Hieu Gray Accepts Honoree Taste Award for QUAN 13

Hieu Gray Accepts Honoree Taste Award for QUAN 13, presented for the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS.

Often called “The Oscars of Food, Fashion and Lifestyle Media,” the TASTE AWARDS in Hollywood/Beverly Hills are the premier awards celebrating the year’s best in Food, Fashion, Health, Travel, and Lifestyle programs in Film, Television, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio and Photography.

The Awards have included appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms such as the Food Network, the Style Network, Bravo, the Cooking Channel, Sony Pictures, DreamWorks, TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, APT, Create TV, NBC, ABC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, HD Net, Hulu, YouTube, Vimeo, Vice, LiveWell Network, Esquire Network, Bio/FYI Channel, iHeart Radio, HBO, MyxTV, Small Screen Network, StyleHaul, PTA, Zagat, Mode Media, WatchMojo, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Lifetime Network, Buzzed, Vox Media, and more.

www.TheTasteAwards.com

TV Host Michelle Harris shares Recipes for Fun Healthy Mocktails

Michelle Harris is not only a well-known television host, and TASTE AWARDS celebrity presenter, she is also a fantastic expert on food and wellness. Michelle is the creator of Alive & Well, a national TV series promoting the wellness lifestyle. Michelle is a lifestyle guru and is a frequent guest on TV shows, radio shows, magazine interviews, red carpets and live events. Michelle is also the co-founder of Animal Angels, a non-profit advocacy group where celebrities promote pet health and adoptions.

Thanks to the hottest new trend, “mocktails” you can enjoy alcohol free creations that also pack a nutritional punch. Michelle Harris, star in the Alive and Well TV series has added powerful antioxidants like Sambucol Black Elderberry syrup in many of my mocktails to help support a healthy immune system. Using healthy fruit, natural sweeteners along with nutritious add-ons take any drink to the next level.

Here are four of her favorites.

 

1. Hibiscus Raspberry Sambucol Black Elderberry Infused Tea with Mint Blueberry Ice Cubes

The Hibiscus Raspberry Black Elderberry Infused Tea with Mint Blueberry Ice Cubes is great to make by the glass or pitcher. It’s a drink the entire family will enjoy it’s packed with nutrition and fruity goodness.

  1. Pre-freeze ice cubes with blueberries and fresh mint.
  2. Brew hibiscus raspberry tea and allow to cool overnight
  3. Pour over blueberry mint ice cubes
  4. Add 2 tsp black elderberry syrup and enjoy.

 

2. Orange Pomegranate Sambucol Black Elderberry-tini

The Orange, Pomegranate, Sambucol Black Elderberry-tini is a fresh, healthy take on martinis!

  1. Dip rim in sugar or edible gold sugar
  2. Add 1 part pomegranate juice, one-part non-alcoholic orange liquor (I used Lyre)
  3. Pour in shaker with ice, use strainer and pour into glass
  4. Add 2 tsp black elderberry syrup
  5. Serve

 

3. Black Elderberry Vanilla Cream Soda

  1. Add 2 tsp Sambucol Black Elderberry syrup
  2. 1 natural vanilla cream soda
  3. Add 1 small scoop of non-dairy (example: cashew ice cream) ice cream
  4. Top with non-dairy whipped topping for some extra creaminess!
  5. Serve while cold

 

4. Iced Golden Late

An iced golden latte is a delicious alternative to iced coffee for the summer. Using almond or oat milk, cinnamon, ginger and the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric create a creamy delight. Served over ice in warmer months, this iced golden latte is sure to become a favorite.

  1. Brew and chill a turmeric tea
  2. Add cinnamon and ginger to taste
  3. Mix half tea and half almond or oat milk
  4. Add 1oz alcohol free almond liquor (Lyre’s)
  5. Sweeten to taste
  6. Serve chilled or over ice

For a beautiful touch, garnish or add ice cubes made with fresh fruit, edible flowers or herbs. They look amazing and add an even greater nutritional boost.

 

Lotus Cars Releases the new luxury Emira Model for Serious Sportscar Drivers

Lotus is launching one of its latest super fast sports cars for people who love drive at high speeds around tight corners in luxury and comfort. The name is the Lotus Emira. The new model brings a combination of high design and technology, enhanced stability, and remarkable road handling with a low centre of gravity. The car also includes a powerful AMG turbocharged 4-cylinder engine to deliver ample acceleration and power.

The Emira recently made its debut appearance in the United States with Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button as the driver. Jenson put the all-new petrol-powered sports car through its paces at Laguna Seca Raceway. Like Lotus, Jenson was in California for Monterey Car Week, the Radford 62-2 – a reinterpretation of the Lotus Type 62 to be manufactured using Lotus technology – recently received its world premiere ahead of making its public debut with the Emira on the Lotus stand at The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering.

 

The Emira is an all-new mid-engined sports car that perfectly embodies the ongoing transformation of the iconic British sports car manufacturer. Its striking design is delivering exotic supercar appeal in sports car segment, with inspiration from the Lotus Evija hypercar clear in its fluid surfaces and crisp feature lines.

Two petrol engines are available, including a new-to-Lotus 2.0-litre turbocharged ‘i4’ from technical partner AMG as well as the much-loved and characterful 3.5-litre supercharged V6 from the critically acclaimed Evora GT.

 

A choice of manual, automatic and Dual Clutch Transmission is available, with power output from 360 to 400 hp at launch. All versions will hit 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in less than 4.5 seconds.

The United States and North America are key markets for the Emira as Lotus transforms into a truly global performance car company, and Lotus retailers across the country have already seen strong demand from potential customers.

For more information visit www.LotusCars.com

 

 

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Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel debuts Fredericks for Breakfast and Lunch in San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel in San Francisco recently opened their new eatery called Fredericks.

Fredericks is helmed by Executive Chef Daniel Corey (formerly of Michelin Star LUCE at the InterContinental), paying homage to Frederick C. Clift, the original owner of the property. The restaurant has a black and white floor similar to what adorned the space in the 1920s, as well as neutral walls with exposed brick, also part of the earlier space. The floor itself was the inspiration for the rest of the decor, which features a classical look from the hotel’s original restaurant while echoing the chic feel of modern day San Francisco.

Fredericks has a combination of booth, banquette and square table seating for guests who want to linger, enjoy their meal, and soak up the ambiance. A sampling of the breakfast menu reveals sweet pastries at breakfast such as a Kouign-Amann Baton and savory pastries like the Union Square with Sausage, Hash Browns, Egg & Cheese, as well as tasty offerings such as a Gravlax Plate with Bagel, Salmon, Cream Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion & Capers; Avocado Toast on Sourdough with an 8 Minute Egg; and a California Shakshuka with two Poached Eggs, Tomatoes, Peppers, Cilantro, and Yogurt.

The restaurant also serves lunch, where patrons will find soups and salads including the Kale Salad with Medjool Date, Almonds, Aged White Cheddar and Sherry Vinaigrette, alongside sandwiches and more substantial fare such as Fish Tacos made with Crispy Local Rock Cod, Smoked Jalapeno Crema, &  Marinated Cabbage and a Half-Roasted Chicken with Marble Potatoes and Grilled Lemon.

In addition, in a section with high seating and smaller tables, Fredericks also serves to-go food and drinks – with selections designed to complement the offerings in the Redwood Room – including a high-end coffee program with partner roaster, Peerless, gourmet pastries and snacks, elevated comfort food, and wine, beer and cocktails on tap.

The Clift’s legendary Redwood Room reopened on July 1, 2021 with a new sumptuous food menu, handcrafted cocktails, and a revitalized look. The room retains its namesake redwood walls and glamorous lighting, only undergoing a change in furniture, flooring, and wall art. The new bar is manufactured from an 800-year-old redwood tree found by a custom woodworker in Montana. Also new — original Gustav Klimt paintings [reproductions created by students of Klimt, under his direction] uncovered onsite during the hotel renovations — have been painstakingly restored and re-hung, lending the room an art nouveau ambiance.  Menu items include Warm Orange Pull-Apart Buns with Honey Butter made with honey from The Clift’s own rooftop beehives, Waygu Beef “Double Double” Sliders with White Cheddar and Onion Jam on a Brioche Bun, and Oysters on the Half Shell with Passion Fruit Mignonette and Caviar.  Newer cocktails include an updated Old Fashioned (“The Big Chair”) – a nod to the famed oversized chair that every visitor to The Clift has likely taken a photo with, and “The Mr. Clift”, the lounge’s take on a Manhattan.

More information at:
https://www.redwoodroomsf.com/

Fredericks is open seven days a week, Reservations are not required. https://www.sonesta.com/us/california/san-francisco/clift-royal-sonesta-hotel/fredericks