Tune in to see an Authentic Mint Julep being made at Baily's Old Town Temecula by Mixologist and owner Kim Baily. Mint Julip at Baily's Old Town Temecula pt. 1 of 2 from Crispin Courtenay on Vimeo. Video by Trasier Schuyler True Kentucky Mint Julep - for Kentucky Derby on Saturday By: Kim Baily Drink Recipe Ingredients: • 15 oz. Bulleit Bourbon (25 … [Read more...]
Grab your ten gallon hat and spurs!
Round up yer kin, hitch the horses and head on down to Old Town. Western days are coming to Old Town May 15th and 16th. Bring your family and friends, activities run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday The Temecula Gunfighters will be in attendance performing a variety of skits and reenactments, culminating with the high-noon robbery and … [Read more...]
"Wine & Grub" Can it get any better? I submit that it cannot!
At aproximatly a quarter to three today I recieved a text from our good friend Charity Prestifilpo of Sputino in Temecula stating the following. "Tonight is wine and grub night at Spuntino! Keyways is pouring! Hope to see u here at 7! :) charity". I followed standard TOT protocol and forwarded it to Marilyn Tipps our Marketing and Events Coordinator. Then … [Read more...]
Field to the Fork is Back
For the third year running Slow Food Temecula is hosing the Field to Fork event. This popular event combines local Farmers, Ranchers, Chefs, Brewers Vintners and Artisan Craftsmen on the beautiful grounds of Leonesse Cellars. All proceeds benefit local schools gardening programs, where the students have the opportunity to plant, grow and ultimately eat a … [Read more...]
Take Me Out To The Ballgame

EDITOR'S NOTE: With the Lake Elsinore Storm baseball season right around the corner - Opening Day is April 7th - we thought we'd re-visit Chris Baptiste's engaging Storm article from last year. Also, pencil in April 21st on your calendars, as Taste of Temecula will be hosting their Mix It Up Happy Hour at the Diamond Club. Stay tuned … [Read more...]
Bull Pen Burgers & Links – Good Times, Great Food
Come hungry! When you’re ready to grab a bite at Bull Pen Burgers & Links, make sure you bring your appetite. I had a chance to visit with Bianca and Chef Frank over lunch the other day. Bull Pen has been a part of the Temecula food scene for just about a year now and is one of four restaurants within a mile of each other under the same ownership - … [Read more...]
Calcareous Vineyards
Imagine you are in Paso Robles traveling west on Peachy Canyon road heading up, as you continue further up hill there at about 2000 feet elevation (don’t ever let anybody tell you that Paso is flat) you run into a winery. No ladies and gentleman this is not a fantasy, this is where you will find Calcareous vineyards located in the Santa Lucia mountain … [Read more...]
Temecula Lavender Company

Article by: Marilyn Wrye-Tipps Ancient as biblical times, Mary used lavender oil to anoint the feet of Jesus. The Romans used it for cooking, bathing, and as an insect repellant. The history of lavender is well documented by many cultures who have used it both as a flower and in the kitchen alike for its decorative and medicinal … [Read more...]
Thornton Winery Creates A Fantastic Experience
Well first and foremost thanks and kudos to Crispin, Marilyn and Juanita for allowing me a couple weeks to play hooky and time to renew my spirits. It looks like everyone enjoyed their picks and just goes to show how completely replaceable I really am. Today was proof that sometimes having no plan is the best plan of all. Being in the middle of a whirlwind … [Read more...]





