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Food and Dining Briefs for Dec. 30
Ponte hosts food drive: Ponte Family Winery in Temecula is hosting a canned food drive for the Temecula Food Pantry through Jan. 31. Visitors who bring five or more canned food items to the winery will receive a 10 percent discount in the Ponte tasting room and 5 percent tasting room in the restaurant (Wine Club members get triple the discount). Visit pontewinery.com or call 951-694-8855.
Souper Tuesdays in Escondido: Escondido's Downtown Business Association has launched a new dining promotion for the winter. Every Tuesday through April, 14 downtown restaurants will offer specials on a wide variety of soups, stews, chilis and more. The promotion may include free beverage, gourmet bread or other options. For a list of participating restaurants and their offers, visit downtownescondido.com/souper.html.
King's swordfish: King's Fish House restaurants, including the Carlsbad location, have added Pacific swordfish dishes to celebrate this in-season fish. Dishes include Grilled Swordfish With Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Swordfish Puttanesca Pasta and Swordfish Piccata (lunch items are $15.45-$19.95; dinner items are $17.75-$23.95). Go to kingsfishhouse.com.
Gallo gives back: Gallo Family Vineyards is partnering with Meals on Wheels Association of America to help feed needy seniors and families this holiday season. Through Dec. 31, for every wine cork mailed back to the vineyard, Gallo will donate $5 to Meals on Wheels, with a goal of $25,000. Mail corks to Corks to Fight Hunger Foundation, P.O. Box 1154, Grand Rapids, MN 55745-1154. Go to www.everycorkcounts.com.
Naked Pizza taking over: Naked Pizza is planning to take over San Diego County, opening up to 25 locations. The first county location opened Nov. 20 in Pacific Beach, at 909 Grand. The "healthier" pizza company opened its first location in 2006 in New Orleans; the chain is now backed by Mark Cuban and The Kraft Group. Local franchise owner Bernardo Kanarak plans to open a second location in December in Hillcrest, with plans to open one in North County after that. Naked Pizza promises pizza free of antibiotics, hormones, added sugar, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats and more. Go to nakedpizza.biz.
Chef of the Fest: Harney Sushi chef Robert Ruiz defended the restaurant's title as Chef of the Fest at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival in November (executive chef Anthony Sinsay won in 2009). His dish was a Sapporo-braised Newport beef tongue with whole roasted matsutake mushroom, crisp Fuyu persimmon, 3-D demi-glace sashimi-style, chile-spiced fresh shredded daikon radish and a minced ginger and micro shiso garnish. Go to www.harneysushi.com. Other winners were chef Paul McCabe of Kitchen 1540, second place; chef Daniel Barron of Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, third place; chef Adam Bussell of Vela, fourth place; and chef John Garcia of W Restaurant; fifth place. Go to www.worldofwineevents.com.
Sprinkles to open: Sprinkles Cupcakes will expand into The Shops at La Jolla Village, the company's first San Diego location, set to open Jan. 13. That week, the Sprinklesmobile cupcake truck will make the rounds in San Diego, promoting the storefront's opening. Sprinkles flavors include Red Velvet, Cinnamon Sugar, Strawberry and Chocolate Marshmallow. Sprinkles will be at 8855 La Jolla Village Drive; go to www.sprinkles.com.
Red Door offers winter menu: Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar in the Mission Hills area of San Diego has introduced a new winter menu, featuring items such as Wild Mushroom White Truffle Risotto and Salmon With Persimmon Salsa. Also, the restaurant has introduced several special offers. Sundays feature a three-course menu for $25; Mondays offer half-price bottles of wine; Tuesdays have happy hour drink prices all night; and for every $100 in gift certificates, guests get $10 free. Go to www.thereddoorsd.com or call 619-295-6000.
Temecula Olive Oil opens tasting room: Temecula Olive Oil Company has opened a tasting room at 342 S. Cedros in Solana Beach. The store is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; it offers free tastings of cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The store also sells olives, spreads, mustards, chocolate, olives, salts, peppercorn, herbs and rubs. Go to www.temeculaoliveoil.com; other locations are Old Town Temecula and Old Town San Diego.
Holidays at Loews: Loews Coronado Bay Resort has several specials for the holidays, available through Sunday. Chef Gabriel Morales is demonstrating tamale making and showing how to pair them with tequila for $15; chef Patrick Ponsaty is helping kids with hands-on crepe making for $5; and the sommelier is offering a flight of California wines paired with California cheese for $18. Go to www.loewshotels.com/coronadobay or call 619-424-4000, ext. 6300.
Morton's offers seasonal specials: Morton's Steakhouse restaurants is offering several specials this month, including a "Sparkling Sleigh Ride" holiday cocktail (with cherry liqueur, Tuaca, cranberry juice and prosecco) for $14.50, $5-$7 appetizer and drink specials in the bar for Sunday and Monday night football fans, and a contest to win a cocktail reception for 10 at mortons.com/cheers.
Sam goes live: Sam "the Cooking Guy" Zien will host a live show at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre. The show will use mixed media with video, audio and photos to help Zien talk about his career (and he'll cook, too). Tickets are $60; go to www.thecookingguy.com.
Restaurant month: The Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association will launch a restaurant month promotion from Saturday through Jan. 30. More than 40 business will celebrate the promotion; restaurants will have $15 and $20 lunch prix-fixe menus, or $20, $25 or $30 dinner prix-fixe menus, as well as free appetizers or desserts, depending on location. Go to www.restaurantmonth.org.
San Diego Opera Season Preview Dinner: San Diego Opera's Nicolas Reveles will present a preview of the company's season as part of a three-course, prix-fixe dinner at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the University Club at Symphony Towers, 750 B St., Suite 3400, San Diego. Dinner with glass of wine is $55, including tax and tip. Reservations required to 619-533-7000.
100 Mile Dinner: Ponte Family Winery and Slow Food Temecula will host a 100 Mile Dinner, in which all principal ingredients will be sourced from within 100 miles of Temecula Valley, on Feb. 5. Each course will be created by a different local chef and accompanied by local wines. Go to www.pontewinery.com or call 951-694-9444.
Chef's Market Dinner: The Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar in San Diego's Mission Hills will host a Chef's Market Dinner on Jan. 21. The dinner includes a trip to the Mission Hills Farmers Market with the chef, and recipes. The event is limited to 14; go to www.thereddoorsd.com or call 619-295-6000.
Terra dining events: Terra Restaurant in Hillcrest will hold these events at 3900 Vermont St. (unless noted). Go to terrasd.com or call 619-293-7088.
-- Jan. 22: Five-course wine dinner (at Orfila Vineyards in Escondido)
World of Wine Weekend: Temecula's Wine Country will host the World of Wine Weekend from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 5 and 6. The event includes self-guided tours of 30 plus wineries, which will also include exclusive tastings, food pairings and more. Go to www.visittemecula.org or call 888-363-2852.
Rhythm & Vine returns: The Rhythm & Vine Music and Wine Festival will return to Westfield North County on April 9. The event, which benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, includes wine tastings and food from North County restaurants. Go to www.rhythmandvine.org or call 858-866-0591, ext. 203.
Quarter Kitchen has new team: Quarter Kitchen Restaurant at the Andaz San Diego hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter has a new team at the helm: Chef de Cuisine Michael Liotta and restaurant manager/sommelier Summer Haines. New York native Liotta's 16-year career includes stints at the French Laundry, Chez Panisse and Providence, and locally at Modus, Cafe Chloe, Cafe Cerise and Chez Loma. Texas native Haines is the former manager/sommelier for the Steakhouse at Azul in La Jolla.
Acqua al 2, Gaslamp Quarter: The San Diego restaurant will offer a three-course menu for $60 per person. The meal also includes a glass of champagne at midnight. Go to ww.acquaal2.com or call 619-230-0382.
Arterra Restaurant, San Diego Marriott Del Mar: From 6 p.m to 2 a.m., there will be a DJ, dancing and midnight champagne toast for $25 ($35 at door). Party and steak-and-lobster dinner is $75. Go to www.avenue5restaurant.com or call 858-369-6032.
AVE 5, San Diego: The Bankers Hill restaurant hosts a five-course dinner featuring mushroom tortellini, seared scallops with foie gras, filet mignon and truffle ice cream for $65 ($75 with wine pairings) with seatings until 10 p.m. Visit avenue5restaurant.com.
Barona Resort & Casino, San Diego: Barona Steakhouse will offer a $70 three-course prix fixe menu both days starting at 5 p.m. (a la carte items are also available); items include duo of colossal shrimp, wood-grilled prime ribeye cap steak and raspberry almond tart. El Rancho Grande will offer a four-course menu starting at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 for $29 (also a la carte); items include trio of miniature tamales, a half lobster with chicken thigh and skirt steak, and bourbon pecan caramel tart. Italian Cucina will offer a three-course menu starting at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 for $28 (regular menu and a la carte also available); items include Maine lobster ravioli, tenderloin tip fettucine and torte de noche. Sage Cafe will offer menu items from noon to 10 p.m. Dec. 31, and a three-course menu will be available for $29.95 (a la carte also available); items include Thai lobster ravioli, pan-seared halibut and sage brown Betty. And Seasons Fresh Buffet will feature holiday items from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for $29.95 per person; items include roasted leg of lamb, five-spice honey glazed pork belly, BBQ shrimp po' boys, chicken mole enchiladas, menudo, peanut butter cream pie and more. A special New Year's Day breakfast will be served from 12:30 to 3 a.m. with chilaquiles, breakfast quesadillas, scrambled eggs, chicken fried steak, oatmeal and more. Go to barona.com.
Beaumont's Eatery, La Jolla: The casual Bird Rock restaurant/bar will offer a four-course dinner at 8:30 p.m. with options such as watercress and watermelon salad, brie and beet bruschetta, flatiron steak, truffle white cheddar potatoes, herb-cured organic chicken with sweet pea farro risotto and dark chocolate fondant cake, plus champagne, for $59. There will be '80s music by the Reagonomics at 9:45 p.m. and a ball drop at midnight. Party only is $20. Also, there will be a New Year's Day brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with $1 mimosas with the purchase of a breakfast entree. Go to beaumontseatery.com or call 858-459-0474.
Brockton Villa, La Jolla: The La Jolla restaurant will serve brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 1, with options such as "The Solution" (jalapeno and cheddar biscuits with chorizo gravy), "The Resolution" (steamed egg whites with basil pesto, Canadian bacon, sliced tomato, fruit and multigrain toast) and "The Remedy" (banana pecan whole wheat pancakes with maple syrup). Go to www.brocktonvilla.com or call 858-459-7393.
Buca di Beppo: In addition to its regular menu, a five-course menu for $45 includes antipasti, insalate, pasta, entree and dessert, as well as a champagne toast and party favors. Go to bucadibeppo.com.
Fish Market, Del Mar: From Dec. 28-31, the restaurant will offer a 1 1/4-pound Maine lobster with mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus for $21.95. Go to www.thefishmarket.com.
Flavor Del Mar: A four-course menu is $89 per person; dinner items include Truffled Maine Lobster Bisque, Crispy Pacific Oysters, Swiss Chard Wrapped Local Bass and more. Call 858-755-3663.
The Grand Del Mar: Amaya will serve a four-course menu from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 for $125 per person ($175 with wine; includes entrance into The Grand New Year's Eve Party). The dinner includes a Trio of Scottish Salmon and Domestic Caviar, Rosemary-Scented Winter Mushroom Consomme and Roasted Lamb Rack with Swiss chard streudel and oven-dried tomatoes. Amaya will also have a traditional breakfast buffet from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 1 for $32 per adult ($12 per child ages 6 to 12). Go to www.thegranddelmar.com or call 858-314-2727.
Grant Grill, San Diego: The restaurant at the US Grant Hotel will offer a tasting dinner (early seating from 5:30 to 6 p.m. is $85; items available a la carte). Dishes include dry aged buffalo strip loin, foie gras croutons, shallot marmalade, Yukon potato roast and more. Go to www.grantgrill.com or call 619-744-2077.
Harrah's Rincon, Valley Center: The Cafe will serve a New Year's Eve dinner for $31.99 per person (and enjoy champagne for $3 per glass). The dinner includes soup or salad, New York steak and lobster tail, herbed mashed potatoes, asparagus and dessert. Go to harrahsrincon.com.
Hotel del Coronado: In the Grand Ballroom, a 1940s-style celebration will include a Crown Room reception beginning at 7 p.m., four-course dinner with butternut squash bisque, Kobe beef short rib and Maine lobster fricassee, with wine and Moet & Chandon champagne toast at midnight and live music by the Mar Dels, priced from $260 to $310. 1500 OCEAN will also have a special menu for Dec. 31. The Crown Room will present a New Year's Day champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., priced at $77 for adults, and $35 for children ages 6 to 10. Offerings include carving stations, seafood, a bloody Mary bar and desserts; go to www.hoteldel.com or call 619-522-8490.
Jsix, Gaslamp Quarter: A four-course menu will be available for $125, which includes wine pairings and entrance into a party at LOUNGEsix. Without the party, the dinner is $65 ($85 with wine pairings). Go to www.jsixrestaurant.com or call 619-819-9766.
La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla: The Mediterranean Room and the Whaling Bar & Grill will host a four-course dinner from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31 for $95 per person. Call 858-551-3765 for the Mediterranean Room or 858-551-3761 for the Whaling Bar. There will also be a five-course dinner at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 for $125 or a seven-course dinner at 9 p.m. for $175 at the Sky Room (second seating includes a ticket to the party in La Sala Lounge. Call 858-551-3744. There will also be an ocean-view buffet from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 1 in the Mediterranean room. Go to www.lavalencia.com/dining or call 858-551-3744.
Loews Coronado Bay Resort: Mistral will offer a five-course prix-fixe menu from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31 for $95 (wine pairings are $30 or $60). There's also a Kid's Club from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. for $80, which includes dinner. A New Year's Day buffet will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $28 for adults and $14 for children. The buffet includes made-to-order omelets, carved Virginia ham, tacos, menudo and more. Go to www.loewshotels.com/coronadobay or call 619-424-4000, ext. 6300.
Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego: From 6 to 10 p.m., Lael's Restaurant will offer a Surf & Turf buffet, featuring prime rib and seafood, served with live piano music, priced at $65. Call 619-358-6735. And from 5:30 to 11 p.m. (last seating at 10:30), Sally's Seafood on the Water will offer a three- and four-course dinner ($45-$55) from its regular menu with sushi and New Year's Eve specials. A jazz combo performs live; call 619-358-6740.
The Marine Room, La Jolla: Two seatings for Dec. 31: The first (5:30, 6 or 6:15 p.m.) is $75 for three courses; items include Wild Spotted Prawn Bisque, Hand-Churned Absinthe Butter Basted Lobster Tail, Cacao Nib Chocolate Pot de Creme and more. The second (8:30, 8:$5 or 9 p.m.) is $125 for five courses; items include Canadian Goose Rillette, Chantrelles Crusted Hiramasa Butterfish, Brandt Farms Center Cut Filet Mignon, Calvados Julian Apple Fondant and more. Go to marineroom.com or call 858-459-7222.
Mille Fleurs, Rancho Santa Fe: The first seating begins at 5 p.m. and features a la carte items from $10 to $46. Items include Duck Consomme ($12), Winter Vegetable Barley Risotto ($17), Whole Dover Sole "Meuniere" ($46), Strauss Farm Veal "Wiener Schnitzel" ($34) and more. The second seating begins at 8 p.m. and features a five-course menu for $105 per person. Courses include Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Foie Gras, Pike Quenelles on Wild Rice, Prime Beef Cap of Rib Eye Steak, Trio of Chocolate Fantasy and more. Go to www.millefleurs.com.
Mister A's, San Diego: The first seating at 5:30 p.m. features a la carte selections, ranging from $12.50 to $44.50. Items include Traditional Lobster Bisque ($14), Foie Gras "Au Torchon" ($21.50), Oven Roasted White Seabass ($37.50), Roasted California Rack of Lamb ($37.50), Meyer Lemon Cheesecake ($11.50) and more. The second seating at 7:15 p.m. features a five-course menu for $105 per person. Courses include Homemade Maine Lobster Ravioli, Local Butternut Squash Risotto, Pan Seared Maine Scallops, Crispy Roasted Woodland Farm Duckling, Baked Alaska and more. Go to www.bertrandatmisteras.com.
Pacifica Del Mar: A first seating from 5 to 7:30 p.m. includes a four-course dinner for $54 per person. A second seating after 8 p.m. includes a five-course dinner for $79, which includes a champagne toast and party favors. Go to pacificadelmar.com or call 858-792-0476.
Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala: Choices the Buffet will serve a steak and seafood dinner for $36 per person; Mama's Cucina Italiana will offer dinner for $59 per person, and the Oak Room will offer a $109 menu that also includes entry into the casino's party in the Pala Events Center. Go to palacasino.com or call 877-946-7252.
Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad: The hotel hosts a New Year's celebration from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, featuring a four-course prix-fixe menu at Argyle Steakhouse, a seafood buffet at California Bistro and a five-course dinner at Vivace, followed by a New Year's Eve party in the Lobby Lounge featuring live music by Y3K, dancing and a midnight countdown. Tickets, including dinner and party are $110 per person or $25 for the party only. Call 760-448-1234 or parkhyattaviar.com.
Quarter Kitchen, Gaslamp Quarter: The restaurant at Andaz San Diego will offer a six-course meal from 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 31 for $99 per person before 7:30 p.m. and $129 after 7:30 p.m. Course options include Celery Root + Apple Soup, Butter Poached Prawns, Steamed Carlsbad Mussels, Torchon of Foie Gras, Potato Gnocchi With Chorizo Sauce, Grilled Lamb Chop, Beef Tenderloin Roast, Roasted Banana Sundae and more. Go to www.quarterkitchen.com.
Rancho Bernardo Inn: El Bizcocho will offer two seatings of its four-course menu on Dec. 31: 6 to 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. The first is $65 per adult ($92 with wine); the second is $105 per adult ($145 with wine). Menu items include Baby Lettuce Salad, Parsnip Soup, Short Rib Wellington, Bacon-Wrapped Monkfish, Molten Chocolate Cake and more. Veranda will offer a three-course menu from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 for $55 per adult and $25 per child ages 11 and younger (dinner includes a midnight champagne toast and party favors). Menu items include Sweet Onion Bisque, Pan Seared Scallops, Grilled Fillet of Beef, Assorted Pastries and more. For El Bizcocho, call 858-675-8550; for Veranda, call 858-675-8555.
Rancho Valencia, Rancho Santa Fe: The resort will offer a champagne reception, followed by a four-course dinner with wine pairings, for $175 per person from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31. Dinner items include Sunchoke and Parmesan Veloute with Maine Lobster Panna Cotta, Butter-Poached White Prawn, Oven-Roasted Veal Chop and Roasted Chestnut Mascarpone Tart. Go to www.ranchovalencia.com or call 858-759-6216.
The Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar, Mission Hills: Regular menu will be available, as well as several holiday specials. The last seating is at 10 p.m.; go to www.thereddoorsd.com or call 619-295-6000.
Red Velvet Wine Bar: The Little Italy restaurant/bar will serve two dinners; $65 for a four-course 5:30 p.m. seating and $105 for a six-course 8:30 p.m. seating. Common courses are truffle, opah, duck and chocolate, with a first course and lamb course added to the second seating. Call 619-501-4561 or go to redvelvetwinebar.com.
Roppongi Sushi Bar & Restaurant, La Jolla: A four-course menu will be served for $68 per person; items include Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Mahi Mahi Filet, Surf & Turf Petite Filet Mignon with Local Spiny Lobster, Gingerbread Pudding and more. Go to www.roppongiusa.com.
Searsucker, Gaslamp Quarter: There are several options for a five-course New Year's Eve dining option: 5:30 to 7 p.m. seating for $75, 7 to 10:30 p.m. seating for $100 (includes a glass of champagne and party favors), or 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. outdoor seating for $75. Menu selections include Scallop Crudo, Duck x2 and more. Go to www.searsucker.com.
The Shores Restaurant, La Jolla: A four-course New Year's Eve dinner will be served from 5 to 10 p.m. for $65 per person. Items include Wild Baja Shrimp Three Ways, Truffled Forest Mushroom Hot Pot, Blue Crab Buttercup Squash Soup, Herb Roasted Maine Lobster Tail, Venison Osso Bucco, Coffee Peanut Brittle Cobblestone Pie and more. Go to theshoresrestaurant.com or call 858-456-0600.
Tango Restaurant & Lounge, Escondido: There will be two seatings, the first at 5 p.m. and the second at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 (first seating is $59; second seating is $79). First seating is four courses; items include BLT Salad, Scallop Yakitori, Lobster Newburg, Beef Ribeye Cap, Veal Duo, Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding and more. Second seating is five courses; items are the same as the four-course menu, but options for the additional course include Kobe Beef Carpaccio Oyster Rockefeller Soup and more. Go to tangoongrand.com or call 760-747-5000.
Thornton Winery, Temecula: The New Year's Eve "Casino Night" gala from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. is $125 per person and includes entertainment from the Mark Sage Band. The three-course wine pairing dinner includes Crispy Potato & Sea Bass Napoleon. Tournedos of Beef Filet and Chocolate Decadence torte. Go to www.thorntonwine.com or call 951-699-0099.
Toast Enoteca & Cucina, East Village: The San Diego restaurant will offer free champagne and a flight of four wines, plus a food pairing menu. The flight is $25 alone, or $45 with the food pairing; go to www.toastenoteca.com or call 619-269-4207.
Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar, Carlsbad: A five-course menu will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for $65 or 8 to 9 p.m. for $85 (second seating includes a midnight champagne toast). Courses include Piccolo Fritto, Brick Press Quail, Duck Consomme, Seasonal Day Boat Fillet, Risotto al Salto, Twin Creme Brulee and more. Go to www.twenty20grill.com or call 760-827-2500.
Vincent's On Grand, Escondido: A six-course dinner, with options including spiny lobster tail, roasted chestnut soup, Scottish salmon, pheasant breast and beef a la Perigourdine will be offered at two seatings on Friday evening. First seating is $90, second seating is $110 per person. Visit vincentsongrand.com.
Whisknladle, La Jolla: On New Year's Day, Whisknladle will offer bottomless bloody Marys and mimosas. Go to www.whisknladle.com.
Alchemy of the Hearth: Cooking classes are offered at 960 Rancheros Drive, Suite L, San Marcos. Alchemy of the Hearth is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call for pricing; go to alchemyofthehearth.com or call 760-233-2433.
Cups: The cupcake lounge in La Jolla offers a variety of classes at 7857 Girard Ave.; go to cupslj.com or call 858-459-2877.
-- 9 a.m. Sunday: Farm-to-Table; $70
-- 1:30 p.m. Sunday: Kids' Chef School; $50
-- 6 p.m. Jan. 6: Guilt-Free Desserts; $70
-- 2:30 p.m. Jan. 8: Pasta Rustica Toscana; $70
Great News! Discount Cookware & Cooking School: The San Diego school hosts cooking classes at 1788 Garnet Ave. (in the Pacific Plaza at Garnet Avenue and Jewell Street); reserve to 858-270-1582, ext. 3, or go to www.great-news.com. Reserve early; classes fill quickly.
-- 6 p.m. Thursday: New Year's Buffet Dinner; $54
-- 6 p.m. Monday: Big Night: Timpano; $59
-- 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: Light & Healthy Low-Cal Entrees (Day); $54
-- 6 p.m. Tuesday: Basic Knife Skills; $59
-- 6 p.m. Wednesday: Hands-On Sausage Making; $69
-- 9 a.m. Jan. 6: Nijiya Japanese Market Tour and Lunch; $54
-- 6 p.m. Jan. 6: Light & Healthy Low Cal Entrees (Night); $54
Ro Z's Sweet Art Studio: Rosanne Zinniger's cake decorating shop and studio at 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, offers classes in cake decorating. There is also a kids cake decorating club for children ages 7 to 11 on one Saturday of every month; go to the website for dates. The store is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call 760-744-0447 or visit rozsweetartstudio.com.
-- 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6: Cake Decorating for Fun (three-week course); $45
-- 10 a.m. Jan. 12: Cheesecake Workshop; $45
-- Noon Jan. 18: Cake Design: Basics to Fondant (six-week course); $175 plus a $30 supply fee
-- 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18: Decorate the Cupcake; $45
-- 11 a.m. Jan. 22: Icing Roses; $45
-- 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25: Basic Baking 101: Cakes (six-week course); $125 plus $30 book fee
-- 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27: Cake Design: Basics to Fondant (six-week course); $175 plus a $30 supply fee
-- Noon Feb. 2: Cake Design En Espanol: Basics to Fondant (six-week course); $175 plus a $30 supply fee
-- 10 a.m. Feb. 5: Cake Design: Basics to Fondant (six-week course); $175 plus a $30 supply fee
Sur la Table: The Carlsbad location offers cooking classes at 1915 Calle Barcelona (in The Forum shops). Call 800-243-0851 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com:
-- 2 p.m. Sunday: Bon Appetit: Delicious Resolutions; $69
-- 6:30 p.m. Monday: Essential Knife Skills; $59
-- 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Late Winter Vegetarian Dinner; $69
-- 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fabulous Fish Dishes; $79
-- 10:30 a.m. Jan. 6: Bon Appetit: Delicious Resolutions; $69
-- 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6: Winter Bistro Classics with Le Creuset; $100
-- 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7: Argentinean Steakhouse Sampler; $79
-- 11 a.m. Jan. 8-9: Two-Day Cake Workshop; $125
-- 2:30 p.m. Jan. 8: Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Basics ---- Session One: The Basics; $69
Taste of Opera Cooking Classes: In honor of San Diego Opera's 2011 season, Great News Discount Cookware & Cooking School's chef Katherine Emmenegger and San Diego Opera Education Director Nicolas Reveles will team up for a series of opera educational lectures and themed cooking classes for each of the season's four productions next year. Classes are $54 and take place at 1788 Garnet Ave. Reserve to 858-270-1582, ext. 3, or go to www.great-news.com.
-- "Faust," 6 p.m. Feb. 18. Massenet's French tragedy will inspire a menu of northern French cuisine.
-- "Carmen," 6 p.m. March 18. Bizet's Spanish Gypsy tragedy highlights a menu of traditional Spanish favorites.
Acqua Al 2: The Gaslamp Quarter restaurant hosts wine tastings during "Uncorked" the first Wednesday of every month at 322 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. For $20, guests taste four wine/spirit selections paired with four appetizers. Reservations are required; call 619-230-0382 or go to acquaal2.com.
Addison at The Grand Del Mar: Addison restaurant's Le Salon will host wine tastings with wine director Jesse Rodriguez. Each session is $30 per person. The Grand Del Mar is at 5200 Grand Del Mar Way; go to www.addisondelmar.com or call 858-314-1900.
Carlsbad Wine Merchants: Hosts tastings at 5 p.m. Fridays and 4 to 7 p.m. Saturdays for a fee at 5814 Van Allen Way, Suite 155, Carlsbad. Call 888-750-WINE or visit www.CarlsbadWineMerchants.com.
The Collective: Tasting lounge features one-of-a-kind, handmade boutique wines at 28544 Old Town Front Street in Temecula. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays. Call 951-693-4567 or go to tvwinecollective.com.
ENO-Versity at the Hotel Del: ENO, the wine, cheese and chocolate tasting room at the Hotel del Coronado, has announced fall classes for ENO-Versity. Classes are $35 per person and start at 4 p.m.; call 619-522-8546 or go to hoteldel.com/ENO-wine. The Hotel Del is at 1500 Orange Ave. in Coronado.
Fifty Barrels Winery and Tasting Room: Hosts tastings from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays at 3800 Oceanic Drive, Suite 106, Oceanside. Call 760-696-2998 or go to carlsbadcoastal.com.
Harvest Ranch Market Del Mar: Wine tastings from 5-7:30 p.m. plus appetizers for $10-$20. The store is at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite 203, Del Mar. Call 858-847-0555.
Holiday Wine Cellar: Daily tastings from 5:30-7 p.m. at 302 W. Mission Ave., Escondido. Wine Down Mondays feature five wine tastes for $5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, and "Hop Over the Hump Wednesdays" are weekly beer-tasting events for $5. Go to holidaywinecellar.com or call 760-745-1200.
La Costa Wine Co.: Tastings are held at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite D, Carlsbad. Go to lacostawineco.com or call 760-431-8455.
Miramonte Winery: The Temecula winery hosts VIBE once a month with music, food, wines, champagnes, beers and DJs; the winery also hosts "Just Us Girls" at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month. The event features wines, champagne cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and vendors. Go to miramontewinery.com or call 951-506-5500.
North County Wine Company: Brothers Jim and Bill Tobin have recently purchased North County Wine Company at 1099 W. San Marcos Blvd. in San Marcos. The wine bar and shop is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Friday Night Tastings are $10 and include seven wine tastings and snacks. Other weekly events include Tuesday Ladies Night, Meet the Winemaker Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Friday Wine Tasting Six for Six Saturday and Silver Sunday Special. Call 760-744-2119 or visit www.NorthCountyWineCompany.com.
SDSU wine course: The San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies will offer "Sensory of Wine ---- Aroma, Palate and Faults" (students receive a professional certificate in its Business of Wine program) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the SDSU Extended Studies/Gateway Center. The one-day course will help students understand characteristics, wine-making techniques and flaws, and more. The course is $195 before Jan. 15 and $225 after; go to www.neverstoplearning.net/wine or call 619-594-6924.
Stone Brewery: The Escondido brewery and restaurant is hosting events at 1999 Citracado Parkway in Escondido. The bistro also hosts movies in its garden during warm-weather months. Call 760-471-4999 or go to www.stonebrew.com to check availability.
-- 7 p.m. Tuesday: Master Pairings: Beer & Desserts; $49
-- 7 p.m. Jan. 10: Beer 101: Intro to Beer; $25
-- 7 p.m. Jan. 24: Beer U: Strong Ales; $25
Tango offers half-price Wednesdays: Escondido's Tango Restaurant & Lounge is offering half-price on all drinks and bottles of wine from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, as well as happy hour pricing all evening. Visit tangoongrand.com.
T&H Prime Meats & Sausage: The shop now offers tastings from 10 San Diego wineries from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays for $5, which includes four tastes and a San Diego Vintners Association souvenir wine glass, at 735 E. Mission Road, San Marcos. Call 760-471-9192.
Vino100: Wine tasting events are offered at 5 p.m. at 133 S. Las Posas Road in San Marcos. Call 760-591-9113 or go to vino100sanmarcos.com.
Vinz Wine Bar: Full restaurant menu with wide wine menu by the glass or bottle. Tastings are from $5-$10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and come with charcuterie and cheese. Live music on Saturdays. Vinz is at 201 E. Grand Ave., Escondido. Call 760-743-8466 or visit vinzwinebar.net.
WineStyles: The Encinitas wine store offers wine, microbrews, cheese platters and panini after 5 p.m. and several specials each week. On Wednesdays, get a 1/2-price glass or flight of wine after 5 p.m.; Thursday is Ladies' Night; there is live music most Fridays and Saturdays; and there is a Super Six Wine Tasting on Saturday afternoons. WineStyles is open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.winestyles.net/encinitas or call 760-633-0057.
Send information about local food products, food events or classes to Food Editor Pam Kragen, North County Times, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, CA 92025; fax to 760-745-3769, or e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Salesian High's Jabari Bird, Deer Valley's Marcus Lee and Bishop O'Dowd's Oderah Chidom will all represent the East Bay in Chicago on April 3 at the McDonald's All-American Game.
Bird and Lee will play for the West squad in the boys game and Chidom will play on the girls West team.
It's the first time the area has sent multiple boys players to the nation's most prestigious all-star game that dates to 1978. There have only been six local boys players total in the previous 35 years.
Archbishop Mitty-San Jose's Aaron Gordon gives the Bay Area a total of three participants in this year's boys game.
"It's really cool," Bird said. "It shows how much talent we have in Northern Calfornia. All three of us want to go out there and put on a show."
Bird, a 6-foot-6 guard who is rated the No. 19 senior in the country by ESPN, led Salesian to the California Interscholastic Federation Division IV state title last year. He will play at Cal next season.
"I'm looking forward to playing against everybody," Bird said. "Just go compete and have fun."
The Kentucky-bound Lee is a 6-9 forward who ESPN ranks the No. 18 senior in the nation.
There hasn't been a boys player from a Bay Area high school selected since Oakland Tech's Leon Powe in 2003. Brandon Ashley, a former Bishop O'Dowd player who transferred to Findlay Prep-Henderson (Nev.), before his senior season, was selected last year.
The 6-foot-4 Chidom, who has signed with Duke, is the first East Bay girls basketball player to be selected since Pinole Valley's DeNesha Stallworth was picked in 2009. Stallworth is now a starter at Kentucky after she transferred from Cal two years ago.
Chidom, ranked among the top 10 players in the country for the class of 2013, has led the Dragons to a 22-3 record this season.
Last summer she played for the under-17 national team at the FIBA World Championships in Amsterdam. She'll be reunited with many of those teammates in Chicago.
Chidom is one of three players from the West roster that have signed with Duke, along with Kendall Cooper and Rebecca Greenwell.
Earlier this month, Chidom was selected to play in the WBCA All-American game that will be played April 6 in New Orleans.
Follow Jimmy Durkin at Twitter.com/Jimmy_Durkin and Stephanie Hammon at Twitter.com/stephhammon.

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Scosta 9\[ezvs SI nexus -publication of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Jiathead Indian 'Reservation Chief Charlo of the Salish VOLUME 17, NUMBER 30 THE TRAPPING MONTH Chief Koostatah of the Kootenai DECEMBER 15, 1988 A Char-Koosta News to change format e N 5 12 M 3 1 Beginning with the next issue, Char-Koosta News will change its format and its focus. The new paper will be printed in a "broad-sheet" style on 15 x 22 newsprint. The changes are being implemented by Frank Thomas of the Kalis-pell News. "We'll be a general interest newspaper to inform people — both on and off the Reservation — with news and features about this area," he says. "We'll continue to provide full coverage of Tribal and Cultural activities, but we'll add news from other sources." The editor of the paper will be Michael Umphrey. Umphrey grew up in St. Ignatius and has done freelance writing for the Mission Valley News, the Missoulian and the Fairfield Times, as well as for many magazines. He is the author of two books of poetry, The Lit Window and The Breaking Edge. For the last two years he has been teaching writing at the University of Montana. "I'd like this paper to help us understand one another," Umphrey says. "We intend to cover cultural and historical topics as well as political issues — aspects of life on this Reservation that have received little attention from the press in the past." The paper will strive for objective and balanced coverage. "Our job is journalistic, not political. I want to give people a chance to express their points of view, but the paper will avoid taking sides." Along with Umphrey, a new reporter will also be joining the staff. Shannon Burke also grew up in this area — in Arlee. She now lives in Pablo. Burke studied journalism at Haskell College and wrote for the Indian Leader in Lawrence, Kansas. Char-Koosta News will continue to welcome letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and the editorial staff reserves the right to edit them to fit available space. Brief letters (300 words) have the best chance of getting published. The new Char-Koosta News will be available by subscription and on newsstands. The Tribe will continue to provide subscriptions for all Tribal members. Non-members can subscribe for $ 14.00 per year in county, $ 16.00 per year in Montana, $22.00 per year out of state, and $40.00 for foreign subscriptions. Char-Koosta News will also accept advertising from those wishing to reach a Reservation-wide audience. Interested advertisers should contact Stephanie Jacobs, sales manager, at Char-Koosta Printing and Publishing's office in Pablo (675-3000). With only about 20 percent of the season's snowpack, the USD A Soil Conservation Service reports that snowstorms in the first week of December have increased the current snowpack to nearly double what it was at this time last year.
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Today: Netflix completes a three-month growth spurt that pushes the stock back above $100 for the first time since April. Also: Phil Schiller's iPhone statement changes after Apple (AAPL) intervention, and Wall Street not moved by Wells Fargo earnings.
Netflix back above $100 after increasing more than 50 percent in three months
Netflix (NFLX) stock closed in triple-digits for the first time since April on Friday, with the Los Gatos video-on-demand company continuing to rebound from 2012 weakness resulting from an inability to add subscribers at the rate Netflix expected.
Netflix shares gained 3.4 percent Friday to close at $101.29, the first closing price higher than $100 since April 23, the day Netflix announced results from the first quarter of 2012. The share price declined to slightly more than $80 the next day, as investors showed unease with Netflix's subscriber growth, which continued throughout the year as stock prices stayed in double digits.
In the last three months, however, Netflix shares have grown 52.6 percent. Beginning with activist investor Carl Icahn's purchase of 10 percent of the company in October, which sparked talks of a possible acquisition, Netflix's stock has been on a steady rise, despite some day-to-day volatility.
While few believe Netflix will actually be acquired anytime soon -- "The board and the co-founder are clearly in control and they're not going to sell for anything less than a very, very large premium," Gabelli analyst Brett Harriss said -- the company's successful run of content deals has helped to pad its stock price since the Icahn bump. After years of trying, the company was finally able to sign a breakthrough contract for exclusive pay-TV rights to movies from one of the major studios, announcing in December that it had reached agreement with Disney. The deal was likely rich -- though neither party would announce the price, analysts pegged it at $300 million or more -- but Netflix followed it up with a deal with Warner Bros. for exclusive rights to some of its television shows, proving the company is serious about accruing quality content for its streaming service.
"As customers look for streaming options, the quality of the content is the single biggest deciding factor along with the price," Trefis analysts noted.
Not everyone was a fan: Michael Pachter, a financial analyst who covers Netflix for Wedbush Securities, was not a fan of the deal, saying "This is exactly why I have a sell (rating) on Netflix. (Wall) Street keeps rewarding them when they do economically stupid deals."
In fact, most analysts are not suggesting investors jump to buy Netflix shares, as the volatility in its price and uncertain future for video-content delivery make them nervous. "There's a lot of uncertainty in what direction Netflix is going to go," Morningstar analyst Michael Corty told Fortune, summing up most analysts' thoughts.
Netflix isn't putting all its eggs in one basket, however: It has been producing original content such as the reboot of cult TV hit "Arrested Development" and Kevin Spacey-helmed "House of Cards," and even joined the annual Television Critics Association press tour, pitching its shows along with the big boys of TV. It also scored a major victory in the social-media arena, as President Obama signed a bill into law this week that allows Netflix users to share their viewing habits through Facebook and similar services.
While Netflix received a bit of bad news Friday, with a court ruling that it receives unfair preferential treatment from the U.S. Postal Service, that ruling focuses only on the company's DVD-by-mail service, not the streaming service that Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings considers the future of the company.
The major hurdle for Netflix now is its fourth-quarter earnings report, which will give a final tally on 2012 subscriber growth and revenues, and is scheduled for Jan, 25. Netflix fell after its earnings reports in 2012, so the current upswing could be short-lived.
Apple exec's denial of cheap iPhone changes after intervention
One of Thursday's biggest stories -- Apple marketing guru Phil Schiller seemingly pooh-poohing the idea of a cheaper iPhone model -- fell apart Friday, after Apple admittedly called the source of the story to inquire about a change. The Shanghai Evening News changed the story to never have Schiller mention lower-priced products: The money quote changed from "Apple will not push a cheaper smartphone for the sake of market share," to "Apple wants to provide the best products, will not blindly pursue market share," according to Reuters.
The earlier statement was important because The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News reported this week that Apple is working on a cheaper iPhone that could be ready this year. The news arrived as Apple CEO Tim Cook was visiting China and boasting that the country would become Apple's largest sales base in the near-future, an effort that would likely be helped by a cheaper option to offer the poorer denizens of the world's most populous country.
iPhones are the biggest revenue generators for Apple, which will announce earnings Jan. 23. Analysts believe the company sold more than 40 million of the smartphones in the holiday quarter, with some predicting more than 50 million, and that metric will be important in the company's stock movement after the earnings report.
Apple stock fell 0.6 percent, continuing the week's pattern of daily decreases following increases. For the week, Apple fell 1.3 percent and ended with a market cap lower than $500 billion, at $489.4 billion.
Wall Street flat as Wells Fargo announces record profits
Wall Street barely moved on Friday, as investors wait for next week's wave of corporate earnings. In Friday's biggest earnings report, San Francisco-based Wells Fargo announced record profits, but its stock still dipped 0.9 percent on worries about home loans and net interest margins.
Silicon Valley's tech companies followed suit, with the SV150 having a tame day. Notable gains were made by social media companies, however: Facebook increased 1.4 percent to cap a stellar week of gains, as news sources noted that it was charging $100 to send CEO Mark Zuckerberg a message; and Facebook's former close partner, Zynga, grew 4.4 percent.
Silicon Valley tech stocks
Up: Splunk, Zynga, Palo Alto Networks, Netflix, NetApp, Advanced Micro Devices, Juniper, Electronic Arts (ERTS), Yahoo (YHOO) Facebook, eBay (EBAY), Intel (INTC), Applied Materials
Down: Tesla, SolarCity, Adobe (ADBE), Workday, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), VMware, Apple, Yelp, Google
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index: Up 3.87, or 0.12 percent, to 3,125.63
The blue chip Dow Jones industrial average: Up 17.21, or 0.13 percent, to 13,488.43
And the widely watched Standard & Poor's 500 index: Down 0.07 to 1,472.05
Check in weekday afternoons for the 60-Second Business Break, a summary of news from Mercury News staff writers, The Associated Press, Bloomberg News and other wire services. Contact Jeremy C. Owens at 408-920-5876; follow him at Twitter.com/mercbizbreak.


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News 12 at 6 o'clock, May 14, 2007
AUGUSTA, Ga.---Last year... there were 20 murders in Augusta.
All of them were solved... except for one. We're hoping you can help investigators figure out who killed Isaiah Selman.
He was 28 years old and had an outgoing personality. He had friends all over town. But Isaiah could be a bit secretive too, and investigators believe he may have fallen into the wrong crowd. That may be why he ended up dead on the side of Old McDuffie Road.
Investigator Steve Fanning- "I have not been able to confirm that he was in any trouble...But i do think there were certain people he hung out with that may have been of the criminal element."
Investigator Fanning remembers what it looked like that day. It looked like a small brush fire... Burning along the side of the road where it comes to a dead end at the Bobby Jones Expressway.
It happened across the street from a busy church... In the middle of a summer morning... And there was almost an eyewitness to the burning...
"At first when I observed it I thought it was a regular mannequin until I observed it some more and said no that's a body."
That man- who did not want to be identified, was the first to notice the fire. He was a maintenance man, working across the street at Living Word Christian Center.
Almost a year has passed since that July day... and the crime scene is nearly hidden in the brush. You have to look closely to see any evidence of the fire.
Investigator Fanning takes it all in.
"This appears to be a secondary crime scene where the victim was dropped off after being murdered the night before."
In fact- Isaiah was bound by the killer and was dead before he was dumped here. According to the investigator:
"The piece missing from this puzzle is from Sunday evening into Monday morning where we found him. We firmly believe the murder of Isaiah Selman happened sometime Sunday night."
And this former car wash is part of that puzzle. It was owned Andre Jackson who's in jail on unrelated charges.
There was a party here the weekend Isaiah Selman was murdered. It's the last place he was seen alive. Cell phone records show a phone call between the 2 men.
Isaiah made another call the day he died, leaving a brief message for his sister, Lakeasha.
"I find myself stressed all the time I think about the last time I talked to my brother throughout the day."
Back at the scene of the fire... Investigator Fanning says this last unsolved murder of 2006 may come down to another phone call.
"One phone call being able to give us a description of who may have been seen with Isaiah Selman may close that gap, to confirm who he was with- definitely."
As for the owner of that closed down car wash on Peach Orchard Road, investigators will only describe Andre Jackson as a "person of interest" in the case.
If you have any information that can help lead police to the killer, call investigator Steve Fanning at the Richmond County Sheriff's Office...821-1075. You can also e-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com.