Santa Clarita and the kindness of strangers
February 17, 2017
“I’ve always depended upon the kindness of strangers,” said Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire. For me, what has struck me most about the Santa Clarita Valley is that
Food and Wine
Food and Wine
Farmhouse Breweries
February 10, 2017
In the world of Craft Beer the terminology of “Farmhouse Brewery” has different meanings. There are “Farmhouse Breweries” and there’s also “Farm Breweries and there are differences. Farmhouse Breweries actually
How patience can pay off in France
February 3, 2017
Oh, well, another day at the office. How boring! I swear, if only I could get something interesting with some stability and security. You know, like selling insurance or driving
Colorado Craft Beer
January 13, 2017
Last week my family and I had a chance to visit our good friends in Colorado and spend time relaxing, skiing/snowboarding and of course sampling some of Colorado’s excellent Craft
Merry Graham, of Newhall, claims top prize in Maple Leaf Farms’ 2016 Consumer Duck Recipe Contest
January 6, 2017
From a tropical Jamaican dish to an entrée that fuses Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors, winning recipes in the 2016 “Strut Your Duck” Recipe Contest showcased the versatility of Maple
Clean Food on Clean Plates
January 6, 2017
How often do we ask ourselves if the food we are eating is safe? This new year will bring in some new changes – but the most troubling one may
MJ’s Tap House
December 23, 2016
Though it’s located in the center of Santa Clarita, the food at the brand new MJ’s Tap House Grill isn’t something you find on the 50-yard-line. The menu at the
Getting Crafty: A hobby becomes a hit for 2 SCV friends
December 2, 2016
Geoff Pocock and Todd Tisdell’s beers weren’t always good. As homebrewers just starting out, they sometimes had trouble finding friends to taste-test their creations. But it started to get better.
Chef Daniel Otto from iCUE provides ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers
November 25, 2016
It always seems like a great idea to have pounds of leftover turkey before Thanksgiving. But when the relatives have said their goodbyes, and everyone’s back home from Black Friday
Bob’s Country Meats & Deli
November 18, 2016
Keith Mowry has been cutting meat for about 40 years, and there’s one thing, according to him, that you shouldn’t eat on Thanksgiving. Frozen turkey. “You want something fresh, that’s
Shredded Tacos: An Italian Twist on a Mexican Favorite
November 11, 2016
“It’s addicting.” That’s how Jean Niemi, and probably everyone who has ever tried one of her tacos, describes them. Jean started making her famous tacos nearly 40 years ago, and
Tiburon Grill and Bar
October 21, 2016
Nader Sohi, the general manager of the Tiburon Grill and Bar in Canyon Country, wants his servers to think like psychologists, assessing the customer’s needs before they even reach their
Man’oushée Cafe
October 14, 2016
Maral Sabounjian always wanted to open a restaurant. “I’ve always liked food and I’ve always had a passion for it,” she said. Sabounjian originally opened Man’oushée Cafe in Canyon Country
Dario’s Mexican Restaurant
September 26, 2016
One of Santa Clarita’s oldest and most well-liked restaurants is about to double. Dario’s, located at the corner of Newhall Avenue and Lyons Avenue, has been serving the Santa Clarita
Pho Sure Vietnamese Noodles
September 19, 2016
Even on a 100 degree day, Pho Sure hits the spot. “Customers say, ‘I’m craving pho,’” said Nina Tran, owner of Pho Sure. Tran and her husband, Scott, opened the