Saturday, April 2, 2011

Announcing Musicians For Rhythm & Vine Event San Diego


 

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RHYTHM & VINE ANNOUNCES MUSICIANS FOR THIRD ANNUAL EVENT

 

Performances By Three of San Diego's Most Talented Musicians and Bands To Take Place at North County's Rhythm & Vine Festival

San Diego, CA (March 21, 2011) - Rhythm & Vine, a music, wine and food festival benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, announced today this year's line-up of performers for its 3rd Annual event taking place on April 9th.  The festival features an evening of culinary creations from North County's top restaurants, award winning wines, beers, and spirits, and live performances by Clay Colton Band, Simeon Flick, and flamenco guitarist Anthony Garcia.  Wine and food enthusiasts will enjoy an evening under the stars while listening to three of San Diego's most favorite musicians and bands, all while helping to support a great cause, said Danny Sherlock, President/CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.

 

"Rhythm & Vine is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego's most anticipated event, allowing us to gain new supporters and raise money to continue our mission of helping children develop into productive, healthy and responsible adults," added Sherlock.  "Many talented bands and performers auditioned for this year's Rhythm & Vine festival, making it a difficult choice, but we are pleased with our selection.  This year's performers will help set the tone for a fun evening of exceptional food, wine and entertainment."

 

Rhythm & Vine's featured performers include:

 

First Act: Simeon Flick

Simeon Flick is an independent heritage artist on the rise who has performed all over San Diego and released three groundbreaking solo CDs.  Known best for his soulful voice, engaging live performances, and inspirational songs, Flick croons a mixed style of innovative folk-jazz, alternative R&B, alternative-country and pop-rock music.  Visit Flick's website at www.simeonflick.com.

 

Second Act: Anthony Garcia

Solo artist Anthony Garcia is a flamenco guitarist covering a broad range of styles within the genre.  From intimate songs traditionally sung with guitar accompaniment only, to the popular beats of rumba, bulería, and colonbiana, Garcia will have audiences tapping their feet along to his breezy, joyous melodies.  Visit Garcia's website at www.agarciaguitar.com.

 

VIP Stage Performer: Clay Colton Band

Clay Colton Band has been around since 1998 and earned its keep as an integral part of the San Diego music scene.  The band's sound is an eclectic blend of Classic Rock, Alternative Rock and Americana/Southern Rock, playing covers songs from timeless bands such as The Beatles, Zac Brown Band, and Pearl Jam.  Visit the band's website at www.claycolton.com.

 

The 3rd Annual Rhythm & Vine takes place at Westfield North County on Saturday, April 9 from 6:00-9:00 pm for General Admission, and 6:00-10:00 pm for VIP Admission.  In addition to the gourmet food, libations, and musical entertainment, the event also features a silent auction benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego and a special access VIP tent.

 

Proceeds from Rhythm & Vine support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.  Funds raised at the event will be used to support existing programs for at-risk youth and expand services to help more youth throughout San Diego County.

 

Tickets for Rhythm & Vine are $75 for General Admission in advance and $100 at the door. VIP tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door.  For those who would just like to enjoy the music, food, and non-alcoholic beverages, Designated Driver tickets are $40 in advance and $90 at the door.  Military and students receive a special discount available for pre-sale only when they use the promo code "2011VIN".  The offer is a packaged deal of two tickets for $99, a total savings of more than $50.

 

For a complete list of wineries, restaurants and performers for 2011, please visit www.rhythmandvine.org



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San Diego Launch of WineRave Series

 

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FAST FORWARD EVENTS ANNOUNCES SPRING DATE FOR UPCOMING WINERAVE SERIES

 

San Diego's WineRave Comes To FLUXX Nightclub on April 28, 2011 For A Unique Wine-Tasting Experience

SAN DIEGO, (March 21, 2011) - WineRave San Diego, a unique tasting experience designed for the millennial generation of up-and-coming wine consumers, comes to Fluxx nightclub on April 28 in downtown San Diego.  WineRave brings together up to 25 wineries, breweries, and spirit purveyors to feature today's hottest wines and spirits on the market.  The event combines the energizing ambiance of a nightclub with the engaging conversations of a tasting room, giving wine drinkers ages 21-35 the opportunity to quench their thirst for knowledge in an edgy tasting environment, said Michelle Metter, co-owner of Fast Forward Event Productions.

 

"Today's idea of a wine connoisseur is rapidly changing to include a younger demographic of wine drinkers who are showing an early interest in wine," added Metter.  "WineRave acknowledges that change and provides a way for emerging wine enthusiasts to explore their tastes in wine, while catering to an environment that 21-35 year-olds can easily relate to."

 

The new wine and spirits tasting series kicks off at Fluxx on April 28, with subsequent dates to be announced.  The partnership with Fluxx, winner of the 2011 Nightclub & Bar Award for "Best New Club," strikes a perfectly harmonious chord for the launch of the WineRave series, blending the atmosphere of a nightclub with edgy brands to appeal to today's millennials.

 

Tickets to WineRave include access to Fluxx nightclub, a special tasting card which gives attendees 20 tastings of specialty wines and spirits, a selection of mouth-watering appetizers, a high energy DJ, and discounted bar drinks.  Tickets are $45 in advance and $65 at-the-door and will be available for purchase on April 1.

 

For opportunities to exhibit your winery, brewery, or spirit and connect with San Diego's young and influential oenophiles, fill out registration forms online at www.wineravesd.com 

WINERAVE

 

WineRave is a San Diego wine tasting event where the industry's finest wineries, breweries and spirits connect with San Diego's young, influential oenophiles.  Featuring a selection of the edgiest wines, craft beers, and spirits on the market, WineRave combines the energizing ambiance of a nightclub with the engaging conversations of a tasting room for a tasting event like no other.

 



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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Paris en Scene's Local Cuisine


by Paige Donner
There's a new dining experience on the Seine in Paris and it's all about Local Cuisine and Local Spectacular Sights. Starred Chef Tateru Yoshino follows the rhythm of the seasons and sources his vegetables from organic, local producers to provide his guests with a menu that is completely "terroir" while staying true to his Japanese heritage.


Olivier Jamey (left), Owner of La Compagnie de la Seine, pictured with Master Chef Tateru Yoshino, Michelin Star

Every Sunday evening, for an hour and a half, Paris lovers and Lovers of Paris can indulge in a gourmet meal while taking in the breathtakingly beautiful sights along the River Seine: Le Grand Palais, Assembleé Nationale, Eiffel Tower... and all the landmarks along the way and inbetween.
The Paris en Scene boat is configured a little differently than its predecessors: It's intimate seating for two, four or small groups; Its leather, elegant chairs and its floor-to-roof glass walls are all conducive to fine dining and romance. All for the very reasonable price of 50 Euro per person. And the departure is from St. Michel, just steps from the Notre Dame, which makes it unique among the Dinner Cruises along the Seine. They have also partnered with local businesses so that after your 1 and 30 minute dinner cruise, for an extra Euro or two, you can take in a movie in the area or a theater show. Be sure to ask about what's on offer when you make your reservations. 
Mont Blanc, Chef Tateru Yoshino
For Spring the menu that Master Yoshino proposes is: 

Richelieu en croûte, médaillon de foie gras, - A humble starter for what follows 

Saumon « Stella Maris » mi cuit sans peau, - This salmon melts in your mouth. It is salmon cooked so perfectly that your mouth doesn't know if it's sashimi or if it's simply heaven.

crêpe de Vonnas & tomates au thym, - little cherry tomato pops of herb flavors a la Provence 

Mont Blanc « maison », crème de marron & glace - if your only reference to Mont Blanc is Angelina's this will leave you gasping. So light, so flavorful, so classic and innovative all at once.

And while the food is amazing it is the landscape that will have you continuously turning away from your dinner companion. The 6:30 dinner cruise is timed just perfectly to catch the Eiffel Tower when it lights up in twinkling sparkles. For reservations: www.paris-en-scene.com
Paris en Scene, Seine River ParisEiffel Tower from Paris en SceneEiffel Tower from Paris en Scene

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Philadelphia Crème Fromage á Paris

Yes, the day has finally arrived! It is Spring in Paris and Philadelphia Cream Cheese is set to launch nationwide! The last country in Europe to welcome Philadelphia's cream cheese, Kraft is making up for lost time by rolling out the culinary red carpet for this American staple.

Many French people are quite well-adapted to life without cream cheese. Paris is not like Brooklyn - there are no bagel shops everywhere you look. And cream cheese and croissants are not necessarily a natural fit.

Still, if you want to make a real NY Cheesecake, it's the Philadelphia cream cheese that will render your recipe authentic. And if you do have a craving for lox and bagels one morning in the City of Light, you can now rest assured that you will not have to make the trek to Le Grand Epicerie just for that small package of cream cheese. No, as of the beginning of April, in Paris and all over France, you will be able to find Philadelphia Cream Cheese in their newly designed oval plastic container, in just about any grocery store.

Alba Parole In Cucina

Alba Pezzoni, of Parole in Cucina, the formidable Italian Chef who's got an enthusiastic following all over Paris, delighted us invited guests at a dinner just off the rue Montorgueil recently with Lasagna a la Philadelphia cream cheese and even Tiramisu, too. The hit was finely sliced zuchini rolled around herbed cream cheese, drizzled with virgin olive oil  and served as an appetizer.

Question: Which comes first? The bagel or the cream cheese?

Tiramisu Cream Cheese

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B.C. Shellfish Festival

B.C. Shellfish Festival

Posted by Mathew Wright

Comox, BC – Shellfish lovers have the chance at winning one of two getaway contests to the BC Shellfish Festival this June in the seaside town of Comox to enjoy all the sights, sounds andflavours at the largest shellfish festival on the West Coast.

Contest#1 – Not open to residents of Vancouver IslandTwo return tickets on Harbour Air from downtown Vancouver direct to Comox on June17, 2011, returning June 19, 2011 (45 min flight)Two night’s accommodation in a one-bedroom suite with jacuzzi at the Crown Isle Golf& Resort Community, June 17-18, 2011 Two tickets to the Chefs’ Dinner on June 17, 2011 featuring chefs Robert Clark of CRestaurant in Vancouver; Andrew Springett of Black Rock Oceanside Resort in Ucluelet; Andrew Stigant of Crown Isle Golf & Resort Community; Garrett Schack of Vista 18 in Victoria; Richard Verhagen of Market Street Grill on Salt Spring Island and Belinda Jonesof Gatehouse Bistro in Cumberland Two tickets to the BCSF Festival Day event at Comox Marina Park, Saturday, June 18,2011 featuring cooking demos, live bands, the BC Oyster Shucking Championship, localfood and more

Deadline to enter is May 1, 2011 Entry details at:

http://www.bcshellfishfestival.ca/BCSF/weekendgetawaydetails.htmlContest#2

– Open to allTwo night’s accommodation at the Crown Isle Golf & Resort Community, June 17-18,2011Two tickets to the Chefs’ Dinner on June 17, 2011Two tickets to the BCSF Festival Day event at Comox Marina Park, Saturday, June 18,2011 featuring cooking demos, live bands, the BC Oyster Shucking Championship, localfood and more

Deadline to enter is May 16, 2011Entry details at: http://www.discovercomoxvalley.com/promotions/contests.htmMore information about the festival and all the events taking place can be found on ourwebsite at www.bcshellfishfestival.ca and our FB Page at www.facebook.com/BCShellfishFestival.>

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Paris Chefs Embrace Local Food

Chef Yannick Alleno, Le Meurice, Triple Michelin Starred

By Paige Donner

Several of Paris's Starwood Group Hotels, in addition to independently-owned restaurants and cafes have dedicated their Spring menus to using exceptional, locally Ile-de-France sourced ingredients. Local here is defined as originating no farther than 200 km. outside of Paris. This both supports Ile-de-France regional growers and eliminates much of the negative environmental impact that long-distance transportation of food products requires.

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At the Paris restaurants: L'Orénoc duMéridien Étoile,  the First at the Westin Paris-Vendôme and the Étoiles at the Sheraton Paris-Charles de Gaulle, you will find these specially crafted "Local" gastronomic menus that are being served in their main dining rooms, for room service and even for conferences and meetings.

In addition, at Le Meurice, the triple-Michelin-starred Chef Yannick Alléno has created a "mythical and savory" menu which he has dubbed « Terroir Parisien® » that he is serving for his lunch time guests.  A range of products he has sourced from nearby Ile-de-France villages including mint from la Forêt (52 km).

Similarly the new trendy Lafayette Organic on Grands Boulevards is featuring all organic produce and products from Ile de France. And if you choose to dine at the restaurant, Chez Bruno, you will have the chance to enjoy artisan coldcuts from Michel Ballereau,  of Sceaux (14 km), farm-raised chicken from Pouligny à Jouy in Morin (76 km), and fresh cheeses from the 30 Arpents Farm in Favières (41 km). And that's not all, you will also get to try local honey from beekeeper Rémy Vanbremeersch and Carl Marletti's artisanale pâtisseries. And when you find yourself in the Denfert Rochereau quarter with an appetite for some local flavor, stop in at Ghislaine Arabian's restaurant, Les Petites Sorcières, where she is spotlighting the local produce of Claude and Catherine Gallienne from Neuville (67 km), and the fresh-baked breads of Parisien Jean-Luc Poujauran.

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Le Jour Du Macaron

by Paige Donner

March 20th is Macaron Day in France where famed patissiers such as founder of Macaron Day, Pierre Hermé, are giving out samples of the flavorful crispy/soft cookie-dessert of choice of French gourmets all throughout the city and even in his Tokyo locations. 

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All the members of Relais Desserts participate in this joyous and delicious celebration of the arrival of Spring, hosting tastings and sample giveaways in their confectionaries and bakeries not just in France but also in Belgium, Luxembourg and even as far away as Japan and the U.S. The day benefits the rare disease charity dedicated to those who suffer from the Williams and Beuren syndrome.

Some flavors to try: passion fruit, rose, orange blossom, chocolate, foie gras with fig filling...and so many more!

Some addresses in Paris to get you started: 

Sadaharu Aoki
56, bd de Port Royal - 5e ardt - Tel : 01 45 35 36 80
35, rue de Vaugirard - 6e ardt - Tel : 01 45 44 48 90
Laurent Duchêne 
2, rue Wurtz - 13e ardt- Tel : 01 45 65 00 77
238, rue de la Convention - 15e ardt- Tel : 01 45 33 85 09
Pierre Hermé (also in his boutiques in Japan
4, rue Cambon - 1er ardt - Tel : 01 43 54 47 77
39, av de l'Opéra - 2nd ardt - Tel : 01 43 54 47 77 
72, rue Bonaparte - 6e ardt - Tel : 01 43 54 47 77 
Publicisdrugstore - 133, av des Champs Elysées - 8e ardt - Tel : 01 43 54 47 77
Galeries Lafayette (espace Luxe et espace Souliers) - 40, bd Haussmann - 9e ardt 
185, rue de Vaugirard - 15e ardt - Tel : 01 47 83 89 96
58, av Paul Doumer - 16e ardt - Tel : 01 43 54 47 77
Jean-Paul Hévin (19th march)
3, rue Vavin - 6e ardt - Tel : 01 43 54 09 85
231, rue St Honoré - 1er ardt - Tel : 01 55 35 35 96
23 bis, av de la Motte Picquet - 7e ardt - Tel : 01 45 51 77 48
Lafayette Gourmet - 48, bd Haussmann - 9e ardt 
Arnaud Larher 
53, rue Caulaincourt - 18e ardt - Tel : 01 42 57 68 08
57, rue Damrémont - 18e ardt - Tel : 01 42 55 57 97

For more addresses go to: Jour du Macaron

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival March 28th to April 3rd


VINESTARS OF WINE CELEBRATE 33 YEARS AT PLAYHOUSE WINE FESTIVAL
Meet the industry’s top international trendsetters and principal vintners 

Vancouver, BC, February 21, 2011 – To mark its 33rd year the 2011 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will welcome some of the most progressive winemakers and winery leaders in the world. From pouring at the International Festival Tasting to hosting events, these vin-pioneers are set to satisfy curious neophytes and seasoned oenophiles with personal, one-on-one meet and greets. Appearances from the following wine world celebrities are just a few reasons to partake in the weeklong festivities.

DIVA(S) AT THE MET

What’s it like to be a woman in the grape trade? Vancouver-based sommelier and Playhouse Wine Festival host Daenna Van Mulligen(alias WineDiva), who has a decade-long list of wine tasting critiques in her purse, will be introducing an international group of female winemakers, proprietors and industry headmistresses at Diva(s) at the Met. Speakers include Ann Sperling, of British Columbia’s 86-year-old Sperling Vineyards; Mary Ann Yewen, Director of Freixenet, one of the top selling sparkling wines on the planet; and Mariola Varona, the North American Export Director of the multi-award-winning Bodegas Martín Códax, specializing in the Albariño grape. Among other dignitaries, these wine queens will dish on the coveted wines they represent, as well as the stories behind their successes as principal businesswomen in a traditionally male dominated industry.

With direction from the biggest wine diva of them all, attendees will also enjoy a selection of small bites prepared by Diva at the Met’s Executive Chef Quang Dang. Join this inspirational group of women on Tuesday, March 29th at the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, 645 Howe Street, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

THE LEGACY OF A SPANISH VISIONARY: MIGUEL TORRES

When it comes to describing Spanish wine icon Miguel A. Torres, “legendary” is an understatement. Arguably one of the most important families in the history of Spanish wine, Legacy of a Visionary is thepièce de résistance of Festival week. Miguel is the fourth generation of Torres to preside over the acclaimed and centuries-old Miguel Torres Winery, a published author several times over, Decantermagazine’s 2002 Man of the Year and Wine International magazine’s 2005 Personality of the Year.

Moderator Anthony Gismondi will be discussing Miguel’s influence and the Penedès region winery, whileguests are guided through a rare and diverse selection of wines from the Torres wineries in Spain, Chile and California.

One of the most anticipated events of the Festival, Legacy of a Visionary will held on Thursday, March 31stat VCC East, meeting room 8, 999 Canada Place Way, from 5:00 - 6:45 pm.

GOOD GRACIOUS GRENACHE!

Join house wine’s Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris as they explore the grandeur and the many guises of Grenache. This lesser known, but surprisingly common grape, was baptized as “Garnacha” by the Spaniards and has ties to cheerful rosés, fuller-bodied reds (think: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Priorato and Rioja), and lusciously sweet elixirs. Prepare to taste some of its finest expressions hailing from Spain, France, California and Australia. Good Gracious Grenache! will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, at VCC East, meeting room 1, 999 Canada Place Way, from 3:00 – 4:45 pm.

MEET YOUR MATCH

Finding the perfect wine is like finding the perfect partner, it takes the right introduction at the right time. Oeno-enthusiasts are promised that proverbial “spark” at this year’s much anticipated, Meet Your Matchevent. Chaperoned by master wine matchmaker and acclaimed wine writer, Anthony Gismondi, sippers will be invited to get up close and personal with the vinestars of the wine biz. These fascinating international winery principals are set to lead tasters first-hand through the intimate secrets of some of the world’s most outstanding wines and wineries. Presented in a format that allows small groups direct and personal interaction with Festival celebrities, each group will have about 6 minutes to taste the producer’s wine, hear their story and ask questions.

Included in the VIP list is proprietor Telmo Rodriguez, one of Spain’s most celebrated and animated winemakers. Telmo sought out forgotten vineyards for the purpose of recovery and cultivation of abandoned indigenous vines to rave reviews, consistently scoring 90+ points. Alvaro Palacios, widely considered to be propelling Spanish wine into the modern era, acquired his first vineyard, Finca Dofí, in 1990, and will be pouring cellared wines for Meet Your Match guests.

Known for his outstanding Syrahs and Cabernets, South African winemaker Marc Kent of Boekenhoutskloof will be returning to the Festival with his much lauded The Journeyman Franschhoek 2005. David Guimaraens, a sixth generation to Portugal’s Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca, is considered something of a winemaking genius at the international table. In December 2010, David released one of the world’s oldest ports, SCION, to a limited group of collectors and connoisseurs, which at 155 years old, may be one of the only wines to have survived the pre-Phylloxera era.

If these wine experts haven’t already satiated your taste buds, the event will also see Stefano Leone, International Export Director of Antinori; Louis Moreau, owner and winemaker of France’s Domaine Louis Moreau; British Colombia’s own Anthony von Mandl of Mission Hill Family Estate; Cristiano Van Zeller of Portugal’s Quinta do Vale Dona Maria; Californian winemaker Rick Sayre of Rodney Strong; Rupert Symington, Joint Managing Director of Symington Graham’s Port; and David Paterson of BC’s Tantalus Vineyards. Meet Your Match is scheduled on Saturday, April 2nd at VCC East, meeting room 8, 999 Canada Place Way, from 5:00 – 6:45 pm.

ABOUT THE PLAYHOUSE WINE FESTIVAL

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, Canada’s premier wine show, runs from March 28thto April 3rd, 2011. The Playhouse Wine Festival is one of the biggest and oldest wine festival events in the world. In 2011, the theme region will be Spain and the global focus, Fortified Wine. The Festival features a week of special events including the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, wine seminars, wine minglers, winery dinners, and lunches and brunches at fine restaurants and hotels. The Playhouse Wine Festival is produced by the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Society, which has three mandates: provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for public and trade; be a premier marketing opportunity for the wine industry and Festival partners; and raise funds for the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company. Since its inception in 1979, the Festival has raised over $7.2 million to enable Western Canada’s leading theatre company to mount 223 productions and develop extensive community outreach and educational programs.

The Shore Club generously presents the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.

 

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