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If you love Sushi you will relate to this. Since moving to Temecula Valley one of my primary concerns was figuring out where I would find a great place for Sushi. If you are an avid fan of the tasty cuisine like I am, you know it creates a craving where the only thing to satisfy it is a spicy tuna hand roll followed by a number 2, 14, 16 & 28 … [Read more...]
It felt like I stepped into some sort of alternate universe – a “mutt”-tropolis, if you will – when I visited The Dog Park Cafe in Temecula over the weekend. Beautifully decorated with rich woods, stone floors, lush greenery, and even iron lampposts, Dog Park Cafe is an idyllic place where dogs rule, pooches are pampered, and humans are in it just … [Read more...]
Every company strives to produce a quality product but, however important the end result may be, efficiency often times interferes. The idea of saving money is tempting, who does not want to save money, especially in modern times? But, if in saving money, the product quality suffers, was it really money worth saving? This is where a company with … [Read more...]
Last Saturday was overcast and then it began to drizzle as I headed my car over to Rancho California Road. But it was going to take a lot more than rain to keep me away from Temecula Valley Wine Country’s Harvest Celebration. This was a wonderful opportunity to check out some new wines and each winery was also going to serve food pairings. Nothing gets … [Read more...]
As a tropical bird, I am "wild" about sweets and sometimes I just have to be more exotic than traditional and pair up my dessert with an equally decadent wine. As a general rule you want to pair your dessert with a wine that is sweeter. Sparkling wine or liqueurs are also a good match with sweet desserts. You will want to match the flavors and aromas in both … [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...]
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...]
Shakespeare in the Vines returns for an outstanding series of outdoor performances at Stuart Cellars beginning Thursday, July 7th. The winery is sponsoring the SITV troupe for the first time this year. I attended a performance of A Midsummer’s Nights Dream a few years ago at Frangipani Winery with my teenage son. I was surprised when he agreed to go but … [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...]
