Been looking forward to this event for awhile now!…read more Glad to know more knowledge about distilling spirits through Eric and his wife, Anna! They have been in the business for 7 years and prior to that, they were managing different businesses such as hotels, spas, food, etc. They explained the whole process as to how pure the spirits get and how strong and smooth they could be. I was able to try their passionfruit cosmo for my starter drink and it's the perfect drink for me! It was sweet and just the right amount of alcohol. There after, we had tastings of vodka, gin, bourbon, and orange liquor. Then we had appetizers of prime grade steak bites with red wine reduction sauce and wow, I kept having more as it was so delicious. I was full by the end of it! Truly enjoyed the whole experience and is likely to come back for more! Also grateful for the honey vodka we were given as a thank you gift.

This is a small quaint place but yet several people can fit with ease. Alex was great in setting…read morethis event up. Eric and Anna were great hosts we had small bites and a cocktail to start. Then we got the history of how they started. And how they distill. Eric makes vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon, agave spirits (tequila), amaro, and one more I don't remember. We tasted thru a few of the spirits. They were smooth and full of flavor that you could sip on straight. Half way through they brought out a meat skewer that was delicious!! We even got a goody bag. Definitely will be coming back. Big thanks to Alex for putting it all together and huge shoutout to Eric and Anna for hosting!!

BUBBLES BY THE SEA... My childhood memories of Pismo Beach…read moreis that of riding ATVs (all terrain vehicles) along the beautiful beige and sandy dunes of this beach lined city. What a pleasant surprise to find myself back in Pismo, not with sand in my face, but in heels, a dress and bubblies in hand! What an absolutely fabulous time we had! Thanks to Yelp, my husband and I enjoyed an amazing getaway which happened to coincide with our anniversary weekend! At Bubblyfest By the Sea, we enjoyed endless pours of this "liquid gold" in an array of colors ranging from porcelain, alabaster, chiffon, golden, honey, blush and rose. With over 60 vendors and growers from near and far, it was the perfect venue in discovering so much that is out there. This second annual event took place at the SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel. Being guests at this lovely hotel made parking for the event easy and convenient. We parked, checked in and off we went, to splurge and overindulge in food and bubbly. Our day started on the rooftop patio of the hotel, exclusive for VIP ticket holders. This very intimate setting with great views and comfortable lounge seating had a nice selection of reserve bubblies just for us. As with wine tasting, we started off with pours of dry bubblies, then ventured to a sweeter variety. Our hostess made sure we had everything we needed and had lunch delivered to us. After lunch, a DJ spun some tunes and champagne buckets lay in front of us, completely at our disposal and for our pure enjoyment. But wait! This VIP pass wasn't all of it. Behold a plethora of vendors downstairs! Yes, the rooftop patio was exclusive and serene, but it was time to venture out into the masses! Adjacent to the pool and in the garden area of the hotel were tents set up housing all of these wonderful food and bubbly vendors. Some of the unique bubblies we sampled were infused with almond and peach/mango...delicious! The samplings of food included farm to table caterers who provided fresh strawberries, an assortment of cheeses, ceviche, olive tapenade, mac and cheese, brownies, cookies, Muffin Goddess muffins and pink cake pops. If you enjoy sparkling wine, or would like to experience bubbly overload, mark your calendar for October 6-8, next year. If you can't wait an entire year, plan to attend one of their upcoming pop-up events: San Francisco on, April 9, and in Los Angeles on, June 2, 2016. Our objective for the weekend was definitely to have a great time, and with that, having discovered new tastes and blends, made for the perfect weekend, marked with great memories. As a result of the numerous and very generous pours, I found my favorite bubbly du jour...IVY from France. A light, slightly sweet sparkling wine made from the Muscat grape.

This was the first time I heard about such an event. Thanks to Yelp and my wife, who won the…read moretickets, we spent an absolutely perfect weekend in Pismo Beach. Let me summarize by saying that if you love the bubbly drink, you have to come to this event. I have never seen so many vendors of local, national and oversea growers/vendors gathered at one place to let us sample their finest. We were privileged to partake of the VIP Grand Tasting. We started off with a private tasting of four vendors with pretty much unlimited pours of their bubbly in a private roof top area, an hour before the main event. We were then treated to a catered lunch of chef salad and BLT with homemade potato chips. The main event was held in the grassy patio area of the hotel facing the Pacific Ocean. With 60 growers/vendors, there was enough alcohol to give everyone a very happy bubbly buzz! But lest not forget the growers/winemakers who poured and answered questions about their products. We were introduced to a few who we will be buying from in the very near future! On top of the bubbly, Field to Table was there feeding us cheeses and delicious appetizers. The weather was perfect, the alcohol was flowing, the people were friendly and everyone was having a great time. The event was well organized. We will be back next year!

Lactose Intolerant, not today! Thanks for the opportunity to The Vreamery and our illustrious Yelp…read moreleader, Alex H. How nice is attending these Yelp events!?! A chance to try a place out, free, enjoy, then write about it. First off, super nice folks behind the counter. It's a small menu, sandwiches and wraps, salads, and vegan cheese and meats. I elected to try the ABUNDANT AVOCADO as a wrap. Well, not a choice of wrap, but that's okay, because it was so fresh. Nice and ample with a side salad (I chose the artichoke and bean). The feta in the sandwich was mild but super creamery and delicious, but the wrap was a whole lot of lettuce and frankly, a bit of a bore. The side I chose lacked any flavor or spice, very plain. Again, very fresh, but could've been a whole lot better. I'll go back sometime and try something else.

The Vreamery, nestled within the Paso Market walk, offers a delightful array of vegan cheeses and…read moremeats. I decided to indulge in their thankful turkey and a slice of their delectable chocolate cake as my side. The Thankful turkey was an absolute delight--light, flavorful, and bursting with freshness. The chocolate cake, on the other hand, surpassed all my expectations. It was incredibly moist and bursting with flavor. The owner, along with the two friendly ladies working there, provided exceptional service and answered all our questions with enthusiasm. The cheese tastings were a highlight, and my favorite was the honee pistachio and herb cheese. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend the Vreamery to anyone looking for a delicious and cruelty-free dining option.

Lot's of great information. The only thing I did not like was how they are pushing Electric…read moreVehicles down our throats. Enough already!!

CHEERS, WOOHOOS, & BOOBOOS! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~…read more WOOHOO! TO TONS of FANTASTIC WINE & PINOTS...MY FAV! BOOHHOO! ONE TOO MANY CHEERS & TASTES = TONS of HEADACHE & HANGOVER! WOOHOO! The whole event was FREE for US, courtesy of Yelp & SB's wonderful Ambassador Danah W! BOOHOO! JOINED, NOT ONE, BUT TWO different Vineyard Pinot WINE CLUBS, which was far from FREE...but will taste so great over the next year! WOOHOO! CHEERS to the creation of Pinot (my FAV) only Vineyards & Wine Clubs! BOOHOO... Too the several hundred dollars that this succulent luxury will cost me! WOOHOO! A HUGE Thank you to the Santa Barbara Yelp for the tickets, to the participants, & to our great hosts, Castoro Cellars! WOOHOO! A SUPER-HUGE HUG for Danah, SB's wonderful Ambassador! BOOHOO! TO FEELING MY AGE & needing lots of Rx, H2O, Sleep, & time to recover... hiking up on an outside mountain trail will likely be replaced by another indoor hike to my downstairs bed! WOOHOO! Cool huge scary looking Falcon....oh no, it was me, after one too many tastes! WOOHOO! Very Tasty snacks (some vendors were so amazingly generous), but others not so! BOOHOO! TO EMPTY STOMACH VOID! So later, went off to "discovering" Thai Elephant, in Morro Bay, to eat like one & fill the VOID with yummy huge portions of great Thai food! BOOHOO! My poor Buddhist (alcohol free) Teetotaling Vegan wife had little to eat, or drink, & was stuck with driving home....but I drove there! WOOHOO! Great beautiful day for a well needed scenic drive out in the "country" on Route 46! WOOHOO! I have many more great PICs of this event to add or copy/transfer from my Castoro pics, so stay tuned! (I hate when you cannot re-find a new place's Yelp page that you just created, since you cannot search for it, help Yelp! BOOHOO! This review may stink, due to my HAZY BRAIN, so I may revise post-Hangover, but then again, why bother?! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ WOOHOO! CHEERS TO ALL..... & ALL MY WONDERFUL YELPING OR FAN FRIENDS WHO "LIKE" (OR LIKE) ME (OR MY PICS/REVIEWS).... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BOOHOO! BANG-OWW! BOOBOO! BANG-OWW! BOOHOO! BANG-OWW! BOOHOO! MY ACHING CEREBRAL CORTEX! ******************************************* _!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!_ ...X.....X.... ......D...... ....OW.... *****************

This is one of my favorite stops whenever I go downtown Monterey farmers market. I love their ube…read moreand pandan waffles as well as the mochi cakes. I also love some of the cookies that I missed during this visit. I love the flavor and chewy texture of these treats! First time trying the shortbread cookies- although not my favorite texture for a shortbread cookie, it was delicious! Edit: I've had a bit more of the cookies and they're actually the soft texture I love! This place accepts cash, card, Apple Pay.

Some of the most yummy treats I've had in a while. I've never had Thai treats like this and I was…read morevery impressed. The mochi and coconut just give them a great taste and texture. All the treats I've tried, from the pandan cake, to the Oreo cookie, to the mochi waffles, are a must try. A nice selection and the owner was so great in explaining all the treats to us and its ingredients. I will be visiting the farmers market much more often now!

Enjoyed a wonderful outing with my wife and made some new friends at Hidden Hills Brewing &…read moreBlending. I was excited to receive an invite to check out this local establishment at the Barnyard in Carmel and didn't know what to expect. When I arrived, I checked in with the owners at Hidden Hills - two brothers who are locally grown and experts at their craft. Both are very approachable and were wonderful hosts. The brothers gave my wife and I a complete overview of their craft (brewing, canning, and labeling) and a history of how they started their business. The treats provided by Cheese Fairy Charcuterie were beautifully put together and tasted amazing! The treats consisted of fresh cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts. It went perfectly with our drinks and topped off a great experience. We toured the inside of Hidden Hills which is warm and inviting. We ended up sitting outside where more even more seating is available. I highly recommend visiting this Hidden Hills - while I'm not a beer drinker but I am confident that beer drinkers from anywhere will give this place two thumbs up! Don't forget to try the Cheese Fairy, too - both establishments provided top notch treats and a wonderful experience.

I cannot believe this is my first time trying this place. And it definitely won't be my last. I'm…read moreseriously impressed with the quality of their 'ice' sorbet and soft serves. I wish I could've tried all the flavors. I had a double trouble with strawberry soft serve and guava ice, and WOW. The treat I was waiting for all day! I'm so glad I went running this morning so I feel less guilty for eating all this ice cream! Both types of ice creams were amazing, and packed with flavor. The staff was incredibly friendly and offered to give me samples. I also like that they have different cup sizes, depending on your mood (& cone). Super chic interior with a rose wall for those selfies, and some merch! Indoor and outdoor seating available as well. Already trying to think of my next excuse to come back!

I love these events that introduce me to new businesses!! I LOVE all things ice cream and desserts…read moreso couldn't wait to RSVP for this event. I haven't been to this shopping center in a while so I was glad to see this newer dessert option! The line was long but efficient when I stopped by... A good sign of things to come! I was offered whatever samples I wanted, but trying to keep the line moving, I went with my typical favorites (I'll try something new next time!!!) I loved the idea of the double trouble- a couple scoops of ice (in this case cookies and cream) and soft serve (coffee). The combination was perfection. The coffee soft serve definitely didn't skimp on coffee flavor and the cookies ice mixed perfectly. With all of the flavor combos I can see how the options can be endless!! The staff was so friendly! Like I said, the line was decent and they took their time with each guest and didn't seem to be rushing any one. I certainly didn't feel rushed by them as they were more than willing to answer all my questions. I will be back!!!

"It's here guys!" So much anticipation!!!!…read moreWhat a lovely note! So my package just arrived and I'm so excited to try this!! Opening the box reveals a lovely and carefully wrapped tea and a sweet note. Also a strainer, which at first glance appears to be too large of a strain for all the mix, this was not the case, also just to note for tea drinking beginners its okay if you drink some tea leaves it may offer you some added health benefits. This mix makes 12 cups?!!! Yes!!! The rest of this review is brewing.. please wait... The aroma that fills my kitchen now is amazing! I've already made two chai, one hot another iced.. The mix ingredients listed are: black tea, white pepper, black pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, ganthoda, nutmeg. I'm new to ganthoda, I believe it is the light and bright back note.. almost lemony. This mix doesn't not contain jaggery or other sweetner as you'll need to add your own to taste which is great, because I don't like my masala too sweet, I definitely prefer the spicier side. I am able to taste all the ingredients listed the cinnamon and nutmeg are not so prominent that would make them taste like an average store bought "Chai - Masala" Instead this perfected blend of spices taste as if I brought back spices from India and pressed them in my mortar and pestle. Its definitely homemade and amazing! The stronger notes are black pepper and ginger with a sweetness from the cardamom. I feel this blend is spiced right you get that little bit of sweetness and bite but not too much that you'd wait another day for another cup ;P NaturallyChai will be my go to for chai now!!! you can purchase yours from naturallychai.com and follow them on social media Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Thank you to Yelp! for this gracious gift to celebrate the start of autumn. Thank you Phia, I'd like to think you're partaking in this enjoyment as well! Cheers!

The perfect way to start fall! I was really excited to received this treat and it did not…read moredisappoint. It came with all the essentials necessary to make some chai and easy to understand instructions! Chai is one of my favorites things to drink in the fall and I had actually never done a drink at home so this was special for me, I enjoyed it! I will be ordering some more!

Stunning location overlooking ducks lazing on the water. On the green local businesses sharing…read moretheir creations and fare. Delicious and fresh foods: organic and sustainable. All the vendors were very personable and enjoyed sharing about their products and services. I am looking forward to seeking out Black Market Cheese at one of their distributors in Carmel Valley when I return home. I am so glad that I was able to drive down and attend this event thanks to all the efforts and hard work of our Northern YELP Event coordinator Alex, and her team.

My husband and I were honored to be invited to this event by Yelp today. The venue was located in…read morethe outdoor area of ​​the winery. Light meals and drinks were provided. There was also California produce for sale. My husband and I had a great time and were happy to meet everyone. Thanks again to Alex H and the elite team for their careful arrangements and planning. Great job on this event. Alex H, you're an amazing leader. Thanks for making everyone feel comfortable and valued.

Thank you Alex and Edible SLO for our very first group YEE on the central coast! The location was…read morebeautiful and pretty hidden away. We frequent the winery down the street but never knew this was here until now. The set up was efficient. The vendors were awesome and friendly. The goodies were delicious. Last but not least, so many Yelp swags! Looking forward to the next event and getting to know more yelpers in person!

Located at La Lomita was the awesome YELP event. La Lomita is +250 acres of picturesque ranch, with…read morelake, horse stalls, vineyards, and multiple buildings that holds many events. Some of my personal highlights were Chef Candice and that light, bright, bursting with flavor ceviche. Another event favorite was Central Coast Distillery. All of their spirits had zero harshness! Everything I tried was full body and no kick! Can't wait for their new building going in across the freeway from us in the new Del Rio Build! Awesome Event Alex, chairs or no chairs! Haha