May 21, 2012

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...]

Sidewalk Art in Old Town Temecula

Sidewalk Art in Old Town Temecula

Last weekend the new Civic Square and surrounding areas around the new City Hall was inundated with artists of all ages and skill-levels with the goal of decorating the streets with temporary art in pastels and chalk. Participation in this event was open to all and free of charge. The City even provided free chalk to anyone that needed one. Artwork ranged … [Read more...]

The Tilted Kilt comes to town

The Tilted Kilt comes to town

Taste of Temecula was invited to the VIP soft-opening of the newest Tilted Kilt, Sports Pub, located at the Promenade Mall in Temecula, at the former location of the Iron Wok. Our party was greeted warmly at the door by some of the most outgoing and friendly door staff I have ever met, so the evening started on a very positive note. The entire staff of … [Read more...]

Sidewalk Painting and Plein Air Festival in Old Town this weekend.

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As part of the Summerfest 2010 activites the city is sponsoring it's annual sidewalk painting in Old Town Temecula this weekend. Skill levels run the gauntlet from children's doodles to serious multi-day works of art from professional artists. Simaltaneously is the Ralph Love Plein Air Festival featuring artists painting at various locations throughout Old … [Read more...]

Taste of La Cresta

Taste of La Cresta

We were invited to spend a wonderful afternoon at the beautiful Hall and Oaks ranch in La Cresta for the Taste of La Cresta fund raising event. Numerous local wineries, breweries, restaurants, artists and artisan craftsman were in attendance. Add to this a classic car show, silent auction, and live entertainment, it was the ultimate way to enjoy a … [Read more...]

Reinventing Temecula Wine

Reinventing Temecula Wine

June 07, 2010 - CORRECTION When I originally wrote this article I took a quote out of context and managed to mangle it's meaning. Here is Cane Vanderhoof's clarification: ...just to clarify my own thoughts for you. I think what you refer to as "bad harvests", is what I referred to as "failures." By "failures" in any given vintage what I refer to are … [Read more...]

Children's Matsuri, bring your kids! (video)

Children's Matsuri, bring your kids! (video)

From Temecula Sister City Association In 2003, we launched our newest annual event, "The Children's Matsuri," to bring Japanese culture and fun to Southern California's kids. Don't miss this year's contest for children and families” and under “Children’s Matsuri” on that same page, put, “In 2003, we launched our newest annual event, "The … [Read more...]

Thorton releases 7 new wines (video)

Thorton releases 7 new wines (video)

It was a perfect SoCal day, 86 degrees and a light breeze, a helicopter in the parking lot, a restaurant full of happy people. I must be at the right location.Today we are meeting with Don Reha to taste the seven new wines he has released. This is an unprecedented move for Don, as he normally releases wines when they are ready, or when the previous vintage … [Read more...]

Local Mixologist in action (video)

Local Mixologist in action (video)

Tune in to see an Authentic Mint Julep being made at Baily's Old Town Temecula by Mixologist and owner Kim Baily. Mint Julip at Baily's Old Town Temecula pt. 1 of 2 from Crispin Courtenay on Vimeo. Video by Trasier Schuyler True Kentucky Mint Julep - for Kentucky Derby on Saturday By: Kim Baily Drink Recipe Ingredients: • 15 oz. Bulleit Bourbon (25 … [Read more...]

Grab your ten gallon hat and spurs!

Grab your ten gallon hat and spurs!

Round up yer kin, hitch the horses and head on down to Old Town. Western days are coming to Old Town May 15th and 16th. Bring your family and friends, activities run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday The Temecula Gunfighters will be in attendance performing a variety of skits and reenactments, culminating with the high-noon robbery and … [Read more...]