For the love of Jazz and wine! Over the last 20 something years in Temecula, John, Sally and Steve Thornton have provided lovers of Jazz with the perfect venue for the top lineup of Jazz stars to revel, cheer and taste their favorite wines. This is the first year without the effervescent Sally as she passed away, a sad event for all Champagne Jazz fans. True to their mission, John and Steve have just presented a truly legendary lineup of great Jazz for 2016.
Their acclaimed reputation for nothing but the best in Jazz builds on their past as one of the finest in outdoor venues, intimate and acoustically perfect, on a Mediterranean style terrace.
Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, is at
Thornton Winery in Temecula Sunday July 31 at 6pm.
Thornton Winery in Temecula Sunday July 31 at 6pm.
The seating is around a grand fountain. Dinner tables are available under a shaded area. The season kicks off with Jeffrey Osborne and special guest Nick Colionne on Saturday May 28th at 7pm.
Other stars of Jazz in the series are: Peter White, Paul Taylor, Euge Groove, Boney James, Herb Alpert, David Benoit, Al Jarreau, Dave Koz, David Sanborn, Geroge Benson, Kenny G, Jonathan Butler, Pat Metheny, Brian Culbertson and Richard Elliot. You can pick up the dates and times for all these greats at thorntonwine.com.
I saved my favorite for last. As a performer, he is in a class by himself. He is Chris Botti, a uniquely expressive trumpeter with great musical imagination, a string of #1 Jazz LP’s and on the road touring for some 300 days a year.
Botti makes certain he and the audience have a mutual experience at his concerts, and you can experience this magic at his Thornton concert on Sunday July 31st at 6pm. There are 3 ways to purchase tickets at Champagne Jazz: general admission with concert style seats and optional food service at the Jazz Grill, reserve table Gourmet Supper Packages prepared by Café Champagne , and reserve Season Tickets that the box office will create just for you. Contact the Thornton Winery box office for purchases of any of the options, at 951-699-0099.
Encinitas Foodie Fest has it All: Executive Chefs, Food, Wine & Spirits, Music
The 2nd annual Encinitas Foodie Fest blends the best of North San Diego County food, art and music. A total of 15 chefs show us how to prepare farm-to-table cuisine on 2 stages at the Lumberyard Shopping Center , downtown Encinitas. 30+ restaurants will serve up gourmet tastes. The “Barefoot Bar” has a dozen craft beer, wine and spirit vendors, including wines by Carruth Cellars, Lorimar Winery, Meritage Wine Market and Del Mar Tasting Room.
Celebrity Chef from Chandler ’s, Teri McIllwain,
will be showcasing her farm-to-table talent at the Encinitas Foodie Fest.
will be showcasing her farm-to-table talent at the Encinitas Foodie Fest.
There will be live music from 11 to 4pm at the 3rd,, “Vinos, Bites and Brews” Stage, with Perfect Strangers, XANDRA, Ben Powell and Jimmy Patton with Enrique Platas. Visit foodiefestencinitas.com for details and tickets. Also available at the 101 Mainstreet Association office, downtown Encinitas.
Wine Bytes
Vittorio’s in Carmel Valley presents a wine dinner with the French vintner, Gerard Bertrand, Thurs. May 26th at 6pm. These are wines from the South of France, matched up with such excellent cuisine as Roasted Lamb Chops with Grilled Asparagus. $49.50 ea. Call for an RSVP at 858-538-5884.
The 13th Annual Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival is Sat. June 4 from 5 to 8pm. This will be a new and bigger location, the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course on Quail Gardens Drive . All proceeds will be divided among several worthy charities. Taste beverages from over 25 wineries and breweries. Sample over 25 restaurants best offerings, music from top local musicians and participate in a large silent auction and raffle drawing. $90. pre-event, $100. at the door the day of the event. See encinitaswinefestival.com.
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