FREEBIE: Free Starbucks Pastry Tomorrow

Mmmm–free donuts (and more). On Tuesday, July 21, Starbucks is handing out free pastry, IF: You purchase a handcrafted beverage (brewed, whether hot or iced) Before 10:30 a.m. At participating locations Pastries included in the offer are: apple fritter, bagel, bread, cheese danish, coffeecake, croissant, doughnut, gluten free orange valencia cake, morning bun, muffins, pie,…
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NEW PRODUCT: Adult-Flavored Lollipops

Yearning for a lollipop, but saddled with a sophisticated palate? Katie Das understands. Maker of Das Caramelini fabulously flavored salt caramels (a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week), Katie has put her flavor skills to work on suckers. Now appearing at the end of a stick are: Caramel Me Happy (Salty Caramel). Inspired by the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bargain Caviar

It’s Caviar Day, but don’t worry—you can celebrate without taking out a second mortgage. Pressed caviar is made from the ripest beluga, osetra and sevruga eggs that were broken or otherwise damaged in handling. The eggs are pressed together until they become like a spread, and are sold for substantially less money than regular caviar.…
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Gourmet Getaway: American Wine & Food Festival ~ Los Angeles

During the weekend of October 2nd-4th, the 27th American Wine & Food Festival is serving up a world-class culinary celebration, benefiting Los Angeles Chapters of Meals On Wheels. The weekend kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd, with an intimate party where philanthropists and foodies mingle over chic eats and innovative libations. On…
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GOURMET GETAWAY: WhiskyFest, San Francisco

Whisky “on the rocks.” Photo courtesy of Tullamore Dew. Where can you find more than 200 of the world’s rarest and most expensive whiskies in one place? At America’s largest whisky celebration, WhiskyFest, taking place for its third year in San Francisco on October 16th. Attendees can not only sample the revered spirit, but can…
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