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Jan 19, 2012 |

Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu

Tuscany bowl-buratta/tomato/olives/grapes/basil/olive oil/herb croutons/micro greens 10 Spinach salad –grapes/apples/goat cheese/sun flower seed/Dijon mustard vinaigrette 9 White asparagus-herb bread crumbs/sunny up egg/red wine aioli/lemon-chive oil 9 Weiser farm beets-grapes/gorgonzola/candied walnuts/micro greens/balsamic 10 Burrata & strawberries-grilled bread/micro greens/reduced balsamic 10 Mushroom risotto- mushrooms /black truffle oil /parmesan/parsley 12 Broccolini -lemon/olive oil/chili/ginger/garlic 7

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Jan 17, 2012 |

Donum, Pinot Noir, Russian River, 2008

This wine just blows my mind! What a complex wine with many layers! Has a nice touch of earthiness to it but dark fruit with integrated tannins make it so balanced and age worthy!  A bit of  spice and long, long finish that keeps on going and did I mention

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Jan 09, 2012 |

Evening with Richard Sanford, owner of Alma Rosa

Blu Jam at 7:30pm, Tuesday February 7th, $65.00 per person plus tax and gratuity Book your table now, limited seating… fun night with pioneer of wine making in Santa Barbara (Call +1.323.951.9191 to book) 6 course wine dinner paired with Alma Rosa wines created by chef/owner/sommelier Kamil  Major 1st course Ahi

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Nov 28, 2011 |

Great review at The Raging Taste Buds!

The Raging Taste Buds gave us a nice review.  Be sure to check it out!

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Nov 28, 2011 |

Spanish Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients: 5 shrimps 2 slices of ciabbatta 1/2 teaspoon of capers Pinch of finely chopped garlic 2  wedges of lime 1 teaspoon of extra virgin Spanish olive oil 1 teaspoon of fresh minced chives 1 table spoon of wild organic honey 1 table spoon of sweet sherry wine 1 table

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Nov 28, 2011 |

Le Mistral 2008, Monterey, California

Rich and complex, fresh herb aromas, espresso bean, fresh red berry notes, spice and floral scents that are full-bodied and elegant, with long finish, nicely framed by soft yet persistent tannins, Syrah, Grenache, Alicante Bouschet and Petite Syrah. I have to score this wine 19 out of 20.. it is

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Nov 19, 2011 |

Stolpman, Syrah, Santa Ynez, 2008

Stolpman, Syrah, Santa Ynez, 2008.  Score 16 This Syrah is just a great wine with bright berry tones, sweet cherry and firm tannins which in my opinion will help this wine to age just fine!! Has a nice crisp and long finish! Usually I like to pair wines with the

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Nov 09, 2011 |

Okra Recipe

Ingredients: fresh okra, garlic, black olives, capers, cumin, smoked chipotle puree, homemade tomato sauce with basil, olive oil, salt and pepper to season First poach the okra in vegetable stock, white wine and bay leaves; make sure you do not overcook the okra as it will become slimy. (A simpler

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Nov 01, 2011 |

Winner of 2011 Best of Citysearch!

We won the Best of Citysearch 2011 for Breakfast! Thank you all!

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Sep 18, 2011 |

Huffington Post

The Huffington Post considers our pancakes among the best in Los Angeles!

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