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Temecula Hot Summer Nights

July 9, 2010 By Guest Writer 1 Comment

Article by: Marilyn Wrye-Tipps What a great place to be! This Friday July 9th, the City of Temecula kicks off it's Hot Summer Nights program. The streets of Old Town will be filled with fun, games and music for the whole family. Baily's Courtyard will play host to Aunt Kizzy's Boyz . Hailing from San Diego, AKB will be ripping off some down-home blues that will take you to the swamps of Mississippi. Lead Singer "Sugaray" Rayford is revered as one of California's foremost soulful "Blues Shouters". The Boyz recently played to a standing ovation at the Pechanga Showroom where they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Live Music Tagged With: Aunt Kizzy's Boyz, Bailey's, Dynamite Dave, Hot Summer Nights, old town temecula, Silver Beatles

Sidewalk Art in Old Town Temecula

June 30, 2010 By Crispin Courtenay Leave a Comment

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 from multi-day stunning efforts from professional artists, to doodles sketched by children. Drawing on the black asphalt is stunningly strenuous on the body as the temperature can be upwards of 40 degrees hotter on the pavement than the ambient air temperature. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Art & Culture Tagged With: Crispin Courtenay, free, kids, old town temecula, Pastels, Sidewalk art

Old Town Root Beer, Floats, & Memories

May 17, 2010 By Ashley Ludwig Leave a Comment

Old Town Root Beer Company, a little shop, tucked in on Front Street, welcomed Taste of Temecula with open arms. Upon entry to this narrow shop, visitors are swept into a time warp--from the Pop Art ads on the walls, to shelves lined with every bottled soda imaginable. And I do mean EVERY bottled soda. On this lovely spring day I brought my daughter and parents to sip root beer floats, and meet John and Cory Montgomery, the owners of this establishment. While listening to their history, I learned some things--both about how root beer is made, especially Old Town Root Beer--and the secret Montgomery … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Family Tagged With: Ashley Ludwig, John Montgomery, Old Town, old town temecula, Root Beer, Soda, T-shirts

Flaming Drinks at the Edge

May 12, 2010 By Edwin Mahieu Leave a Comment

Written by: Edwin Mahieu It was another fiery night at The Edge, in old town Temecula. But this Wednesday it wasn’t just the patio torches lighting things up; instead it was the flaming drinks being created by bartender Tyler Chase. First up was the Flaming Dragon, which is made from Bacardi rum and Midori liqueur that creates a greenish drink. When lit, a bluish green flame is produced that warms the drink. After the flame was put out and the drink carefully sipped, a warm melon flavor rolled over the tongue. It was hard to tell if it was the warmth of drink or the high alcohol that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other Tagged With: Edwin Mahieu, old town temecula, The Edge, Tom Plant

Jack's Nuts

May 11, 2010 By Lisa Musick 1 Comment

In the same place where you can find jalapeno peanut brittle and chipotle-flavored almonds, you can find some of the most delicious, buttery cashew nuts you’ve ever tasted. Located in the Penfold Building under the Gambling Cowboy, Jack's Nuts houses an array of – you guessed it – nuts of every flavor. Claudia and Steve Keaton run the store named after husband and father, Jack. Since 2005, Jack’s Nuts has brought in almonds and walnuts from California’s central valley, organically-grown pistachios from Santa Barbara, pecans, and macadamia nuts from Central America. But, most particularly, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: chipotle-flavored almonds, Claudia Keaton, funnel cakes, Juanita Gates, Lisa Musick, old town temecula, peanut brittle, Steve Keaton

Grab your ten gallon hat and spurs!

April 28, 2010 By Crispin Courtenay Leave a Comment

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 shoot-out at The Bank. Other activities include calf roping, pony rides, music and period costumes. Take a ride on a stagecoach and see if you can find a buck board. Find out where the term 'riding shotgun' really came from. Chili Cook Off The International … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: bank robbery, cow boys, Crispin Courtenay, high noon gunfight, old town temecula, stage coach, western days

Baily's Old Town Temecula – Eleven After Dark Nightclub

April 17, 2010 By Loren Scott 5 Comments

If you are looking for a new place to party on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night, you have got to check out the Eleven After Dark nightclub at Baily's Old Town Temecula. The music there is a mixture of Rock, Hip-Hop, Disco, Funk and House, and the dress code is the usual stylish nightclub attire -- not too fancy, not too casual. Just right. We visited on a recent Friday night. When we arrived at 10:30, the crowd was still fairly light. I guess that's why it's called Eleven After Dark, because, after 11 the crowd started rolling in and the place got packed pretty quickly. The security staff at Baily's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Live Music Tagged With: Baily's, Eleven After Dark, Loren Scott, Old Town, old town temecula, Temecula

A lovely day for a gentle Syrah

April 9, 2010 By Crispin Courtenay Leave a Comment

Traz Pick this week, is written by, Crispin Courtenay. Traz is having an attack of Springitous and living the life of Riley today. This weeks pick is from Curry Vineyards of Temecula. Curry is a small operation run by Charlie Curry. They run a tasting room in Old Town Temecula, in the historic Palomar hotel and a vineyard in wine country. See our article from February 10 for the full story. We chose the 2007 Syrah, Temecula. Approximately 150 cases produced. Large blackberry with mild Bing cherry on the nose. Quite fruity aroma, a breeze came over the table and I could smell the nose on Traz's wine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine of the Week Tagged With: Charlie Curry, Crispin Courtenay, Curry Vineyards, old town temecula, Palomar Hotel, Syrah

Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co.

February 19, 2010 By Trasier Schuyler 4 Comments

With all the wineries on the Rancho California and De Portola Wine trails some wine seekers have not yet discovered the tasting rooms popping up on every corner in Old Town. One of my favorites is Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co. They are located at the end of Main Street just before the new Temecula City Hall . The beautiful wine and olive oil tasting room resonates with Italian charm and beauty while the amazing garden in the back is perfect to take your glass of wine and enjoy a perfect Temecula day. As the weather is heating and grilling season is about to start, my tastes are gradually … [Read more...]

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La Pointe, Grand Opening

February 15, 2010 By Crispin Courtenay Leave a Comment

February 11th marked the grand opening ceremony and party of La Pointe, Private Client Group a Full Service Brokerage and Financial Planner in Old Town Temecula. The Chamber of Commerce was there for a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by more fun than I have seen in ages. There is going to be a full candy shop, popcorn stand, beer and brats on the patio, yes patio, the La Pointe's don't mess around. Also mentioned—please it was the first thing we asked—was that the wine was going to be provided by the neighboring The Collective. Catering was provided by Soro's Mediterranean Restaurant. Upon entering … [Read more...]