Mountain Views News          Saturday, July 14, 2012

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GOOD FOOD & DRINK

 Mountain Views News Saturday July 14, 2012 


WINING IN PASADENA PLUS IT’S ALMOST 
RACING SEASON IN DEL MAR

The Pasadena Vons on Sierra Madre and Colorado and 
yours truly have partnered up to bring you a Summer/
Fall Wine Series. It’ s an opportunity for you my loyal 
readers and me to get together sip some Wine and talk 
about the wonderful world of hospitality. Our first event 
is this Saturday, July 21st at 2 PM at the Vons located at 
2355 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena. The event starts at 2 
PM and will feature the wines from Ancients Peaks, the 
tastings are free. No reservations are required but we 
do have giveaways planned, so a head count would help, 
please email me directly at thechefsknows@yahoo.com if 
you plan to come by to taste and to shop !!

A little about the wine we are pouring.. Ancient Peaks is 
a family-owned winery specializing in wines from Margarita Vineyard in the Paso Robles 
AVA, 

Margarita Vineyard stands alone as the southernmost vineyard in the Paso Robles region, 
nestled into the rugged Santa Lucia Mountain range just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. 
Margarita Vineyard resides on the historic Santa Margarita Ranch, which was first planted 
to grapevines by Franciscan missionaries in 1780. 

The name Ancient Peaks honors the tall peaks surrounding Margarita Vineyard, which 
were forged by the collision of the coastal plates. Over time, these same geologic forces 
blessed us with five-soil zonesancient seabed, sedimentary, shale, volcanic and graniticthat 
brings natural complexity to our wines. For 
further details please email Peter Dills at 
thechefknows@yahoo.com

Del Mar Racing Season is Here

The biggest trick besides picking a winner at the race track, is where to stay? Thankfully 
there are dozens of small hotels in and around Del Mar, Solono Beach and Carlsbad. Here 
are two suggestions on where to stay. 

Following its official opening on June 21st, the newly-constructed Hilton Carlsbad 
Oceanfront Resort & Spa has two overnight packages for summer 2012. Both packages take 
advantage of the 215-room property’s prime coastal setting and its close proximity to the 
Del Mar race Track.

 The Family Value Package offers savings on property spa and dining activities and at many 
nearby attractions and beach venues which are favorites among summer vacationers. The 
Golf Escape package includes play at The Crossings at Carlsbad, one of the premier courses 
in the popular golfing paradise of Carlsbad. Located a mile from the Pacific and within five 
minutes of Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa, The Crossings at Carlsbad has been 
voted by GOLF Magazine as one of the “Top 10 New Courses You Can Play.” The two new 
packages at Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa include the following Family Value 
Package, from $254 
per night:

• Overnight deluxe 
accommodations with 
ocean views
• VIP Coupon book for 
shopping at the nearby 
Carlsbad Premium 
Outlet Mall, with more 
than 90 stores
• Complimentary 
Beach Rental Package 
(2 beach chairs, 1 
beach umbrella, set of 
4 beach towels)


Golf Escape Package, 
from $289 per night:

• Overnight deluxe 
accommodations with 
ocean views
• One round (18 holes) of golf at The Crossings at Carlsbad
• Complimentary rental of premium clubs and golf cart (additional rounds of golf can be 
purchased)


Reservations for both summer packages at Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa may be 
made at http://hiltoncarlsbadoceanfront.com or by calling 760-602-0800.

HIGHLIGHTS OF HILTON CARLSBAD OCEANFRONT RESORT & SPA

Rooms and Suites: Modeling the California Craftsman style, Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront 
Resort & Spa features 215 guest rooms including eight suites, many offering panoramic 
ocean views and all providing travel conveniences including in-room mini-refrigerators, 
42-inch flat-panel televisions, complimentary WiFi and complimentary printing. Guest 
rooms average 415 square-feet in size, with many connecting rooms available. Where to 
dine? Chandler’s Restaurant & Lounge: Chandler’s brings innovation and style to the local 
restaurant scene, featuring coastal regional menus inspired by locally-grown fresh products 
and highlighted by the cuisine of famed chef Pascal Vignau. The heart of the restaurant is a 
spectacular bar serving signature cocktails, while a private wine room further complements 
the spacious ocean-view setting.

Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa is situated just 10 minutes from Carlsbad’s 
Palomar Airport (CLD) and 35 minutes from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Hilton 
Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa is located at One Ponto Rd., in Carlsbad, CA 92011.

And for you high Rollers consider…. The Grand Del Mar

Serenely nestled amidst Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, this premier San Diego resort 
destination seamlessly combines the old-world charm of a Mediterranean estate with the 
modern luxury of an elegant resort. The result: a destination unparalleled by San Diego 
hotels and lauded by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the “World’s Best Places To Stay”. Little 
wonder, given the sun-drenched climate, stunning natural beauty, championship golf course 
and irresistible dining – epitomized by Addison, Southern California’s only Five-Star and 
Five Diamond restaurant. And no visit to this San Diego luxury hotel would be complete 
without an afternoon of pampering at one of only 20 Forbes Five-Star spas in the country.

5300 Grand Del Mar Ct San Diego, CA 92130 Neighborhood: Torrey Hills

(858) 314-2000 http://thegranddelmar.com


SWEET & SAVORY BURGERS

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup soy sauce 

2 tablespoons corn syrup 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 

2 green onions, thinly sliced 

2 pounds ground beef 

1/4 cup chili sauce 

1/4 cup jalapeño jelly 

8 hamburger buns 

Toppings: grilled sweet onions, grilled pineapple slices 

DIRECTIONS

Stir together first 6 ingredients; pour into a shallow pan or baking dish.

 

Shape beef into 8 patties; place in a single layer in marinade, turning to coat both sides. 
Cover and chill 4 hours. Drain, reserving marinade.

 

Grill patties over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 5 minutes on each side or until beef is 
no longer pink, brushing several times with reserved marinade. Stir together chili sauce 
and jelly. Serve patties on buns with chili sauce mixture and toppings.

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com


NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR FINALIST JYLL 
EVERMAN TO JUDGE AT TASTE OF ARCADIA

Celebrity chef and Food Network reality 
star Jyll Everman will lend her skills to the 
2012 Taste of Arcadia as culinary judge.
The charismatic Everman will judge restaurant entries 
in the first-ever culinary contest at Arcadia’s annual 
signature event produced by the Arcadia Chamber of 
Commerce from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday, September 
17, at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

A finalist in Food Network’s Season 7 of “Next Food 
Network Star” in New York City last summer, Everman 
also has been a guest on Rachel Ray’s morning show and 
several national radio stations. She was a private chef 
for six years before opening Jyllicious Bites, a catering 
company devoted to gourmet finger foods. She currently 
teaches monthly cooking classes at Village Kitchen 
Shoppe and is a part-time culinary specialist at Williams-
Sonoma.

The culinary contest, which will reward food and beverage vendors in multiple categories 
from the earliest minutes of the event through the final moments, is only one of several 
new features and activities planned for this year’s Taste of Arcadia. Among the other new 
features, a strolling magician and the eight-piece Lounge-O-Rama band, made up of local 
JPL and NASA employees. Lounge-O-Rama will play timeless Swing and Big Band numbers 
early in the evening, moving to classic pop/rock favorites after the sun sets and the dance 
party starts heating up. And helping with that will be the popular Brazilian Dancers.

Arcadia High School’s talented drum line will again greet guests as they 
enter the gate. Also returning this year is the Roost, a secluded area adjacent 
to the main venue that features fine wine tasting in a quieter atmosphere.


Taste of Arcadia showcases more than 40 of the best local restaurants, caterers and wine-
and-beer vendors. One could not ask for a more idyllic venue than the Arboretum with 
its lush, green grass, cradled between beautiful water fountains against the picturesque 
backdrop of the regal San Gabriel Mountains. The community’s signature event draws 
about 1,000 guests who enjoy the many different foods and tastes of various drinks. 
Advance tickets are $50 and will be $60 at the gate. You can buy online at: http://
arcadiacachamber.org/events/taste-of-arcadia/ or call the chamber office at 626-447-2159.
As always, a percentage of the evening’s proceeds is donated to local non-profit organizations. 
This year there will be more beneficiaries than ever, with the chamber donating $5 of every 
ticket sold by a pre-approved organization. Interested groups should call the chamber at 
626-447-2159 to be approved. Media contact: Scott Hettrick, 626-447-2159