Chef Budi Kazali 's Ballard Inn Restaurant brings upscale dining to the Santa Ynez Valley

 When driving north of Santa  Barbara into the beautiful wine county of the Santa Ynez valley , fine dining options can be rather challenging at times. There are many fine choices of quaint locally owned restaurants serving up nice dishes with sustainable ingredients. Over the many years we have traveled in the area we have never disappointed with any of our dining options. That being said, sometimes you are in the mood to enjoy a fine...

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The 4th Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival brings Culinary Stars world wide to The Spanish Bay Inn April 28th - May 1st

 Spanish Bay Inn , Pebble Beach  We have visited Pebble Beach on numerous occasions and agree that is is one of the most picturesque areas of the world.  This beautiful area has  much to offer  from great dining and a legendary golf course.  For the last thee years Pebble Beach as  become very well known in culinary and fine wine circles with  Pebble Beach Food and Wine . Now celebrating is fourth year,  Pebble...

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The Cuisineist Kitchen is hard at work shareing a Chicken Pot Pie recipe you can be proud of

CHICKEN POT PIE By The Cuisineist's Kitchens The Cuisineist Kitchens have been hard at work once again. This time a very old but trusted favorite , Chicken Pot Pie. We put our touch on this traditional dish. This is for you cooks that like to make your own work of art from scratch . It takes time but it is well worth the wait and you will be proud of your creation. Nothing in this recipe comes from a can or is frozen except for the puff pasty. And...

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Seven Additional Award-Winning Chefs Join Lineup of "Toques Off to Paul Bocuse" at the MGM Grand May 7th 2011

Vegas Uncork’d is one of the premier culinary events in the country . One of this year’s highlights will be “Toques Off to Paul Bocuse,” a lavish , multi-course dinner to be held Saturday, May 7, at MGM Grand. Joining chefs, Alain Ducasse, Hubert Keller, Joël Robuchon and Julian Serrano, will be Jean-Philippe Maury, Michael Mina, Bradley Ogden, Roland Passot, André Renard, Jacques Torres and J. Joho, all of whom will prepare delectable courses for...

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LAS VEGAS EPICUREAN AFFAIR WILL PLEASE YOUR PALATE AT THE PALAZZO RESORT MAY 26TH 2011

Las Vegas’ world renowned restaurants are gearing up for the gourmet event of the year — the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair. On Thursday, May 26, many of the best will unite  once  again poolside at The Palazzo Resort  to give guests a taste of why Nevada’s restaurant industry shines worldwide. We have attended this event many times in the past and just like a fine wine, it gets better with each passing year. This culinary extravagaza...

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