Champagne glasses filled with sparkling wine, elegantly arranged on a fine dining table, with bottles of champagne in the background, highlighting luxury dining and celebration.

A Connoisseur’s Guide to Champagne and Sparkling Wines

Champagne & Sparkling Wines — Kaviar’s Guide to Tasting, Pairing and Luxury Service From bone‑dry bruts to lusciously sweet cuvées, sparkling wine offers a spectrum of styles. This guide is...
Elegant formal dining table setting with fine dinnerware, silverware, crystal glassware, and floral centerpiece featuring white roses, suitable for upscale dining experiences.

The Complete Guide to Table Setting Etiquette

The Complete Guide to Table Setting Etiquette — Mastering Formal and Fine Dining Setups A formal table setting is the thoughtful arrangement of plates, flatware, glassware and linens designed to...
Elegant gourmet appetizer platter featuring canapés with premium ingredients, including beef, caviar, and fresh vegetables, ideal for entertaining and luxury dining experiences.

Easy DIY Gourmet Appetizers for Entertaining

Elevate Your Entertaining: Simple, Elegant DIY Gourmet Appetizers & Luxury Party Starters A gourmet appetizer is a single, carefully composed bite that showcases quality ingredients and exacting...
Table set with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wine, roasted chicken with vegetables, fresh bread, and olive oil, showcasing ideal wine pairings for home cooking.

Wine Pairing Guide for Everyday Home Cooking

Everyday Wine Pairing Guide for Home Cooking: Simple, Delicious Matches Wine pairing at home should feel useful and reassuring, never intimidating. This guide gives clear, practical rules, easy bottle...
Homebrewing setup featuring malt, hops, yeast, and water in a cozy kitchen environment, illustrating craft beer brewing fundamentals.

Fundamentals of Beer Brewing: A Beginner’s Guide

Homebrewing Fundamentals: A Beginner’s Guide to Techniques and Craft Beer Recipes Brewing is a simple, elegant transformation: yeast turns malt sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This guide walks...
Luxurious A5 Wagyu beef cuts and premium caviar surrounded by fresh herbs and vegetables on a rustic wooden table, showcasing gourmet ingredients for fine dining.

Your Guide to Sourcing Gourmet Ingredients at Home

Your Guide to Sourcing Gourmet Ingredients at Home: Buy Premium Cooking Ingredients with Confidence Buying gourmet ingredients for your kitchen begins with knowing what separates everyday produce from...
Elegant Japanese fine dining lunch spread featuring seasonal sashimi, delicate nigiri, caviar, and traditional tableware in a refined restaurant setting.

Kaviar’s Lunch Menu: Refined Midday Dining

Midday at Kaviar — Japanese fine‑dining lunch in Pasadena At Kaviar, we reimagine the lunch hour as a focused Japanese fine‑dining experience centered on seasonal omakase, select A5 Wagyu, and...
Perfectly seared scallops with golden crust, garnished with herbs, presented on a white plate with colorful sauces, in a warm kitchen setting, highlighting gourmet dining.

The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Scallops: A Chef’s Guide

How to Sear Scallops Like a Chef: Precision, Crust, and Fine‑Dining Finish The ideal scallop pairs a deeply caramelized exterior with a tender, springy center — the balance that separates home cooking...
Luxury Japanese omakase dining featuring A5 Wagyu, assorted sashimi, caviar, and curated wines in an elegant setting.

Kaviar Sommelier’s Curated Wine Picks

Kaviar Sommelier — Curated Wines for a Luxury Japanese Omakase At Kaviar, our sommelier builds deliberate connections between exceptional wines and the exacting rhythms of Japanese omakase. Each...