are Pacific Beach/Mission Beach, … [Read more...]
5 Things Guys In Their 50s Should Never Say In A Bar
This article is not AI-generated content One of the tough things for men growing older – besides having shaky knees, hair growing in places it never did before and the hair turning from dark to light – is being single and going to bars that has younger people. You get called "sir" a lot. You rarely catch the eyes of the girls. Too often, you even become invisible to them. … [Read more...]
Why San Diego Needs To Move Forward With Midway District Redevelopment & Other Projects
This article is not AI-generated content By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger San Diego, it seems to me, is a city less of “can dos” and more one of “what can go wrongs.” Right now, as I type, there’s a redevelopment project in the Midway District that is stuck in neutral like a car with a bad clutch. There have been at least three plans submitted to the … [Read more...]
Simple Budget Travel Hacks That Will Save You A Lot Of Money
This article is not AI-generated content By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger As a frequent traveler, I have budget travel hacks that help me save a lot of money when traveling and can help you do the same. I always have 3-4 simple tips and now you have them, too. One of them is getting to places. Forr short distances, I prefer to take a train … [Read more...]
What’s Missing In San Diego Gaslamp’s Nightlife? A Rocking Happy Hour Bar!
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Of all the great bars and the incredible weekend nightlife scene where every Friday and Saturday night is like New Year's Eve, there is something missing in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter when it comes to all-out fun. It's not as missing as, say, a Comic Con without Super Heroes in costumes or OB without hippies. But it's … [Read more...]
Virginia City Nevada Wild, Whacky & Bizarre 2023 Events Dates & Information
This article is not AI-generated content Some of this stuff you can't make up – they are that crazy. Here is a rundown of the whacky, bizarre and off-the-wall events for 2023 in Virginia City, Nevada. They include – are you ready for this – the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, the International Camel & Ostrich Races and the World Championship Outhouse Races. Keep reading … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Recommendations For Super Bowl LVII Party Cocktails
Sammy Hagar knows how to rock out and he certainly knows a big party event when he sees it. For Super Bowl LVII, he has a few cocktail recommendations featuring his own line of canned cocktails and spirits. He also has a best-selling cocktail book “Sammy Hagar’s Cocktail Hits." Released last March, it contains 85 Personal Favorites from the Red Rocker.” The man sure knows … [Read more...]
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2023 Ticket Prices & Daily Lineup
The party that is New Orleans Jazz Fest is April 28-May 7 in 2023. Here are the ticket prices, as well as the daily lineup of music and bands. Tickets: • Advance Single-Day: $85 • At The Gate: $95 • First Weekend 3 days: $240 • Second Weekend 4 days: $275 Purchase Tickets Link: Tickets - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival There are no two-day packages for … [Read more...]
California Wine Festival 2023 Dates & Information Santa Barbara, Dana Point, Carlsbad, Huntington Beach
The four events that make up the California Wine Festival are back in 2023 and one has a new location. The wine festivals are in Carlsbad, Dana Point, Huntington Beach and the biggest and original in Santa Barbara. All of the events have several things in common: they highlight winemaking regions from across the Golden State, have food from local restaurants and live … [Read more...]
San Diego Wave Signs NOVA As Official Hard Kombucha For The Team
The San Diego Wave, the city's very popular women's soccer team, has signed not a new player but a new sponsor. NOVA has been added to the roster as the Official Hard Kombucha for the team. As part of the deal, a special Wave FC Kombucha will be sold in Snapdragon Stadium for the games. The Wave's National Women’s Soccer League season begins March 25. NOVA also serves as the … [Read more...]
Jimmy’s Buffet Is A Fun San Diego Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger With beaches, boats and certainly lots of bars, San Diego has a lot of the elements to be a big Jimmy Buffett town. And San Diego has at least one Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Jimmy's Buffet. That's Buffet, not Buffett, as in a Vegas-style buffet. One "t," not two. Still, Jimmy's Buffet does one thing like the … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Sugar Factory, Nick Jonas’ Villa One Tequila & Nick Cannon’s Wild & Out Closed
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger After celebrity-filled grand openings, red carpets and a Hollywood type of hype, Nick Jonas' One Tequila Bar and Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out bars have both closed. This is because the building they shared, Sugar Factory at Fifth Ave., and G Street in the Gaslamp Quarter, has, closed. So much for LA's Hollywood influence … [Read more...]
Sweepstakes Allows Fans To Play Basketball At Madison Square Garden
For every Knicks fan who has yelled "hey ya bum, I could do it better!," or "even I could make that shot!," well, here is your chance to prove it. That's because 1800 Tequila has a sweepstakes in which the winner will get the unique experience to play at Madison Square Garden, followed by attending the New York Knicks game on March 29th. In a content that runs thru March … [Read more...]
Prince Street Pizza Brings New York Style – And New York Crust – To San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Ever since I moved to Southern California, I would hear transplanted New Yorkers say – complain, really – that "you can't get good pizza here!" They would talk about the pH level in the water and the dough not being the same and oh, by the way, the bagels aren't the same here as they are in New York, either. Again it's the … [Read more...]
Amtrak Back On Track With Pacific Surfliner Limited Schedule
Train service between Los Angeles and San Diego is back on track with Amtrak. Sort of, anyway. The Pacific Surfliner, which goes along the California coast for more than half of the three-hour trip between these two Southern California cities, is back open on a limited scale. It will operate only on weekends while crews finalize fixing the track that became unstable on a … [Read more...]
The Nightlife Blogger: Am I Too Old Or Too Young? I Might Be A ‘Tweener’
I never saw the Rolling Stones in their prime or Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert, experienced the 70s "free love days" or flew to Europe on cheap airlines for cheap rates with dozens of other young people drinking Thunderbird wine while singing folk songs along the way. Or, for that matter, rode in a 747 with its lounge on the upper level. I'm too young for all of those … [Read more...]
Hot Girls Names That Start With These Letters From A To Z
This article is not AI-generated content By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Lifestyle Blogger Do you often associate names with certain people? Even if you don't know them you can form a mental picture of them based on their name. Everyone does it and there are certain names that do indeed fit some people. We form these opinions based on people we have met in the past … [Read more...]
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch 2023 Dates & Tickets
April showers may bring May flowers, but January rains also brings March flowers, as the the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are ready to blossom for 2023. The fields open March 1 with the blooming of 70+ million colorful flowers. For more 60 years, this working farm has welcomed people to experience the beauty and splendor of its fifty-five acres of Giant Tecolote … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa FeBREWary & Beer Passport Celebrates Beer In California’s Wine Country
There are statues to Snoopy, Lucy and, of course, Charlie Brown. Santa Rosa, CA is most famous for being the long-time residence of Peanuts creator Charles Shultz, but being in Northern California's wine country of Sonoma County gives it quite a bit of recognition for another reason, too. But there's more to this small town than just meets the famous characters and the … [Read more...]
5 Great Nightlife Party Tips
Party time is anytime, and anytime is party time. So goes the song, and that's what it's like when it's nightlife time. There are all sorts of ways to go out on the town and as the web's prime purveyors of partying, PubClub.com has these five great nightlife party tips. 1.) Pick A Fun Bar Or Nightclub This is the first order of business. What are we doing tonight and … [Read more...]
Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10K 2023 Cost $55
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Redondo Beach Blogger My first thought when I saw the price to register for the 2023 Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10K was that $55 is a lot to pay for two beers in the beer garden. Would you pay $27.50 for a beer anywhere? Not even Vegas clubs are that expensive. To be fair, there is a lot more to the run than the beer garden, but for South … [Read more...]
Minus5º ICEBAR In Las Vegas Adds Four Frozen Drink Concoctions
To put some chill in your hot Vegas experience, Minus5° ICEBAR’s Super Daiquiris include everything from chocolate chip muffins and chocolate bars to dried chili mangos and rainbow sour candy belts. There are four new frozen concoctions at all three grab-and-go daiquiri bar locations at Mandalay Bay, The Venetian and The LINQ Promenade. These drinks take the best of Las … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes With Ketel One Vodka & Zacapa Rum
Valentine's Day is a time for romance, of course, but you don't always have to go to a restaurant to be romantic. You can stay at home and become a romantic bartender by making drinks. Here are four Valentine's Day cocktails with recipes using high-quality Ketel One vodka and Zacapa rum, including the a Nue Cosmo, which was created by Cocktail Academy for Ketel One Vodka. … [Read more...]
Why You Should Always Check Out Of a Hotel When Leaving
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Some people just leave the key in the room – or in their pocket or purse – and just leave when it's time to get out of a hotel. But that's not being a smart traveler. And while in the United States it's not a law or required, here's why it's always important to check out of your hotel room. Check Your Bill This is the main … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes From Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
Valentine's Day is not just a time for champagne and fine wine. It can also be a fine time to enjoy romantic cocktails. Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey knows this and has created three Valentine's Day cocktails. The feature the Original and BluePeak whiskeys. Here are the recipes. The retail price of a bottle of Original is $60 and Blue Peak is $50. Cherry Chocolate … [Read more...]
Escape Lounges and American Express Open At Ft. Lauderdale Airport
You can escape before leaving at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This is because Escape Lounges and American Express have opened a luxury airport lounge at FLL. The lounge is located post-security in Terminal 3 along the connector walkways between gates E and F and is open from 5:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. It features the following amenities: Seasonal menu … [Read more...]
1800 Tequila Now Served At TIAA Bank Field For Jacksonville Jaguars Games
It's party time at Jacksonville Jaguars games now. A playoff team, it has fans in a frenzy of excitement about the present and the future. And they can now celebrate with 1800 Tequila in the stadium during games as it is the Official Tequila of the Jacksonville Jaguars. It is available at TIAA Bank Field with five game-day cocktails at one of three in-stadium 1800 Tequila … [Read more...]
I Watched An Olivia Dunne Gymnastics Meet And Here’s What I Saw
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com She has taken the sports world by storm, has had about as many stories written about her as , and has crossed over into lifestyle. Oliva Dunne is a college gymnast for LSU and now is her time to shine in a place other than on TikTok and Instagram, but on the floor mat, balance beam, parallel bars and other disciplines of the sport. For it … [Read more...]
Cannes Named World’s Leading Festival and Event Destination
Know for its famous international film festival, Cannes, France has quite a bit more going for it, as well. Cannes has been named the “World's Leading Festival and Event Destination.” This honor happened at the World Travel Awards 2022, generally considered to be the Oscars of Tourism. Cannes beat out 12 other international cities: Barcelona, London, Barranquilla, Rio de … [Read more...]
How You Determine Where And With Whom To Have A Bachelorette Party
For guys, it's easy. Gather a bunch of buddies, go a place either locally or to, say, Vegas, drink a bunch of beer and be around girls who are really there more for the entertainment of the guests than the guest of honor. That's your typical bachelor party. For girls, tho, getting a group together for a final singles farewell is not so simple. It requires a lot more … [Read more...]
Cool Valentine’s Day Gifts For Wine Lovers Couples
Sure, you can wine and dine for Valentine's Day but there are other options for wine lovers. Here are three Valentine's Day gift ideas for wine lovers couples. • Sip and Go Wine Backpack. The VinXplorer wine and beverage backpack is just that – a backpack that holds wine bottles. This is ideal for picnics, travel and local events such as summer concert series where … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Party City For Super Bowl LVII – Events & Complete Guide
The Biggest sporting even in the world goes together with one of its biggest party cities like an extra point after a touchdown. Here's what's happening in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVII in 2023. This is everything to need to know. Kickoff time for the 2023 Super Bowl is 6:30 Eastern time, 3:30 Vegas time. Downtown Las Vegas Biggest Game Bash How does a free block party … [Read more...]
A Different Take On Today’s Sports News And Events
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Editor From the NFL to college football, LIV golf and even Olivia Dunne, there's a lot to cover in sports. Here's a different take on the news and events of the sports world. Today's NFL There are so many bad teams in the NFL that some games is almost like watching a train wreck – you can't turn away from it. Tua-less Miami and the … [Read more...]
The Barnes Hotel San Francisco Brings A Modern Touch To Villa Florence Historic Location
The historic Villa Florence hotel in San Francisco's Union Square now has a more modern touch, called The Barnes. The Barnes, built inside a classic building at 225 Powell Street, has newly-renovated rooms with a modern look such as colorful artwork, shutters on the windows and cozy beds. Ownership describes it as "a retro chic ambiance with an urban accent." It is a pet … [Read more...]
This History Of Famous Signature Drinks & The Bars That Created Them
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Ever wonder where those famous drinks served at bars and restaurants all over the world came from and what bar created them? Wonder no more, for PubClub.com has the answer and the history right here. Irish Coffee This warm coffee drink with Bailey's Irish Cream and topped with whipped cream is the creation of the … [Read more...]
Paso Robles Wine Tasting Events 2023 Dates & Information
Central California's wine country, centered around Paso Robles, is robust with events in 2023. Here is a rundown of the major wine-tasing events in Paso Robles in 2023, including the annual Paso Wine Fest in May. Also included is a beer fest for craft beer lovers and a music festival • Rhone Rangers Experience, Feb. 19 This is a full day of wine-related activities … [Read more...]
There’s No Dry January With These Winter Cocktail Recipes From Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
If you're one of those who does not practice a Dry January and are looking for some warm winter drinks, this article is for you. That is because there is no Dry January with these winter cocktail recipes from Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey. This unique spirit is made in in Denver with Rocky Mountain ingredients and both Stranahan’s Original and Blue Peak bring bold and rich … [Read more...]
Despite The California Atmospheric River, Georgia & TCU Fans Won’t Get Wet At SoFi Stadium (Maybe)
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Rain, rain and more rain. The California atmospheric river has transformed the state from a sun drenched one to rain drenched one. That may dampen the pregame spirts of Georgia and TCU fans in Los Angeles for the College Football Playoffs National Championship who no doubt were expecting the tropical scene of gently swaying palm trees, … [Read more...]
Cocktail Recipes For World Milk Day Jan. 11
World Milk Day is Jan. 11, and while this means celebrating the healthy beverage that comes form cows, for most people, it means something else to PubClub.com. Milk can be used to make cocktails and PubClub.com offers some recipes below. • White Russian This classic cocktail is made of 2 ounces vodka. 1 ounce coffee liqueur like Kahlua. 1 ounce heavy cream or … [Read more...]
SEA180° Coastal Tavern Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of Cohn Restaurant Group With These Food & Drink Specials
Imperial Beach's SEA180° Coastal Tavern, a San Diego restaurant and bar overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is having food and drink specials to celebrate the 40th anniversary of it12s parent company, Cohn Restaurant Group. It takes place not on one day but for a week, Jan. 4-12. For $40 you get a three-course meal. It includes an appetizer, choice of dinners and … [Read more...]
California’s Atmospheric River Has Given Me Cabin Fever And I Need Boat Drinks!
By The Nightlife Blogger Boy, do I really need some boat drinks. And someplace warm to enjoy them. As I sit here at PubClub.com's World Headquarters in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, I am not on the balcony basking in the sunshine but inside with the sliding glass doors tightly shut. The temperature is at its daytime high of only 60 degrees, the sky is grey – a big … [Read more...]
Yes, There Is A Beer Can Appreciation Day And It’s Jan. 24
Ahhh, beer. The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems, to quote Homer Simpson. Yet in this day of the craft beer craze where bars have sometimes dozens of taps, there is a day to recognize a beer lovers standard: canned beer. It's Beer Can Appreciation Day and it's Jan. 24. Yes, there really is a Beer Can Appreciation Day and it was created to acknowledge and … [Read more...]
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club Has All-Night Happy Hour On National Beer Can Appreciation Day
Yes, there is a National Beer Can Appreciation Day and people who go to Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas on Jan. 24, will appreciate the fact they will get all-night Happy Hour prices on select canned beer. The price is $6 and goes from the club's opening at 6 p.m., until close at midnight. Plus, you get a night of comedy with resident comedic headliner Vicki Barbolak … [Read more...]
Nara Japan Walking Tours In This Off-The-Beaten-Path Destination
Not all of Japan is bustling and busy. Some of it is remote and quiet. Nara, Japan is one of those off-the-beaten-path destinations. Famous for temples and artwork dating to the 8th century it also features Deer roam in Nara Park where you can – albeit cautiously – approach the deer for close-up photos. Nara is also home to Daibutsu, Tōdai-ji's 15m-high bronze Buddha, … [Read more...]
Snoop Dogg Headlines Shaquille O’Neal’s Super Bowl LVII Party
Snoop Dogg is heading Shaquille O’Neal's pre-Super Bowl LVII party, an open-to-the-public part music festival, part carnival over-the-top event. It is Shaq’s Fun House Presented by Netspend, set up outside the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale on Friday, Feb. 10. The 2023 Super Bowl is Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, just outside of Phoenix. “It’s been … [Read more...]
Or Bar West Hollywood A ‘Modern Cocktail Lounge’ In Gold Coast Location
A "modern cocktail lounge" is now in home of the previous Gold Coast location in West Hollywood, CA. Or Bar is inspired by French disco-era decadence reminiscent of the chic nightlife scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. A press release describes is as "a modern cocktail lounge with a decadent, disco-flavored vibe." The name Or Bar comes from the French word for gold, … [Read more...]
Three Fun European New Year’s Eve Destinations With Cheap Airfare
Sometimes it's good to get out of your area and see the world. New Year's Eve is a perfect time to do so and Norse Atlantic Airways has screaming deals to spend NYE in several fun European destinations. How cheap are the airfares? Take a look: • JFK-OSL: $129 • FLL-OSL: $149 • LAX-OSL: $179 • JFK-LGW: $119 • JFK-BER: $129 • FLL-BER: $139 • JFK-CDG: $139 “We want … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Weather Forecast: Rain In Several Top NYE Destinations
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wild, yes. Wet and wild, probably. As 2022 ends and 2023 begins, there are massive worldwide celebrations across the globe. And many of them from New York with with its famous Times Square ball drop to the first major bash in Sydney, will be wet. Rain is forecast for several of the world's top New Year's Eve destinations. So plan … [Read more...]
Punk Rock Museum Las Vegas Has The ‘Absurdity Of Rock ‘n’ Roll’
Cleveland has the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame but leave it to Vegas to have the "absurdity of Rock ‘n’ Roll" museum. That would be the Punk Rock Museum which, according to organizers, has "the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the history, culture and absurdity of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s bastard stepchild." Among the things people can see and do at the Punk Rock … [Read more...]
Nashville Is The Latest City To Have A Director Of Nightlife
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Director Nightlife is hot and happening around the world. So much so that cities have started appointing directors of nightlife to work with bars, people and elected officials to determine the perfect mix of what works bests for everyone. Nashville is the latest city to do this joining, among others, Amsterdam, New York City, … [Read more...]
10 Best Beer Cities For Beer Drinkers In The U.S.
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com's Chief Beer Drinker Ahh, beer. "The cause of, and solution to, all of live's problems", to quote Homer Simpson. It is certainly a part of the American lifestyle. It's hard to imagine going to a bar, a baseball game, watching sports, being at a concert, a backyard barbeque, at the the lake or just kicking back on the porch on a nice day … [Read more...]
1800 Clarified Cocktails – Tequila-Based Holiday Drinks & Recipes
To put a little Feliz Navidad in your holiday sprits, check out these 1800 Clarified Cocktails using 1800 Tequila, an ultra-premium añejo with the clarity of a blanco. They are best enjoyed on a warm beach, or at least with being on a warm beach in your mind. 1800 Café Cristalino 1 ½ oz. 1800 Cristalino 1 oz. clarified Espresso Coffee ½ oz. demerara syrup … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett San Diego Snapdragon Concert Rescheduled For May
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Apparently, the best cure for Jimmy Buffett is to go back on tour. His canceled San Diego concert at the new Snapdragon Stadium has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 6. Tickets went on sale Friday, Dec. 16. This comes on the heels of Buffett announcing rescheduled concerts in Las Vegas plus one in Phoenix and another at a brand-new … [Read more...]
Details On The Santa Monica New Years Eve Pub Crawl 2023
There are several ways to spend a fun New Year's Eve. One is to go to a fun destination like New Orleans, Las Vegas or any of these top New Year's Eve destinations around the world, another is to go to a big promoter party like this one in San Diego and another is to crash (er, attend) a friend's place who is having a house party. Or you could go on a pub crawl. They have … [Read more...]
Presidio of San Francisco Earns Another Green Flag Award For Park Management
When you visit a park, it's a real bummer go to one that is not well maintained, the facilities don't work, it's sloppy and looks run down. On the other hand, when you visit one that is well maintained, it puts you in a great frame of mind and helps you really enjoy and appreciate that park. The latter is the experience you get at the Presidio of San Francisco, a park at … [Read more...]
San Diego New Year’s Day Brunch Bars & Restaurants
When done right, New Year's Day can be almost as much fun as New Year's Eve. That's because when done right, you start your day with a brunch with Bloody Marys, mimosas or other lively libations. This will quickly bring about the shampoo effect and before you know it you'll be having a heck of a good time to start the New Year. In San Diego, here is a rundown of fun and … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Cocktails & Recipes From Zacapa Rum
You're hosting a New Year's Eve party and of course you need cocktails. Maybe you're not a bartender but you really really impress one of the guests – someone you can get under the mistletoe or ring in the New Year with a kiss. Well, not to worry, for here are cocktails and recipes using Zacapa Rum, a premium rum from Guatemala that will put everyone at the party in a Happy … [Read more...]
Holo Holo Music Festival 2023 Coming To Las Vegas In May
Las Vegas is getting the Aloha spirt – with a bit of Jamaican spice, mon – as it is hosting the 2023 Holo Holo Music Festival. This two-day music extravaganza – an "oasis of island vibes" the event described in announcing the event – will be May 6-7 at the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center. It features Kolohe Kai, Collie Buddz, Katchafire, Kapena, Anuhea, Ka'ikena Scanlan, … [Read more...]
New Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries & Attractions In Tennessee For 2023
If Nashville, Elvis' mansion, the Great Smoky Mountains and the excitement of UT football games isn't enough for you, then Tennessee has a heck of a lot more to offer the cheerful. traveler. In 2023, there are new breweries, wineries, distilleries and attractions in the Volunteer State. Here is a rundown. NEW TENNESSEE BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, WINERIES & … [Read more...]
Craft Beer Capitol San Diego To Host Homebrew Con in 2023
With seemingly as many craft beers and breweries as there are Padres fans, San Diego is the craft beer capitol of America. Actually it's officially known as the Capital of Craft, a moniker that was trademarked in 2015. And so it's only natural it would be the host of Homebrew Con in 2023. It is set for June 22-24 at the Town & Country Resort in Mission Valley. This is … [Read more...]
Holiday Events At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
adsbygoogle.js"> Naturally, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland has holiday events. Here is the rundown of those events. Ohio City Singers Performance On December 18th from 3pm to 5pm, The Ohio City Singers will take the Rock Hall’s PNC Indoor stage. Formed at a 2008 Christmas party in Cleveland, The Ohio City Singers are a raucous group of … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Newest Craft Beer Is Dog Beach Beer From Second Chance & Coronado Brewing
San Diego, land of craft beers and breweries, has a new beer. And it's perfectly named for the San Diego lifestyle. Dog Beach beer is a collaboration between Second Chance Beer Company and Coronado Brewing Company. Which is perfect because Coronado has a highly popular dog beach, which is adjacent to the U.S. Naval Air Station base. “Quite simply, there’s nothing more San … [Read more...]
Get Drake’s Favorite Meals Delivered To Your Door With MicroPlate Dinners
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger As it turns out, I have something in common with Drake. It's certainly not an ability to rap and sing, but it's what we eat. It's through a Southern California startup called MicroPlate and it's delivered-to-your-doorstep healthy meals. Drake and other celebrities use it to eat healthy on the road and that's certainly one … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Bottlecraft Beer Shop Has These Holiday Beer Recommendations
With all the holiday and other seasonal craft beers out there, it's hard to know which ones to try that fit your taste and the season. After all, you can't try 'em all, can you?? To help narrow your choices, San Diego beer shop and tasting room Bottlecraft has these three recommendations, one which was banned at one time. They are available at Bottlecraft’s four San Diego … [Read more...]
El Cristiano Has This Holiday Gift Box For Tequila Lovers
Some people are easy to shop for and some are not. One sure-fire way to get a great gift is to give them something they really enjoy. For tequila lovers, El Cristiano has a customizable holiday gift box that they will definitley enjoy, so much so they might even share some of it with you. And if they don't, then next year give it to another tequila lover who will, ha. El … [Read more...]
New Law To Prohibit Singles From Get Laid In Bali
Single travelers who like meet other single people and get laid on vacation should hurry up and get to Bali if that Pacific island is on your go-to travel list. That's because in three years, a new Indonesian law kicks in that will prohibit sex in the country for anyone outside of marriage. And yes, that applies to the Fiji. “From our point of view as tourism industry … [Read more...]
The Schizophonics, San Diego’s Super High-Energy Band, Is Non-Stop Fun
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com To say San Diego band The Schizophonics have energy is like saying the Himalayas are just another mountain. They are the K12 of energy level. Lead singer Pat Beers – is that a perfect name for a band's front man or what – is a non-stop moving machine. He's part Mick Jagger, part Elvis Pelvis but the way he leans forward and back with the … [Read more...]
John Muir Trail Book Guides Are Essential Tools To Famous Hiking Routes
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com One of the essential elements of PubClub.com is to combine exercising with socializing. After all, it's way better at night when you've done something exhilarating during the day. Like socializing, some exercising takes more commitment and effort than others. Take hiking, for example. There are short day hikes and there are longer … [Read more...]
Holiday Drink Recipes With 1800 Cristalino And Añejo Tequila
The holidays are not just a time for spiked punches and rum-filled egg nog. They can be a time to drink tequila, too. And here are recipes for three creative cocktails using high-quality 1800 Cristalino and Añejo Tequila. Okay, one of them is a punch and you can be sure it packs a punch, too. The 1800 Añejo sells for $43, and 1800 Cristalino has an MSRP of $63. Rosemary … [Read more...]
Roll Call Is Nick Saban’s Rooftop Bar In Tuscaloosa
Nick Saban makes the Crimson Tide roll and now he's also doing a Roll Call. That is the name of a rooftop restaurant and bar in downtown Tuscaloosa. It's part of the Alamite luxury hotel and he is and his wife Terry are part of the investment group. It is on the corner of Sixth Street and 23rd Avenue. While there is a also a full bar and restaurant downstairs in the … [Read more...]
Amsterdam Nightlife Restricted With Earlier Closing Times For Bars & Clubs
Amsterdam, which for decades has been Europe's Sin City, is restricting its famous nightlife. The usually-tolerant city has had it up to its canals with obnoxious tourists ruining it for all the cool people and is taking measures to limit tourism and what officials call "nuisance travelers. Specifically, it is targeting "nuisance" bachelor parties and organized pub … [Read more...]