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Posted by jeffpelline on July 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment
A trio of superstars in the classical music world — mandolin soloist Avi Avital and the guitar duo Assad Brothers — are going to perform February 24 in Grass Valley, thanks to InConcert Sierra. The celebrated Brazilian-born Assad Brothers with their exceptional artistry and uncanny musicianship, are teaming up with Israeli superstar Avital, the first […]
Posted by jeffpelline on July 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Whitewater Rafting Tributary Whitewater Tours has been safely guiding California whitewater rafting and American River rafting trips since 1978 and offers something for all levels, from “mild to wild.” The tours include the North Fork of the Yuba River; South, Middle and Forks of the American River; Upper Sacramento River; East Fork of the Carson […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on June 24, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Alice Waters, the pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, is speaking at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley on September 8. The event is presented by The Center and sponsored by BriarPatch Co-op. “A Conversation with Alice Waters” exemplifies the growing food sustainability movement in our region. Waters also is expected to break bread […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on May 31, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Students, parents, teachers, families and friends gathered in the Don Baggett Theater on Wednesday night for the Nevada Union High School Scholarship and Awards Night. We presented the inaugural Sierra FoodWineArt magazine Journalism/Media scholarship. In the past I had presented an award on behalf of the Gold Country Cal Alumni Scholarship Association, but this time […]
Posted by jeffpelline on May 31, 2017 · Leave a Comment
The Center for the Arts released this statement on its Facebook page: Kathy Griffin’s Celebrity Run-Ins appearance in Grass Valley, CA on June 16, 2017 has been cancelled. Ticket holders will receive a full refund from the box office by close of business Friday, June 2. Please do not contact the box office unless you […]
Posted by jeffpelline on May 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Butcher Pat LaFrieda has come up with a new burger that is a blend of short rib, chuck and brisket contains minced Italian truffles from Urbani. A video is here:
Posted by jeffpelline on May 11, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Ol’ Republic Brewery is in escrow to buy the historic Old Five Mile House five miles east of Nevada City on Hwy. 20, Sierra FoodWineArt magazine has learned. The ol’ Republic Roadhouse & Brewery would mark another milestone in the stellar growth of this popular, award-winning brewery, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in March. This […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on May 10, 2017 · Leave a Comment
JetBlue has announced its newest addition to its Mint experience with a locally curated ice cream program that features favorite flavors from artisanal ice makers based in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and San Francisco, the airline said. Local purveyors will offer a rotating selection of ice cream flavors giving Mint customers a taste […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on April 27, 2017 · Leave a Comment
We have been fans of Emily’s Catering & Cakes since it was founded 10 years ago, writing about it regularly in our magazine. Chef Emily Scott and her husband, James Arbaugh, are a shining example of youthful, homegrown talent, who gained experience in big cities, including coastal California and Europe, and returned to the foothills to […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on April 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment
OLIVE GROOVE The Olive Groove olive oil store in Grass Valley provides the freshest extra virgin olive oils, infused olive oils and aged balsamic vinegar’s on tap. The store is at 126 Mill St. in the heart of the historic downtown. Visit the store and sample over 70 different flavors of the freshest extra virgin […]
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