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GMO LABELING BILL DIES BY 2 VOTES AS LOCAL SENATORS SPLIT ON MEASURE
By Miriam RafteryJune 18, 2014 (Sacramento)--While other states are taking steps to protect consumers from genetically modified foods or give consumers information to make informed choices,...
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A LAVENDER AND WINE EXPERIENCE: JULY 23 AT RAMONA RANCH WINERY
July 1, 2014 (Ramona) – What could be finer than to savor a “Lavender and Wine Experience” plus catered delicacies? Ramona Ranch Winery, Trezette’s Catering and Volcan Vista Farm invites you to...
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BACK COUNTRY WINE PAIRING AT JEREMY'S ON THE HILL JULY 4 IN JULIAN
June 29, 2014 (Julian) – In the historic gold rush town of Julian, the 4th of July starts with a parade and American Legion barbecue. Guests are invited to finish up a day in the mountains at...
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BREW BEAT: WORLD CLASS BEER ON TAP IN EL CAJON
By Ed BarrenasJuly 2, 2014 (El Cajon)--Micro-brewing is catching on around the nation, but if you don't have the means to visit microbreweries in other states, or even if fine local breweries just...
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OUR LADY OF LIGHT CHURCH BARBECUE
July 2, 2014 (Descanso)--Our Lady of Light Catholic Church in Descanso will hold its 77th Annual Deep Pit Barbecue on Sunday August 31st of the Labor Day weekend. The Festivities will start at 11 a.m....
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CHEERS! BROWN SIGNS BILL TO ALLOW WINE TASTING AT FARMER'S MARKETS
July 8, 2014 (Sacramento)—Now you can sip a chardonnay or sample a sangiovese while perusing produce and other food items at your local farmer’s market. Starting immediately, a new bill signed into...
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SAN DIEGO WINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL JULY 12 AT BERNARDO WINERY
July 11, 2014 (Rancho Bernardo)—Wine aficionados can sip and savor vintages from over 20 local wineries at the San Diego County Vintners Association Wine Festival, including many East County vintners....
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BISTRO SIXTY HOSTS WINE DINNER JULY 18
July 12, 2014 (San Diego’s College Area) – Bistro Sixty, located on El Cajon Boulevard near San Diego State University, is hosting a wine dinner on July 18 feature a “decadent six-course dinner”...
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FINE FOODS IN A COZY NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT: BISTRO 60 AND SAN DIEGO DESSERTS
By Ariele JohannsonJuly 15, 2014 (San Diego)--Ahi tatare, bbq pork cheeks, grilled scallops, chipotle linguine,...
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VINES AND WINES: INTRODUCING A NEW COLUMN FOR WINE LOVERS
By Donn Rutkoff"Man About Wine" July 19, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) -- Hello to all wine lovers in the East County and all wine lovers anywhere who are reading East County Magazine. This is...
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VINES AND WINES: RAMBLIN' ROUND RAMONA
By Don RutkoffPhoto: Elaine Lyttleton, Hatfield Creek WineryJuly 30, 2014 (Ramona)--I went tooling around Ramona Sunday, visiting and tasting some newer wineries, and I will tell you, if you haven't...
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JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS TO OPEN SECOND EL CAJON LOCATION
Owners Celebrate With Free Sub FundraiserJuly 30, 2014 (El Cajon)--– Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, opens in El Cajon on July 30. Franchise owners Ray Ibrahim and...
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VINES AND WINES: LOCAL VINTNERS WIN BIG AT COUNTY FAIR
By Donn RutkoffMan About WineJuly 28, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)--At the just-concluded San Diego County Fair, the homemade wine competition as usual was crowded with entries. East County and...
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VINES AND WINES: NEWS YOU CAN USE
By Donn RutkoffAugust 4, 2014( San Diego’s East County)--If you are a grower or winemaker, or serious wine drinker, this report covers three recent news items of research going on in the wine...
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BLUES RUSE AT ANDIAMO RISTORANTE AUG. 30
August 28, 2014 (Tierrasanta) – Andiamo Ristorante Italiano and Bar is serving up a brand new menu—along with live music by Blues Rise starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 30th. The musicians...
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VINES AND WINES: SO WHAT ARE THOSE "FRENCH" AND "ITALIAN" VARIETALS?
By Donn RutkoffSeptember 1, 2014 (San Diego's East County) - You hear the term, but you don't know what it really means. Why are some grapes called Bordeaux grapes, if what I drink is from...
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BEST HAPPY HOURS IN EAST COUNTY!
Part 1 in a seriesBy the very happy East County Eaters at East County MagazineWeek 1: Terra American Bistro (San Diego/La Mesa area) and Viejas Resort & Casino (Alpine)September 4, 2014 (San...
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BEST HAPPY HOURS IN EAST COUNTY
Part II in a seriesBy the East County Eaters Week 2: Alpine Beer Company Pub (Alpine) and Vine Cottage (La Mesa)September 11, 2014 (San Diego's East County)--Last week, we opened our Best Happy Hours...
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY BAKERS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR WEST COAST'S LARGEST BAKE SALE TO...
Sycuan returns for tenth year, joins new bakers such as Stone Brewing and Sea & Smoke; Sales begin October 6, 2014September 15, 2014 (San Diego)--Sycuan Casino, Urban Solace, and the San Diego...
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BEST HAPPY HOURS IN EAST COUNTY
Part III in a seriesBy the East County EatersWeek 3: Bleu Boheme (Kensington) and Cali Comfort (Spring Valley)September 26, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)—For week three in our quest to bring you...
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