7/14 CAMERON PARRY, MICHAEL WEIS, GROTH VINEYARDS, CHEF AHRAN CHO, MASTERCHEF ON FOX

CAMERON PARRY & MICHAEL WEIS – GROTH VINEYARDS

Groth Vineyards Hires Cameron Parry as Winemaker - Michael Weis to mentor coming vintages Groth Vineyards and Winery announces that Cameron Parry will join the team as winemaker effective July 7. Parry will head the winemaking team at this iconic, family-owned Oakville winery, founded in 1982 by Dennis and Judy Groth.

“But not so fast…” said Dennis Groth, “At Groth Vineyards we take things slow and steady, allowing Mother Nature, the vines and time in the bottle to continually dictate how things go.  And yes, after a celebrated 20-year tenure, renowned winemaker Michael Weis is setting his sights on the next phase of his life, but his exit will be slow and measured ensuring our wines have the gentle continuity that we’ve staked our reputation on.  Cameron will be working hand-in-glove with Weis, reporting to Michael, to ensure a gentle passing of the torch over the coming years.”

Michael built upon the triumphs of the Groth family whose early successes included having their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon rated the first California wine with a perfect 100-point score by Robert Parker, Jr.  He will continue on as Director of Winemaking through the succession.

Groth continued, “We were impressed with Cameron’s work at Chateau Montelena and found him to be the top candidate to lead our winemaking and vineyard management team into the future. We have great expectations of Cameron.”

Parry said, “For me, I am honored to be able to be part of such a great winemaking legacy -- making Cabernet at the epicenter of Napa Valley’s most esteemed Cabernet district.  Working with these vineyards is an incredible opportunity and to take the reins along with Michael Weis is the best possible scenario.  I have to say that Dennis is the man with the well-thought-out plan.”

The placement was made by The Cypress Group (www.cypress-grp.com) of St. Helena, California.
Groth Vineyards and Winery is widely respected for its estate-grown wines, particularly its bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Parry’s responsibilities will encompass not only wine production, but also coordination with vineyard manager of the 165 acres of estate vineyards. He will also work closely with Dennis and Judy’s daughter Suzanne Groth, VP Marketing and Sales.

PARRY BACKROUND:
Parry spent the last ten years at Chateau Montelena where he directed winemaking for the 50,000 case Calistoga winery and oversaw the redesign and construction of a new fermentation cellar. Parry’s career has included winemaking stints at Etude (Carneros), Vina de Larose (Cachapoal Valley, Chile), Sawyer Cellars (Rutherford), PlumpJack Winery (Oakville), Franciscan Estate (Rutherford) and Gundlach-Bundschu Winery (Sonoma).

Parry holds an M.S. degree in Food Science with an emphasis in Enology from the University of California, Davis. Parry is fluent in Spanish and has been a board member of the Napa Valley Wine Technical Group and serves on the Enology Grants Review Committee for the American Vineyard Foundation. When not making wine, Parry is an avid outdoorsman who loves rock climbing, canoeing, backpacking and cycling. He also enjoys gardening and cooking.

MORE ON GROTH: 
Groth Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1982 by Dennis and Judy Groth in the Oakville AVA of Napa Valley. The distinctive California Mission-style winery, designed by Robert Gianelli, is one of valley’s most iconic landmarks.

WWW.GROTHWINE.COM


CHEF AHRAN CHO – CONTESTANT, MASTERCHEF ON FOX 

MASTERCHEF airing Monday, July 14, on FOX

In the next challenge, the remaining 14 home cooks will split into two teams and take command of the kitchen at Dinah’s, one of the busiest and most iconic diners in Los Angeles. The stakes are high as the contestants will prepare classic American fare for the restaurant’s regular diners. The team that receives the most customer tips will be safe from elimination, while the losing team members will face an intense pressure test, during which they must make an elegant and delicious three-layer red velvet cake. Find out which contestant will rise to the challenge and whose efforts will fall flat in the all-new “Top 14 Compete” episode of MASTERCHEF airing Monday, July 14 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (MCH-508) (TV-14 L)

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Host and award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef Graham Elliot return for Season Five of the culinary smash hit MASTERCHEF, premiered Monday, May 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). The three celebrated food experts will put the latest group of contestants through a series of challenging elimination rounds and turn one home cook into a culinary master.

WWW.FOX.COM/MASTERCHEF

7/11 ROYA SOLEIMANI, GOOGLE, TOM FAIRBANKS, KAANAPALI BEACH HOTEL, KFRESH, STEVE EVANS

ROYA SOLEIMANI - TRENDS MANAGER, GOOGLE - WEEKLY TOP SEARCH TRENDS

Google’s Top Search Trends program provides a revealing — and sometimes surprising — look at the people, places and topics that send the country searching for answers each week.

Topics That Fascinated the U.S. Selected from Millions of INTERNET Searches!

Hear the hottest content on the web each week directly from the source! Become part of Google’s weekly Top Search Trends program to find out what news makers and trends are capturing the imagination of the country each week.

The Top Search Trends program provides a revealing — and sometimes surprising — look at the people, places and topics that send the country searching for answers each week. Encompassing searches from across pop culture, sports, music, politics, news, and more a Google Trends Manager, is available every Friday to discuss five of the hottest trending queries on the web.

www.google.com/trends/

TOM FAIRBANKS – FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR AT KAANAPALI BEACH HOTEL – KFRESH

In two years, Ka‘anapali Fresh has become ‘the most blogged about’ culinary destination event on Maui. Produced and hosted by Ka‘anapali Beach Resort Association, (whose members include resort hotels and condominiums, world-class golf courses, shopping centers, restaurants and ocean activity providers) the three-day festival features Maui-inspired cuisine paired with local farms and international wines and spirits.

It’s our credo that good food brings people together no matter where they’re from … We invite you August 29 – 31, 2014 to explore the bounty of the island with dishes creatively prepared by our resort chefs as well as celebrity chefs from Hawai‘i. Discover new ways to build cocktails with fresh ingredients, explore a Maui farm, and experience authentic Hawaiian culture.

Along the way, indulge in the beauty of Hawai‘i’s legendary master-planned resort at Ka‘anapali: stroll on America’s Best Beach, frolic with marine life in the clear blue sea or simply enjoy the warm sun and lush landscape.

WWW.KAANAPALIFRESH.COM


STEVE EVANS - "THE MOVIE GUY"

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.

7/10 CHEF CLAUD BELTRAN, THE EATERY, CLAUD & CO. CATERING

CHEF CLAUD BELTRAN - THE EATERY, CLAUD & CO. CATERING

Passion, commitment to excellence, integrity, humor and a sense of adventure these words begin to sum up Chef Claud Beltran.

An exotic mix of Mexican and Lebanese heritage, Chef Beltran was exposed to various ethnic foods at an early age. After being mentored by Master Chef Thomas Keller, Chef Beltran set out to make his own name.

For over a quarter century Claud Beltran has established himself as one of Los Angeles preeminent chefs. With his accomplished staff he creates culinary delights and fantastic designs that please all the senses. His experinence with multiple venues makes your event experience seemless and his excuiste palate for food and wine makes your meal one to top all others.

The Eatery Restaurant - Chef Beltran recently opened The Eatery Restaurant, his new Creative Test Kitchen located at 488 N. Allen Avenue, Pasadena as a natural extension of Claud & Company Catering. The Eatery’s menu changes every month styled to a different seasonal theme. Creating special dinner events such as “Sweet Garlic Night” and “Gumbo Fest”. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with A la carte, Tasting Menus, each month will unroll a new themed menu featuring a beguiling take on seasonal cuisine. Upcoming monthly menus include “Heirloom Tomato Month”, “Hail to the Pig” and “A Night in Provence” etc.

www.claudandco.com
www.eateryonallen.com

7/9 LARRY LIPSON, DONNY MOST, HAPPY DAY, VITELLO'S JAZZ CLUB

LARRY LIPSON - WINE REPORT FROM FLORIDA

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Costa Rica weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.


DONNY MOST - SINGS AND SWINGS AT VITELLO'S JAZZ AND SUPPER CLUB ON 7/13/14

Don Most is probably best known for his co-starring role as Ralph Malph in the long running television series “Happy Days”. During this time, he worked with such emerging talents as Ron Howard, Garry Marshall and so many more.

Recently, Don was seen in a recurring role on the hit TV show – “Glee”, as well as a starring role in the indie film – “The Yankles”.

But Did You Know Don Most Sings? - Yes, it’s true. Don has a beautiful voice and has a wonderful way of delivering the lyrics of each well known standard that he performs. Whether it is a ballad, or swinging favorites like Clementine and Mack the Knife, audiences know they are in for a treat from the moment he enters the stage.

Donny Most — Sings and Swings! Is a show with some of the best standards of all time from Sinatra, Darin, Deano, and more. It is masterfully delivered by Donny, his musical director, Saxophonist Willie Scoppettone and his band.

WWW.VITELLOSJAZZ.COM

WIKI BIO: Donny Most (born August 8, 1953) is an American actor best known for his role as Ralph Malph on the television series Happy Days.

Most was born in Brooklyn, New York. Most lived in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in 1970. He attended Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, but dropped out before his senior year and moved to California to pursue acting full-time.

Following his role as a regular cast member on Happy Days, Most has appeared in other film and television work. Film credits include EDtv (1999), Planting Melvin (2005) and The Great Buck Howard (2008). He also made guest appearances on many TV shows, including CHiPs, Baywatch, The Love Boat, Sliders, Star Trek: Voyager, Diagnosis Murder and Glee. He also made an appearance on Charles In Charge, alongside his former Happy Days co-star, Scott Baio. He plays a man who has just won the lottery, and as part of the cameo joke, runs up to Scott Baio and waving the winning ticket shouts, "It looks like Happy Days are here again!" He also receives several looks from Scott Baio that suggests familiarity throughout the episode. He is sometimes credited as "Donny Most".

Most performed as a voice actor on several Saturday morning cartoon series. Among these roles were: Ralph Malph on The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang (1980); Eric the Cavalier in Dungeons & Dragons (1983); and Stiles on Teen Wolf (1986–1989). Most had a cameo as himself in the fifth season Family Guy episode "It Takes a Village Idiot, and I Married One" in 2007.

Most married actress Morgan Hart in 1982. They have two daughters and live near Los Angeles, California. Morgan's mother was Margaret Hart Ferraro.

7/8 BILL CURTIS, TALL GRASS BEFF

BILL CURTIS - TALL GRASS BEEF

Founded in 2005 by broadcast journalist Bill Kurtis, Tallgrass Beef Company is the industry leader in the production of grass-fed, grass-finished beef in the United States. After purchasing his 10,000 acre ranch near the town of Sedan, Kansas, Kurtis was compelled to find a sustainable method of raising cattle that was not only good for the environment, but also the animals themselves and the American food consumer. This was the genesis of Tallgrass Beef Company.

Today Tallgrass Beef Company is comprised of a network of family farmers and ranchers across the United States that produce grass-fed, grass-finished cattle according to a strict set of protocols. These stringent standards ensure that food consumers are buying the safest, healthiest, most nutritious beef possible. Tallgrass Beef is a favorite among consumers seeking a healthy, humane source of beef.

In addition to being available for purchase by consumers online, Tallgrass Beef became the first grass-fed, grass-finished product served in many of Chicago's finest restaurants, with a roster of clients featuring James Beard Award Winning chefs Rick Bayless (owner of Chicago's Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, and XOCO restaurants), Charlie Trotter, George Bumbaris and Sarah Stegner. Harry Carays, Praire Grass Café, Frontera Grill, and Topolobombo serve Tallgrass. The brand has expanded to the west coast where Tallgrass Beef is available in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Tallgrass Beef products are also available in select grocery stores, including Sunset Foods and Fox and Obel in Chicago; Fairway Markets in New York; and Sendik's Markets in Milwaukee.

Much like the cattlemen of the old west, Bill Kurtis started Tallgrass Beef with a vision of a healthy, sustainable, delicious beef source for the American consumer. With a steady annual growth rate and a loyal customer following, Tallgrass Beef Company provides customers with a sustainable alternative to traditionally raised and processed beef.

WWW.TALLGRASSBEEF.COM

7/7 JIM STRIEGEL, RED MARE WINES, LESLIE GILLIAM, MASTERCHEF, FOX

JIM STRIEGEL - RED MARE WINES

Jim Striegel began his love of wine at an early age while making wine with his father.  They shipped a variety of grapes from Napa Valley, California to their hometown of Carbondale, Illinois and enjoyed red table wine with family and friends.

Jim enjoyed summers in the Napa Valley areaa with childhood friends when there were only ten wineries in the area, including Stag's Leap.  They would hang out in the vineyards and the cellars, experiencing the rich traditions that come along with it, including the annual "blessing of the grapes".

With over forty years of experience in sales and marketing, Jim has built many successful businesses in the apparel, automobile and real estate industries.  He worked for Izod Lacoste in Paris in the eighties and was able to further his wine education in both the Burgundy and Bordeaux regions of France.

When he was ready to begin his own brand, he called renowned winemaker Heidi Barrett.  In addition to being a huge, longtime fan of Heidi's winemaking, he worked with her on a wine dinner in the Dallas area and trusted her advice and guidance.  It was through Heidi that he met winemaker and partner Anne Vawter and the rest is history.

WWW.REDMAREWINES.COM


LESLIE GILLIAM – MASTERCHEF ON FOX MONDAY, JULY 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT)

In the next challenge, the remaining contestants must put aside their differences and work in pairs to create a restaurant quality surf and turf dish. The teams who impress the judges will be safe from elimination, while the teams who fall short will face an intense pressure test featuring classic spring rolls. Find out who will stay afloat in the competition and whose dish ultimately sinks in the all-new “Top 15 Compete” episode of MASTERCHEF airing Monday, July 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

ABOUT MASTERCHEF:
Host and award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef Graham Elliot return for Season Five of the culinary smash hit MASTERCHEF, premiering Monday, May 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). The three celebrated food experts will put the latest group of contestants through a series of challenging elimination rounds and turn one home cook into a culinary master.

The unscripted series once again will conduct a nationwide search for the best home cooks in America, thirty of which will be flown to Los Angeles to present their signature dishes to the judges in hopes of earning a coveted MASTERCHEF apron.

Once the auditions are over, the top home cooks will be put through their paces in a series of challenges designed to test their palates, food knowledge, passion and culinary skills. In MASTERCHEF's biggest field challenge ever, the home cooks will work in teams to prepare a hearty meal for more than 500 hungry servicemen and women on an army base. Later, the hopefuls will hit the beach to prepare an unforgettable two-course dinner for a summer wedding, visit a local diner to prepare American classics, cook a romantic dinner for 14 couples, serve game-day favorites for hungry football fans and take command of a legendary Hollywood restaurant. With each new challenge, the pressure will mount as the home cooks compete for the coveted title of MASTERCHEF, a cookbook deal and the $250,000 grand prize.

WWW.FOX.COM/MASTERCHEF

7/4 TERRY, HALL. SARA EVANS, STEVE EVANS, HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

TERRY HALL - ST. HELENA LIGHTS UP NAPA VALLEY’S MAIN STREET WITH FIREWORKS ON JULY 4, 2104

St. Helena celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks show on Friday, July 4.  If quintessential wine country, home-town charm is what you’re looking for, join residents and visitors on Napa Valley’ Main Street, St. Helena.  Centered in the middle of town, the show will be launched just south of Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch and across Main Street from St. Helena’s Welcome Center.

With the site at Stanton Vineyard, the fireworks will be visible to revelers all over St. Helena.  Mills Lane will be closed to traffic but it won’t be difficult to find a site throughout town, such as the Welcome Center, Long Meadow Ranch, Tra Vigne, or anywhere along St. Helena Highway.  Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30pm, and we anticipate another thrilling show!  For more information, go to www.sthelena.com/fireworks.

Firework Viewing Event at Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead Restaurant
Friday July 4th, 6:00pm – 10:00pm; 738 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574
Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead is thrilled to host the inaugural Fourth of July Fireworks Party at its three-acre food, wine, and agricultural destination in St. Helena, the heart of Napa Valley.

Revelers will enjoy the very best views of St. Helena’s eagerly anticipated new fireworks show from Long Meadow Ranch’s expansive lawn. Guests may feast on Executive Chef Stephen Barber’s special Fourth of July menu, featuring a Heritage Breed Whole Hog, Cowboy Beans, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, and more. Friends and families may engage in plenty of fun and games, including Horseshoes, Petanque, and other fun-loving activities.

As anticipation leading up to the fireworks show builds, Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead presents a special main stage performance by the Jimi James Band, known for playing its rollicking classic country every Friday evening at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch’s Outdoor Bar.

$25 per person; each guest receives a complimentary bottle of LMR Ranch House Red or Sauvignon Blanc and one govino glass with admission; free admission for children ages 8 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs and blankets.

www.longmeadowranch.com/fireworks 
707.963.4555 x.7105


SARA EVANS – CELEBRATE AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY WITH A STAR SPANGLED PARTY LIVE FROM THE U.S. CAPITOL!

This July 4th, America’s national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country’s 238th birthday with an all-star salute led by our country’s favorite host, two-time Emmy Award- personality Tom Bergeron.  Hot off another winning season as host of the hit series Dancing with the Stars, Bergeron will lead an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of unrivaled musical performances—topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation.

Broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the event will feature performances by: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frankie Valli; Grammy Award-winning music legend Patti LaBelle; multi-platinum recording artist and actress Jordin Sparks; five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael McDonald; country music superstar Sara Evans; singer-songwriter Kendall Schmidt from BIG TIME RUSH and HEFFRON DRIVE; and five-time Tony Award nominee and Broadway star Kelli O’Hara; with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.  In celebration of the 200th anniversary of our national anthem, five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams will conduct a special new arrangement for orchestra and chorus of the “Star Spangled Banner” with the National Symphony Orchestra, The Joint Armed Forces Chorus, the Choral Arts Society of Washington and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets.

The 34th annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH airs on PBS Friday, July 4, 2014 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.  The program can also be heard live in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide.  With twenty cameras positioned around the city, including the U.S. Capitol, the White House and the Washington Monument, viewers are front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation during this top-rated extravaganza.  Capping off the show will be a rousing rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” complete with live cannon fire provided by the United States Army Presidential Salute Battery, an audience favorite and A CAPITOL FOURTH tradition.

ABOUT SARA EVANS
Multi platinum-selling recording artist Sara Evans, one of the most compelling and authentic vocalists in country music, recently released her seventh studio album Slow Me Down to critical praise.  Released in March, the album debuted at #2 on the Country Album Chart and in the Top 10 on Billboard and featured Evan’s fourteenth career Top 20 single Slow Me Down as well as collaborations with Vince Gill, Isaac Slade, and Gavin DeGraw.  Evans is enjoying a prolific recording career with nearly 6 million records sold and 5 #1 Country singles, including Suds In The Bucket, A Real Fine Place To Start, and A Little Bit Stronger, which spent 2 weeks at #1 and was certified platinum by the R.I.A.A.  Evans has garnered numerous accolades over the course of her stellar career, including the Academy of Country Music's Top Female Vocalist honor and the Country Music Association's Video of the Year for her hit chart-topping single, Born to Fly from her double-platinum album of the same name.  Named to People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," Sara's career also includes the platinum-selling studio albums Real Fine Place and Restless, the gold-certified No Place That Far and the double-platinum selling Born To Fly.


STEVE EVANS - "THE MOVIE GUY"

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.

7/3 MASTER SOMMELIER KEITH GOLDSTON, MORGEN MCLAUGHLIN, STEVE EVANS

MASTER SOMMELIER KEITH GOLDSTON- HOW TO PICK A GREAT WINE BEYOND THE PRETTY LABEL

How to pick a great wine beyond the pretty label:

Intro: You don’t have to be a wine snob to have a great sense of smell, but earning the title Master Sommelier truly puts your sense of smell to the test. It’s the discerning palates from the Court of Master Sommeliers that have developed the go-to method of deductive tasting – a catalogue of clues that help to focus your sniffer and train your taste buds. What’s really cool is that there are exercises you can do to sharpen your sense of smell and get even more flavor, more happiness out of the next glass of wine you sip.

Who: We’ll put that promise to the test and conduct a little sniff therapy session with Master Sommelier Keith Goldston, one of just 140 in the United States to pass the most elite sommelier wine exam and earn the title of Master Sommelier.

What you do: Uncork the nose’s secret power with a guided tasting of two wines – white and red; $12-$18 price range, readily accessible.

• Learn to look at, smell, and taste wine like a pro
• Recognize aromas and flavors in the glass by using the data bank of memories you already have
• Discover how to calibrate your palate
• Uncover the basics of food and wine pairing

Call to action: Power up your sense of smell with a little practice and join the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Course in Washington DC at Mandarin Oriental Hotel on August 10-11, a two-day seminar of the Court’s tasting method that includes wine, beer, sake spirits, and food and wine pairings. Upon successful graduation you’ll be a Level 1 sommelier, and on the road to professional wine smeller. Details about the course will be added as August approaches.

The Court of Master Sommeliers was established to encourage improved standards of beverage knowledge and service in hotels and restaurants. Education was then, and remains today, the Court's charter. The first successful Master Sommelier examination was held in the United Kingdom in 1969. By April 1977, the Court of Master Sommeliers was established as the premier international examining body. It took the Court ten years to perfect its qualifications, which are recognized internationally.

About Keith: Born and raised in Napa Valley, Keith Goldston is one of the world’s youngest Master Sommeliers and the proud recipient of the illustrious Krug Cup trophy. His more than 25 years of experience includes front of house serving, writing award-winning wine lists, and consulting, training and lecturing for prestigious and renowned restaurants, hotels, cruise lines and wineries including Domaine Chandon, Masa’s, Spago, Picasso, Aureole, Charlie Palmer Steak, Crystal Cruises and Diageo Chateau and Estates. His “Have Corkscrew – Will Travel” attitude has found him making sake in Japan, judging wine competitions and teaching wine classes in Korea and China, opening wine bars in India, chasing kangaroos in Australia, crossing the Andes in search of great wine, working for the Culinary Institute of America, as well as teaching and examining for the Court of Master Sommeliers. At RANGE, Goldston draws on his travels to create a wine program that showcases hundreds of selections from all corners of the globe from classic styles to wines sourced from the most celebrated producers. With extensive hands-on experience and a natural born talent, it is no wonder Wine Spectator calls Goldston “a wizard at matching food with interesting wines.”


MORGEN MCLAUGHLIN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS – RECAP ON LAST FRIDAY’S TASTING WITH STEVEN SPURRIER

About the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association: The Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association is a non-profit organization (501c6) founded in 1983 to support and promote Santa Barbara County as a premium wine producing and wine grape growing region. The Vintners’ Association produces festivals, seminars, and wine tastings as well as providing information to consumers and the wine and travel media.

Through the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation, the Association contributes to the community through local charitable, art and educational and scholarship organizations with proceeds from its various events, such as Santa Barbara Wine Auction, held every other year and benefitting Direct Relief International, and silent auctions at all the Association’s festivals.

WWW.SBCOUNTYWINES.COM



STEVE EVANS - "THE MOVIE GUY"

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.

7/2 LARRY LIPSON, ALEXIS EATON, SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA, 2014 KFRESH

LARRY LIPSON - WINE REPORT FROM FLORIDA

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Costa Rica weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.



ALEXIS EATON - PR MANAGER, SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA - 2014 KFRESH

In two years, Ka‘anapali Fresh has become ‘the most blogged about’ culinary destination event on Maui. Produced and hosted by Ka‘anapali Beach Resort Association, (whose members include resort hotels and condominiums, world-class golf courses, shopping centers, restaurants and ocean activity providers) the three-day festival features Maui-inspired cuisine paired with local farms and international wines and spirits.

It’s our credo that good food brings people together no matter where they’re from … We invite you August 29 – 31, 2014 to explore the bounty of the island with dishes creatively prepared by our resort chefs as well as celebrity chefs from Hawai‘i. Discover new ways to build cocktails with fresh ingredients, explore a Maui farm, and experience authentic Hawaiian culture.

Along the way, indulge in the beauty of Hawai‘i’s legendary master-planned resort at Ka‘anapali: stroll on America’s Best Beach, frolic with marine life in the clear blue sea or simply enjoy the warm sun and lush landscape.

KAANAPALIFRESH.COM
WWW.SHERATON-MAUI.COM

7/01 TERRY HALL, ST. HELENA, JILL POLLACK, PETER J. MCALLISTER, NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE FOR NEUROLOGY & HEADACHE

TERRY HALL - ST. HELENA LIGHTS UP NAPA VALLEY’S MAIN STREET WITH FIREWORKS ON JULY 4, 2104

St. Helena celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks show on Friday, July 4.  If quintessential wine country, home-town charm is what you’re looking for, join residents and visitors on Napa Valley’ Main Street, St. Helena.  Centered in the middle of town, the show will be launched just south of Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch and across Main Street from St. Helena’s Welcome Center.

With the site at Stanton Vineyard, the fireworks will be visible to revelers all over St. Helena.  Mills Lane will be closed to traffic but it won’t be difficult to find a site throughout town, such as the Welcome Center, Long Meadow Ranch, Tra Vigne, or anywhere along St. Helena Highway.  Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30pm, and we anticipate another thrilling show!  For more information, go to www.sthelena.com/fireworks.

Firework Viewing Event at Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead Restaurant
Friday July 4th, 6:00pm – 10:00pm; 738 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574
Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead is thrilled to host the inaugural Fourth of July Fireworks Party at its three-acre food, wine, and agricultural destination in St. Helena, the heart of Napa Valley.

Revelers will enjoy the very best views of St. Helena’s eagerly anticipated new fireworks show from Long Meadow Ranch’s expansive lawn. Guests may feast on Executive Chef Stephen Barber’s special Fourth of July menu, featuring a Heritage Breed Whole Hog, Cowboy Beans, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, and more. Friends and families may engage in plenty of fun and games, including Horseshoes, Petanque, and other fun-loving activities.

As anticipation leading up to the fireworks show builds, Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead presents a special main stage performance by the Jimi James Band, known for playing its rollicking classic country every Friday evening at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch’s Outdoor Bar.

$25 per person; each guest receives a complimentary bottle of LMR Ranch House Red or Sauvignon Blanc and one govino glass with admission; free admission for children ages 8 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs and blankets.

www.longmeadowranch.com/fireworks 
707.963.4555 x.7105


JILL POLLACK, ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERT AND PETER J. MCALLISTER, M.D. MEDICAL DIRECTOR - NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE FOR NEUROLOGY & HEADACHE 

Dr. Peter McAllister and Jill Pollack will put Chronic Migraine into perspective, lay out ways to de-stress their lives and discuss treatment options.  

As June is Migraine Awareness Month, it’s time to get the hard facts about Chronic Migraine including information on a treatment many people are not aware of – BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA). BOTOX® is the first and only FDA-approved, preventive treatment for Chronic Migraine shown to reduce headache days every month. It has been approved to prevent headaches in adults 18 years or older with Chronic Migraine who have 15 or more headache days each month with headaches lasting four hours a day or longer. It is not known whether BOTOX® is safe or effective to prevent headaches in patients with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days each month (episodic migraine).  

Dr. Peter McAllister:
Peter J. McAllister, M.D. is the Medical Director of the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology at Yale University School of Medicine, and a Clinical Assistant Professor, Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. Board certified in neurology, Dr. McAllister has been practicing medicine for more than 15 years. He has served as the principal investigator in more than 30 studies and supported an additional 15. Dr. McAllister is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society, and the American Academy of Pain Practice Management.

Jill Pollack:
Jill Pollack is busy organizing clients in their homes and offices and finished work on the second season of Consumed, a one-hour decluttering and life-changing TV show for HGTV. Jill became an organizational expert after over thirteen years as a TV producer. She worked at CBS News, The Sally Jessy Raphael Show, Extra, The Queen Latifah Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The Gayle King Show, PSEUDO.com, Girls Behaving Badly (to name a few) and ended her illustrious career with the primetime reality show of The Wedding of Trista and Ryan (“The Bachelorette”). She received her Bachelors in Psychology from Columbia University and a Masters in Journalism from NYU and is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).