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Chef Giuseppe di Gristina, one of the Temecula Valley’s most beloved & respected food “artists,” and his family, have just opened their second restaurant – Raviolis! Osteria. Located on Murrieta Hot Springs Road in Murrieta (right between the 15 and 215 freeways), the Osteria compliments their original restaurant in Lake Elsinore – Raviolis! … [Read more...]
I first met Tony Tiso at The Wine Co. in Temecula where he was doing a private tasting for the owner. In my usual style, I looked pathetic enough to score a small taste of Tony's family wine. It was just enough to get me jonzing for more. Over the past year I have met up with Tony (or his father Dr. John Tiso) at various restaurants or local private … [Read more...]
If you love great theater and have been longing to escape into a classic musical, make plans now to head down to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater to catch Fiddler on the Roof presented by the Temecula Valley Players and directed by J Scott Lapp. The gorgeous set design and live orchestra set the tone immediately. The story is set in Tsarist Russia … [Read more...]
Photo by Mike Chava Tucked in a narrow slice in a smallish shopping center is a Thai restaurant that should not be missed. At Thai BBQ is an authentic family owned eatery. Jason Sithichai and his sister, Trisha Alvarado have followed in the footsteps of their parents, who have owned Thai Original BBQ in Cerritos since 1986. Jason saw a need in the burgeoning … [Read more...]
Imagine riding into Sturgis, South Dakota for their annual motorcycle rally sitting on a bike that is a unique, one-of-a-kind, custom-made motorcycle -one that not only sets you apart from everyone else at this world-famous event, but is the only bike of it’s kind in the entire world. The kind of two-wheel machine that would easily make you the coolest … [Read more...]
The “dog days” of summer have finally crept up on us. After a mild summer thus far, the mercury is soaring and 90+ degree days are going to be the norm for the next month here in the Temecula Valley. If you’re proud parents, then your children have just started school within these last two weeks. Could get stressful. Getting kids to and from … [Read more...]
Have you read What to Expect When You’re Expecting with a highlighter and post-its in hand, or are you the kind of parent who thinks Dr. Spock is a Star Trek character? Whatever your level of parenting expertise, no matter how much you look to others to teach you how to keep from screwing up your kid, RAISING THE PERFECT CHILD THROUGH GUILT AND … [Read more...]
I have always wanted to learn French, and thanks to Wine on a Dime, my education has begun. Each Wednesday, Wine on a Dime offers a wine or beer tasting from 5 – 7 pm for just $10 (or $12.50 at the door), and last week featured wines from France. Owner Michelle Campini greeted each thirsty “student” with a glass of Champagne, while Jeff Nelson … [Read more...]
Driving up the stately driveway to Thornton Winery is always a lovely, peaceful endeavor. Last Friday was no exception, as my husband Steve and I headed there to become reacquainted with some old friends. The weather was unusually cool for August, and we knew the outdoor patio and unique tasting procedure at Thornton would provide just the relaxing afternoon … [Read more...]
Masa de Yabar in Old Town They say opening a business is much like bearing a child. So much love, work and worry, but such a joy in the end. The new Masia de Yabar Urban Winery in Old Town Temecula is clearly a labor of love for owners Wilmer Yabar, Waleed Jouzy and Carlos Rivas. Although the main property has been very successful out on Camino … [Read more...]
