January 9th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Louis Pasteur, the renowned 19th-century French chemist, famously dissed oxygen as “the enemy of wine.”
More than a century later, another man of science has come up with a product that bottles up Pasteur’s and other oenophiles’ concerns about oxygen’s degradation of wine’s taste once and for all.
Former MIT nuclear engineer and vascular technologist Greg Lambrecht is the inventor of the Coravin™ Wine Access System, a device that lets you extend the life of virtually any wine bottle’s contents without popping the cork.
As the company’s website puts it: “Wine enthusiasts can now enjoy wine sealed with corks without feeling the need to commit to the whole bottle, allowing them to explore wines of any vintage, varietal or region, one taste at a time.”
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January 8th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Join some of the country’s top comedians as they take over the streets of Los Angeles for the region’s premiere alternative comedy festival during a weekend of jokes and fun. This block party showcases some of the most extraordinary up-and-coming comedic talent in the country, and puts them all within walking distance of each other.
Where:
Various locations in Los Angeles
When:
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January 7th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Author: Kelsi Maree Borland
Photo: Courtesy of Stafford + Mathis Kitchen
Information provided by: Angeleno
When we’re in the mood for a leisurely restaurant rendezvous that calls for a second—or even third—round, we gravitate to dining destinations with bottomless sipping specials. Here, we raise a glass to our favorite spots for nonstop pours.
January 7th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Lifestyles aren’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why successful resorts in ski destinations like Vail, Colorado and Park City, Utah offer the best amenities in luxury and convenience. Guests can choose from options that best fit their property, location and whatever extras they’d like to add to their travel package. Convenience is one of the most important benefits at ski resorts. Where else can you step outside of your suite and have the mountains and skiing right outside your door? Ski-in/ski-out resorts have surged in popularity, but guests are demanding more. Luxury finishes and the very best amenities are now to be expected in luxury skiing communities.
See what’s trending in slope-side real estate in the latest issue of Prestige.
January 6th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Head to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley for a night of extraordinary car fun. Guests can tour Amazing Automobiles: The Ultimate Car Exhibit before a screening of “Batman.” The exhibit includes Hollywood and heads of state vehicles on loan from the Peterson Automotive Museum including the Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton in “Batman” (1989) and “Batman Returns” (1991). Tickets are $14.99 and must be purchased in advance.
Where:
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
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