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Stars of Paso Robles

STARS OF PASO ROBLES COMES TO OC AND LA!

04.19.11

By Sheryll Alexander

Learn About Wine’s second annual Stars of Paso Robles wine tasting series is coming back to OC and LA starting May 12. The event features more than two dozen of the leading winemakers from the up-and-coming Paso Robles Wine Country region.

Led by Ian Blackburn, who is considered to be Southern California’s leading wine educators, this unprecedented event gives both beverage trade and wine aficionados the chance to taste more than 100 different Paso Robles varietals.

One hundred percent of proceeds from this year’s silent auction proceeds benefits the TJ Martell Foundation, which funds children’s cancer and AIDS research as well as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

So far, participating 2011 wineries include Adelaida, Alta Colina, Asuncion Ridge, Bianchi, Bodegas Paso Robles, Cass, Chateau Margene, Cinquain, Cypher, D’Anbino, DAOU, Dubost, Eden Canyon, HammerSky, Hidden Oak, J&J Cellars, JK Wine Company, Katin & Arada, Kiamie, Le Vigne, Lone Madrone, Niner, Roxo Port, Stanger Vineyards, Terry Hoage, Treana & Hope Family Wines, Turley and Villa Creek.

When:

Thursday, May 12 (Orange County) and Friday, May 13th (Beverly Hills)

Trade Tasting: 1-5 p.m.

Consumer Tasting: 7-9:30 p.m.

Where:                 

Orange County: Charlie Palmer South Coast Plaza, 3333 South Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Los Angeles: McCormick & Schmick’s on Two Rodeo, 206 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Prices:               

$80 in advance; $150 at the door

For tickets, call 310-451-7600 or visit http://www.learnaboutwine.com

                 

Sheryll Alexander runs a news media agency based in Costa Mesa, California.

 

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Memphis Cafe Easter

SPRING INTO MEMPHIS!

04.13.11

By Sheryll Alexander

Get ready for spring and Easter at Memphis Café in Costa Mesa and Memphis at the Santora in Santa Ana’s arts district.

April No Fool’s Cocktails

Both Memphis locations are introducing a new specialty cocktail each month. For April, enjoy the Bulleit Bourbon & Ginger Ale for $6 or the Bulleit Bourbon Manhattan for $8.

Easter Sunday at Memphis

Executive Chef Diego Velasco has created a delectable Easter Sunday menu with offerings that include house made lamb sausage with Tuscan kale, potato hash, poached eggs and a blistered grape tomato sauce. Or, how about a wild mushroom and goat cheese omelet with black truffle butter alongside sweet potato and bacon fritters. Served from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Easter brunch at Memphis also features two-for-one Bloody Mary’s and bottomless mimosas. A special children’s menu is also available. Memphis Café is also open for dinner on Easter serving the regular house dinner menu from 5-9:30p.m.

Want to Help Kids?

On Apr. 17 from 2-5 p.m., Memphis is one of the sponsors for the 2011 Wine Extraordinaire . Held at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel and organized by the Orange County Wine Society, Wine Extraordinaire presents a special scholarship fundraiser for students in food and wine programs. Memphis’ Executive Chef Diego Velasco will be onsite showcasing Memphis menu samplings and boutique wine pairings. The event is ticketed and open to the public.

Memphis Café, 2920 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714-432-7685.

Memphis at the Santora, 201 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714-564-1064.

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