World-class White Wines Enhance Food Pairings
Summertime is white wine weather—although since I love white wines, anytime is white wine weather for me. But I must admit to bristling when I am in a wine tasting […] The post World-class White Wines...
View ArticleSOCO Showcases the Best of the Best
Last month we attended the first annual SOCO Uncorked, a neighborhood wine and food fest in Costa Mesa, California, that was one of the most captivating, upscale and delightful events […] The post SOCO...
View ArticleThe Perfect Summer Getaway
What do you look for in the perfect summer getaway? Do you want beautiful beaches, water activities, great food, and maybe even a few wineries? Ventura County Wet has it […] The post The Perfect Summer...
View ArticleA Short but Very Sweet LA Getaway
A few weeks ago, we celebrated a friend’s birthday with a short trip to LA. We spent the late morning and afternoon at the magnificent Getty Center and the night […] The post A Short but Very Sweet LA...
View ArticleGood friends, wine and food
It may have been chilly in the Temecula Valley Wine Country on Memorial Day weekend, but hearts were warm and spirits were high as a happy group of wine and […] The post Good friends, wine and food...
View ArticleSan Benito, Mendocino Wines Shine
Earlier this year, we visited the San Benito area and our group had the wonderful opportunity to visit four of their wineries. We were immediately entranced by both the area’s […] The post San Benito,...
View ArticleACS Serves Up Fabulous Food on a Fast Track
The track is fast, one of the fastest in the world. The food, however, is not. (Well, it may arrive speedily, but it is not your typical sports venue fast […] The post ACS Serves Up Fabulous Food on a...
View ArticleFast Track Cuisine
The track is fast—one of the fastest in the world. The food, however, is not. (Well, it may arrive speedily, but it is not your typical sports venue fast food.) […] The post Fast Track Cuisine appeared...
View ArticleSavoring Scrumptious Summer Fruit
Imagine vibrant sweet strawberries, juicy succulent peaches, flavorful figs, melons with a hint of citrus, and tangy tasty plums. We tasted all these and more at Melissa’s World Variety Produce, The...
View ArticleImaginative, Delicious Dishes from New Chef at Umi
Imagine a bowl of fragrant miso soup with mussels, salmon, lobster and King Crab—all delightfully kicked up with a touch of jalapeno oil? This was the inventive and uniquely delicious […] The post...
View ArticleSavory Mustards: Delicious and Unique
We were excited and also curious recently when we had the opportunity to taste some unique artisan mustards being produced by a new company based in Southern California, Sassy Mama’s […] The post...
View ArticleIt’s Restaurant Week in Claremont
What are you doing during the next week or weekend? If you live anywhere in Southern California and have a free day or more for a quick getaway, we have […] The post It’s Restaurant Week in Claremont...
View ArticleSummer wines to sip and savor
Our Wine Review Council recently gathered around a member’s luminous, azure pool and, as palm trees swayed in the breeze around us, we tasted seven easy-to-drink wines that I would […] The post Summer...
View ArticleCave at Pala: Innovative, Delicious Dining in a Stylish Setting
Are you looking for fresh, healthy, creative cuisine elegantly served in an exquisite setting? We just found it. We were recently invited to meet Chef Luciano Cibelli at Pala Casino’s […] The post Cave...
View ArticleHarvest 2U Delivers a Bounty of Deliciousness
We were like little kids at Christmas when our first Harvest2U Family Harvest Box was delivered. We eagerly opened it and “oohed” and “awed” over the many vibrant fresh vegetables […] The post Harvest...
View ArticleAndrew Harris: Charismatic Food Talk Radio Show Host
What does it take to successfully host a radio talk show focusing on the extensive culinary scene in Orange County and surrounding areas? It takes what Andrew Harris, host of […] The post Andrew...
View ArticleMeet Chef Luciano Cibelli: His Food Speaks to the Soul
Pala Resort’s new restaurant, Cave, is headed by Chef Luciano Cibelli who focuses on fresh, healthy, seasonal cuisine. The post Meet Chef Luciano Cibelli: His Food Speaks to the Soul appeared first on...
View ArticleMeet the New Top Chef at Pechanga’s Umi Sushi
Kiyokuni Ikeda, the innovative, new chef at Pechanga’s Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar, presents unique, tasty, appealing cuisine. The post Meet the New Top Chef at Pechanga’s Umi Sushi appeared first on...
View ArticleEscape to peaceful San Benito County
If you live in a big city or sprawling urban area, do you ever have a craving to visit a peaceful, picturesque destination that still has lots of interesting things […] The post Escape to peaceful San...
View ArticleBaja Wine Country: Aging Well
Our recent venture into Baja Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe for a tour of several wineries was an exceptional experience. The stark desert beauty of the region, the gracious hospitality of […] The post...
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