Canaletto Ristorante Veneto–NPB-Fall 2008

Tidbits & Kudos
- Promo Star - Ristorante Da Vinci - Long Beach Here's our promo pick of the month. Friday Night Flights at Ristorante Da Vinci. Enjoy a flight of wine paired with hors d'oeuvres prior to a helicopter tour along the coast. - Read More »
- Dan Pilkey, a sommelier with the acclaimed Addison at the Grand Del Mar, has attained the level of advanced sommelier, a coveted … - Read More »
- Many congratulations go out to three of Orange County's most accomplished sommeliers, as they have been honored with the Trefethen Family Vineyards Passionate Wine Service Award. Christopher Coon of Read More »
- Bruno Serato, restaurateur, philanthropist and owner of the Anaheim White House, accepted the prestigious award of the Anaheim Walk of Stars … - Read More »
- Congratulations to the Melting Pot OC, which raised $13,000 for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital through their two-month drink special program, "Savor the Summer." The three Orange County Melting … - Read More »
- The Celebrity Chef Tour benefitting the James Beard Foundation will be arriving in Hollywood on September 11, 2008. A reception and multi-course dinner will be held at Twist Restaurant in the … - Read More »
- To commemorate Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar's 10th anniversary, the Fashion Island-based restaurant is sponsoring a Culinary Competition with a $10,000 purse. Applicants must be actively enrolled and pursuing a degree in a culinary school … - Read More »
- ACF has launched a new online culinary social network, WeAreChefs.com. This new website is a place where culinarians across the world can communicate with their fellow chefs, participate in discussion forums, upload photos and create their own blogs … - Read More »
- Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out is a new national campaign that helps bring our restaurant industry together to make sure that no child in the US grows up hungry. From September 21-28, 2008, participating … - Read More »
- Do you know someone aged 15-18 that can cook up a storm? The producers of Bravo's Top Chef are searching for the younger generation of kickass culinary masters for their upcoming series, Read More »
- Help Yard House Race for the Cure!! Team Yard House needs walkers to join them in 2008's 17th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. In return for helping with this worthy cause, participants … - Read More »
- Industry veteran Lowell Petrie has joined the team at Daphne's Greek Cafe as their new Vice President of Marketing. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Petrie has worked with various companies including Mimi's … - Read More »
- The Hilton Anaheim has hired Carlos Acosta as their new Food & Beverage Director, who will lead the team as they complete their renovation and … - Read More »
- Patina Restaurant Group announced a new Executive Chef has accepted a position at Leatherby's Café Rouge in Costa Mesa. Don Schoenburg will be taking over the management of the kitchen and will supervise … - Read More »
- Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails announced the appointment of their Executive Chef. Yves Fournier, previously of Hyatt Newport Beach and Six Park Grille at the Hyatt Regency Irvine will man the helm when they open in Irvine late this … - Read More »
- It's never too early to start planning for the holidays! The Montage Laguna Beach has released its 2008 Holiday Season Events calendar. Throughout the month of December, the Montage has it covered - from stories with Santa to various … - Read More »
- Costa Mesa's Avanti Cafe has been named AOL Cityguide's best OC Vegetarian eatery for the second year in a row! Congratulations to Avanti's successful operation ... and keep up the good work! July 2008 - Read More »
- Chefs' Toys is in the midst of their big move. Dedicated workers are laboring nonstop to get the new store ready for opening by August 1st. This is their second move in … - Read More »
- Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has announced their 2008/2009 wine list, which, according to Fleming's Director of Wine Marion Jansen op de Haar, is "Nothing less than an … - Read More »
- Congratulations to TAPS Fish House and Brewery, who took the 155th annual California State Fair by storm! Brewmaster Victor Novak brought home two gold medals in the commercial craft … - Read More »