Suit & Sand

The Beach Gentleman's Lifestyle

From the office to the shore and everywhere between. I'm just a regular guy sharing my style, my loves, and my experiences. Enjoy!

Don Francisco Hosts an Elevated Coffee Experience

I was recently invited to celebrate the launch of the Don Francisco’s Coffee Nespresso-compatible capsules. Chef Joe Sasto served molecular

Los Angeles magazine’s Burgers Bourbon + Beer!

It was the burger battle of the year at the Bloc in DTLA on Wednesday at Los Angeles magazine’s Burgers, Bourbon + Beer! My plan for the evening was to start with a little bourbon from Uncle Nearest and then dive right into the action. Each restaurant presented impeccable burgers, but there could only be a few winners chosen for each coveted category. Critics’ Choice - Button Mash’s Classic Double Cheeseburger - Ground chuck & sirloin blend, house made pickles, Boston lettuce

Los Angeles Magazine's Whiskey Festival

The world of whiskey can be difficult to traverse. Luckily, Los Angeles magazine’s Whiskey Festival continues to bring uninitiated tasters and experienced spirit enthusiasts together for a night of celebration. This year, the event took place under the big top at Two Bit Circus in DTLA. It was certainly a change in pace from previous years in various museums as the vendor booths were seductively spaced between a variety of classic and modern games that helped guests unleash y

The Whisky X - Santa Monica 2019

There’s more to whisky than just the taste. There’s also no right or wrong way to enjoy it - despite what some may say - and this is also true about whisky events. While some may cater towards quiet nights, the WhiskyX stands out loud and proud. That was evident the moment I walked into the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport and saw the stage being prepped for a concert. The giant venue provided plenty of room for the 60+ whisky vendors to show off their products with

The Whisky Extravaganza Seattle - A Pacific Northwest Whiskey Adventure

Last year I attended my first Whisky Extravaganza and since then I’ve eagerly counted the days until I’d return. Thankfully, that wait came to an end on Friday. It was a chilly night in Seattle, but it quickly warmed with my first steps and sips in the Rainier Club. One of the things I’ve come to really love about the Extravaganza is their choice in venues. The historic Millennium Biltmore hosts the Downtown LA event and it’s the perfect spot in the city. The counterpart in S

The California Rum Festival and the Ultimate San Francisco Tiki Bar Weekend

Rum is passion. It often borders the line between sweet and fiery in a way that no other spirit can compare. It’s also blazing a trail through the spirits industry - one bottle at a time. But the biggest obstacle is converting the average drinker and to change their perception about what rum is. That’s why the California Rum Festival is such an important event. For a sipping drink, rum can be just as complex and mesmerizing as any whiskey. I’ve heard from quite a few people w

Los Angeles Magazine's Burgers, Bourbon + Beer 2018

Los Angeles Magazine showcased three of my favorite things yet again with their third annual Burgers, Bourbon, and Beer event. Ten of LA’s best restaurants brought their top grade meat for a slider showdown. This epic burger battle came to a head on the gorgeous grounds of The Victorian on Santa Monica’s Main Street. Four each burger was a different bourbon from ten quality distilleries.The evening’s beer was provided by Kona Brewing with a few delicious brews to help cool do

The Santa Monica Pub Crawl - Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

Thousands of festive partiers gathered Saturday night for the annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl. Many of the best bars and restaurants throughout the city participated to support raising money for the Westside Food Bank. This is an amazing cause to support, as their mission is to distribute as much food as possible to local agencies with food assistance programs and to reduce food waste on the Westside of Los Angeles County. The most difficult decision before the event was select

GQ Style Suite - NeueHouse Hollywood - Los Angeles Event

Some of LA’s most stylish gents and ladies showed up to GQ’s Style Suite in Hollywood on Wednesday. I didn’t know what to expect as I braved the traffic from the Westside to the NeueHouse on Sunset. The event took place on the rooftop Paley Penthouse. It was the perfect venue allowing guests to sample food or get a drink at the bar inside or heading out for a little fun in the sun on the rooftop patio. My first stop was to get a fresh cup of coffee served up by Nespresso. It

Stouts N Staches - Venice Beach Movember Brew Crawl

The face of men’s health is looking dapper these days as Movember is in full swing. The restaurants and bars of Venice Beach played host to the Stouts N Staches brew crawl on Saturday to honor the cause of spreading awareness for men’s health issues. This event hit close to home as I’m a bearded, beer-loving Venice local. It all started at Surfside sports bar. Ladies and gentleman came sporting their staches (real and fake). If you didn’t come prepared with a mustache they ha