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In Southern California, our food is often as frenetic, disconnected and over-processed as our lives. So I have begun a mission to find fare that is more than just calories or the sum of its ingredients, but is truly nourishing—to the body and the soul. Enter Simply Sharon’s Restaurant & Catering: “Home-style cooking with Louisiana … [Read more...]
For Taste of Temecula’s Wine Pick of the Week, I decided to do something a little different - instead of focusing on a single wine, I’m offering my Winery Pick of the Week. On my journey up to San Francisco last month, I decided to make a pit stop into Paso Robles before heading up to the Bay Area. I have never been to Paso, and with so many … [Read more...]
There are many great ways to discover and enjoy Temecula’s Wine Country. Most of us simply get in our own car, select a few wineries, and get to tasting our area’s amazing wines. Easy and basic. Others prefer the designated driver route – that’s always the safe way to go. Take it a step further and rent a limo, or if you have a big group, a limo-bus. … [Read more...]
I first met Jennifer and Rick Buffington, the owners of Cougar Winery, three years ago on a detour with our realtor who was showing us properties in the Temecula Wine Country. After a log day of house hunting, it was time for a break. Our friend and realtor Joe DiLullo knew just the place to go. As we drove up the impressive driveway to their vineyard, he … [Read more...]
Barley & Hops Olde World Family Tavern, one of the premiere beer bars in Temecula, was the sight of the latest rockin’ set by local favorites the 4019’s. Deftly blending late-50s rock, a ton of 60s-era rock/pop, Southern rock guitar from the 70s, an 80s punk ‘tude, and the commercial side of grunge from the 90s, the 4019’s lays claim to … [Read more...]
Want to tour the wine country, why not try something different? Article by: Marilyn Wrye-Tipps I am sure many of you have been out wine tasting in a Limo or a tour bus both of which are fun but, have you ever ridden in a trolley? Next time you want to go out wine tasting and do not want to drive, why not take a ride on Brewen’s Empire … [Read more...]
The Blond Gypsies gave a rare Southern California performance Saturday, June 26th, bringing their unique Gipsy Rumba & Flamenco Guitar music to Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery. Surrounded by horse ranches & budding vineyards and sitting atop of the rolling hills off of Monte De Oro, Nicholas and Cindy Palumbo’s boutique winery provided the … [Read more...]
[fb-share] Briar Rose Winery, known as Temecula’s premier boutique winery, celebrated its 3rd anniversary in style this past Saturday night with a reservation-only BBQ dinner, great friends, and of course, fantastic award-winning Briar Rose wine. About 50 wine club members and guests filled Briar Rose’s back courtyard on what turned out to be a … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll is alive and well in Temecula. Want proof? Head out to The Vault, an all-ages music venue (no alcohol sold) located within the walls of the Temecula Sounds School of Music & The Arts, the Valley’s longest-running music school. The Vault is a small, stripped down, no frills, warehouse-style haven to catch your favorite local and … [Read more...]
When I lived in Los Angeles, I was spoiled by the seemingly endless number of great restaurants in the area, especially those that were primarily breakfast/lunch cafes. Ventura Blvd. (in the San Fernando Valley), for instance, is littered with them – eclectic, cool, vibey little spots with unique, health-conscious, delicious menu choices. I found … [Read more...]
