Archive for the ‘ Food ’ Category

Pechanga chefs take charge of culinary team

Toni McAllister 10:30 AM March 8, 2010

Chef Kwok Kuen “Raymond” Tse has been named head chef of Asian cuisine and Chef Jason McClain is the new assistant executive chef.

Temecula balloon and wine festival seeking volunteers

By Toni McAllister 9:49 AM March 8, 2010

The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival features a bevy of hot air balloons and wine samplings from local vineyards, as well as food, vendors and other attractions.

Lake Elsinore soup kitchen opens to help those during hard economic times

By Steve Fetbrandt 8:20 PM March 2, 2010

Sponsored by Lake Providence Baptist Church, 301 Sumner Ave., the kitchen plans to keep serving free lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Wilson Creek Winery offers gluten-free menu items

Toni McAllister 9:41 PM March 1, 2010

“I understand how it feels to get ‘glutened’ – that’s what we [celiacs] call it when we inadvertently eat gluten,” Wilson continued. “At the restaurant we go to extraordinary lengths to ensure that when a guest orders a gluten-free item, the food is safe.”

8 great pizza joints in Southwest Riverside

Kari Warren 11:45 AM February 26, 2010

The following is a list of eight great pizza parlors right here in Southwest Riverside County that guarantee a tantalizing tray … no matter how it’s sliced.

Ponte chef looking to shape Temecula Wine Country’s culinary identity

Toni McAllister 11:05 AM February 19, 2010

“We know [Temecula Valley] is the next great wine region … and it’s the next great food region,” he said.

Valentine’s Day dinner guide in and around Old Town Temecula

Toni McAllister 7:28 PM February 8, 2010

Check out these delicious deals in and around the heart of Southwest Riverside’s historic Old Town Temecula. Something here is bound to whet the appetite.

Sponsors sought for Taste of Temecula Valley

Maggie Avants 5:22 PM February 8, 2010

“Then, as now, we’re holding the Taste of Temecula Valley for the kids,” said Mark Katan, event chair. “This event will be good for our local economy, and it benefits students in our district.”

Valentine’s Day guide to Temecula’s Wine Country

Toni McAllister 4:56 PM February 4, 2010

Head out with your sweetheart to Wine Country and check out these special events all planned with lovers in mind.

8 great Valentine’s Day gifts that skip the roses and chocolate

Kari Warren 12:18 PM February 4, 2010

Forget the candies, the flowers, the same boring dinners and even the Valentine’s cards. The following eight great ideas will help spice up your love life this Valentine’s Day.

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