BRANDS & BUSINESSES WE LOVE THIS MONTH

 Post & Beam Baldwin Hills

With boasting customer reviews of “excellent hand-crafted cocktails”, “melt in your mouth short ribs”, yummy shrimp and grits”, “fresh ambiance and décor”, “immediate seating”, and “an accommodating chef for allergies”, Post & Beam has proven to be an added beam of light in Baldwin Hills, CA. 

This James Beard Award nominated hotspot has served the LA community for the last 10 years and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon! An LA Times write up about the restaurant says “Brad Johnson, 62, the restaurant’s founding owner and operator, chef John Cleveland, 36, With Govind Armstrong 50 — all three men had spent years building a restaurant by and for their community, a Black-owned, -operated and -envisioned business in a neighborhood that needed and deserved it….” Post & Beam is the perfect combination of fine dining and luxury PLUS comfort food and familiarity; Bet you can’t 

name a better duo, we’ll wait…

Wally’s Beverly Hills

What started out as your everyday run of the mill liquor store in 1968 has now transformed into an oasis of fine wine, spirits, and cuisine. This one-stop shop has redefined the public facing experience to the point of earning The Wine Spectator Grand Award! 

Their expert buyers have curated a list of 120 wines by the glass and 8000 handpicked labels. With a floor to ceiling display of their vast varietals, Wally’s ambiance is second to none. Not into wine? Maybe you’d like an artisan cocktail or a bite to eat? Either way you’re still in for a treat! Wally’s President and Principal Christian Navarro says, “We’re Compelled By Our Passion To Pursue Excellence In All Things Fine Wine, Spirits And Cuisine” At Wally’s you’ll come in average and leave out lavish. 

 

Coco Vino Los Angeles

Are you an art lover? Does the thought of “an incredible art collection ranging from oils and acrylics to wine labels collected from bottles dating back to 1860 which can be framed at your request” get you going? Then you’ll love Coco Vino as much as we do! 

This eclectic space has been around for the last 40 years and throughout that time has catered to everyone from the all-knowing connoisseurs of wine to the not-so-knowing novices still getting their feet wet. Not to worry though, if you find yourself on the latter half of the spectrum they offer educational classes about wine, beer, cheeses, and sake. Did we mention they offer chocolates too? Sweet and savory is what you’ll get all while strolling through a perfectly curated art gallery—it’s a creative’s dream!

 

International Wine & Spirits 

For the last 40+ years this wholesale distributor originating in New Orleans, LA has maintained the true meaning of the phrase “family business”. International Wine & Spirits is unique in that it is one of the first distributors in Louisiana that is still under its founding management the Taviani family.

As a part of their limited specialty food selection, IWS distributes imported cheeses, olive oil, olives, and meats to retailers across the country. The main “course” however, is their vast variety of wines, liquors, and beers (That’s where we come in)! They offer “Wines from distinguished locations such as France and Italy, complemented by a variety of exceptional wines from Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.” Their “beer portfolio is robust, including over 2800 SKU’s, ranging from beers from classic old-word breweries to some of the newest microbreweries from around the globe. Their “portfolio is further enriched by a choice of an extensive selection of spirits and liqueurs, including some of the world’s premium brands.”

We are so glad to have IWS in our corner which has helped facilitate our partnership and distribution to retailers like Publix so that we can be closer to you, our loyal customers! Being readily available for you and all your celebrations of life is our top priority and is made possible by International Wine & Spirits. We are delighted to say that we are now available in a (w)hopping 18 locations throughout Florida via our Publix partnership. We’ve hopped into cities such as Miami, Tampa, and St. Petersburg just to name a few, but stay connected with us because we’re coming to a city near you!

So, on your next trip to pick up that birthday card for your favorite uncle, or that vanilla extract for your famous cake recipe; Don’t forget to also grab a celebratory bottle of Lapin Rouillé to enjoy as the cherry on top!