Funky Chef Rick Manson
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Thanks to all who participated in Wine in the Pines 2010.
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Chef Troy Tolbert of the San Luis Obispo Country Club will be joining our chefs this year.
Chef Rick www.chefricks.com
The up-tempo american cooking prepared by one of the central coast premier chef's, Rick Manson is a blend of southern louisiana, southwest, and southern California influences, seasoned with a hint of rhythm and blues, a splash of color, and a touch of irreverence.
You won't need any extra bucks to taste Rick's creole shrimp, chicken, and andouille smoked sausage jambalaya pasta, so come to the restaurants booth where he will embrace you with the warmth of his considerable smile, and where he will be practicing the motto on his self-produced house wine label: "Everything I do gohn be funky (from now on)."
The Hitching Post Casmalia www.hitchingpost1.com
Casmalia, California, former cow-town of the Old West, is where California-style barbequeing was brought to perfection by the pioneers. The Hitching Post has brought this live-oak California-style barbequeing to perfection bringing choice, aged beef to the ultimate of gourmet flavor and tenderness. Known for the best oak grilled steaks in the Santa Maria Valley since 1952, Bill Ostini and Teri Stricklin will bring their barbequeing team to Wine in the Pines this year.
Testa's Bistro www.dinosdeli.com
Martin Testa and his wife Debbie have prepared meals for as few as one and as many as 1,000. Specialties served at their Back Street Deli include crostini with olive tapenade, stuffed mushrooms and spanikopita (Bite sized phyllo-wrapped morsels of spinach and feta cheese, or mushrooms and herbs, baked until golden brown and crisp). Martin and Debbie will be serving up specialties during Wine in the Pines for your eating pleasure.
Cafe Med www.cafemedrestaurant.com
Cafe Med and the Gourmet Shoppe, traditions in Bakersfield. You can eat in, take your food and a great bottle of wine with you, or sign up and take a class to learn how to prepare your favorite gourmet meals. Harlan and his team will be back in Pine Mountain Village serving specialties you won’t want to miss.
Pine Mountain Pizza Company
A local favorite in Pine Mountain Village, Pine Mountain Pizza is known for its gourmet pizzas. Susie Hopp and her team will be serving gourmet pizza by the slice. You don’t want to miss this.
Chef Alfonso Curti - Trattoria Uliveto www.trattoriauliveto.com
The restaurant features classic Italian music, a warm and comfortable color scheme, and artistic pieces to add the final touches. Come and escape for the evening to enjoy a sumptuous repast. Alfonso Curti, former executive chef of "Grappolo" in Santa Ynez, is a native Calabrian who moved to California from Italy a little over ten years ago and made a name for himself working at his family's restaurant in Santa Ynez.
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato www.tifachocolate.com
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato is dedicated to searching the world to bring you some of the finest gourmet foods and presenting them in a way that maximizes your experience. We carry premium quality chocolate from countries such as Belgium, Italy, France, Scotland, Venezuela, Madagascar and the USA. We serve exquisite gelato, our signature drinking chocolate, gourmet coffee/espresso drinks and exotic tea. We also carry chocolate tasting kits, party kits, gift baskets and chocolate fountains. Visit us for your next gourmet adventure!
