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The Winery Restaurants presents it's Inaugural Truffle Week

November 17th-23rd

Menu by: Yvon Goetz

Menu:

Colorado Buffalo "Deux Facons" Carpaccio/ Tartare

Truffle Grilled Cheese- Mache Salad

Jumbo Maine Scallops and Burgundy Black Truffle Napoleon

Champagne- Chervil Butter

Italian White Truffles and Porcini Risotto

Red Wine Reduction and Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano

Black Truffle Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Braised Truffle Potatoes & Organic Baby Vegetables, Cabernet Essence

Warm Black Truffle Cheesecake

Micro Greens and Black Truffle Vinaigrette

Attended by: Open to all guest

For more information regarding event visit: www.thewineryrestaurant.com

Roy's Restaurant Gift Card Promotion

Happening all of December

For every $100 you purchase in Roy's Gift Cards, you'll receive a $20 Gift Card for yourself!

Hurry and get your Holiday Gift Cards now. Offer good till December 31st.

For more information visit: Roysrestaurant.com

Veggie Grill
8000 West Sunset Blvd,
Ca-90403
(323) 822-7575
www.facebook.com/veggiegrill

CuisineType : American, Vegetarian

VEGGIE GRILL CELEBRATES THEIR 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

All month long, Veggie Grill celebrates their 5-year anniversary. The popular, feel-good brand opened its first location in Irvine in November 2006 and has since opened an additional six locations across Los Angeles and Orange County. To give back to its loyal fans online (nearly 65,000 fans and followers), Veggie Grill is hosting a giveaway on Facebook. Fans who submit a Veggie Grill-inspired video are entered to win one of five, $500 gift cards.

To enter, fans must “Like” Veggie Grill on Facebook and post a video– a testimonial, a “first taste” or VG Virgin experience, a song, a favorite “off-the-menu” item, an ad, or anything Veggie Grill related – at the end of November, Veggie Grill will pick five winners. Each winner will win a $500 gift card to Veggie Grill.

To enter for your chance to win visit www.facebook.com/veggiegrill

After more than three months of competition and thousands of votes cast via Facebook, Tommy Bahama is excited to announce that Jack Terry from Key West, FL is the first-ever Tommy Bahama Rumologist™.  What began as a nationwide search, soon narrowed down to a Top 20 then Top 10, and finally a group of five very worthy finalists from across the country vying for the coveted new title. The finalists in the competition all submitted an additional video making their final plea for the title, and then Tommy Bahama let the voting public determine the eventual winner.  Read more »

Center Club held its premier small plates tasting event, Small Bites for Big Causes, on October 10, 2011, and raised over $22,000 for local charities: MDA’s Augie’s Quest, For OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center and ClubCorp’s Employee Partners Care Foundation. Read more »

If you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion, share an unforgettable evening with close friends or plan a romantic outing with your loved one, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach, Calif. has a novel idea – gourmet boat cruises aboard elegant Duffy boats. The public may rent the electric watercrafts and tour the Back Bay and nearby environs while enjoying specially prepared offerings from the award-winning Back Bay Bistro. Each of the 3 picnic packages, which come complete with linen napkins, plates and stainless steel utensils, is paired with fine wines personally selected by Food & Beverage Director Thomas Giulioni. Read more »

Roy's
453 Newport Center Drive,
CA-92660
(949) 640-7697
www.roysrestaurant.com

CuisineType :

Mondays Are Amazing Once Again!

Roy's Prix Fixe Monday's return October 31st.

Any appetizer. Any entree. Any dessert.

(from the entire menu)

Only $39.95 every Monday

Visit www.roysrestaurant.com for locations and business hours.

Golden Truffle
1767 Newport Blvd.,
Ca-92627
(949) 645-9858
www.goldentruffle.com

CuisineType :

STARTERS:

Italian Greyhound 8

Tangerine Mimosa 8

Traditional Cape Cod 8

Golden Truffle Cracked Olive Shrimp Bloody Mary 10

Fresh Squeezed Orange or Tangerine Juice 4

Toasted Bagel Italian Style 8Fried Chicken Breast Biscuit with Country Gravy 8

Welsh Rarebit 6

House Smoked Scottish King Salmon with Chive Cream Cheese & Bagel 14

ENTREES:

Full English Breakfast: Smoked Bacon, Pork Banger, Fried Eggs, Broiled Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Creamed Spinach and Potatoes 18

Three Eggs Benedict 16

NY Steak Diane with Three Eggs on Creamed Spinach & Potatoes 28

Heirloom Tomato & Gruyere Pie with Poached Eggs & Hollandaise 14

Maine Lobster Benedict 38Two Egg Blue Crab Avocado Benedict 18

Texas Straight Chili Three Egg Omelette 12

Creole Shrimp with Eggs & Grits 16

Wild Blueberry Raspberry Pancakes/Irish Butter and Real Maple Syrup 14

Sauteed Chicken Liver Omelette with Sweet Onions and Bacon 14

Fruit and Cheese Plate 18

Spicy Caribbean Curried Eggs with Lime Leaves, Minced Lobster and Tomato 18

SWEETS:

Butter Lemon Short Bread Tart 7

Cinnamon Fried Bananas with Lavender Ice Cream 7

Cuban Chocolate Pot de Crème with Fresh Berries 8

SIDES:

The Golden Truffle Scalloped Potatoes 5

Cured Slab Bacon 5Broiled Tomatoes 4

Chicken Livers on Toast with Country Gravy 6

Pork Bangar 4

Lunchtime Spa Escape at Island Hotel
Through Dec. 31: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This spa lunch special includes a re-energizing 30-minute massage (choice of Swedish, Deep Tissue or Reflexology), followed by a light lunch from Island Hotel’s Spa Lunch Express Menu – with such selections as Ahi Tuna Sandwich, Palm Terrace Chopped Salad and Pan Roasted Whitefish – served in Palm Terrace Lounge. Price is $99 per person, includes treatment, lunch, tax and parking for one vehicle; therapist gratuity not included. This offer may not be combined with any other offer or discount.

Location:

Island Hotel

690 Newport Beach Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Palm Terrace Lounge: 949.760.4920

Spa: 949.760.4992

Cafe Champagne
32575 Rancho California Rd,
CA-92591
(951) 699-0099
www.thorntonwinery.com

CuisineType : American

Chef Pickell's cooking classes are dedicated to the fun side of learning upscale cuisine. His passion for the highest standards of excellence and an unwavering commitment to his students make this an easy breezy afternoon of harvest culinary delight.

Appropriate for all levels of talent and interests, this interactive class features cooking demonstrations, take-home recipes, and samples of each course demonstrated.

Guests will taste & learn how to make:

WILD MUSHROOM & LEEK BREAD PUDDING Paired with THORNTON 2010 Barbera

ACORN SQUASH GNOCCHI Brown Butter and Sage Paired with THORNTON 2010 Chardonnay

CREAMY FIVE ONION SOUP WITH RYE CROUTONS Paired with THORNTON 2010 Mourvedre

LOBSTER AND CHEDDAR CHEESE TARTLETTE Paired with THORNTON 2010 Chardonnay

SMOKED CHICKEN & APPLE ARRANCINI Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Paired with THORNTON 2010 Barbera

Reservations Required ~ (951) 699-0099

Cost of event: $70 per person

Cafe Champagne
32575 Rancho California Rd,
CA-92591
(951) 699-0099
www.thorntonwinery.com

CuisineType : American, French

Executive Chef Steve Pickell and Winemaker David Vergari present an evening of food & wine perfection.

Menu:

Tray Passed Hors D'oeuvresThornton NV Brut

Autumn Trio Warm Lobster and Saint Andre Tartlette Butternut Squash Soup with Asian Pear Chutney Caramelized Cauliflower with Flan Hazelnut Brown Butter 2010 Chardonnay and 2010 Nebbiolo

Entree Brandt Beef Tenderloin Filet Yukon Gold Chestnut Puree Crispy Brussel Sprouts Sauce Chasseur 2010 Mourvedre

Dessert Old Fashion Butterscotch Pudding with Salted Caramel Coconut Almond Macaroon Warm Sipping Chocolate Cinnamon Creme 2010 Muscat Canelli

Event cost: $95 per person

Cafe Champagne
32575 Rancho California Rd,
CA-92589
(951) 699-0099
www.thorntonwinery.com

CuisineType : American, French, Fusion

Thornton Winery's Halloween Party!

The Thornton Winery special event staff have planned a fun Halloween Costume Dinner Dance event for adults featuring a live performance by Mark Sage.

ENJOY an evening of great treats!

Champagne Reception with tray passed hors d"oeuvres and Thornton NV Brut

Organic Spring Greens with Manchego Cheese , toasted walnuts and honey apple vinaigrette and Thornton 2010 Muscat Canelli

Duet Pan Roasted Flat Iron Steak, Nebbiolo demi glace, salmon fillet with blood orange hollandaise, crispy sweet potato cake and fresh vegetables, complemented by 2010 Cabernet Franc & 2010 Barbera

Dessert Trio, maple mousse, pumpkin almond cookie, chocolate port truffle and Thornton 2010 Zinfandel, Huis Vineyard

Cost of event: $90 per person

This event is reservations only

(Make reservations at ThortonWine.com or by calling)

Primal Alchemy
3819 East 7th street,
CA-90804
562-708-6998
primalalchemy.com

Cuisine Type : American

Farm Dinner

(to benefit The Growing Experience)

Join host Jimmy Ng under the stars for a unique culinary experience.

Menu includes:

• Appetizers
• Seasonal fruit juices
• Multi-course dinner

Menu chef's include:

• Paul Buchanan- Primal Alchemy
• Michael Poompan- Sip at the Renaissance
• David Coleman- Michael's on Naples
• Greg Daniels- Haven Gastropub & Taco Asylum
• Paddy Glendon- Santa Monica Seafood
• Sam Goldman & pastry Chef David Baker

Event also includes:

A live painting of the event done by Karen Wall Garrison, painting will go to winning bidder.

Hear singer Alyssandra Nighswonger while at the farm.

Cost of event is $74 for an individual and $544 for a table of 8

(Recommended casual attire, flat shoes and a jacket)

Send Check and e-mail to address listed.

Check will be considered your reservation.

(All additional information will be sent to the e-mail you provided upon payment).

The Award-Winning casual-dining concept Quaker Steak & Lube known for its Best Wings USA and over 20 sauce varieties will bring a new prototype restaurant to Springfield, IL will open Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 3 pm. The restaurant will create close to 200 jobs for the area and will mark the first Quaker Steak & Lube® location in Illinois making The Lube® home in 15 states. The new Lube will be located at 1121 W. Lincolnshire Blvd. Springfield, IL. The Lube® is the first restaurant to open at Legacy Pointe, located directly next to Scheels, a privately held two-story sporting goods superstore. Read more »

New Upscale Banquet Facility Slated to Open Mid-January 2012

Renowned Chef Bill Bracken and his culinary team at Island Hotel’s Palm Terrace Restaurant & Lounge are partnering with Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, Calif., to manage all food and beverage operations for the golf course starting on January 16, 2012. Read more »

Congratulations! With your strong support, Gov. Jerry Brown just signed into law AB 376, the Monterey Bay Aquarium-sponsored bill that bans the trade of shark fins in California. This is a huge step for shark conservation, as it helps end the economic incentive that drives the killing of millions of sharks worldwide for their fins each year.
Read more »

Winners of top awards in the 2011 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Professional Wine Competition were announced at a first-time gala event, the Sonoma County Harvest Awards dinner, Saturday, September 24.

The event followed judging of more than 1,000 wines by 25 judges from throughout the United States and Asia.

The top honors included:

Kenwood Vineyards winemaker Pat Henderson

(Left to right) John Ash, master of ceremonies; Ken Wilson, co-owner of Wilson Winery; Marie Gewirtz, president of the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Board; and Diane Wilson, co-owner and winemaker at Wilson Winery

(Left to right) John Ash, master of ceremonies; Marie Gewirtz, president of the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Board; Kaarin Lee (wife of the late Mike Lee, for whom the sweepstakes specialty wine award was named); and Bob Iantosca, executive winemaker at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

Sweepstakes Winning White Wine (James Guymon Memorial Award)
Kenwood Vineyards 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Gris for $16.00 – Pat Henderson, winemaker

Sweepstakes Winning Red Wine (George Cooke Memorial Award)
Wilson Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel for $36.00 – Diane Wilson, winemaker

Sweepstakes Winning Specialty Wine (Mike Lee Memorial Award)
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards 2007 Carneros Brut Rosé for $42.00 – Bob Iantosca, winemaker

The Harvest Fair takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday (September 30 through October 2) at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Fairgoers will have ample opportunities to taste the award-winning wines throughout the weekend, including at the Grand Tasting, a new event slated for Friday, September 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.harvestfair.org.

Here’s a complete list of best of class, double gold and gold medal winners in each wine category:

Best of Class Winners

Alexander Valley Vineyards 2007 Alexander Valley Sangiovese $21.00
Arbor Bench Vineyards 2008 Dry Creek Valley Reflections Meritage $29.00
Armida Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Il Campo Field Blend $39.00
Armida Winery 2010 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc $19.00
Carol Shelton Wines 2008 Rockpile Rockpile Reserve Petite Sirah $40.00
Clean Coast Wines 2008 Sonoma County Pinot Noir $14.95
Clos du Bois Wines 2008 Alexander Valley Sonoma Reserve Merlot $23.00
De La Montanya 2010 Russian River Valley Gewurztraminer $30.00
de Lorimier Winery 2005 Alexander Valley Artisan $40.00
Francis Ford Coppola Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Syrah $34.00
Francis Ford Coppola Winery 2010 Russian River Valley Director's Cut Chardonnay $21.00
Gordian Knot Winery 2010 Russian River Valley Albarino $22.00
Gracianna 2010 Russian River Valley Suzanne's Blend Chardonnay $34.00
Harts Desire Wines 2009 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon $40.00
J. Keverson Winery 2008 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $34.00
J. Keverson Winery 2008 Sonoma County Zinfandel $29.00
Jus Soli Winery 2008 Sonoma Valley Syrah $24.00
Kenwood Vineyards 2010 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc $10.00
Kenwood Vineyards 2008 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon $20.00
Little Vineyards Sonoma County Band Blend $17.00
Mayo Family Winery 2009 Sonoma Valley Late Harvest Gewurztraminer $30.00
Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery 2010 Dry Creek Valley Unoaked Chardonnay $23.00
Pedroncelli Winery 2010 Dry Creek Valley Dry Rosé of Zinfandel $11.00
Rodney Strong Vineyards 2007 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $75.00
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 2008 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $24.00
Selby Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Grenache $20.00
Simi Winery 2010 Sonoma County Cuvee 1876 $20.00
Soda Rock Winery 2007 Sonoma County Reserve Cabernet Franc $45.00
St. Francis Winery 2010 Sonoma County Chardonnay $15.00
T R Elliott 2008 Russian River Valley Burgonet Pinot Noir $42.00
Trentadue Winery Chocolate Amore $20.00
Trentadue Winery 2008 Alexander Valley Zinfandel Port $25.00
Trione Vineyards & Winery 2009 Alexander Valley Primitivo 82% Zinfandel 18% $28.00
Veritas Ridge Winery 2007 Russian River Valley Merlot $30.00
Watkins Family Winery 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $34.00
Windsor Vineyards 2010 Sonoma Valley Viognier Reserve $15.00
Double Gold Medal Winners

B.R. Cohn Winery 2007 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $55.00
Balletto Vineyards 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $34.00
Balletto Vineyards 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $28.00
Calstar Cellars 2009 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $28.50
De Loach Vineyards 2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay $45.00
Handley Cellars 2008 Dry Creek Valley Syrah $20.00
Mazzocco Sonoma 2009 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel $52.00
Mazzocco Sonoma 2009 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel $52.00
Munselle Vineyards 2008 Alexander Valley Zinfandel $28.00
Owl Ridge 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon $48.00
Gold Medal Winners

Adler Fels 2010 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc $14.00
Adobe Road Winery 2007 Russian River Valley Petite Sirah $38.00
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2010 Alexander Valley Chardonnay $18.00
Armida Winery 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $39.00
Armida Winery 2009 Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir $45.00
Balletto Vineyards 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $40.00
Balletto Vineyards 2009 Russian River Valley Teresa's Chardonnay Unoaked $20.00
Benziger Family Winery 2010 Russian River Valley Signaterra Sauvignon Blanc $24.00
Black Goose 2009 Russian River Valley Viognier $22.00
Calstar Cellars 2010 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc $20.00
Calstar Cellars 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $28.50
Carol Shelton Wines 2007 Russian River Valley Karma Zin Zinfandel $33.00
Chalk Hill Estate Winery 2009 Chalk Hill Chardonnay $48.00
Chalk Hill Estate Winery 2008 Chalk Hill Estate Red $70.00
Christopher Creek 2007 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $32.00
Christopher Creek 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $27.00
Clarbec Wines 2009 Sonoma Valley Pinot Gris $21.00
Clos du Bois Wines 2010 Alexander Valley Fume Blanc Reserve $18.00
Cornell 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon $88.00
Davis Bynum 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $35.00
De La Montanya 2009 Russian River Valley Tempranillo Reserve $37.50
De Loach Vineyards 2009 Russian River Valley OFS Pinot Noir $40.00
de Lorimier Winery 2009 Alexander Valley Primitivo $28.00
de Lorimier Winery 2007 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $32.00
de Lorimier Winery 2007 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $50.00
de Lorimier Winery 2007 Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $52.00
Deerfield Ranch Winery 2006 Sonoma Valley Meritage $75.00
Deerfield Ranch Winery 2007 Dry Creek Valley Old Vine Zinfandel Reserve $60.00
Deerfield Ranch Winery 2007 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel $35.00
Dutcher Crossing Winery 2009 Alexander Valley Chardonnay $28.00
Forchini Vineyards & Winery 2008 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve $32.00
Francis Ford Coppola Winery 2007 Sonoma County Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon $52.00
Gallo Family Vineyards 2008 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $28.00
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Carneros Blanc d' Noirs $20.00
Gracianna 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $48.00
Graton Ridge Cellars 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $50.00
Harts Desire Wines 2007 Alexander Valley Merlot $30.00
Harts Desire Wines 2009 Russian River Valley Zinfandel $28.00
Harts Desire Wines 2010 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc $20.00
Hauck Cellars 2008 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon $36.00
Hauck Cellars 2007 Sonoma County Tableau $38.00
Hauck Cellars 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $28.00
Hauck Cellars 2007 Sonoma County Meritage $34.00
Hauck Cellars 2009 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel $38.00
Hawley Wines 2009 Russian River Valley Zinfandel $28.00
Hook & Ladder Winery 2009 Russian River Valley Cabernet Franc $25.00
Hughes Family Vineyards 2007 Sonoma Valley Syrah $40.00
J. Rickards Winery 2008 Alexander Valley Old Vines Zinfandel $28.00
Jus Soli Winery 2008 Sonoma County Roots Red $20.00
Keating Wines 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $28.00
Keating Wines 2008 Sonoma Valley Merlot $25.00
Kelley & Young Wines 2010 Alexander Valley Kathleen Rosé $24.00
Korbel 2006 Sonoma County Reserve Blanc de Noirs $25.00
Kunde Family Estate 2010 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc $15.00
Kunde Family Estate 2008 Sonoma Valley Meritage 202 $30.00
Kunde Family Estate 2010 Sonoma Valley Viognier $18.00
Lost Canyon Winery 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $45.00
Loxton Cellars 2008 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $30.00
Loxton Cellars 2008 Sonoma Valley Grandfather's Cuvee Cabernet Shiraz $32.00
Macrae Family Winery 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $30.00
Mantra Wines 2009 Alexander Valley Old Vines Reserve Zinfandel $30.00
Mayo Family Winery 2009 Russian River Valley Zinfandel Port $35.00
Mayo Family Winery 2009 Russian River Valley Zinfandel Reserve Old Vines $50.00
Mayo Family Winery 2009 Russian River Valley The Barnstormer Zinfandel $34.99
Mayo Family Winery 2007 Russian River Valley Alicante Bouchet $30.00
Mayo Family Winery 2009 Sonoma Valley Grenache $35.00
Mayo Family Winery 2008 Russian River Valley Zinfandel Reserve $50.00
Mayo Family Winery 2008 Russian River Valley Zinfandel $40.00
Mayo Family Winery 2008 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon $34.99
Mazzocco Sonoma 2009 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel $52.00
Mazzocco Sonoma 2008 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Petite Sirah $45.00
Mazzocco Sonoma 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $32.00
Mazzocco Sonoma 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $36.00
Mazzocco Sonoma 2008 Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah $35.00
Mazzocco Sonoma 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $36.00
Mazzocco Sonoma 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $34.00
Mazzocco Sonoma 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $32.00
Mc Clain Family Vineyards 2007 Alexander Valley Zinfandel $28.00
Meadowcroft Wines 2009 Sonoma County Zinfandel $28.00
Michel-Schlumberger 2009 Dry Creek Valley Le Sage Merlot $32.00
Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery 2007 Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $50.00
Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery 2010 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc $19.00
Miro 2009 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $28.00
Moshin Vineyards 2008 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $35.00
Mounts Family Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $20.00
Occidental Road Cellars 2007 Russian River Valley Sweetheart Syrah $25.00
Orsi-Papale 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $35.00
Paradise Ridge Winery 2010 Russian River Valley Chardonnay $19.99
Pedroncelli Winery 2008 Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah $16.00
Pedroncelli Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $16.00
Pena Ridge 2008 Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah $38.00
Pezzi King Vineyards 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $18.00
Ramazzotti Wines 2007 Dry Creek Valley Ricordo Zinfandel $30.00
River Road Vyds & Winery 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Meunier $16.99
Rodney Strong Vineyards 2007 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $75.00
Rodney Strong Vineyards 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $20.00
Rodney Strong Vineyards 2010 Sonoma County Chardonnay $13.50
Rued 2010 Russian River Valley Chardonnay $18.00
Rued 2007 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $45.00
Sandole Wines 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $34.00
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 2007 Sonoma Valley Barbera $26.00
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $18.00
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 2009 Sonoma County Chardonnay $13.00
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 2008 Sonoma County Zinfandel $15.00
Selby Winery 2008 Sonoma County Zinfandel Old Vines $24.00
Selby Winery 2010 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc $15.00
Simi Winery 2008 Alexander Valley Late Harvest Riesling $30.00
Simi Winery 2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay Reserve $28.00
St. Francis Winery 2009 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel $40.00
St. Francis Winery 2009 Sonoma County Old Vines Zinfandel $22.00
Stryker Sonoma 2008 Sonoma County Zinfandel $40.00
Taft Street Winery 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Gris $16.00
Trattore Wines 2009 Dry Creek Valley Tractor Red $18.00
Trattore Wines 2010 Dry Creek Valley Viognier $24.00
Trecini 2010 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc $13.99
Trentadue Winery 2005 Alexander Valley Petite Sirah Port $25.00
Trentadue Winery 2009 Alexander Valley La Storia Cuvee Evelyna $28.00
Trione Vineyards & Winery 2007 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $64.00
Trione Vineyards & Winery 2010 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc $23.00
Ty Caton Vineyards 2009 Sonoma Valley Ballfield Syrah $42.00
Valley Of The Moon Winery 2010 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $17.00
Valley Of The Moon Winery 2010 Sonoma County Rosato di Sangiovese $16.00
VC Cellars 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $28.00
Veritas Ridge Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $28.00
VML Winery 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $30.00
Watkins Family Winery 2008 Sonoma County Zinfandel-Petite Sirah $28.00
Wattle Creek Winery 2009 Alexander Valley Shiraz $30.00
Williamson Wines 2007 Dry Creek Valley Meritage Allure $47.00
Williamson Wines 2007 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Seduce $57.00
Williamson Wines 2008 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon Inspire $47.00
Wilson Winery 2008 Dry Creek Valley Roger's Fault $32.00
Wilson Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Diane's Reserve Zinfandel $60.00
Wilson Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $36.00
Wilson Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel $48.00
Wilson Winery 2009 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel $48.00
Windsor Vineyards 2010 Russian River Valley Chardonnay $30.00
Windsor Vineyards 2010 Sonoma County Pinot Noir $30.00
XYZin 2009 Russian River Valley Zinfandel 50 Year Old Vines $30.00
Grower Recognition Awards for Gold Medal Wines with Designated Vineyards

Bacigalupi Vineyard for Adobe Road Winery, Gracianna Winery, and Macrae Family Winery
BCD Vineyard for Balletto Vineyards
Block 21 for Trione Vineyards & Winery
Brigden Vineyard for Owl Ridge
Brignole Vineyards for J. Rickards Winery
Brothers Ridge for Rodney Strong
Buchignani Garcia for Deerfield Ranch Winery
Buchignani Vineyard for Keating Wines
Buck Hill Vineyard for J. Keverson Winery
Burnside Road Vineyard for Balletto Vineyards
Calandrelli Vineyard for De La Montanya
Carreras Vineyard for Moshin Vineyards
Castelli-Knight Ranch for Armida Winery
Caton Vineyard for Ty Caton Vineyards
Clarbec Vineyard for Clarbec Wines
Claude Thomas Vineyard for Harts Desire Wines
Cloud 9 Vineyard for Mayo Family Winery
Costello Vineyard for Dutcher Crossing Winery
Crinella Vineyard for Watkins Family Winery
Delaney Family Vineyard for Mayo Family Winery
Durell Vineyard for Armida Winery
Estate Vineyard for Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery
Estate Vineyards for Rodney Strong
Evelyn Parrish Vineyards for Windsor Vineyards
Family Vineyards for Pedroncelli Winery
Finlay's Vineyard for Christopher Creek
Handley Vineyard for Handley Cellars
Hawk Hill Vineyard for De Loach Vineyards
Hidden Spring Vineyard for Harts Desire Wines
Home Ranch for Trione Vineyards & Winery
Judge Family Vineyard for Mayo Family Winery
Kunde Ranch Vineyard for Mayo Family Winery
Los Amigos Ranch for Hook & Ladder Winery
Los Chamizal & White Perry for Deerfield Ranch Winery
Magnolia Lane for Kunde Family Estate
Maria for Mazzocco Sonoma
McGraw Vineyard for Loxton Cellars
Molly's for Wilson Winery
Monte Rosso Vineyard for Stryker Sonoma
Montecillo Vineyard Kaarin's Terrace for St. Francis Winery
Oehlman Ranch for Sandole Wines
Olive Hill Estate Vineyards for B.R. Cohn Winery
Osborn Ranch for Munselle Vineyards and de Lorimier Winery
Paul Family Vineyard for Graton Ridge Cellars
Pony for Mazzocco Sonoma
Ponzo Vineyard for Harts Desire Wines and Hawley Wines
Preston Ranch for de Lorimier Winery
Rancho Salinas for Deerfield Ranch Winery
Redwood Hill Vineyard for Hauck Cellars
Ricci Vineyard for Mayo Family Winery
River Road Ranch for Trione Vineyards & Winery
Robert Young Vineyards for Kelley & Young Wines
Rockaway for Rodney Strong
Romano Vineyard for Jus Soli Winery
Rue Vineyard for Carol Shelton Wines
Saralee's Vineyard for Lost Canyon Winery
Savannah Vineyard for Hughes Family
Sawyer for Wilson Winery
Seaton for Mazzocco Sonoma
Shone Farm Vineyard for Benziger Family Winery
Silverwood Vineyard for Miro
Sonoma Summit Vineyard for Cornell
Sydney for Wilson Winery
Thurow for Mazzocco Sonoma
Two Rock Vineyard for Gallo Family Vineyards
Wallace Creek Vineyards for Francis Ford Coppola
Warm Springs Ranch for de Lorimier Winery and Mazzocco Sonoma
West Dry Creek for Mazzocco Sonoma
Wetzel Family Estate for Alexander Valley Vineyards
For further information or high resolution images, journalists are asked to contact Jack Wolf of Wolf Communications, (707) 575-4415, jack@prwolf.com, or Sheila Quince of the Sonoma County Harvest Fair, (707) 545-4203, sheila@sonomacountyfair.org.

Let Our Masterpieces Inspire Yours.

Does the popping of a cork get your creative juices flowing? If so, you could become the next winner of our annual Artist Series Wine Event art competition. Paint, illustrate, or use the medium of your choice to create a piece of art that captures the essence of our exclusive, world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, and your artwork could be seen on every label this spring. May your ideas flow like wine.

Entries accepted through October 7, 2011.

Artistry in a Bottle 

Long considered one of the finest producers of Cabernet Sauvignon in the world, Napa Valley's Freemark Abbey has now created a special vintage to be featured exclusively at The Capital Grille during our Artist Series Wine Event this coming spring. The wine is lively, sophisticated and intensely aromatic, with elegant tannins and a long, clean, fruity finish. Made from grapes grown in their famed Stagecoach and Bosché vineyards, it features flavors of black currant, vanilla and oak, with hints of dark chocolate. There will be no name on this wine—the brilliant blend under the cork and the artwork gracing the label will be its identity. If you need further inspiration, know that proceeds from the sale of each bottle will be donated to Share Our Strength, to help in their effort to end childhood hunger in America.

May the Best Art Win

The winning artwork will be featured on every bottle of this limited production Cabernet Sauvignon to be offered exclusively at The Capital Grille next spring. The winner will also receive a full case of this special vintage, along with an all-expenses-paid excursion to Napa Valley, the birthplace of the Cabernet Sauvignon that inspired your masterpiece. Enter as many designs as you like—we look forward to seeing them all.

Contest is open to legal residents of the continental United States or District of Columbia (excluding California, where the Promotion is void), who are 21 years of age or older by October 7, 2011 

Visit http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/Call-for-entries/main.asp?cmpid=tcg_email_20110822_art_series for more rules and information.

Following the success of her first cookbook, popular chef/restaurateur Zov has announced the debut of a second tome entitled, “Simply Zov,” a collection of surprisingly easy-to-prepare recipes that explore novel takes on familiar dishes. Her first cookbook, “Recipes and Memories of the Heart,” was a best-seller and Zov hopes to achieve similar success with her second book, which offers 150 recipes each accompanied by a striking color photo and step-by-step instructions.
Culled from years of experience, the recipes run the gamut from familiar breakfast items to decadent desserts; and unique poultry, fish and beef entrees to remarkable appetizers, homemade soups and fresh salads. More than just a cookbook, the 381-page hardbound “Simply Zov” offers “a passport to a world of exquisite aromas, delectable flavors, varying textures and stunning visual presentations.” The book contains a “pantry” of ingredients that should be purchased in order to prepare the recipes and a glossary of terms to acquaint the reader with the unfamiliar.
“’Simply Zov’ is ideal for the busy budding chef who has a family, a limited budget and wants to incorporate fresh ingredients like those found at farmers markets into their cooking,” said Zov. “I hope to inspire people and introduce them to a world of flavor with recipes that are different, unique, and functional.”
Zov says that as Americans become more comfortable with different ethnic cuisines, they will be able to rely on works like “Simply Zov” to acquaint them with unfamiliar spices and ingredients so that they can explore a new world of culinary adventure.
“American cuisine represents a culture of food that blends spices, techniques, and ingredients from different parts of the globe to create something fresh and exciting,” she said.
Advance order for “Simply Zov” can be made by visiting www.zovs.com or calling (714) 838-8855 ext. (22).

Tuesday May 17th marks Canyon’s 1-year anniversary! Come celebrate this important milestone at Canyon Restaurant with happy hour all night at the bar and perhaps a freebie or two to show our gratitude for your loyalty and continued support .

Coffee Fest
111 West Harbor Drive,
CA-92101
www.coffeefest.com

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Coffee Fest Trade Shows is proud to present the newest and most exciting barista competition to be produced at any coffee event anywhere. Coffee Fest Latte Art Championships will debut its new set-up for the southwestern US at the San Diego Convention Center June 3, 4 & 5, 2011, when 64 baristi come together to compete in a revamped tournament style competition modeled after a real-life barista’s experience – pouring attractive lattes quickly and efficiently. “Along with other facelifts to the show, we have revamped the Latte Art contest to make it more competitive and watchable for the audience,” explains David Heilbrunn, Coffee Fest show manager. “Always a popular draw, now the Latte Art contest is even livelier and more compelling.”

Year-end 2010 export figures from the French Customs agency reveal record-setting growth in the level of exports of rosé and red wines from the Provence region to the United States. Customs data released by the CIVP/Provence Wine Council shows that exports of rosé and red wines from Provence to the U.S. jumped 132% by value and 85% by volume in 2010 compared to 2009. These percentages represent greater increases than ever previously seen, and rank Provence as the fastest-growing French region in wine exportation to the U.S.

“These numbers provide further confirmation of the rising appeal of Provence wines to the U.S. consumer,” said Julie Peterson of the CIVP/Provence Wine Council’s U.S. trade office. “In particular, Americans are discovering the versatility of Provence’s traditional dry rosé, which is made from red grapes and offers the character of a red wine with the crispness of a white.”

The 2010 export numbers also show that the supply chain is growing stronger, Peterson said. “We know that there’s more Provence rosé available in more U.S. cities today than ever before, with over 100 Provence domaines active in the U.S. market.”

Peterson noted that while the French Customs data groups rosé and red wines together, dry rosés make up the vast majority of Provence exports, based on production numbers. In 2010, for example, 87% of all AOC wines produced in Provence were rosés, while only 9% were reds.

The Provence Wine Council, is an organization representing more than 600 Provence wine producers and 72 trade companies. Its mission is to promote and advance the wines of the Provence region of France. The organization’s members together produce 95 percent of Provence’s Appellation d’Origine Controlee (AOC) wines. Its U.S. web address is www.winesofprovence.com.
Posted By Kristin 6/8/11