Bear Creek Taste of the Town

One of the best things about the Temecula Valley is that we know how to support a good cause: by throwing a party! Bear Creek’s first Taste of the Town event was the inspiration of organizers Charlotte DeHasa and Nicole Gilmore and they did a great job of coordinating with some of the best restaurants and wineries in the area to put on a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club of Temecula.

Local restaurants offered tastes of their most popular menu items in appetizer sized portions. Some of the stand out flavors were the Jalapeno Lime Salmon from D’Canters Wine Bar & Grill, the Creamy Chicken Masala from Raviolis! Osteria and the Filet Mignon Ravioli from Crivello Ristorante Italiano. Also offering delicious bites were: the Bear Creek Golf Club, Havana Kitchen Cafe, Soro’s Mediterranean Grill, Temecula Olive Oil Company and the Tilted Kilt. Baron’s Marketplace was a major sponsor, providing reusable grocery bags to each guest as well as offering a wonderful cheese assortment for the tasting. Truly Madly Sweetly Bake Shop was a huge hit with mini versions of their beautiful and addictive handmade desserts.

The patio of the club house was gorgeous, as usual, with views of the lush golf course and cooling breezes. Several wineries came out to support the cause and offer tastes of their crowd-pleasing wines. Stuart Cellars, Robert Renzoni Vineyards, Keyways, Monte de Oro, Leonesse Cellars, Boorman Vineyards Estate Winery and Danza del Sol were there pouring favorites and making friends. Also present and offering tastes was Trago Tequila. The award-winning Silver, Gold and Anejo Tequilas are well worth a sip and can be found at several of the participating restaurants.

The Bear Creek Golf Course Club House is a perfect venue for this type of event. Food, wine and live music courtesy of the Mark Sage Band made the gathering feel more like a cocktail party than a fundraiser which is just the way we like to Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Cheers to Bear Creek for bringing people together socially to benefit a worthwhile cause and cheers to the local businesses who came out to support the community.

From: TasteofTemecula.net by- Corie Maue

Come see us this weekend, September 19, 2010 for the First Annual Taste of the Town, Murrieta, CA

Bear Creek Golf & Country Club
22640 Bear Creek Dr N, Murrieta, California

The first annual Taste of the Town will be held this Sunday the 19th at Bear Creek Country Club located in Murrieta, California from 2-6 p.m. We will be pairing our savory food with some of the valley's most delicious wines. Lively will be provided by Mark Sage Band.

Local wineries such as: Boorman Vineyards, Keyways Vineyards & Winery, Leonesse Cellars, Monte de Oro Winery, Robert Renzoni Vineyards and Stuart Cellars will pair the vino with food from Bear Creek Golf Club, Crivellos, D’Canters, Havana Kitchen Cafe, Raviolis. Temecula Olive Oil Company, the Tilted Kilt, Truly Madly Sweetly, and of course, Soros Mediterranean Grill.

Advanced tickets may be purchased by emailing Bearcreektasteofthetown@yahoo.com or by calling 951-677-1434 Advanced tickets are $30.00 pp; at the door are $40.00 pp. Proceeds will benefit the Temecula Boys and Girls Club.

Fedora Hat Night dates announced

We just added the new dates for our upcoming Fedora Hat Night!
We had so much fun for our first one, we are adding new dates through the end of the year. On the third Wednesday of the month come and enjoy great hats, gowns, music and of course delicious food.
Don't miss the cigars for sale and cigar roller that we have added.
Be sure to make a reservation so we know how many people will be joining us. Event begins at 6:00pm.

Wednesday, August 18
Wednesday, September 15
Wednesday, October 20
Wednesday, November 17
Wednesday, December 15

Soro’s Mediterranean Grill. 28464 Old Town Front Street, Temecula, CA 92590. 951-587-8082

Soro’s Mediterranean Grill, located in the heart of Old Town Temecula is proud to announce the opening of their newly enhanced covered patio. Complete with deep shade for warm summer days and white twinkle lights and candles for evenings to create the perfect ambiance for lunch or dinner.  The patio cover, in a beautiful shade of rustic red was the brainchild of Dylan Soro, co-owner of Soro’s Grill with his business partner and mentor, Papa Soro. The patio is surrounded by a lush array of potted and hanging plants and an old world fountain bubbling in the background. The patio heaters for chilly evenings, linen covered tables and wrought iron chairs play into the comfortable atmosphere of the patio.  The welcoming new patio is the perfect location to enjoy lunch or dinner, people watching, getting together with friends or on intimate date for two. “We like guests to feel like you are a guest in our home,” explains Dylan “always a warm smile, hearty hand shake and hugs when you arrive.”

The new summer menu items will suit the new patio perfectly. They were selected to incorporate the fresh flavors that Soro’s has already become famous for, and to be consistent with the traditions of the Mediterranean spirit of Greece, France, Italy, Turkey, Spain, Syria and Egypt. “There are so many great herbs, produce, meats and recipes to choose from!” exclaimed Papa Soro. “Many of our recipes are tried and true from a restaurant I owned back in Detroit 20 years ago.”  The secrets are hidden in his mind, and taught to son Dylan (since he was 9 years old working with Papa in the kitchen) and available for you to enjoy.

Soon to be a favorite is the tableside Flambéed Saganaki. Flames abound as the aged cheese is pan seared to perfection, a hearty shout of “opa” is yelled and the flames are extinguished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This yummy Greek dish is accompanied with fresh pita bread.  Other new dishes will include a magnificent Shrimp Fusion Salad, Greek Gyro plate, Chicken Scampi (with a Soro’s twist of course), Chicken Picatta, and a baked Lamb Shank.  Open daily. Located at 28464 Old Town Front Street, Temecula. Call for reservations 951-587-8082.

If you’d like more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Mindy Smith – Mindy Smith Consulting Group; mindysmith07@gmail.com - 951-453-7673.

Waleed Joseph Soro brings a lifetime of experiences with him to Old Town Temecula. He joined his dad in the restaurant business in Baghdad, Iraq when he was thirteen years old. “Papa” is Syrian and speaks Aramaic (“the language Jesus spoke”) Arabic, some Spanish, French and Italian (“restaurant language”) as well as English. The first thing you’ll notice about Papa is his infectious laugh. “There is not one person that comes here I don’t shake their hand.” There are hugs and kisses for the women.

Papa has a story to tell, several of them in fact, and one day he will write a book. The story begins with his parents running from the mountains during wartime. It follows their move from Iraq to Syria to Lebanon. Papa applied to come to the United States in the 1970s when war erupted in Lebanon. He took sanctuary in Greece for eight and a half months enjoying “nothing but good times, but I couldn’t wait to come here. When I got here I kissed the ground, I swear you.” From New York he moved to Michigan where he became a state champion in ballroom dancing. One night a woman came into the club where he was dancing. He asked his waiter friend “Who’s that beautiful blonde over there? She looks like Marilyn Monroe. Take her a bottle of champagne and tell her it’s from me.” The attraction was mutual and instant and he and Sherry have been together ever since.

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Soro’s Mediterranean Grill is at 28464 Front Street in Old Town Temecula. (951) 587-8082.

From winesdines

Looking for a completely unique “taste” of Temecula? Then you’ll want to visit Soro’s Mediterranean Grille in Old Town Temecula.

If you’ve lived in Temecula and visit Old Town, you’ll immediately be familiar with the location of Soro’s – it’s got a lot of history and local vibe. When you walk in you’re right at the order counter and have a great view of the food prep going on – you’ll probably see owners Dylan & Waleed cooking. There’s quaint indoor seating and outdoor seating is available as well under covered patio.

As you can see by the photo, we were enjoyed a giant platter of amazing food – a little sampling of the entire menu. Everything from homemade Hummus, to multiple types of salad, grilled chicken, falafel, shrimp curry, and these amazing grape leaf wrapped appetizers. There wasn’t an item on the platter that we did not thoroughly enjoy, but we did have our favorites which were:

• Shrimp Curry – not too spicy and the shrimp was done perfectly with just enough rice.
• Greek Salad – this was a mix of romaine, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, perperochini, green peppers, & yogurt vinaigrette dressing – this was definitely one of the highlights of the platter.
• Black Bean Salad – another favorite, another salad with black beans, garbanzo beans, corn, red peppers, roasted almonds, and golden raisins.

As we were eating, Owners, Dylan and his father, Waleed shared their desire to bring something special to the Temecula Valley. They said that this is their new home and they plan on being a huge part of the community. In fact, Waleed went so far to sat that anyone who enters the restaurant is immediately considered family, and we felt just that way. We enjoyed their company and hearing Waleed’s stories about the history of the family and business.

If you’re a little tired of the typical American burger, Mexian burrito, or Italian pasta, than check out this authentic Mediterranean eatery. Not only will you  be blown away by the amazing food, you’ll also have a great time connecting with the people in the restaurant. Make sure you ask to speak with Dylan or Waleed when you go in – you might spend a few more minutes that you planned, listening to some great stories!

Visit Soro’s on Front Street in Old Town Temecula right on the corner of 6th Street, or give them a call at 951-587-8082.

From Taste of Temecula
-- By Alex McLean
-- Photos courtesy of Mike Chavarria