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Mother’s Day aboard X Wine Railroad
03.29.21
Celebrate this Mother’s Day aboard X Wine Railroad on a curated wine tasting excursion from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Wine Country. Tickets for the May 9 “Meet the Winemaker” small group getaway are $399 per person and include a tour and tasting at two select wineries, vineyard-style lunch, round-trip transportation from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, drinks and snacks on board plus free time to explore Los Olivos. Tickets are on sale now and available at xwinerailroad.com – space is limited.
A special Business Class car has been reserved aboard the Pacific Surfliner exclusively for X Wine Railroad guests. The train will depart from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles at 9:11 a.m. and return to the depot that evening at 9:48 p.m. Featured wineries for the Mother’s Day excursion include Koehler, Brander, Rideau and Roblar.
The experience includes:
- Round-trip, Business Class transportation from L.A.’s Union Station to downtown Santa Barbara and includes a complimentary glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage and light snacks
- Private shuttle from Santa Barbara train depot to the Los Olivos area
- Tour and guided tasting at two wineries
- Boxed Vineyard-style Lunch
- Free time to explore tasting rooms and shops in Los Olivos
- Private shuttle from Los Olivos to Santa Barbara train depot
- Limited to 60 Guests (group will be divided into 4 smaller groups for lunch and tastings)
Upon arrival to Santa Barbara, guests will be whisked away aboard a fleet of Mercedes Sprinter Vans to the Wine Country where each group of 15 will tour and enjoy a guided tasting at two wineries—either Koehler and Brander or Rideau and Roblar--along with lunch. In the afternoon, guests will be taken to Los Olivos where they’ll have time to explore additional tasting rooms, breweries and shops.
Tickets for X Wine Railroad’s Mother’s Day tasting trip to Santa Barbara Wine Country are on sale now at xwinerailroad.com. Guests must be 21 and older to attend. Parking at Union Station is not included. The Mother’s Day tasting trip will happen rain or shine – no refunds will be given. The itinerary is subject to change.
X Wine Railroad’s curated tasting trips are scheduled almost every Saturday and Sunday through November 20th with a rotating schedule to various wineries. Tickets for the Dad’s Day excursion, taking place Saturday, June 21 at Happy Canyon Vineyard—a private, by appointment only winery—are also on sale.
For more information, please call 702.234.4124 or email ddavid@unitedrailinc.com
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Easter Feasts at Marie Callender’s!
03.29.21
Marie Callender’s, the beloved restaurant chain known for its classic American dishes, has prepared the ultimate Easter feasts for families to celebrate at home!
Easter brunch options include the classic muffin platter that serves 8-10 people and comes with an assortment of freshly baked muffins or three varieties of 9-inch whole quiches -- ham, bacon or vegetable. The quiches are available warm and ready to eat or for reheat at home. Those looking for more traditional Easter spreads can order the Ham Dinner Family Meal for 4 which includes sliced ham served with chipotle glaze, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables and cornbread.
For poultry lovers, the Roasted Turkey Family Meal for 4 will deliver Thanksgiving nostalgia and includes a hand-carved roasted turkey with apple-sage stuffing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes and tangy cranberry sauce.
Marie Callender’s Pot Pie Meal for 4 is legendary for a reason and includes 4 mini pot pies, shepherd's pie or two of each, and is served with fresh salad and cornbread. Now available for a limited time is the seasonal Fresh Strawberry Pie that’s made with a mountain of fresh strawberries, piled in the house-made crust, with a simple strawberry glaze and whipped cream. Prices may vary at each location.
Guests are welcome to pre-order their Easter feast online or at their local Marie Callender’s restaurant and are available starting March 26th through Easter Sunday, April 4th.
For more information and for locations, visit mariecallenders.com.
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