Posts By: Barry Berndes

Family-Owned Cordiano Winery in Escondido

Nestled in the hills of the San Pasqual Valley in Escondido, you’ll find the Cordiano Winery, a family-owned and operated vineyard that takes pride in the craftsmanship of good wine and of the labor practiced for ages in the old country. The winery is a lifelong dream realized; a reflection of the love and passion… Read more »

Country Cellars Beer & Wine Tasting in Julian

Stop by to see their showcase of local San Diego Wines & Micro Beers from our new wine/beer tasting store located in Wynola, just 3 miles past Santa Ysabel-on Highway 78-East towards Julian. Their store is located at 4456 Hwy 78-East, steps away from the Wynola Farms Marketplace. Easy access from the highway. Come and… Read more »

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery is Located in Beautiful Ramona Wine Country

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery is a small, family-owned and operated winery specializing in limited production of handcrafted premium Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Zinfandel. Their vineyards are located on 43 acres in a picturesque and sunny high valley (1,500 ft. elevation) in Ramona, California surrounded by mountains. Their microclimate is… Read more »

Pacific Coast Commercial in San Diego is an Excellent Commercial Property Management Firm

Pacific Coast Commercial in San Diego is a Leader in Commercial Real Estate Management Pacific Coast Commercial is a leader in providing commercial real estate brokerage and property management. Currently representing over 5 million square feet under property management including over 1,000 tenants. Year in and year out, they deliver sound advice and performance for… Read more »

Jamacha Cleaners Offers the Highest Quality Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services in East County

Jamacha Cleaners offer environmentally safe dry cleaning and laundry services, as well as leather cleaning, shoe repairs, alteration, wedding gown cleaning & preservation. Use their coupon to save 20% OFF on Dry Cleaning with a $200 minimum order. The basic process of dry cleaning is the same in most cleaners. What sets Jamacha Cleaners apart… Read more »

Teri Cafe with Three Locations to Serve You is Home to Memorable Teriyaki, Sushi & Noodles

Since 1987 the Teri Cafe has been serving the most delicious Japanese cuisine this side of Japan to a most appreciative audience of repeat customers. Each location is located in a local strip mall, so unless someone shares the good news of its location and delicious cuisine you probably will would never know it existed…. Read more »

Pacific Beach Fish Shop Market Grill Serves Delicious Fresh Seafood Everyday of the Week

Once you dine at the Pacific Beach Fish Shop Market Grill (3) for lunch or dinner you will certainly agree that the food speaks for itself. Every item is cooked to order and the ingredients are totally fresh. The Pacific Beach Fish Shop Market Grill (3) is ideally located across the street from the Pacific… Read more »

Where Kids Eat Free in San Diego

1000 Best things to do kids eat free

Where Kids Eat FREE in San Diego is a wonderful offering that enables families to eat out more often. Now you can Dine at great San Diego Restaurants that are dedicated to serving free meals to kids. Most of these places offer free food to kids with some restrictions, particularly by the age of the… Read more »

Carlsbad Village Faire Mall is in Carlsbad Village

Carlsbad Village Faire (7) mall is a charming New England-style specialty mall, which is located one block west of downtown Carlsbad, and only two blocks from the ocean. Carlsbad Village Faire is also one block west of the center of the Village and features lots of little shops, boutiques, services and restaurants surrounding a spacious… Read more »

Marine Room Chefs Share Cookbook Recipe

Marine Room Restaurant Chefs share a recipe from their cookbook  Marine Room Restaurant Chefs share a recipe served at the restaurant from their best-selling Cookbook titled Flying Pans – Two Chefs, One World by Ron Oliver & Chef Bernard. These celebrity Chefs Ron Oliver and Bernard Guillas, are the authors of “Flying Pans: Two Chefs,… Read more »

New Temecula Wine Country Cookbook is on Sale Now

The cookbook was conceived by the authors Linda Kissam and Tom Plant, who are wine and food experts. Their ambitious effort is to celebrate the luscious foods and premium wines of the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Region located in Southern California. It is a testament in words and pictures to the talented chefs, winemakers, growers,… Read more »

Hob Nob Hill is Nationally Acclaimed For Serving The Best Home Cooked Style Meals in San Diego

Since 1944 this famous neighborhood restaurant (5) has been serving the best-tasting food at down-to-earth-prices with excellent service. It’s no wonder that they have received the highest acclaim locally, regionally and nationally from Gourmet Magazine and most recently The Food Network’s popular show Diners, Dive-ins and Dives hosted by famous chef Guy Fieri. With a… Read more »

San Diego Restaurant Gift Cards, Gift Certificates, Dining Discounts Makes Great Gifts All Year Round

San Diego restaurants are now available for purchase online! These make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, holidays and corporate gifts. Buying them are quick and easy. Some restaurants even offer special discounts and promotions to give you more bang for your buck, when buying gift certificates. San Diego Restaurant Gift Cards Cafe Coyote Chart House… Read more »

Le Passage French Bistro in the Heart of the Romantic Village of Carlsbad Serves Delicious Cuisine

Located in the heart of the Carlsbad Village is the delightful Le Passage French Bistro. It’s small and intimate with sidewalk dining on warm afternoons otherwise you will be equally happy dining at one of their intimate tables for two. Offered from their select menu are such memorable entrees as their sauteed fresh salmon with… Read more »

Steele Canyon Golf Course is East County's Finest Golf Course

As one of Southern California’s finest golf clubs, Steele Canyon has been awarded Golf Digest’s Four Star Rating, one of only three golf clubs so honored in San Diego County. The 27-hole championship course was personally designed by Gary Player with respect and appreciation for the natural beauty of the terrain. Each of the three… Read more »

Aviara Golf Course is San Diego's Only Arnold Palmer Designed Course & One of America's Best Courses

The Aviara Golf Course is located north of San Diego overlooking the Batquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad. Both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine have named this Arnold Palmer designed course one of the best resort courses in America. Framed by abundant native wildflowers, the challenging layout winds through rolling valleys and offers views of the Pacific… Read more »

Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club Golf Course

Located just 25 minutes from downtown San Diego, Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club is one of the premier semi-private golf clubs in the greater San Diego area. Guests will enjoy our impeccably conditioned golf course, elegant clubhouse and personalized service for all of their golfing needs. The 6,400 yard course meanders through an upscale residential… Read more »

Rancho Bernardo Inn's Legendary Golf Resort

Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa’s Championship Golf Course originally opened in 1962 and since then they have hosted both PGA and LPGA events. The Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course has been renovated to continue to present Golfers of all skill levels with challenging and rewarding play. Perhaps best of all, the first Tee… Read more »

Riverwalk Golf Club is Where Legends Are Made

Steeped in a rich tradition of golf legends past, Riverwalk Golf Club offers a classic golfing experience like no other. Formerly known as the Stardust Country Club, the course entertained a myriad of golf’s legends while hosting the PGA tour during the 50s and 60s. Now, golfers will once again be treated to the challenge… Read more »

Danish Bakery in Carlsbad is a Local Favorite

Carlsbad Danish Bakery

One of the reasons why the Village of Carlsbad so special is that it is home to the Carlsbad Danish Bakery (2). Locals have been coming here daily since the 1980’s to satisfy their cravings for delicious-tasting, mouthwatering, hot just out of the oven, bakery creations, which are all made by hand by the talented… Read more »

Fiore Steak and Seafood Restaurant at Harrah’s Casino is a Superb Award Winning Restaurant

Fiore Steak & Seafood Restaurant is the winner of the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator magazine. At Fiore Steak & Seafood Restaurant you can expect a enjoyable fine dining experience like no other. It’s a place where each entree is prepared to uncompromising standards and served by a warm and… Read more »

Harrah’s Rincon Casino Buffet Restaurant with its 9,000 Sq. Ft. is the Biggest Buffet in San Diego

Everyone is talking about the new 9,000-sq. ft. Buffet at Harrah’s Rincon Casino. And believe it or not, this new Buffet seats 430 happy diners at the same time. And the prices vary with the day of the week. Plus, they have a great Jazz Brunch Every Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Seeing is believing… Read more »

Aryana Restaurant & Bar at the the Holiday Inn in Oceanside near the Marina offers Great Hotel Dining

Aryana Restaurant & Bar (6) at the Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina, is the first and only hotel in Oceanside with an on-site restaurant. It’s a delicious discovery. Don’t let the fact that the dining room is small and cozy fool you because their master chef is indeed a wizard when it comes to producing star-quality… Read more »

Wachena Steak House at Sycuan Casino is a Winner and It’s Only 30 Minutes from Downtown

Wachena Restaurant & Gaming Lounge inside Sycuan Casino is a winner! It offers the best value for the best price. The décor is modern and fresh, and guests have the option of dining in either a smoking or nonsmoking section. Add impressive and eclectic menu selections, wine and cocktails, and attentive service, and you will… Read more »