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The Bay Party Bus
We are now doing business as The Bay Party Bus Inc., and we have charter buses that are SPAB-certified from the California Highway Patrol, and party limo buses, as well, for all kind of trips
San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2012
The Bay Party Bus San Francisco party bus rental company that’s perfect for wine tours, bachelorette parties, prom nights and night clubs — is now offering senior trips to Reno, Nev., the second Monday and Tuesday of every month, as well as charter bus services.
“We are now doing business as The Bay Party Bus Inc., and we have charter buses that are SPAB-certified from the California Highway Patrol, and party limo buses, as well, for all kind of trips,” said Raquel Flores of The Bay Party Bus.
With its new charter bus services, The Bay Party Bus is currently featuring trips all over California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Arizona. Certified by the SPAB and CHP, The Bay Party Bus is a locally owned company that is equipped with a superior fleet of party buses and limousine vehicles. Its luxurious and lively buses make for an ideal ride for events like bachelorette parties, prom nights, wine tours, and even to and from San Francisco night clubs.
In addition, The Bay Party Bus is still offering a prom discount of 5 percent. To receive the discount, all one needs to do is mention this advertisement when making the reservation. The Bay Party Bus provides safe transportation with quality knowledge of local areas to ensure passengers arrive at their destinations on time and in style.
“We are aware of the importance of providing our clients with as many benefits and services as possible,” Flores said. “Our buses are inspected constantly to make sure you and your group are receiving a safe and reliable service.”
For more information about any of The Bay Party Bus’ services, call 408-217-0417 or view the company on the Web at http://www.thebaypartybus.com. The Bay Party Bus is located at 250 Commercial St. in San Jose.
About The Bay Party Bus
The Bay Party Bus provides clients with the best in party bus rentals and transportation services. It specializes in group travel originating from the San Francisco Bay area, and its buses add a little something extra to any party or event, including wine tours, prom nights, night clubs, quinceaneras, sweet 16 celebrations, weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, sporting events, music events, airport transfers, and more.
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Wine competition added to Meriden Italian Night schedule – Meriden Record
MERIDEN — Having made wine as a hobby since 2007, David Lowell decided last year to enter a white wine in Southington’s Italian-American Festival wine competition, and won. This year, he’ll be chairman of a new wine competition, at Meriden’s Italian Night in Hubbard Park.
Local wine-makers will face off at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 7, near the Band Shell Stage in Hubbard Park battle against one another in the city’s first-ever homemade wine competition. The wines will be evaluated for color, condition, aroma and taste by a panel of judges and graded on a points system. Winners will be decided in white, red and rose wines.
“It was just a ‘bucket list’ thing. I was interested in it (wine) and wanted to make it. I just thought it was a fun thing to do,” Lowell said. “Meriden certainly has enough people who make wine as a hobby.”
“I think this is going to add another dimension to the festival. It’s going to be fun,” said Eddie Siebert, the city’s constituent caseworker.
Italian Night organizers are keeping the rest of the event true to its tradition. Visitors will again have the option of fresh brick oven pizza or classic sausage and pepper grinders served by volunteers from the Boys Girls Club of Meriden and the Unison Club. The organizations will share the proceeds.
“It’s a great night to bring other Italians together and for people to celebrate the Italian heritage, but it’s also helps raise money for two really great organizations,” said Don Maleto, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club.
Providing authentic Italian music will be the Sam Vinci Band along with Angelo Sapia and guests.
Started at the suggestion of Mayor Michael S. Rohde, Italian Night has proven successful. About 1,000 people showed up at last year’s event, Rohde said.
“I like the diversity of our community and I’ve been involved in a lot of it, so I just thought it might be something of interest,” Rohde said. “I encourage everyone to come so people can come enjoy their culture or one different from their own.”
Those interested in participating in the homemade wine competition can drop off registrations at Hunter Limousine, 14 S. Vine St., or Meriden Travel, 92 W. Main St. Registration forms must be submitted no later than noon June 7.
Wine Talk: Young Turks
With the death last year of Daniel Rogov, once the food and wine writer for The Yossie Horwitz is a Manhattan lawyer who David Both Horwitz and Raccah write only about He studied Another writer I look out for is Gamliel As for websites It contains many details about the Israeli wine Another patriot who makes an effort to showcase the best in Israeli wine is Avi Hein. His website, www.israeli-wine.org, There are books about Israeli wine. The Ultimate Rogov Guide by A new book is The Kosher Grapevine by Irving Langer published by Gefen Publishing House, www.gefenpublishing.com. The three books barely overlap. Students of wine, Adam Montefiore works for Carmel Winery and regularly writes about wine for Israeli and international publications. adam@carmelwines.co.il
Jerusalem Post, I am constantly asked where it is possible to find information
about Israeli wine. There are a number of young Turks who, while not yet able to
fill the shoes of Rogov, are each providing a valuable service to the English
speaker. There are three musketeers. One hails from New York, another from
California, and a third from Israel. Putting myself in the shoes of critic, let
me, for once, critique the critics!
grew up in Israel, living here for 20 years. He is fluent in Hebrew and is able
to keep up to date with what is happening here. He is dedicated. He invests in
his time to give the most informed viewpoint he can, even to the extent of
flying over for one day only for Israwinexpo. He also came over for the
Sommelier Exhibition. He has great understanding, works hard to have all
the facts in his grasp and is basically always positive. He does not cover wines
he does not like. He writes in a very knowledgeable, informed but concise
style. He knows how to pick out what the reader is looking for. Those
with any interest in Israeli wine should sign up to his newsletter. I
read it religiously each week. His website is www.yossiescorkboard.com
Raccah is the representative from California. He is a passionate food and wine
lover, who just loves to communicate exactly what he is thinking. His tasting
notes are very long and very adjectival, but he writes as he sees it. If you
want passion and enthusiasm through the written word, this may be the one for
you. About a year ago, I pleaded with him to write more about Israeli wine.
Fortunately for us all, he seems to have decided to write more on Israel and has
written some penetrating, colorful essays on some Israeli wineries. His website
is www.kosherwinemusings.com.
kosher wines. David Rhodes, based in Ra’anana, writes only about Israeli wines,
whether kosher or not. He is extremely wine knowledgeable.
wine in San Diego, worked as a sommelier and was also VP of a boutique winery.
He then organized and managed a wine club there. Since making aliya, he has
written articles for ESRA magazine, various wine websites and magazines, and is
at home as a broadcaster in front of microphone or camera. He is also involved
in the wine trade as a small-scale trader, going back to his roots advising
restaurants and wine retailers. I see him more as a wine educator than a critic.
He provides a great service to English- speaking Israelis. For expert advice,
courses, lectures, wine dinners, wine tours, all in English, he may be contacted
at israeliwineguy@gmail.com.
Kronemer, who writes a column called “Fruit of the Vine” in New York’s Jewish
Week. The column appears once a month, and I wish it was more frequent. He
writes in a pithy, scholarly manner, with an understated dry humor. He is modest
but extremely knowledgeable. His articles on kosher and Israeli wine may be
found at www.thejewishweek.com/features/fruit_vine.
focusing on Israeli wine, there are two worth adding to your favorites. The more
established one was created by Israel Preker, who is an electronic engineer by
day. By night, he finds time to work on his websites, which he first created in
1999. They are devoted to providing information on Israel’s wine people, wines,
wineries and vineyards. His English website is at
www.wines-israel.com
scene, some good articles and regular news items to keep the reader up to date.
His website in Hebrew, www.wines-israel.co.il,
is even more comprehensive. Preker has been one of the main
communicators of the Israel wine story for the last 13 years, and he
continues to do so with undiluted passion. Long may he continue. Israeli
wine lovers are all in his debt.
is his personal effort to advance the Israel wine brand, which he does
with great dedication. This also features interesting articles on
Israeli wine.
Daniel Rogov remains the best guide on Israeli wines. It will remain
relevant because many of Rogov’s scores were based on advanced barrel
tastings. It was published by Toby Press and costs NIS 129. A book on
wineries and the Israeli wine story is The Wine Route of Israel.
It is available at Steimatzky, winery shops and visitors centers and in
the duty-free bookshop at Ben-Gurion Airport. It costs NIS 149 and is
published by Cordinata, Tel Aviv. cordi995@bezeqint.net
This is a light-hearted, unpretentious explanation of the world of
kosher wine. It fills a gap in the kosher wine lover’s bookshelf and
costs NIS 130.
connoisseurs and anyone wanting to know more about kosher wine or
Israeli wine will want to have all three.
Last Chance to Drink Like a ‘Reserve’ Local
It’s back. Just after its first birthday, Sonoma Valley Reserve returns for a second season this weekend.
Sponsored by the Sonoma Valley Vintners Growers Alliance, Sonoma Valley Reserve takes participants on a behind-the-scenes tour of wineries throughout the Sonoma Valley.
The tour is organized by themed daytrips – from ‘food and wine pairings’ to ‘family wineries’ – and boasts entrance into closed to the public destinations.
The tours are scheduled for Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20.
“Sonoma Valley, the birthplace of California wine, has so many hidden gems and world class wines to discover and taste all right here in our valley,” said Maureen Cottingham, Sonoma Valley Vintners Growers Alliance Executive Director, “We are very excited to once again, showcase some of the people, places and wines that otherwise would be impossible to experience.”
Each tour includes four winery visits, a picnic lunch, and transportation by California Wine Tours. (If you’re out of town, round-trip motor coach transportation to Sonoma is available from San Francisco and Mill Valley for $30.)
Tickets are in limited supply, but still left for select tours. They cost $95 for one day or $150 for two days. Reserve tickets online at www.ReserveSonomaValley.com or call 707-935-0803.
St. Michael’s Church to host annual Spring Festival
CUERO – St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cuero will host its annual Spring Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday.
A roast beef dinner will be served in the parish hall, 309 E. Church St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at $8 per plate.
The festival includes games for the kids, a country store, cake walk, bingo, a silent auction, a raffle and a live auction with auctioneer Joe Adams at 12:30 p.m.
Auction items include a guided fishing trip to Rockport, a kayak trip on the Guadalupe River, a deer hunting trip in Terrell County, eight wooden doors from St. Michael’s Church, two 100-year-old photographs of past St. Michael’s priests, a round of golf at the Quarry, dinner in San Antonio with the Rev. David Berger, quilts, antiques, steaks, baked goods, homemade wine, a painting by Marion Reamy and more.
For more information or tickets, call 361-275-3554.
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Wilson Creek to Offer Wine Tours
Wilson Creek Winery proudly announces they will be starting wine tours beginning August Saturday, August 7th. Tours will be by reservation only at a cost is $20.00 per person. This includes a walking tour of the vineyard and six tasting with a souvenir wine glass and a special offer to buy any two bottles of wine and receive a bottle of Almond champagne for 5 cents (only during the tour).
The maximum guest per tour is 20 people and tours will be every hour on the hour starting at 11:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm. For reservations, call 951-699-9463.
Also during the month of August Wilson Creek is offering live Jazz the following from 12-4 with a schedule as follows:
Aug 7 – Norm Douglas
Aug 8 – JD Priest
Aug 28 – JD Priest
Aug 29 – JD Priest
Dine finely while on Avenue Road
As a kid, David Minicucci would often rather make homemade wine with his dad and preserve tomatoes with his mom than spend time with his friends.
“I remember vividly when a lot of my friends would be outside playing I’d want to stay inside and help,” he says. “I remember that my friends thought that was a little funny.”
After going on to work his way up from busboy to manager at many local fine dining establishments, Minicucci and his friend Sam Kalogiros teamed up to open their own Italian eatery in 2007.
Reflecting back on launching L’Unita on Avenue Road near Davenport Road five years ago, Minicucci says they hadn’t anticipated the number of clients they’d get in their first month.
“We were four people running the front of the house six nights a week because we thought we were going to do maybe 20 covers, 25 covers and I think after the first week it was like chaos,” he says. “We didn’t do any advertising at that time. Essentially, other than our friends and people we had served in restaurants, nobody really knew who we were and it just blew up like crazy. After the first week we were doing over 100 covers every night.”
Both L’Unita, which takes its name from an Italian newspaper, and Maléna, an Ionian seafood restaurant they opened down the road in 2010, have frequently changing menus depending on what’s in season, host special events like food pairings based around Sicilian or Greek wine and have corporate and private dining.
“It was about having fun and at that time it was kind of hard to have great food and great wine and great service in a fun place,” he says. “So it was our mandate to put all of that together.”
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Maléna, which takes its name from a movie with the same title, will be adding a new courtyard patio in May for its Greek and Southern Italian food offerings.
Along with making his guests happy, Minicucci says he also enjoys working closely with staff members to teach and mentor them.
“I always love it when I can find someone that I know wants to make it in this business and is not in it just for a little bit until they figure out something else they want to do,” he says. “I love teaching.”
He says they were first attracted to the area because it had a neighbourhood feel and wanted to be community driven.
“Even in a big bustling city like Toronto, I think that’s one of the neighbourhoods that’s still kind of quaint,” he says. “We wanted it to be small and quaint. Essentially we wanted it to be a place that we would like to go to or we’d like to hang out too.”
Minicucci says he learns something new every day on the job since no two days are the same and there is always a new wine to taste or a supplier with a different product.
“We’re lucky what we do, we get to make people happy,” he says.” I mean, our job is about eating and drinking what’s so bad about that, right? We get to eat and drink, we get to talk to people, we get to be social.”
O.C. Fair wants your homemade wine
Do you have a home-made Pinot Noir fermenting in your basement that could blow Merry Edwards’ socks off?
Why not enter it in the OC Fair’s Home Wine Competition?
The deadline is fast approaching: it’s this Saturday. Judging will take place June 9 at 9 a.m.
The home wine competition has been held for 36 years, and this year there might be more entries than usual, according to Kevin Donnelly, the competition’s co-chair.
“The California State Fair canceled their competition this year so we’re picking up some entries from other people who would have entered that one,” Donnelly said.
Last year there were 680 entries in the home wine category. This year, 554 hopefuls have been received so far.
The home wine competition is large, but it is dwarfed by the main event, the commercial wine contest. “Last year in commercial we had 2,800 entries,” Donnelly said.
Any home winemaker residing in California is eligible to enter. All wines, labels and entry forms must be received by Saturday. Submit no more that one 750 ml bottle or two 375 ml bottles per entry.
The processing fee is $10 per entry.
The Orange County Wine Society conducts the Home Wine Competition for the OC Fair. Judges are selected by the OCWS. They choose wine industry professionals who are respected for their knowledge of wines and wine-making.
There are 38 categories ranging from Apricot wine to Zinfandel. There’s also a separate Home Wine Label, so even if you’ve made plonk that sexy sticker could win you a ribbon.
Speaking of which, Gold, Double Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention ribbons will be awarded along with “Best of Show” plaques in the White, Red, Fruit and Dessert wine categories. All award ribbons, certificates and judges’ critique sheets will be mailed to each winemaker after the competition.
Award-winning wines will be on display during the OC Fair in The Courtyard.
For more information on the competition or an entry form go to ocws.org or contact the society at 714-708-1636.
There’s also a Homemade Beer competition at the OC Fair. The deadline for entries is May 27. More information here.
93-year-old woman is the world’s oldest yoga instructor
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Yoga instructor Tao Porchon-Lynch goes through yoga poses in her yoga class in Hartsdale, New York on Monday. At 93 years old, Porchon-Lynch was named the world’s oldest yoga teacher by Guinness World Records.
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Yoga instructor Tao Porchon-Lynch.
Jillian Eugenios reports at TODAY.com that Porchon-Lynch has been practicing yoga since she was 8 years old:
Porchon-Lynch teaches yoga four days a week and also keeps busy ballroom dancing and guiding wine tours in New York State. And she certainly knows how to overcome a challenge. At 87, she had hip surgery but a month later she took to the dance floor, starting lessons.
I believe that we can always reach just a little bit further,” said Porchon-Lynch. “I’m inspired to bring yoga into others’ lives along with helping people unearth new talents.
The previous record-holder for oldest yoga teacher was Bernice Bates, 91, of Florida, who was given the title last year.
See more images of yoga in PhotoBlog.
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Yoga instructor Tao Porchon-Lynch helps a student through a yoga hand stand in her yoga class.
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Yoga instructor Tao Porchon-Lynch goes through yoga poses.
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Yoga instructor Tao Porchon-Lynch hugs one of her students after leading a class.