Summer Wine Tasting: Quick Tips
There’s nothing better than breaking out some gorgeous summer wines and hosting an intimate gathering at your house. Prepare some hors d’oeuvres, open some bottles, and host a fun wine-tasting evening at your home! Here are some of our tips for the perfect summer wine tasting: Prepare a Wine Tasting Space Nobody wants to be […]
Hidden Gems: 11 Howard Hotel, SoHo NY
A boutique business hotel specializing in conscious, yet luxurious, hospitality. Business travelers always look for hotels that make their stay as easy and accessible as possible. However, often a focus on simplicity, function and ease can mean a serious lack of luxury and unique elements. Enter 11 Howard in the heart of SoHo, New York. […]
Fresh Blood Orange Margarita
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, here is one of my favorite margaritas! Tequila, lime and tangy blood oranges? Yes, please! You need this margarita in your life – it’s frothy, tart, and best of all, pink! Your amount of simple syrup and lime will depend on just how tart your oranges are – […]
Fresh Papaya with Lump Crab & Paprika
By: Lisa Vanderpump This is one of my favorite dishes – it’s actually on the menu at Pump! This appetizer is so delicious and extremely impressive to serve, perhaps because the papaya is a natural bowl. I like to garnish the dish with pistachios for an added crunch, brightly colored berries or edible flowers […]
Blackened Ahi Tuna over a Mandarin Salad
By; Lisa Vanderpump This is one of my favorite salads and has quickly become a weekly staple! Light, crunchy and flavorful, the salad is delicious on its own – but throw in a lightly seared blackened Ahi Tuna steak and it becomes a fabulous dish for entertaining or a simple weekday dinner…. and, it […]
Pump’s Cucumber Basil Martini
By: Pandora Vanderpump Sabo Crisp, cool & utterly drinkable, this Cucumber Basil Martini will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a decadent spa. Sit back, relax & enjoy this delicious concoction – it pairs perfectly with Tuna Tartare! 2 cucumber slices 4 basil leaves ½ oz simple syrup 2 oz Vanderpump Vodka […]
The Pumpopolitan
By: Pandora Vanderpump Sabo There’s nothing better than sitting under the olive trees in West Hollywood, sipping on a delicious martini … especially if it’s pink! Here’s a delicious Spring cocktail straight from Pump Restaurant! Ingredients 2 oz Grapefruit Vodka ½ oz Triple Sec ¾ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz simple syrup Splash […]
BrandyWine
By: Pandora Vanderpump Sabo This is one of our favorite ways to serve LVP Red Sangria as it is decadent, rich and delicious. Reminiscent of wintery mulled wine, The Brandywine is a cold version of the classic cocktail that highlights all of those delicious flavors any time of year. Ingredients 2 ripe orange slices 3 […]
Villa Blanca’s Tuna Tartare with Truffle Wonton Crisps
Villa Blanca has always been famous for their Tuna Tartare and it’s one of my absolute favorite appetizers. Delicious raw Ahi tossed with cucumber and avocado, this dish is light and flavorful with a spicy kick! Here’s a simple version that’s easy to make at home. Your guests will love it! For the Tartare: Makes […]