Brittany Martin

A deep dive on wine and Thai food pairings with one of California's top somms

The stealth bottles that you shouldn’t overlook from the largest collection of Napa wines in the world.

Winemakers working with unusual grapes in California are breaking out of the typical mold and creating must-try wines

A new German wine law sets out criteria for designating special sites as “Erstes Gewächs” and “Großes Gewächs”

Looking for the right wines to pair with your holiday dinner? We've got expert wine pairing picks for Beef Wellington, goose, and ham

Woooo! 🫰 QPR friends! If you know and care enough about what you’re drinking, there’s tremendous value to be found: “Wine markets aren’t even close to being perfectly efficient—and thank goodness for that.” (And also: “Spending more money on wine…

The indoor pool at BLVD might not offer grand lap lanes, but it should hit the spot for those looking to take a quick plunge after a day of sightseeing. A fitness center and full-service spa round out the health and wellness amenities on offer. The…

The unexpectedly lush and stylish indoor pool and hot tub area on offer at this airport hotel is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that will give you a taste of that famous California sunshine, while still giving you the comfort of a roof over…

Indoor pools are relatively rare around Los Angeles, where many of the best hotels with pools opt for outdoor facilities. But when the SoCal sun ducks behind a cloud or you just prefer to swim some peaceful laps without the interruption of any raging…

Wine buyer Phillip Dunn on tradition, trends—and filling $30,000 orders from extremely particular clients Los Angeles wasn’t always a wine town—but when Steve Wallace opened the original Wally’s Wine & Spirits in 1968, he helped usher in a new era of…

Cranberry sauce is an underrated gem of the traditional Thanksgiving table. Anybody who doesn’t appreciate a little sweet-tart moment amid all those heavy dishes is truly missing out (evidence: the fact that sweet sauces and chutneys are everyday…

Honestly, we would be perfectly happy making a holiday meal that’s all about the “sides.” Who decides what’s a side versus a main anyway? Vegetables are kind of our main thing the other 364 days of the year, after all. But for a lot of folks, a…

We recently asked our readers what food they love most about Thanksgiving and we got a surprising result. There is apparently a huge fan base that is heading straight for the vegetarian or vegan stuffing at their Thanksgiving feasts. And since we…

We are equal-opportunity squash lovers around here, and think every type of squash deserves its day in the sun. But there’s no denying that, as the temperatures cool and the leaves turn, a cook starts to seek out the best butternut squash recipes.…

With nine cookbooks as author or co-author, a beloved and long-running newspaper column, three cooking shows, and seven currently-operating restaurants, Yotam Ottolenghi is unquestionably a culinary powerhouse – and the Ottolenghi “brand” has become…

I love making an elaborate meal from scratch, but that’s not in the cards every night of the week. Sometimes you’re in more of a quick stir-fry or one-pot-meal type of mood – but just because you want to make something speedy doesn’t mean you should…

Each year, Vegetarian Times celebrates the best new restaurants in the U.S. serving the plant-based dining community. This year, our list contains 11 fantastic examples of culinary craft, innovation, and resilience. Opening a restaurant is an…

As soon as there is the slightest chill or dampness in the air, it’s soup time. All fall and winter (and probably beyond), you’ll find us whirring and blitzing and simmering veggies into cozy hot soups. Before you just buy one pre-made at the store,…

Autumn is upon us and the change of season has us shifting away from the tropical drinks of summer to something a bit more dark, moody, and maybe even a little spooky. But fall cocktail recipes don’t all have to be mulled cider and whiskey (though,…

Is there any month-vegetable connection stronger than the one between October and pumpkins? While we love every kind of squash – and enjoy various ones in different seasons all year round, really – there’s something extra special about the annual…