May 21, 2012

It’s Balloon And Wine Festival Time

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  Who: The 28th Annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. The festival was first launched in spring 1984 and known then as the Rancho California Balloon & Wine Festival. It was a monumental success for a town of only 9,000 residences. Their mission is to enhance the charitable, cultural, educational, and economic developments of … [Read more...]

“And the Winner is…The Kids!”

Mmmm...Ahi Tuna w/ Wasabi Cream Sauce. (Photo by Juanita Juarez)

3rd Annual So-Cal Chef Open Benefiting Oak Grove Athletic Program & Gymnasium 
Monday, November 15th. Last Monday night brought out the golfers and the gourmands to enjoy the talents of local chefs and raise money for a wonderful cause. Held at the beautiful Journey at Pechanga Golf Course and Clubhouse, the event was a hole-in-one for all … [Read more...]

“Chef Open” Fundraiser @ Pechanga

Chef Michael Henry of Meritage. (Photo courtesy of PEAR P.R.)

Southern California’s Top Chef to be Named at Oak Grove Center Fundraiser Murrieta nonprofit seeks best chef through fundraising event. Murrieta, CA (November 4, 2010) – Chef’s from all over Southern California will compete in the 3rd Annual “Chef Open” at the Journey at Pechanga clubhouse on Monday, November 15, 2010. Presented by Oak Grove … [Read more...]

Chef Steve Stawinski, Creekside Grille

Chef Steve Stawinski, Creekside Grille

Chef Stawinski is the new Executive Chef at the Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery in the Temecula A.V. A. The Creekside Grille is tucked into the back courtyard of the picturesque family-owned winery and features unpretentious cuisine with ingenious twists on classic technique. It's familiar territory but full of little surprises. No stranger to Wine … [Read more...]

Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery

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Temecula is becoming known for its great wines, but what is great wine without great food? Throughout Rancho California and the DePortola Wine Trail, great bistros are appearing everywhere. Wilson Creek is quickly becoming one the places to visit for both wine and dining. Located just seven miles east of the 15 Freeway, it's a short drive from town out to … [Read more...]