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Nov 11 2013

Tesoro Winery in Temecula Honors Veteran's Complimentary Wine Tasting

TEMECULA, NOVEMBER 8, 2013 – Tesoro Winery owner, Colonel Carl “Buzz” Olson, US Army (Ret), honors U.S. Military (active, inactive, or retired), with a complimentary tasting of its Patriot Wines brand of wine on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11, 2013, from 1-5 p.m. at Tesoro’s Old Town Temecula tasting room. All U.S. Military, whether active, inactive, or retired, […]

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Nov 1 2013

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival: 10th Year Anniversary

It’s the big top of all wine events in Southern California. None can top the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, coming November 18 through November 24. This spectacular event is an international showcase of the world’s great wines and spirits, chefs and culinary personalities and gourmet foods. Over 200 beverage companies are pouring, 70 restaurants are

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Oct 13 2013

It's National School Lunch Week!

From Rock Hard Tator Tots to Salad Bars, It’s National School Lunch Week and the Lunch Tray has come a Long Way. by Monifa Bandele, Senior Campaign Director MomsRising.org Remember leg warmers and when ketchup was a vegetable? Is it just me or have the 80’s been making a comeback? I can’t get the sound of

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Oct 9 2013

Career Spotlight: Craig Lewis, Massage Therapist

A little over a month ago, I celebrated a birthday. And, when my family asked me what I wanted, my response was, a massage! I’ll let you in on a little secret– my family, is filled of copy cat’s. Not always, but let’s just say, there’s no shame in their game when it come’s to

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Sep 11 2013

Chef Voltaggio, of Bravo's Top Chef Shares His Creative Cuisine at Universal Appliance & Kitchen Center

(Studio City, CA) Michael Voltaggio, a thirty-four-year-old from Maryland, has already gained nineteen years of experience in the restaurant industry and has won numerous awards for his outstanding culinary achievements. This current Pasadena resident has served as Chef de Cuisine in some of the most prestigious hotel dining rooms in America, including the dining room

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Sep 9 2013

Love Cupcake Café, Otay Ranch’s Newest Sweet Spot

(Chula Vista, CA) The classic proverbial phrase, “When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade,” has been revitalized by first-time business owners Hortenssia and Juan Zatarain (husband and wife), who use the lemons to create something sweet like lemon cupcakes, one of the many featured flavors at Love Cupcake Café, Otay Ranch’s newest sweet spot.

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Aug 30 2013

Now's the Time: Plan Early For a Successful Family Reunion

Now that summer’s winding down, it’s the perfect time to get the family started in making plans for a stress-free successful family reunion! Years ago, my father Thomas Hopkins, would gather up several members of our immediate family and travel to Texas or California for a picnic in someone’s back yard. Before he died, he

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Aug 23 2013

Concert Review: Boney James & DW3 Energize the Crowd at Thornton Winery

Let’s get one thing straight— clearly Boney James knows how to blow, the saxophone that is. He’s not just an incredible musician he’s one confident entertainer. From the moment he takes the stage, sporting his signature black fedora and strutting that Boney swag, his audience is ready to groove. After four gold albums, three Grammy

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Aug 12 2013

Boney James Set to Perform Saturday at Thornton Winery

Three-time Grammy nominated saxophonist Boney James, is set to perform his magic on the Mediterranean-style fountain terrace stage at Thornton Winery, in lovely Temecula Wine Country, this coming Saturday, August 17th at 7:00pm. With only eight shows left in the series, Thornton Winery’s 25th annual Champagne Jazz Concert Series, the hottest outdoor venue in

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Aug 8 2013

10th Annual Classic Wine & Food Festival Coming to San Diego

Frank Mangio is not the only one in town excited about the 10th Annual San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, so are we! Read on… The wine/food event of the year is still 3 ½ months away but by the way the talk is going, it may as well be next week. The San Diego Bay

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