Dining, Arts & Entertainment

The Wham-O Has Heart™ Foundation will throw the first ever Fun-Raiser on Saturday, June 18. This philanthropic organization dedicated to improving lives of children in the United States and around the world will host the event furthering this cause.  Proceeds will benefit children in Japan who are victims of the recent earthquake and resulting tsunami.

Climb aboard, sit back and relax, be waited on, or put on your dancin’ shoes, party and make merry aboard one of Fillmore & Western Railway Co. summer dinner trains.
If you want to kick up your heels or dazzle your guest with a creative night to remember, climb aboard one of our themed dinner trains.  Shake, Rattle & Rail departs on the first Friday night of the month at 5:30 p.m.

Hello Comedy Fans,
As I write this article I have just heard the news that Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he had fathered a child with a household employee 10 years ago.
I am guessing it won’t be the best Father’s Day of his life.  I, on the other hand am spearheading a campaign to put an end to an ugly trend in this country.  That is the trend of dads getting the short end of the gift giving stick. 

We have all heard of grenadine, or at least seen the bright red sugar syrup in the plastic bottle in the grocery store.  This, my friends, is not the wonderful classic syrup that you see used countless times in classic cocktail recipes.
Grenadine comes from the French word for pomegranate, Grenade. 

I was searching through the Internet the other day, and I came upon something that I felt needed to be addressed.  It has to do with Internet dating.  There are so many dating sites out there, and this has to do with one of them.  It is a very well known dating site, but in order to be legally safe I will not mention the name.  I read the article weeks ago, and will try to tell it as accurately as possible.

Elite Magazine polled residents and we are extremely proud that the people of Santa Clarita helped award Sisley Italian Kitchen with the distinction of being “The Ultimate Italian Restaurant”.
And we are extremely proud to announce the unveiling of our new menu!

The ritual of English teatime was perfected by Queen Mary, for whom it was a treasured time of day... sandwiches, cakes and biscuits were invitingly set out on gleaming silver dishes.  The teapot, hot water jug, cream jug and sugar bowl were the same antique silver service that had been the favorite of Queen Victoria.

High-end restaurants across the country are embracing the latest culinary trend.  The buzz is all about the taste-tempting trend of serving and enjoying small plates or tapas dishes; an old Spanish tradition of offering small portions of food that features a big, flavorful experience. 

Croeso.  (That’s, “Welcome” in Welsh).  My name is Denise Carbone and I am The Welsh Baker.  I’ve been making Welsh Cakes for most of my life using a recipe handed down thru the generations in my family back in Wales where I was born.
My husband Joe and I started the Welsh Baker just over a year ago and since then we have made and sold more than 125,000 Welsh Cakes. 

The participating artists of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) had a fun-filled day with kids and families during the Earth Arbor Day celebration at the Central Park in Santa Clarita on Saturday, April 16.
This annual event was sponsored by the City’s Arts & Events.  SCAA vvents Chairperson Olga Kaczmar with President Zony Gordon, members Howard and Cheri Marcovitch, Laurie Finklestein and her husband Steve Finklestein, Georgette Arison, Shirley Checkos, Julie Karson all pitched in to make this ecology day a huge success. 

The SCV Mayor’s Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities, whose purpose is to encourage and promote the employment of persons with disabilities, recently held its Annual General Meeting and luncheon at the SCV Activities Center.  The Keynote Speaker – Sgt. Tony Lino, USMC, spoke on behalf of the veterans’ support organization Tempered Steel, whose goal is to share “the stories behind the scars, uniting wounded warriors with the public through dialogue”.

Seven youngsters from the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley were recognized March 18 at an annual ceremony at the Newhall Clubhouse.
“This event serves to honor some of our most fantastic youth from 2010,” Matt Nelson, branch manager for the Newhall site, said.
The Boys & Girls Club also recognized Oscar Dominguez of Union Bank for a $500 donation that covered all the event’s expenses. Dominguez, who is a member of the Club’s foundation board, said, “Union Bank is proud to sponsor these types of events and to be part of a strong program.”

Located in the beautiful Bridgeport Marketplace, Sake Bistro & Lounge features fine dining and superior service with an “Old Hollywood” atmosphere.  Executive Chef Christopher Eddy has shown his passion for great food by creating a daring and playful menu filled with variety and excitement.  Paired with a DJ and live music on Friday and Saturday nights, Sake Bistro & Lounge is the type of restaurant where you can enjoy your meal and spend an evening with great friends, new and old.  And look out for music at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday’s starting in June. 

Hello Comedy Fans!
On Monday, May 23 we will be having our second annual J.R.’s Comedy Club Celebrity Golf Classic.  This will be the most fun you have ever had on the golf course.  Each foursome will be playing with a nationally know comedian.  There will be fun surprises on the golf course, and afterward there will be a huge banquet and comedy show with many of the comedians performing.

Many of you who tuned in to watch “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire: Netflix Movie Week” back in February may not have noticed one of your neighbors on Monday night’s screen.  Santa Clarita Valley’s own Courtney Foley was a contender on ABC’s hit show, which aired Monday, February 21, 2011.

Celebrate spring onboard a Fillmore & Western Railway vintage train ride.  The orange and lemon blossoms and wildflowers are in full bloom and the aroma in the valley is intoxicating.  As you drive through the Heritage Valley on Highway 126 there is no mistaking what season it is.  Everywhere you look you see the blossoms on trees and the newly sprouted row crops and flower beds.

With seven locations across the Southland, Stonefire Grill has emerged as one of the most popular restaurants thanks to its diverse menu of freshly made American favorites.  Now the fast-casual concept is introducing a new Healthy Alternatives Menu with items containing fewer than 500 calories.  Stonefire Grill teamed up with Healthy Dining and HealthyDiningFinder.com to develop the nutritionally sound menu that is in keeping with the restaurants’ commitment to serving satisfying food distinguished by bold flavor profiles.

Italian cuisine is renowned for its ability to transform a mere meal into a truly unforgettable experience.  Every day across the Italian countryside, chefs are constantly reinventing classic dishes using ingredients found in their own back yards.  The Italian culture focuses on cultivating the creativity of their dishes from what is available and in-season, this of course producing the famous fare where flavors come together to make “magic.”