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Grape to Growler at La Jolla’s LJ Crafted Wines

Noreen KompanikMarch 10, 2017

Patrons can sit at outdoor tables, wine-barreled indoor tables or at the wine bar itself. Wines consumed at the bar can be purchased by the bottle or glass. And those by the glass come directly from wine barrels.

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Duck A L’Orange Chef Richard Style

Tom PlantMarch 7, 2017

Temecula's Heart of the House Restaurant has reached its six month milestone, no small feat in the daunting restaurant business. Chef Richard Bustos takes the h...

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Wine Tasting Again? But Of Course!

Tom PlantFebruary 20, 2017

Brian said it was dark and dense and really meaty. "It's not polite, but it's wholesome." Kim called it thick and yummy. Jim called it the best of the night.

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Mardi Gras, San Diego Style

Tom PlantFebruary 18, 2017

It featured plentiful chunks of crawfish in a rich, spicy sauce served over white rice. The Voodoo egg roll featured crawfish with Andouille sausage and corn in a remoulade served over shredded cabbage and carrots.

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Around The Wine Tasting Table

Tom PlantFebruary 7, 2017

Jean said it "could be GREAT in a couple of years." Ken thought it was unbelievable with lots of dark fruit. Brian called it "a wine to dive into and get lost in."

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Pechanga Chocolate Decadence and Wine Returns

Tom PlantJanuary 25, 2017

Cooked to a medium rare perfection, these hit the spot. Kelsey's offered a maple glazed pork belly slider on cornbread that was also awesome.

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Vivace – San Diego Restaurant Week

Tom PlantJanuary 18, 2017

To call Al's dessert simply a chocolate mousse would be to do it a huge disservice. This masterpiece arrived atop a wooden box, sitting on a bed of green white chocolate with dry ice smoke.

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Our Last Wine Tasting of the Year

Tom PlantJanuary 5, 2017

Several tasters said it reminded them of Luden's cherry cough drops; in a good way. It too scored better the four stars at a reasonable $28.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2016

Tom PlantDecember 15, 2016

Although the frosty cold breath of Christmas is breathing down our necks, there is still time to do some last-minute shopping. I humbly present my annual holida...

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Six Best Entertaining Wine Movies of All Time

Noreen KompanikDecember 3, 2016

A quote from Wine Enthusiast says that “wine and film share a profound link: the ability of a single sip or scene to whisk your senses away to a wholly differen...

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