By Linda Milks and Sue Montgomery Laughter-filled restaurants abound in Old Town San Diego, and Café Coyote exudes all this joy. As we approached this partially open-air restaurant, we saw… [Continue Reading]
Lafayette—Land of Boudin, Alligators, and Zydeco Music
The melodic sound of the squeezebox accordion and scraping of thimbles on a washboard as couples glide around the dance floor (with the aroma of smoked bacon wafting through… [Continue Reading]
Chef Dominic’s Eclectic World Cuisine Restaurant in La Jolla
By Susan Montgomery and Linda Milks Which is your favorite cuisine? Would it be Asian (with an emphasis on sushi and Thai), Italian, Indian, Southern food, or perhaps Mexican? Chef… [Continue Reading]
Oregon’s Left Coast Cellars Wines Amaze and Delight
Left Coast Cellars from the Willamette Valley of Oregon gives wine drinkers something to celebrate this season. The vineyard is on a 490-acre estate where the owners live and farm…. [Continue Reading]
Holiday Joy Along the Ramona Holiday Wine Trail
The holidays are quickly approaching for all of us, a time to enjoy being together with friends and celebrating. Ramona Valley Vineyard Association has planned three weekends of fun… [Continue Reading]
The Wine Artist Shows Cooking Together Bonds Together
Coming together to prepare a meal is a great way to bond a group, whether it be a family, friends, a birthday celebrations, a bridal event, a club, or a… [Continue Reading]
Wine Exchange Brings Affordable Wines from Great Producers
The holidays are arriving very soon, and I am on the search for that special bottle of affordable holiday wine for your upcoming feasts. After all, someone has to do… [Continue Reading]
Café Jardin, A French Gem of a Restaurant Among the Flowers
. Take a tour of the Sherman Gardens in Corona Del Mar, California, and then enjoy a leisurely lunch on the patio at Café Jardin. This gem of a restaurant… [Continue Reading]
Sherman Gardens, A Hidden Oasis In Newport Beach
Behind the hedges and shrubs with a small peek out to Pacific Coast Highway in busy Corona Del Mar there is a paradise of natural beauty awaiting visitors. This… [Continue Reading]
Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar, Not Just A Casino Buffet
What makes a truly wonderful dining experience? A visit to Umi (meaning “sea” in Japanese) Sushi & Oyster Bar at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California, showcases what… [Continue Reading]