Food in Brief: Trupiano's takes second in the West Coast Pizza Championships

By: North County Times - | Thursday, September 27, 2007 12:27 AM PDT ∞

Trupiano's Italian Restaurant in Oceanside won second place in the Third Annual West Coast Pizza Championships, held in August at the 2007 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo in Los Angeles. Trupiano's won second place in the gourmet category for its Chicken Enchilada Pizza, which has enchilada sauce, Monterey and cheddar cheese, chicken, corn, jalapenos, onions, cilantro, black olives, chives and avocado. Trupiano's Italian Restaurant is at 461 College Blvd. Call (760) 630-4400.

New products

FRESH FRESCHETTA: Freschetta Pizzamore Pizza and Stuffed Breadsticks are now available in the freezer case of your grocery store. Toppings for the presliced pizzas are Pepperoni Duo (spicy and mild); 6-Cheese; 10-Topping Supreme; Meat Medley (pepperoni, sausage, ham and bacon); and Simply Mozzarella. Cost is $5.49-$6.99; the breadsticks come in garlic or cinnamon-stuffed and cost $2.99.

Good causes

MEALS-ON-WHEELS: Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego Inc. hosts "Dine With the Chefs ... So No Senior Goes Hungry" from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Enjoy tastes from dishes prepared by members of the Chefs de Cuisine, a local organization of chefs and food purveyors that take part in nonprofit events. Cost is $125. Funds raised will provide home-delivered meals for seniors throughout San Diego County. Reserve to (619) 260-6110 or online at www.meals-on-wheels.org.

VOLS NEEDED: Mama's Kitchen, which provides meals to San Diegans affected by AIDS and other illnesses, needs volunteers to deliver meals in North County. Satellite pickup locations are in Carlsbad and Escondido. Each route typically has 10 clients, and deliveries are made between 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Orientations are held twice monthly at Mama's Kitchen, 1875 Second Ave., San Diego. Call (619) 233-6262, Ext. 109, or e-mail bill@mamaskitchen.org.

Events

TOP CHEFS FUNDRAISER: The Marine Room hosts 10 top La Jolla chefs at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 for a fundraiser to benefit San Pasqual Academy's Slow Food efforts. Marine Room chefs Bernard Guillas and Ron Oliver will be joined by Michele Coulon (Michele Coulon Dessertier), Evan Cruz (Roy's La Jolla), Tony DiSalvo (Jack's La Jolla), Trey Foshee (George's California Modern), Jesse Frost (Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa), Jeff Jackson (The Lodge at Torrey Pines), Ryan Johnston (Fresh[er]), Jason Knibb (NINE-TEN), Damaso Lee (Trattoria Acqua) and Stephen Window (Roppongi). The six-course dinner is $95 per person. Reserve to (858) 459-7222. Visit www.MarineRoom.com.

BEER VS. WINE: El Bizcocho at the Rancho Bernardo Inn offers a six-course "Beer vs. Wine" dinner at 6:30 p.m. today. Each course will be paired with wines chosen by sommelier Barry Wiss and beers chosen by Stone Brewing Company CEO Greg Koch. Cost is $125 per person. Reserve to (858) 675-8550.

WINE DINNER: Thornton Winery presents its Fall Winemaker Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The four-course dinner paired with Thornton wines is $100. Buy tickets at (951) 699-0099 or online at www.thorntonwine.com. The winery is at 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

TEA TIME: Memories English Tea Garden hosts a tea at noon Saturday. Enjoy high tea, an art fair and keepsake teacup or glass. Cost is $20. Reserve to (760) 945-0476.

SAVORY EVENT: "Savor South Melrose" is a tasting event from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 6 hosted by the United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S. Melrose, Vista. Sample foods from local restaurants such as Famous Dave's BBQ, Kabob Cuisine, Village Bagel Bakery, Starbucks and others.ÝActivities for the kids, including face-painting, an arts/crafts table and a large moonbounce/obstacle course, and crafts on display and for sale. Taste Tickets will be available at the event, 10 tastes for $10. Buy ahead of time and save $2. Stop by the church office from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays or between 8:30 a.m.-noon Sundays.

BRIGANTINE BEEF: The Brigantine restaurants feature Creekstone Farms Angus beef and wines from organic Bonterra Vineyards during their special Beef And Red Wine Pairing event Oct. 5-Nov. 23. Reserve to your local Brigantine or at www.brigantine.com.

WINE DINNER: Belle Marie Winery's Chateau hosts an "Oceans of the World" winemaker's dinner at 6 p.m. Oct. 13. The five-course meal will focus on seafood from around the world, paired with Belle Marie wines. Tickets are $89 ($79 for Wine Club members) all-inclusive. Call (760) 796-7557 or e-mail info@bellemarie.com. The winery is at 26312 Mesa Rock Road, Escondido.

DINNER WITH BATTISTA: Robbie's restaurant hosts "Dinner With Battista," a four-course dinner paired with wines and the music of Michael Battista. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the restaurant, 530 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. Cost is $85 per person. Reserve to (760) 634-2365.

HALLOWEEN DINNER: Thornton Winery hosts a Hypnotic Halloween Dinner at 6 p.m. Oct. 27. The dinner is four courses paired with wines and costs $75, including entertainment by celebrity hypnotist Kevin Stone. Reserve to (951) 699-0099. The winery is at 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

Classes

HEALTHFUL ITALIAN: Larry Colicchio of Art & Accents in La Costa now offers healthful Italian cooking classes. "Soups of Italy" will be taught at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24 and 1 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. Cost is $25. Register to (760) 943-8221. Art & Accents is at 7740-A El Camino Real, Carlsbad.

SUSHI STUDIES: Palomar College Community Development offers "The Sushi Making Series" taught by Mineko Moreno, co-author of "Sushi for Dummies." Classes are from 1-4:30 p.m. and cost $65 plus $25 materials fee. Register to venture.recware.com or call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2702. The schedule:

Sushi Bar Favorites, Oct. 7.

Holiday Sushi Party, Nov. 4.

WINE TIME: Palomar College Community Development offers "Wine Tasting 101 -- Wine Appreciation" taught by Bruno Cumar. Classes are from 7-9 p.m. four Mondays, Oct. 8-29. Cost is $99 plus $25 fee. Bring two wine glasses. Register to venture.recware.com or call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2702. The schedule:

CANCER PREVENTION, SURVIVAL: The Cancer Project offers a free Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Course from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays at Jimbo's ... Naturally!, 1633 S. Center City Pkwy., Escondido. Register to (858) 793-7755, Ext. 114. Learn more at www.CancerProject.org or call (202) 244-5038. The schedule:

Today: Discovering Dairy Alternatives

Oct. 4: Replacing Meat

Oct. 11: Planning Healthy Meals

Oct. 18: Antioxidants and Phytochemicals

Oct. 25: Immune-Boosting Foods

Nov. 1: Maintaining a Healthy Weight

CANDY COOKERY: The Vista Parks and Recreation Services Department presents "Cooking With the Candy Man (Mark Jacobson)" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Wildwood Park, 651 E. Vista Way, Vista. Cost is $20. Learn to melt chocolate and make your own take-home box of chocolates. Register at the Wildwood Park Community Center Office or call (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1572. Ages 12 to adult.

CHOCOLATE CLASS: Chef and cookbook author Carole Bloom offers Chocolate Indulgence I and II from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and Nov. 3 at her Carlsbad home. Cost is $60 for one class or $100 for both. Reserve to (760) 931-5920 or visit www.carolebloom.com.

ESCONDIDO ADULT SCHOOL: These courses and more are offered through Escondido Adult School. Register to (760) 739-7300 or visit www.escondidoadultschool-rop.org:

6-9 p.m. Nov. 13: Thanksgiving Made Easy! $10 plus $30 food fee.

6-9 p.m. Dec. 19: Holiday Deserts, $10 plus $30 food fee.

In the spirits

WEEKLY TASTING: Wine Street Inc. hosts tastings from 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays. Appetizers to match are served. Wine Street is at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite D, in Carlsbad. Call (760) 431-8455 or visit www.winestreet.com:

Friday: Friday Night Wine Flight, $15.

HOLIDAY TASTES: Holiday Wine Cellar hosts these tastings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted at 302 W. Mission Ave., Escondido. Call (760) 745-1200:

Tonight: Harvest Celebration Tasting, $18.

Oct. 4: Don't Forget Dessert! $20.

Oct. 11: Wine and Food Pairing Class, $25.

Oct. 18: French Champagne Tasting, $35.

6-8 p.m. Oct. 19: Oktoberfest Beer Tasting, $15.

Oct. 25: Halloween Tasting/Deep, Dark, Scary Varietals, $18.

Oct. 27: Taste of Argentina, $18.

Nov. 1: Holiday Port Tasting, $25. Ý

THE WINE SPOT: Taste favorite zinfandels at the Wine Spot from 3-8 p.m. Friday and 1-8 p.m. Saturday. Includes BBQ pairing. Cost is $20. The Wine Spot is at 2801 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad. Call (760) 434-9463 or visit the-wine-spot.com.

WINE TASTING: Carlsbad Wine Merchants hosts tastings at 5 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for a small fee at 5814 Van Allen Way, Suite 155, Carlsbad. Call (888) 750-WINE or visit www.CarlsbadWineMerchants.com.

5:30-7:30 p.m. today: "Fit Happy Hour" -- mingle with fitness community and trainers from FT North County. Support Susan G. Komen by enjoying a special champagne tasting for $25 that includes the famous Pink Champagne glass from Riedel that benefits research for breast-cancer cures. Appetizer plates, $5.

5-8 p.m. Friday: It's Italian! The wonderful wines of Tuscany, $20.

-- Send information about local food products, food events or classes to Food Editor, North County Times, 207 E. Pennsylvania, Escondido, CA 92025, fax to (760) 745-3769, or e-mail to features@nctimes.com.

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