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San Diego’s Backcountry Wine and Dine Pairing

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Fresh from a journey to Italy, Ramona Ranch Winery co-owner and President Teri Kerns and co-owner and Winemaker Micole Moore partnered with Farmhouse 78 Restaurant in Santa Ysabel to explore wines from Italy and Ramona.

This warm summer evening food and wine lovers gathered at Farmhouse 78 Restaurant to enjoy a five-course Italian meal and two types of the same wine for each course; one from Ramona and one from Italy. This is such a fun event and helpful to experience the nuances and flavors of local and international wines.
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Paddling the Mississippi River in Memphis Tennessee

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30-foot Voyageur canoes,

“Paddle,” shouted our guide. “Paddle hard. We need to cross the river in front of this barge.” Never have you seen a bunch of middle-aged women and one young sprite man paddle for their lives! Fortunately for us novice canoers, the Mississippi River is really low. Continue Reading →

Let’s Sushi Together at Banbu Sushi Bar and Grill

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So you feel like some sushi? Great! There are about a hundred places in San Diego where you can go, but what if you want to go to a special place? What if you have out-of-town company or a date that you really want to impress? You need upscale sushi. You need “date night” sushi. You need Banbu Sushi in La Mesa.  Continue Reading →

Del Cerro’s Texas Style BBQ and Sports Bar at Del’s Hideout

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Executive Chef Tim Eylens

The first thing you do when you come to Del’s Hideout is order the onion rings. Then you can look around and notice that it is part Sports Bar, part BBQ, part Family Restaurant and part Neighborhood Hangout with Retro Arcade Games, a secure kid’s play area for children under 10, and many televisions. Continue Reading →

Antica Trattoria Serves up Simple and Tasty Sicilian Cuisine in La Mesa

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Antica Trattoria Dining room

Sicilian cuisine celebrates the sea and the sun. The southern Italian island has been influenced over millennia by Italy, Greece, Spain, France, and various Arab countries. The cuisine highlights the use of fresh vegetables, fish, and beef and that is exactly what you will find at Trattoria Antica. Continue Reading →