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This November Napa Valley welcomes a great wine tasting event called Flavor! Napa Valley where the best of America’s wine and food capital will be showcased. If you’re looking for a pre-holiday getaway and a chance to relax with that special someone, book your travel arrangements now. The event is something that cannot be missed.
In the spirit of Halloween, we’re sharing a sweet treat directly from the White House kitchen. We all know it’s not easy to eat healthy during the holidays, and the temptations start now. Sweet, sour, and chocolaty treats are everywhere, so why not try and add a more health conscious treat to your Halloween and holiday repertoire?
Pinkberry is opening their fourth store in San Diego at the Fashion Valley Mall on Friday, September 30, and you’re invited to check it out. If you’re a true Pinkberry lover or just a yogurt lover period, than you may want to attend the pre-grand opening event on Thursday, September 29, those who decide to attend the pre-grand opening event at Fashion Valley Mall on Thursday, will receive a free sample with toppings of their choice.
San Diego Restaurant week begins this Monday, September 18th, and lasts until next Friday, September 23. With over 180 restaurants participating, San Diegans will have the opportunity to dine at some of the finest eateries in the area, all for a reasonable cost. Each restaurant will feature a three-course predetermined menu for just $20, $30 or $40 depending on the restaurant.
Ralph Rubio founded Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill back in 1983 on the shores of Mission Bay with his brother Robert. As the story goes, after visiting San Felipe, Mexico while on spring break from San Diego State, Ralph had and fell in love with fish tacos. After settling on a recipe for the Original Fish Taco, which they sold from 1983 until 2005 when they switched up the recipe and introduced the World Famous Fish Taco. Now, six years after changing the original recipe for the first time, Rubio’s is going back to the Original Fish Taco. Ralph Rubio took some time out of his day to discuss the reason for the change, what other changes are coming to Rubio’s and what makes San Diego the best place to sell fish tacos.
Free lunch in San Diego? The good chefs at Devilicious from Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race”, are offering a free lunch to the first 100 lunch-goers at noon on Friday, Aug. 19th. “The Great Food Truck Race” airs on Food Network Sundays at 10 p.m. Watch San Diego’s own Devilicious battle against seven other food truck competitors in a nationwide race to win the grand prize of $100,000.
San Diego-based food truck, called Devilicious, will compete in the second season of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” hosted by Tyler Florence. The truck is owned by Dyann Mannin, who also owns the KabiQ truck. The show premieres Sunday Aug 14 at 10 p.m.
Cheesecake lovers rejoice; Saturday July 30 is National Cheesecake Day. In celebration of its namesake, The Cheesecake Factory is offering dine-in guests “Any Slice at Half Price.” Be warned, with more than 30 flavors from which to choose eating only one slice might not be an option. Not only will The Cheesecake Factory provide patrons with the opportunity to indulge on half-priced cheesecake, but those who choose to take part in this delicious holiday could also be among the first to try The Cheesecake Factory’s newest flavor: Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake.
Giada De Laurentiis is a household name, making various television appearances from her numerous Food Network shows, Today Show appearances, as a spokesperson for Bella Sera Wines, and most recently as chef to the royal couple during their visit to California. Despite her celebrity status, she is surprisingly like every other California mom – stretched between work, numerous projects, and her family. In our conversation she explained how she balances it all and where she’s going next.
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