Kombucha (aka "the elixir of life") has become increasingly popular in recent years. The fermented tea just became one of America's fastest-growing bottled drinks and researchers say that the global kombucha market is estimated to exceed $1.5 billion by 2022. But, where did kombucha come from, what exactly is it, and why are countless health nuts latching on to the drink like it’s the fountain of youth? Let’s take a look.
7 Tips for Drinking Whiskey in the Summer
With the resurgence of whiskey over the past few years, there is no better time to enjoy the “water of life." In part two of our summer whiskey blog series, mixologist Stephen Kurnpinsky shares seven tips for how to make this summer a whiskey summer.
August 18, 2014
'Tis the Season for Holiday Cocktails
The holidays are filled with family, food and of course… great drinks! That’s why we’ve put together three signature cocktails to help spread a little cheer this holiday season.
December 19, 2013
The Story Behind Ora Rosa
What happens when you infuse premium mezcal with dried rose pedals? Answer: an amazing cocktails emerges.
June 20, 2017
The Story Behind Cool Beans
In our never-ending quest to make the best craft cocktails in San Diego, our resident Spirits and Beer Director/Barman, Stephen Kurpinsky, came up with one cocktail in particular that we couldn't be more excited about. Here's his story behind our current Cockail of the Moment, "Cool Beans".
January 26, 2017
The Art of Ordering a Good Drink
Have you ever been out with your friends, arrived at a hip new cocktail bar only to tense up and not know what to order? Not to worry, our Level2 mixologist, Stephen Kurpinsky shares ideas and suggestions to help make your next night out a delicious success.
July 26, 2016
The Divine Wine Encounter at St. Supery Estate
Our Beverage Director, Joshua Kasumovic, recently had the opportunity to visit the St. Supery Estate and vineyards in Napa Valley for a weekend of educational activities and incredible wines. The event is called the Divine Wine Encounter and they hold it annually for different group of sommeliers and beverage directors from around the country.
July 26, 2016
The Craft of Cocktail Making: Meet our Mixologist
If you haven't heard, we recently announced the opening of Level2, our all-new bar located on the second level of George’s at the Cove where we’re elevating the craft of cocktails in La Jolla. So, how did we come up with all of this? A good chunk of the credit goes to our resident mixologist Stephen Kurpinsky, the man behind our cocktail program. We recently sat down with Stephen to learn more. Here's what he had to say.
March 17, 2016
Guilty Pleasures: How To Pair Wine & Chocolate
It’s no mystery that wine is made through the fermentation of grapes. But, did you know that chocolate is also fermented with the same complex yeasts as wine? This can make pairing wine and chocolate tricky. Not to worry, we're here to give wine lovers and chocolate connoisseurs some tips.
February 5, 2016
How to Choose the Perfect Thanksgiving Wine - Remember the 3 R’s
Whether you’re attending a big family dinner, celebrating at a restaurant or just throwing a frozen dinner into the oven, pairing wines on Thanksgiving can get tricky. Our advice is simple: grab the 3 R’s.
November 4, 2015
