Category Archives: Culinary

Film Feast

Posted on January 26, 2012 by LCostlow

Santa Barbara rolls out the red carpet for another edition of Film Feast, a special tasting-menu program. The Film Feast coincides with the 27th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Jan. 26 – Feb. 5, and California Restaurant Month, a … Continue reading →

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California’s Wine List

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CCox

With over 2,500 operating wineries in the state, California is the country’s largest wine producer and a mecca for oenophiles the world over. While the legend of full-bodied reds from Sonoma and Napa is well known to most, there are … Continue reading →

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California Flavors – A Constant State of Reinvention

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CCox

Everywhere in California food circles, things are getting turned inside out and completely re-imagined. In the city centers of San Francisco, Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, and along the North and Central coasts, the cuisines are as a varied … Continue reading →

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Small Town Charm and Luxurious Accommodations at Cannery Row

Posted on August 5, 2011 by CCox

When John Steinbeck wrote about Monterey’s industrial canning street and its cast of genuine albeit imperfect characters, he did not know he was propelling the street to becoming one of the most beloved travel destinations in the country. Cannery Row … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Like A Local

Posted on August 5, 2011 by CCox

Words that describe only one place: San Francisco. A city where first impressions evoke lasting memories. Notable and quotable. Needing no introduction. And still capable of catching even the most sophisticated traveler by surprise. Neighborhoods rub up against each other like … Continue reading →

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Smiles in San Diego

Posted on August 5, 2011 by CCox

Discover the creativity bursting from San Diego in the region’s most vibrant art scene. Visit the underground galleries of the city’s hippest neighborhoods, like Barrio Logan and East Village or experience the museums and theatres in Balboa Park. Take in … Continue reading →

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Temecula – A Special Part of Wine Country

Posted on August 5, 2011 by CCox

Rolling hills covered with vineyards, expansive views reaching to 11,000-foot high mountains, air swept by ocean breezes and world-class wineries await in Temecula Valley. Just a short drive from anywhere in Southern California lies the breathtaking beauty and unlimited possibility … Continue reading →

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High Quality of Life in Indian Wells

Posted on August 5, 2011 by CCox

Within a two-hour drive of Southern California’s famed beaches and ski resorts, Indian Wells boasts 350 days of sunshine, an average annual temperature of 74 degrees, and an abundance of luxurious amenities. Whether it’s for a vacation or business conference, … Continue reading →

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Things to Do, See and Eat in Ventura

Posted on August 5, 2011 by CCox

The Olivas Adobe, built in 1841, has just completed a comprehensive restoration and reopened to the public. Costumed docents take visitors on a journey to the early California ranch to witness what it was like to live among outlaw cowboys. … Continue reading →

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Wine and Dine in Santa Barbara

Posted on August 5, 2011 by CCox

Santa Barbara knows how to celebrate the art of good living. Foodies sip and savor the region’s eccentric mix of cuisine accompanied by superb local wines. Visitors delight in the Spanish-influenced architecture and the diversity of the arts and culture. Freshly … Continue reading →

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