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Cafe society: Scheck & Shay’s Rockin’ Diner celebrates anniversary with Drop da Bomb eating contest
Sunday, July 5, 2009
For many of us, celebrating an anniversary includes going out for a celebratory meal. But what happens when the restaurant itself has a milestone? Two recent but very different answers to that question come from opposite ends of the county. Full story »
Wine 101: Pinot noir specialists tap many vineyards
Sunday, July 5, 2009
I am a big fan of pinot noir wines and I enjoy pinot noirs from many regions of California and Oregon. Sometimes choosing one comes down to the vineyard, reputation of the winemaker and past quality vintages. A lot of times, when in doubt, I will grab a bottle of pinot noir from Siduri Wines, as it fits all of these criteria. Full story »
Farmers market: Seafood vendor plugs local, sustainable
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Jason Woods, who has been working the fisherman’s markets around Ventura County for some time, has a new mission: local foods. Full story »
Cook du Jour: Good recipes from the good book
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Steven Bushnell, who is known also as the Bible chef, researched how to make masgouf, a dish from Iran made by the fishermen of the Tigres and Euphratis rivers, for a Sunday school class. Full story »
Irish pub & grub has taste
Friday, July 3, 2009
An Irish pub in Santa Paula? Saints be praised! While the combination of Celtic fare and the agriculturally fertile town seems surprising, it’s clear that lots of attention has been paid to giving Garman’s Restaurant & Irish Pub a good start at its Main Street location. Full story »
Moorpark has new crosstown rivalry
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Chemical in cork can ruin smell of wine
Sunday, June 28, 2009
There’s a lot of talk about corked wine among winemakers, but, oddly enough, relatively little among consumers. Full story »
Purple flower is sweet treat to eat
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Owners revamp RedFish, calling it Spark and revamping menu geared more toward families
Friday, June 26, 2009
A review of Spark Woodfire Grill in Simi Valley. Full story »
Cafe Society: Menudo's on the menu for Father's Day brunch
Sunday, June 21, 2009
The big difference between going out for brunch on Mother’s Day and then for Father’s Day? Fewer free roses; more menudo. A spicy soup made with tripe (don’t ask), menudo is thought to be a powerful cure for hangovers and anything else that ails you. It’s also part of the Father’s Day brunch buffet available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Familia Diaz Cafe in Santa Paula. Full story »
Farmers market: Ford scion continues family’s farming tradition
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Jacob Ford of Camarillo is just starting out with his booth, which has been there for only about four weeks at the downtown Oxnard farmers market. Full story »
Wine 101: Take a day trip to wine country
Sunday, June 21, 2009
If you are looking for something to do this summer and you enjoy wine, I highly recommend these two Saturday day trips. Full story »
Ice cream with grilled strawberries, bananas blends all that is good about seasonal eating
Sunday, June 21, 2009
When the burgers and frankfurters are done, keep the grill going for dessert. The heat helps caramelize the sugars in fruit, as in this recipe for grilled strawberries and bananas. Full story »
All the tea and china
Friday, June 19, 2009
Diners flock to reopened Lupe's in T.O.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Freelancer story
Now in its 62nd year in Thousand Oaks, Lupe's Mexican Restaurant reopens today (June 15) after a lengthy remodeling project that gave them a new outdoor patio and other modifications. How are locals reacting to the "facelift," and is the kitchen still cooking with lard, as it did back in the day? Full story »
Now in its 62nd year in Thousand Oaks, Lupe's Mexican Restaurant reopens today (June 15) after a lengthy remodeling project that gave them a new outdoor patio and other modifications. How are locals reacting to the "facelift," and is the kitchen still cooking with lard, as it did back in the day? Full story »
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