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A few weeks back, I wrote a revealing profile on the new Chef over at Raviolis Osteria in Murrieta. His name is Chef Mazzaro and at the time of the interview, he talked not only a little bit about himself but also about the future of Raviolis Osteria. Chef Mazzaro imparted to me a vision of where he would like to take Raviolis Osteria… and it was a … [Read more...]
Well it was another great meet up last Wednesday at Sweet Lumpy’s with the TOT’ers. As usual the kitchen pumped out some awesome food for the packed house. For me it was the pulled pork, with a healthy helping of the sweet barbeque sauce, while some of the ladies preferred the cool crisp salads. One TOT staff person enjoyed her salad topped … [Read more...]
Sometimes fairytales do come true. All images © M.S. Ross Once upon a time, there was a verdant valley ripe with magical vines that produced a highly prized fruit sought after by many. Here, the golden glow of the late afternoon sun streamed across rolling green hills, alighting softly upon a thatched-roof cottage perched on a secreted knoll. People … [Read more...]
This week’s ToT Meet and Greet was in Old Town Temecula’s Texas Lil’s. What a great place to mix and mingle in this western-styled saloon/restaurant. I was unaware that the owners Ron and Becky Walton owned the two year old Vail Ranch Steakhouse and also Texas Loosey’s, both in Temecula. The Taste of Temecula’s patrons today got lucky as the … [Read more...]
Don't let its handcrafted European style pastries fool you into thinking it's just a bakery. Flour Fusion offers a wide variety of dishes to please your palate from breakfast through lunch and beyond. "We focus on freshness," owner Hertz assures, and that devotion to freshness is evident in the menu. Start your day off with something simple, like a bagel … [Read more...]
There's an expression often used in sports when an athlete embraces his destiny. What was once deep inside the man is yanked to the surface. Somehow this man enters a realm of excellence that leaves onlookers dumbfoundedly saying, "Man, Let the Big Dog Eat!" In this case, a man's destiny is to reach for something that is OUTSIDE himself and put it somewhere … [Read more...]
As the Roving Wino I’m expected to be ambling about town having a great time doing nothing but tasting wine and sampling the town’s best restaurants. Nothing is further from the truth because in actuality I am hand-cuffed to my computer day in and day out. It always thrills me to get a chance to get out and Taste of Temecula’s Meet and Greet is a … [Read more...]
I haven’t been on Facebook for a while, but there are always some pages that need to be checked out to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Middle Ridge Winery is one of these must-read pages because owners Chris and Melody Johnston always have something fun going on. So when they posted their Tapas With Chris & Wine Club Release Party, this … [Read more...]
Seriously? Let’s look at just a couple of factors that make buying local produce cost effective. Waste – Believe it or not, according to ethicalconsumerism.tribe.net, “the average family of 4 wastes 122 pounds of food per month”! (Actually, I have a hard time believing that myself). But, ask yourself how much of your produce you … [Read more...]
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 couldn’t help but admire the … [Read more...]
