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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! … [Read more...]
What do you do when it is summertime, and you want a lighter wine, but it is not blisteringly hot, and red still sounds good? Hart Winery has the perfect light bodied, flavorful Red wine in their Grenache. I was thrilled to pick a wine from Hart Winery. It is one of the oldest wineries in the Temecula Valley. Joe Hart, still the owner and winemaker, began … [Read more...]
By, Holly Roe It’s a beautiful day in Wine Country, the sun is bright and the air is crisp and cool. We are getting ready to go on a jeep tour with Maxx Taxi where owner and operator Jeff Gardner promises it will be a rare and spectacular experience. We begin our journey leaving from Oak Mountain Winery. We continue east on De Portola Rd. heading … [Read more...]
Carb lovers rejoice! Great Harvest Bread Company nearly proves you can have your bread (to paraphrase) and eat it too. This amazing bakery focuses on whole grain bread, freshly made on the premises. They don’t compromise flavor or quality in order to give customers a wholesome, healthy product. In the words of owner Alicia Trevithick, "Our bread isn't … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
I have been a girly-girl for as long as I can remember. I begged to wear dresses, and twirled in them until I was dizzy. I got into my mom’s make-up continually, no matter how many times I got in trouble for it. In middle school I put on eyliner on when I got to school and washed it off before I left for home. I love make-up, skin-care, and perfumes. And … [Read more...]
Two of Temecula’s most celebrated attractions – balloons and wine – are made possible by the wind climes specific to the Valley. So you might find it surprising that the very climate conditions that we laud today served to shut down the Rancho California Airport in the late 1970s. Its location between the DeLuz foothills and the west side of Diaz Road … [Read more...]
It was an emotional and patriotic Memorial Day, a day that saw the City of Murrieta dedicate their brand new Veterans Memorial at Town Square Park to the brave men and women who have served and defended this country of ours. Hundreds attended the ceremony that started at 10:00 a.m. as the first phase of this project – a World War II Wall and an Obelisk … [Read more...]
I love to run, so I will take any excuse to slap on the Asics and hit the pavement, road or trail. After Saturday morning, I just might become a little more particular about where I run! South Coast Winery and Resort teamed up with Ponte Winery and Wiens Family Cellars to create a dynamically fun Wild Women of Wine Country 5K Walk/Run Thru the Vineyards, … [Read more...]
