TCL IMAX Popcorn Too Salty

Uggh! Someone at the Interstellar SAG screening at TCL IMAX Chinese Theaters put too much salt in the popcorn. It was absolutely disgusting. I’ve been up to the TCL VIP booth, and I don’t recall the popcorn being oversalted. I came home with a headache and was incredibly dehydrated. I feel like I need to detox.

Spain's Great Match Discount Code

Want to partake in over 200 of the finest wines from Spain?

Well, Spain's Great Match is coming November 10 to Los Angeles.

Held at Bazaar West Hollywood, this event is open to the public!

What? That's right. Previously events were press-only events but now, everyone will have the chance to enjoy the delights and diversity of Spain. Tapas by Chef Jose Andres will also be served.

And courtesy of us, we're offering a $15 discount code.

You can find it here on Wide Lantern.

Spain’s Great Match Celebrates Wine and Diversity

But I'll just give it to you here as well--use "Lantern"

Portion of proceeds will benefit Mind Matters

Loew's Hollywood and Highland Gluten Free Carrot Cake Muffin

I was skeptical when the waiter brought this out for me.

(Full disclosure--I ate a couple berries before taking a photo.)

When he brought it. I re-told him that I was gluten intolerant and said I didn't think I could eat that. Previously he gave me a custard that everyone else had.

He said that it was gluten free. When I bit into it, it didn't taste gluten free. There was a lot of frosting, but there is a muffin under that.

It was good. I still was skeptical.

My stomach would immediately tell if it wasn't. I survived tho I knew when I rode the bus home that I had to go the bathroom. But not devastatingly so.

At SMPTE 2014, the only replacement on the chicken was on a side. I think they gave me quinoa which was delicious.

Last year for dessert they just gave me a plate of fruit which was perfectly fine. As I didn't get sick, the muffin was wonderful.

But see note on my travel blog, Click Heels Traveler on Loew's Sanitation standards...

Loew's Hotels Poor Sanitation Standards

Cocktail Maestro Creations at The Cromwell Vegas

What can you say about a Salvatore Calabrese creation? OMG—this is fucking wonderful? Well, that would be an understatement. The creator of the World’s Most Expensive Cocktail, Calabrese was at Mixology 101 at the Grove LA to show off his creations. They’re all available at Bound, his new bar, at The Cromwell, right on the Vegas strip.

A boutique hotel with an intimate bar, The Cromwell officially opened in May 2014. Giada just opened recently and now is serving breakfast. 

Here’s some video of the Cocktail Maestro making his creations.

Oh those coffee drinks were a wonder!

Cocktail Maestro at Mixology 101

Elite bartender Salvatore Calabrese, creator of the World's Most Expensive Cocktail and the inspiration for Mixology 101 in LA will appear at a special event at that bar and lounge tomorrow.

Can't give you the details but will post about it--I'm bringing my photographer friend June Czerwinski so you'll get some good shots.

Calabrese is at the boutique hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, the Cromwell.

Should be an exciting time!

Shophouse tasty and Gluten Free

Owned by Choptle.

I was given some free cards to try them out.

Pretty good and all Gluten Free

I like the  meatballs the best

Newport Beach Wine and Food Fest Tops

I always forget to take a photo of the best taste at a food fest. That’s because I gobbled it up before I think of snapping one.

That’s how it was with Crow Bar’s Black Label slider. Very juicy and served with cooked sautéed onions, it was the best of Saturday’s Tasting event.

Black Crows DEVILED EGG

The Newport Beach Food and Wine Festival held its first ever event. It didn’t attract the high end chefs and restaurants as would LA Food and Wine or even LA Times The Taste. It was a mixture of chain restaurants, food trucks and catering services, and even event venues such as the Honda Center.

Fresh from his visit to Macau, Chef Pascal Olhats brought a minchi dumpling and his take on egg tarts, a staple in Macau. Olhats also gave a demonstration outdoors on how to make minchi. Beautiful, yeah?

He was quite an ambassador for the region, talking about his trip and encouraging guests to travel there.

I concur. As far as cuisine, it was some of the best food I’ve had in my life. I used to audit Kimpton restaurants so I do have knowledgeable taste buds. My best overall meal ever was at Manuel’s on Taipa island. As mentioned before here, even a chef and FB manager were avid fans.

Here’s a look at some other tastes from the festival.