I used to do a round up of upcoming events, ones that I’ve been to and some that were new to me, nearly every year. Not sure why I stopped but, honestly, my wine world has grown so much – with more events than even I can ever go to – I think I just…
A New Destination for Wine Lovers in Downtown Newhall Includes Wines by the Bottle, Glass, Chef and Pastry Chef Pairings Santa Clarita Valley, CA – Throughout 2017 Simon and Shannon Mee, owners of Newhall Refinery and the Egg Plantation, have been gathering feedback on their food, beer, cocktail and wine programs. There was only one…
Downtown Newhall is fast becoming an all-in-one destination for the Santa Clarita Valley. With a state of the art public library standing guard at the north end of Main Street and Newhall Refinery restaurant and Pulchella Winery tasting room near the southern end, along with everything else going on nearby and in-between, it is easy…
Being honest, I saw this as query on Facebook about favorite dishes at favorite restaurants. It had dozens of answers that I didn’t read. Why? Because I was already thinking of my own answers, and how soon I could get these faves – that I share with you now – in my mouth! Presented alphabetically…
The collaboration marks the first time Chili John’s famous Burbank Location Shares Their Chili SANTA CLARITA VALLEY – As of May 5th the wildly popular Downtown Newhall restaurant, Southern Smoke BBQ and Brewhouse, has begun serving chili from another popular restaurant – Chili John’s in Burbank. And while Chili John’s has been going strong for…
USA Today reports that Southern Smoke BBQ and Brewhouse promises that all will “find something to satisfy even the hangriest of customers” (SANTA CLARITA VALLEY) August 19, 2016 – One of Santa Clarita Valley’s newest restaurant, Southern Smoke BBQ and Brewhouse, located on the now-trendy Main Street in downtown Newhall, has made national news as…
Newhall Refinery has kind of set the bar on the craft cocktail movement in Santa Clarita Valley. I applaud earlier efforts made by Mojitos, SAKE, Mixers and Roman Holiday. And, just so you know it’s not always Newhall Refinery for me, I also appreciate the cocktails at Le Chene, Salt Creek Grille, The Social and…
The proximity of Los Angeles to Santa Clarita Valley is quite a distance, especially when there were no existing freeways. It was dirt roads for us. Which translates into, we are out in the sticks. (A moniker that still hangs over our heads to this day). With prohibition raging in Los Angeles little communities like…
This week Beaconeers get a glimpse inside Santa Clarita’s only winery tasting room and hear about their upcoming first wine pairing dinner. Downtown Newhall is the home of Pulchella Winery, run by two local couples with grapes from Paso Robles. And, on June 23 at Salt Creek Grille (reminder: this post is from 2011), will…