Napa Valley Grille in Westwood Village is presenting a five-course wine pairing dinner ($75/person) on February 24 at 6:30 PM, featuring Summerland Winery of the Central Coast. Pairing selections by Executive Chef Taylor Boudreaux include: Sweet Shrimp Ceviche with an ’08 Pinot Gris, Pan Seared Crab Cakes alongside a ‘10 Chardonnay, Crispy Duck Breast paired […]
Day: February 22, 2012
Bootlegger’s Brewery to release highly sought after hoppy craft brew
Pliny the Younger is not the only beer with all the hype. Fullerton, CA based Bootlegger’s Brewery is releasing their specialty – the Knuckle Sandwich DIPA (Double India Pale Ale; same beer-style as the Younger) starting tomorrow. The release weekend will kick off Thursday, February 23 until Sunday, February 26. Owner Aaron Barkenhagen released a newsletter […]
Love Apple Farms to begin designer seedling sale
Having trouble finding that perfect tomato-seed strain? Love Apple Farms can help with their Annual Seedling Sale, where tomato-lovers can check out over 100 varieties of heirloom tomato seedlings. From March 10 – June 30, Ivy’s Porch in Scotts Valley will be home to the seedling sale. Guests can purchase a variety of heirloom and hybrid […]
Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week participants announced
For ten days in June, Coachella Valley will play host to the fifth annual Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week, which will feature deals and packages for more than 100 local businesses. From June 1 – 10, local sponsors will enable visitors to “Eat. See. Stay.” Over 65 restaurants in Indio, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, […]
The Hopping Pig: Crispy Pork Belly
This is not the first time we featured Crispy Pork Belly on The Dish and definitely not the last. Any pork aficionado would know that the pork belly is the most succulent part of a pig. It’s the kitchen preparations keeping certain parts of the belly both juicy and crispy. This Crispy Pork Belly served […]
Over 30 wineries set to participate in Temecula’s World of Wine Weekend
The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, comprised of 30 wineries and 60 winemakers, presents the 21st Annual World of Wine Barrel Tasting Weekend on March 3 and 4. This event brings together over 30 Temecula wineries as they allow guests to barrel taste wines while providing food and wine pairings with select vintages. Ticket holders will […]