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I clean up pretty nice, but I have never been accused of being a girlie-girl. This little fact came in handy as I sauntered into Texas Loosey’s to try out the chili and other saloon fare. Texas Loosey’s has a great casual atmosphere and a full menu of what my good friend aptly calls “man food.” No less than 20 appetizers tempted us, so we … [Read more...]
Have you ever had the fantasy of hosting your favorite band in your own backyard? You know, having a huge party (maybe it’s your birthday bash) where say, the Clash, or perhaps Wilco, or if you’re thinking really big, maybe Mick, Keith & the boys (“Ladies and gentleman, please welcome…the Rolling Stones!”) play your private party for just you … [Read more...]
If you’re like me, you enjoy trying to pick out all of the bouquet “notes” that are associated with a particular wine you’re out tasting in the wineries. It’s like a personal challenge, isn’t it? Can you detect the apricot in a Viognier or the black pepper of a spicy Syrah or the smokey mocha of a Rhone-style blend? It’s not easy, but … [Read more...]
If you’re still searching for your “Cheers” - a local sports-themed restaurant/bar with friendly & attentive staff, a warm & classy atmosphere, great food at reasonable prices, and a place where “everyone knows your name,” look no further. Spelly’s Pub & Grille (formerly Indigo Joe’s) has just landed in the Temecula area and owner … [Read more...]
Ah, Syrah. One of the world’s great red wines – deeply colored, full-bodied, powerfully-flavored, food-friendly, and typically less tannic than the ever popular Cabernet Sauvignon. Known in Australia as “Shiraz,” this Rhone Valley-style varietal first came to California in the 1970s and has thrived ever since. Not surprisingly, it’s one of … [Read more...]
Oak Mountain Winery is hosting a cooking class, tomorrow, July 23rd with world-class chef Michael Cragg, from 6:00-9:00 pm. $60.00 per person which includes food and wines paired with each course. A 25% discount applies for wine purchases that night. The seats are limited so RSVP. Menu for July 23, 2010 Appetizer: Bruschetta Three Ways Salad: Cucumber … [Read more...]
Scott and Julie Chon own and operate Yogurt Point, a self-serve frozen yogurt shop in Temecula. This video, shot and edited by Loren Scott for Taste of Temecula, highlights some of the cool (pun intended) things you'll find at Yogurt Point. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtTCB-bbJeo … [Read more...]
According to owner LaDonna Olson, their casual Italian dining establishment, Bella's Pizza Villa, is "the real back east deal." And in this writer's humble opinion, LaDonna and husband Bill are also the 'real back east deal' in the best possible sense of the word. They are from the south side and southwest suburbs of Chicago and spent their early years … [Read more...]
I love being outdoors on a summer night. I love the warm mugginess after a hot July day, a day where the world seems to come to a standstill because of the excessive heat, but relents and encourages us to come out and play in the evening. The trees and flowers give off their musky scents, the westerly breeze sends the mercury dipping, but not too low - … [Read more...]
I was asked to write this week’s wine pick for my first time, so off I went to Bella Vista. Bella Vista, formally Cilurzo winery, is the oldest winery in Temecula, with the first vineyards planted back in 1968. Imre and Gizella Cziraki purchased the former Cilurzo Winery about 6 years ago. Imre began making wine at age 7 with his grandfather in Hungary. He … [Read more...]
