Maru’s last day is 12/12. Info about what happened can be found on their Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/MaruRestaurant?ref=ts&fref=ts) I’m re-posting two stories, 11-28-12 and 12-5-12, that I’ve done on their wonderful food and service. Jason Park said that if you want to get in before they shutter for good, make reservations: 661-290-2595. On my way to…
If you’re new to reading me I try and do these one-bottle-posts because I firmly believe that the time it takes to review a wine in no way compares to the time a winemaker takes in making said wine. That seemingly obvious statement is my way of paying due respects to any and all winemakers. …
I recently queried Facebook pals, restaurant owners and those that receive our Dear Wine Friend newsletter to collect corkage fees around Santa Clarita. This article is the result. But first a definition of a corkage fee: For my wine 101ers a corkage fee is a set amount a restaurant or wine bar may charge you…
News of Vino 100 Valencia closing at the end of July hit my inbox a little after lunch on June 29. Sharing the news with Facebook pals, and requesting their memories to share with Lil and Shari produced more fervor. Below you will find an excerpt from Lil and Shari’s final email, a lovely missive…
Sutter Home Family Vineyards today announced the 2012 kick-off of the 21st annual Build a Better Burger Recipe contest and cook-off. The contest is now officially open for recipe submissions, closing September 3, 2012. Finalists will compete for the $100,000 grand prize for the winning all-beef burger, and a $15,000 prize for the winning alternative…
Local friends may recall meeting sommelier Gregory Alonzo at the 5th Annual Holiday Wine Tasting put on by Valencia Wine Co. at TPC. At that time Gregory introduced the guests to the wines from the Republic of Georgia, many that had been aged in clay pots. Well, lucky me, I found Grisha (his Russian name)…
An Evening with the Umbrian Wines of The Briziarelli Estate I can’t help myself, I know this story is all about a great Italian wine and food pairing, but first I just have to tell you that I TOURED ONE OF WINE SPECTATOR’S 74 GRAND AWARD WINNING WINE CELLARS – OVER 90,000 BOTTLES – WITH…
The 2nd Annual Santa Clarita WineFest takes place less than one month from now on March 3, 2012 at Bridgeport Marketplace in Valencia, CA. Couples, groups and thirst enthusiasts will attend the one-day event to enjoy over 300 wines, brews, spirits; along with food and live music. At this point, ticket sales are in full…
