February 8, 2012

Pizzeria Venti – A Family Restaurant With Heart

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The first thing that’s noticeable about the new Pizzeria Venti Restaurant is how much the décor changed from when it Pizzeria Venti was Anthony’s Ristorante. The interior walls have been removed and large windows line the walls. It’s now bright, light and airy. As I walked up to the friendly faces behind the counter I [...]

ToT’s Lunch Meet-Up @ The Bank

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As “The Roving Wino,” I have had the pleasure of sampling some of the finest food and beverages at a variety of eateries. Recently I was recruited by Taste of Temecula to visit local establishments and do what I do best – eat & drink. My first assignment was to join their bi-weekly Meet-Up Lunch [...]

ToT’s Lunch Meet-Up @ Francesca’s

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What do you call a mid-afternoon party that’s open to everyone and full of great food and good cheer? You call it Taste of Temecula’s bi-weekly Wednesday Lunch Meet-Up. Last week it was held at Francesca’s Italian Kitchen and a great time was had by all. Normally Francesca’s only serves dinner but owners Alessio and [...]

ToT Happy Hour @ D’Canters Wine Bar & Grill

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Join Taste of Temecula for Happy Hour this Thursday, Nov. 18th @ D’Canters Wine Bar & Grill from 5:00-8:00pm. Enjoy $2 off wine by the glass and $1 off selected beer and well drinks. Appetizers are reduced to $5 or less and they’re extending their Happy Hour just for us! Instead of ending it at [...]

Harry’s Pacific Grill – Where East Meets West

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If you are looking for an exotic escape from your typical cocktails and dining, you need not look any further than right here in Temecula.  Harry’s Pacific Grill features Latin and Asian specialties as well as island favorites and California fusion cuisine.  Your journey starts the moment you walk in as you will receive warm [...]

Happy Hour @ Spelly’s Pub & Grille

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Join the Taste of Temecula crew this Thursday, October 7th, for Happy Hour @ Spelly’s Bar & Grille. They’ll have specials on drinks and food from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. No official invitation needed – simply bring your friends and your appetite! Oh, and the Giants/Braves playoff game will on. Go Giants! Click here to RSVP [...]

ToT Happy Hour @ Rustico

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Join the Taste of Temecula crew for Happy Hour @ Rustico Ristorante & Pizzeria in Murrieta this Thursday, September 23rd, from 5:00-7:00pm. Take advantage of drink specials (the Happy Heather will be just $5.00 – see above video) and their tapas appetizers will be discounted to $3.95 for all ToT guests. Rustico just recently celebrated [...]

La Cocina – ¡Muy Excelente!

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Juan Elenes hails from Sinaloa, Mexico. He came to Temecula by way of Baldwin Park and joined La Cocina a few weeks after they opened their doors. He says it was like going from night to day. The way he looks at it, he doesn’t have any “customers.”  He sure has a lot of friends, though. [...]

Raviolis! Osteria Now In Murrieta!

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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! Italian Bistro. [...]