Hearing the words “What should we eat for dinner tonight?” used to fill me with a small sense of dread. My family and friends are composed of hungry diners with a wide variety of dietary restrictions and allergies. From vegetarians and flexitarians to dairy-free and celiac, it almost sounds like the beginning of a joke. […]
Enter: February. Cue the red and pink adornments, flower bouquets, and heart-shaped chocolate boxes. From Los Angeles to New York, hungry diners like you face the same time-consuming dilemma – choosing a restaurant. Whether it be for celebrating a holiday, catching up with friends, or takeout for a Netflix marathon, these tips will help you “Define […]
With the passing of a decade, there comes an unavoidable flurry of nostalgia along with a peaked curiosity for what might be looming on the horizon. By looking back at the last ten years of food trends, history offers insights and preparations to consider as we enter into this new era. We invite you to […]
Across the United States, Americans experience Fall in many different ways. Some have been shoveling snow since early September, while others sip on iced coffees under a blanket of blue sky. But regardless of where you call home, the flavors of Autumn find a way to bring everyone together. Traditionally, the Fall equinox represents the […]
Though plenty of people will celebrate this holiday season with stuffing, pies and cookies for Santa, the beauty of bringing family together is that it usually results in some unique traditions (and dishes) too. This thought inspired us to seek out some new meal inspiration this year, but instead of seeking outside advice, we turned […]
Wine pairing. Two words that can bring to mind dim restaurant lighting, never-ending wine lists, and high brow musings on this year’s grapes from the Napa Valley. But enjoying wine doesn’t have to be this way. While pairing can be intimidating, especially when considering wines outside of the “Big Six Grapes” (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, […]
My fiancé Aaron and I have been together for about 7 years and are getting married next month. Right now things are more than crazy. Aaron is in business school at USC as well as working full time, and I am busy with Cooking with Cocktail Rings. My work isn’t exactly a typical 9 a.m. […]
If you’re hungry and involved in an omnivorous relationship, I know how you feel. Picking a date night restaurant can be a hard decision, to begin with, but when you have a plant-based foodie and a hungry meat-lover trying to agree on one restaurant—things can get messy. I know from experience. To paint a clear […]
The weekend is finally here—time for flannel onesies, long Netflix-binge sessions, and everyone’s favorite meal, brunch! From the overstuffed omelets to the trendy avocado toasts, brunch is the ultimate foodie destination where we get to break rules, challenge norms, and eat the stuff we really crave. When it comes to boozy brunch, the category is […]
For most of us, ordering takeout is a pretty well-honed routine. We pick up the phone, rattle off the same three dishes we’ve been getting for as long as we can remember, and settle in for a comforting night of great and familiar food. From time to time, however, we want to step outside of […]
