It’s been quite some time since I’ve had a meal at Bacchus Wine Bar, and on a recent visit with friends, I was surprised to find that they’re offering a full menu now, instead of just bites. Since my last visit about five years ago, Bacchus now has a new owner, as well as a […]
a whimsical adventure at Fable & Spirit
It isn’t surprising that I fell in love with Fable & Spirit the moment I stepped inside. From the moment I pulled open the Georgian-gold door with the rabbit door knocker, to the wonderland effect of stepping into the splendid interior, I felt I was being transported into a different world. My eyes darted around […]
a long awaited revisit to Vine San Clemente
I have a group of girlfriends who I’m pretty close to. They’re the one of the first people I meet when I moved to southern California and even though we don’t see each other as often as we’d like, we do get together for one another’s birthdays each year. The first of our birthdays falls […]
wine dinners at Vista Valley Country Club
It is a beautiful day and we are driving south on I-5 freeway headed towards Fallbrook. We stop to visit some friends and enjoy some beautifully luscious avocados before making the short drive to Vista Valley Country Club, hidden within the hills of Vista, so much so you wouldn’t even know it is there. We drive […]
Calivino Wine Pub in Anaheim
Now that spring is here, all the nearby stadiums will be seeing sports and concerts resuming in full swing. I’ve been to a few of the restaurants in Anaheim by the Honda Center, but I honestly don’t get out there too often. If you’re one of those who regularly attends games or concerts, here’s a place […]