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Here's the top of a "raw report" press release from Assemblywoman Nicole Parra's office:
ASSEMBLYMEMBER PARRA HONORS LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Nicole Parra (D-Hanford) has nominated local business owner Oscar Ramos of Ramos Torres Wines as the...
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We’ve slashed open our mixed bag of weekend events and out jumped super-happy bhangra music, the pinball wizard and ghetto Munchkins who live in your speakers.
Vaisakhi Mela
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Fox Theater, 2001 H St.
Cost: $25 and $35. VIP tickets $45. Available at the...
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Reporter Jenny Shearer found out that Bakersfield Wal-Marts are seeking liquor licenses from the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
No word yet on what kind of beer or wine would be sold if Wal-Mart gets the OK.
Read the full story here.
Then tell us what you think.
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Church applies for license to sell alcohol
A vicar is to apply for a drinks license so he can sell wine and beer at his small village church.
Hitler doll goes on sale in Ukraine
The Adolf Hitler doll which comes with a change of clothes — and a spare head with a kind face.
Amy...
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Ok, so in response to another post discussing wine, here is a list of links, as promised. Ann Cierley has been a wine columnist for "The Voice" publications for a while now, and her column is one of our post popular because she always knows what's going on for wine lovers in...
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Like most readers, the pruno-fueled brawl the other day at Lerdo jail had us asking the important questions: "What, exactly, is pruno?" "What does it taste like?" And, naturally, "Can I make it myself?"
Turns out that pruno isn't worth fighting for. Even if you're...
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We have a suggestion for a little fun on Wednesday's nights. If you are in the mood for wine (which we always are) and some great food head over to Capistrano's for tasting. They are scheduled to pour from 5:30-7:30. Last night they were a little slow getting started but it ended up being a...
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Mardi Gras Wine Lovers Dinner
In celebration of Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday, February 5, 2008
The Basque Cafe - 4420 Coffee Road
Featuring a menu that is straight from the recipes of the fabulous Chef's of New Orleans
Commander's Palace-Brennan's-Emeril's-Delmonicos
Featuring wines from The...
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Somehow we ended up downtown and thought why not stop in and have a beer at The Cigar Bar. You can bring your own cigar or browse the walk-in humidor. We were excited to find that they served Blue Moon in a bottle. There were several groups enjoying cigars and cocktails. It...
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We ended up at Uricchio’s last night on a whim. Kenny may be the best bartender in Bakersfield. You will have a drink in hand in mere moments of entering the lounge. This is the place to go if you are craving a cocktail. He is a true mixologist. His...
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This week we visited The Petroluem Club's Wine Down. The event is located on the 12th floor of Stockdale Towers in the Petroleum Club. The event starts at 5:30 pm each Thursday just in time to see the lights of Bakersfield from the club windows.
Each Thursday they...
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We walked into Wine Me Up last Thursday and the place was PACKED! It was so great to see them doing well. They opened up last December and we stopped in to check it out but we were only ones there for quite some time. We didn't mind the special attention from the very friendly owners but I...
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If you are still looking for that perfect gift for the oenophile or lush in your life, here are some ideas:
The Chardonnay drinker - Try a Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Gris and help them break out of their rut.
The red wine drinker - An Oregon Pinot Noir or Paso Robles...
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Seeing a pregnant woman sidle up to the bar with a pint of Fat Tire or a pregnant woman taking a couple drags on her Virginia Slims while walking down Chester Avenue will probably make more than a few people cringe.
But what about expecting moms taking sips of wine?
That is what a new...
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