ToT Loves to Eat with EAT

There’s no better way to stimulate a great conversation then when the food being served is at the utmost  quality and displayed beautifully. This was definitely the case at E.A.T.’s new Fall Menu  Debut this past Sunday.  A couple of dozen lucky guests were invited to E.A.T’s storefront and we were treated to a feast … Continue reading →

Wine and Dessert Pairings with Senor Mambo

  I love to dip my beak into ice cream and  I can really wrap  my feathers around a sweet Muscat and scoop of Toasted Almond.  I’ve flown around to many of the wineries here that carry a good Muscat with Danza del Sol, South Coast and Bella Vista wineries coming immediately to my bird brain.  Wilson Creek Winery … Continue reading →

Europa Village – A Taste of the Old World in the New World

Temecula’s slogan, Old Traditions New Opportunities, could not be better suited for one of  its newest Wineries.  However, the traditions are not what we are used to around here, in this case instead of Old West think Old World – Europe, without the plane ride!  Recently, Europa Village held its first Société Europa Member Event, … Continue reading →

The High Cost of Eating – Harvest 2U Has Some Great Info

High food prices getting you down? Aren’t these times difficult enough without the cost of our food increasing? Our budgets are stretched and yet the necessities of life sometimes are priced out of our reach. In November 2010, the Wall Street Journal quoted the United States Agriculture Department stating “food prices are rising faster than … Continue reading →

Happy Hour on the Hill

If you are like most of my Temecula friends, the key element to the appeal of any Happy Hour is a great price offered on the  drinks. Everything else is a bonus!  Monte de Oro Winery offers a Friday night Happy Hour that covers the key element–a $4 glass of their award-winning wine. After that, … Continue reading →

ToT Loves to Eat with EAT

E.A.T., which aptly stands for Extraordinary Artisan Table, is the brainchild of the delightful Leah delyte Di Bernardo.  Since she is the founder and president of Slow Food Temecula Valley, it’s no surprise that her catering company is all about “keeping it fresh, real and local.”  She strongly believes that by buying local she can … Continue reading →

Escape on a Musical Journey in Wine Country

http://https://wordpress.com/post/100477080/11856/Things were heating up at Keyways Winery and it wasn’t just the weather.  Friday night Escape was rocking and they proved to all that they were not just another tribute band.  Some whispered that they sounded more like Journey than the present day band.  In spite of electrical issues that continued to cause audio problems, … Continue reading →

Searching for the Perfect Mojito…In Wine Country? Mambo found it at Keyways

For those who are unfamiliar with me my name is Mambo, and I’m a Blue and Gold Macaw that resides at The Roving Wino’s house. I’m considered to be somewhat of a party animal, so watch your drinks as I have a tendency to help myself.  Being a tropical bird I prefer drinks that are … Continue reading →

A Fun ’80’s Flashback in Wine Country

We had a rockin’ date night Saturday at Monte de Oro Winery.  The double bill of New Wave cult favorite Missing Persons (“Walking in LA”) and pop/punk rockers the Romantics (“What I Like About You”) thrilled the mostly local crowd, who came out to support Hospice of the Valleys. There is something magical about a … Continue reading →

Chaparral Pumas Go Head-to-Head in Man V. Food Challenge

This past Thursday Taste of Temecula was at it again hosting their Man V. Food competition and after watching the event it truly proves that eating can be a competitive sport. If you did not hear about the last Man V. Food at The Hot Dog Shoppe you missed a great time. Two locals battled it out for … Continue reading →