• Tidbits & Kudos

    • Pretty Lady Table Grapes, offered by Dulcich & Sons, has kicked off the 2010 season by offering a new stand-up bag that also acts as a disposable colander, as well as a host of other merchandising products sure … - Read More »
    • Emmi-Roth Käse USA cheeses captured two awards at the 2010 American Cheese Society Competition, including a Best of Class blue ribbon in the Hispanic & Portuguese Style Cheese category for shelf-cured GranQueso. The competition marks a significant milestone for … - Read More »
    • Orange County Films LLC has announced that Executive Chef Amar Santana will serve as host for their new social media reality series, a weekly show that caters to the fashion, food and entertainment crowds. Dubbed "The Digital Happy … - Read More »
    • chef-mensinga-7-26-pict0.JPG On Friday, September 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., as the host for High School Inc. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy students, Hilton Anaheim Executive Chef Fred Mensinga will prepare a Spanish-style … - Read More »
    • Indiana Lt. Governor Rebecca S. Skillman and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) have recognized Bell Aquaculture LLC for excellence in progressive farm practices. The announcement is made by Norman McCowan, President & CEO, who says … - Read More »
    • Papa Murphy’s International announced today that it secured for the second year in a row a spot in Zagat’s Annual Fast Food Survey. America’s largest take ‘n’ bake pizza chain ranks second in the “Top Food” and … - Read More »
    • The Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is proud to announce its participation in the international Meatless Mondays campaign. Every Monday, the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens will offer an entirely meatless menu, although meat is still … - Read More »
    • After several days of hot- and cold-food competitions, a team of students, all younger than 25, from Oregon Coast Culinary Institute at Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, Ore., representing ACF Bay Area Chefs Association of Oregon, was … - Read More »
    • The Food and Drug Administration has provided guidelines to help restaurants comply with new calorie and nutrition information requirements. The FDA says it "expects to refrain from enforcement action for a time period" to give the industry time … - Read More »
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    • La Quinta Resort & Club has appointed Stephen Strickland as executive chef for the award-winning property located in Southern California's famed Palm Springs area. Strickland will oversee the day-to-day culinary operations for the 45-acre, 796-room property, which is … - Read More »
    • Bonefish Grill, the polished casual restaurant best known for its big-city bar and market-fresh fish, took four top honors in the 2010 ZAGAT Survey of National Chain Restaurants, including Top Food and Top Service in the full service … - Read More »
    • Huddle House CEO Phil Greifeld has resigned to become the chief executive at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen, replacing ex-CEO David Head. Huddle House board member Ken Keymer will become interim CEO of the chain, which operates 400 restaurants … - Read More »
    • What do you get when you take 20 energetic youth  from the local Boys & Girls Club and arm them with spatulas, mixing bowls and ingredients like chicken thighs, nutmeg and Panko breadcrumbs? A delectable and … - Read More »
    • El Pollo Loco CEO Steve Carley has resigned his post effective Sept. 12 and will take the chief executive chair at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, according to media reports. Carley, who has led the flame-grilled chicken chain for … - Read More »
    • The Los Angeles City Council heard from restaurant owners and food truck operators this week as it began considering regulations aimed at tightening control of mobile eateries. The council is considering several options, including establishing a permit process … - Read More »
    • Longtime KFC franchisees are angry about a move last year by parent Yum! Brands that shifts focus away from the chain's fried chicken roots. Marketing efforts aimed at spotlighting grilled chicken offerings to health-conscious consumers have cost sales, … - Read More »
    • Morton's The Steakhouse and the entire third and fourth generations of Napa Valley's famed Mondavi family have joined forces for a nationwide wine dinner and charity auction on October 7, 2010 at the Charles Krug Winery Carriage House … - Read More »
    • The Culinary Institute of America's Communications Team Invites You to Join Us in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, October 9 for the Grand Opening of our Newly Expanded Campus. The founding of the CIA, San Antonio … - Read More »
    • Wendy's topped the list of favorite quickservice giants for its food, while Panera and Chipotle led among the smaller players, according to the latest Zagat survey of more than 6,500 consumers. Five Guys Burgers & Fries took the … - Read More »

Prix Fixe On The Menu

Rancho Bernardo Inn - The 3rd Annual Beer vs. Wine Dinner

Hosted at El Bizcocho, the property’s award-winning fine dining restaurant, Executive Chef Judd Canepari will prepare delightful creations to be paired with artisanal beers and the finest wines in the world. Guests in attendance will then once again weigh in on the long-simmering issue: Which goes better with fine cuisine-beer or wine? Reservation made before October 1- $100 per person (excludes tax and gratuity); After October 1- $125 per person (excludes tax and gratuity)

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