In March, we had the distinct treat of dining at Lucques Restaurant in West Hollywood, an award-winning establishment. It’s award-winning because of super-chef, Suzanne Goin, recipient of the 2016 James
By Jim Walker The official name has always been The Canyon, though many of us have long-revered the legendary music venue in Agoura Hills as the “Canyon Club.” Well,
It’s hard to believe that we are already in August but as fall approaches the growing selection of Pumpkin Beers will start appearing at your local breweries and on retail
It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend; one’s present or future thirst; the excellence of the wine; or any other
Double Bill of Silent Films at PAC Accompanied by Live New Scores By Jim Walker Classic Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd silent films will take on new vigor and
Craft Beers can be not only flavorful but extremely refreshing, especially in hot summer weather. Some of the lighter, mass-produced beers have always promoted the “ice cold” refreshment aspect of
So, it’s time to leave Jerez, Sherry, and Spain and venture to a new land for Terry and I, Portugal. Now, Portugal’s winemakers labor under the same misconceptions most Americans
By Alicia Doyle As the 2016 winner of the 35th Nationwide Country Showdown in Santa Clarita, Savannah Burrows is known for having a country style that’s all her own. During
Now, finally, the tasting. Simon, our guide, finished his two-hour tour of Gonzalez Byass in Jerez, Spain. He then took us to the tasting room, to sample wine that
By Jim Walker Pho Sure opened in The Tesoro Village Shopping Plaza in June of 2011 – to immediate and continuing popularity. As owner Nina Tran explains it, Pho
By Jim Walker Valencia Marketplace is well known as one of the Santa Clarita Valley’s favorite destinations for summer family fun. Each year, six summer Fridays feature great live
That Sherry gets made at all is close to miraculous. The grape vines struggle to survive in hard, chalky soil known as albariza. The soil’s so dense and white that
As you’ll remember from my last column, Terry and I just returned from Europe, visiting two of our sons who live there. We started in London, where I wrote about
You can experience the charm of shopping in Montrose every day of the week, with nearly 200 businesses providing everything from convenience items to exclusive designs. There are few places
Times are changing in the Craft Beer world and there’s a battle going on between real Craft Brewers and the “so-called” craft brewers. For quite some time now the big
One of Santa Clarita’s newest venues for family fun is bringing a new and unique event to the SCV. The community is invited to Gilchrist Farm’s Summer Faire, a day
When most people attend church they expect to hear stories of old, usually from Biblical times over 2,000 years ago. But this weekend, visitors to The Sanctuary in Santa Clarita
My God, if Saturday, April 22nd, is any example of what it’s like to be in the wine trade, I’m quitting the law right now. God was showing off that
There’s a new experience waiting for the community at Sand Canyon Country Club. In fact, it’s all new, even the name. What used to be called Robinson Ranch Golf Club
Beer. Bands. BBQ. This year’s Santa Clarita BBQ & Beer Festival is more than just a walk in the park. Residents who love the idea of a celebration with food
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