Eat, Drink and Play
August, 2010 - Issue #70 
The Wedding, Event & Woman Scorned Edition
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All that Jazz
July, 2010 - Issue #69
Get ready for the sounds of live jazz and blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This will be the 12th year that the Keyes Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues series will feature regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting.
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Eat, Drink and Play
July, 2010 - Issue #69
Spicy, Sweet, Festive and Frugal - this month's edition of Eat, Drink and Play has something for everyone!
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Get Out of Town!
May, 2010 - Issue #67
The afternoon breeze rustled the palm trees overhead and carried the scent of the Pacific three blocks inland to where I sat at the corner of California and Santa Clara streets in Downtown Ventura.
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Eat, Drink and Play
May, 2010 - Issue #67
Although we SCVians rarely need a reason to Eat, Drink & Play - here are some great ways to bask in the sunshine, celebrate Dad and party till the sun goes down
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TOP Nosh
May, 2010 - Issue #67
According to decades of peer-tested scientific journal articles, the human tongue can distinguish four primary tastes: bitter, sour, salty and sweet. (The jury’s out on whether or not to include “savory” on the list.) Which leads us to one clear conclusion: Scientists are wrong. We’re confident that our tongues also have specific zones for all sorts of other things, particularly red wine, burgers, salsa and cream.
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Eat, Drink and Play
April, 2010 - Issue #66
Santa Clarita is home to many fabulous reasons to Eat, Drink and Play this April!
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Get Out of Town!
March, 2010 - Issue #65
There comes a time when a man needs to get away with his friends. Not a weekend in Vegas that involves missing teeth, forgotten weddings, stolen tigers, or naked Asian mobsters in the trunk of the car. Just a night out. Call it a man-date, if you will.
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Eat, Drink and Play
March, 2010 - Issue #65
From party time to St. Patrick's day, we have compiled a handful of fun and fabulous ways to Eat, Drink and Play in the Santa Clarita Valley this month!
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Get Out of Town!
February, 2010 - Issue #64
Let’s face it guys, Valentine’s Day can be one crazy-making holiday.
Stress, pressure, expectations. The quest to create the perfect romantic evening or get-away can lead you down the road to insanity.
Put away the straitjacket this year. I’m not a doctor, but trust me when I tell you how to avoid a psychotic Valentine’s Day: Commit yourself to The Sanitarium for a weekend.
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Eat, Drink and Play
February, 2010 - Issue #64
What's happening in the SCV for two of February's most notable dates! Superbowl Sunday is on February 7th and Valentine's Day on February 14th (That's a Sunday, too!)
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Eat, Drink, Play & Save
January, 2010 - Issue #63
You're going to Party like its 2009... so why not get your last-minute tips on all things Eat, Drink and Play.
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Rescues on the Runway
December, 2009 - Issue #62
Fashion Show gets Two Paws Up
Be a guardian angel to a lost or homeless pet while enjoying a fantastic evening of holiday shopping and fashions!
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Don't Miss It!
December, 2009 - Issue #62
photography by Ted Dayton
Good cheer and tidings of the season will abound on December 4 and 5 during Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s 29th Annual Holiday Home Tour.
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Eat, Drink & Play
December, 2009 - Issue #62
Who doesn't love this time of year? Gingerbread lattes, pumpkin everything (try the pancakes at Egg Plantation), desserts galore (Wolf Creek's peppermint chocolate cake will send you into a festive frenzy), and dare I say it, fruit cakes (Italia Panetteria's Pandoro ain't yo mamma's fruit cake). It's a sense-ual season and it warms even the coldest of holiday hearts. Lick your lips, mark your calendars and set aside time in your crazy schedule to indulge in these once-a-year yummies!
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Dining & Entertaining 2009
November, 2009 - Issue #61
The only guide you need for take out, dine in, pick up, wind down, party there, bring them here, do this and order that - from the perspective of an SCV native.
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Get Out of Town!
October, 2009 - Issue #60
Drew’s first fishing pole lasted about 10 minutes. We were drifting in a rented boat at the far end of Lake Sabrina. My dad had his line in the water, and I was taking turns casting for Laurel and Drew. Nobody was getting any bites, but it didn’t matter. The kids were excited to be on the water and using their new poles.
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Eat, Drink & Play
October, 2009 - Issue #60
From lunch breaks to football frenzies, there are so many fabulous ways to have fun this month in the SCV!
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Eat, Drink & Play
September, 2009 - Issue #59
Contrary to popular belief, lunch is the most important meal of the day, for without it we wouldn’t have brunch or linner! Oh, and there is no way you could endure an entire work day without that coveted break in your 9 to 5. Here are some of Santa Clarita’s best lunch deals - now you can re-energize for less!
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COC Chancellor Named Woman of Honor
September, 2009 - Issue #59
For 10 years, the Betty Ferguson Foundation has recognized inspirational females at the nonprofit’s annual Woman of Honor Dinner. This year’s honoree is College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook.
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Carousel Ranch’s Heart of the West
September, 2009 - Issue #59
Saturday, August 29, 5:30 p.m. at the Blomgren Family Estate on Sierra Highway Enjoy the children’s demonstration on horseback plus live and silent auction; dancing under the stars; Old Town casino gambling; the Vincent Hill Station Watering Hole; fun kid-operated rootbeer float stand and Country Mercantile Store.
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Carousel Ranch’s Heart of the West
August, 2009 - Issue #58
There’s so much to see and do at Heart of the West. The “cowboy casual” event raises much-needed funds for Carousel Ranch’s equestrian therapy program, which directly benefits children with mental and/or physical disabilities like autism, stroke and cerebral palsy. It’s a night of jubilant celebration, filled with smiling children and proud family members.
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Dining al Fresco
August, 2009 - Issue #58
Don’t waste family (or couple!) time in a sad “Leave it to Beaver” attempt to create a gourmet picnic spread. Affordable and way more delish than your smooshed PB&J will ever be, these favorite Santa Clarita’s foodie haunts can help you make a quick escape.
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Bridal Dining & Catering Guide
August, 2009 - Issue #58
An in-depth look at local eateries and their catering options for your special event.
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Get Out of Town!
July, 2009 - Issue #57
As I dip my paddle into the calm water off Catalina, I know the mainland is somewhere to my right. But thanks to the morning fog and haze out in the channel, I can’t see it. And that’s what makes Catalina the perfect get-away. Twenty-six miles of ocean ensure that everyday life is out of sight and out of mind.
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Eat Drink & Play
July, 2009 - Issue #57
Tired of sitting in front of the couch? Here is your guide to getting out of the house and soaking up the SCV social scene...from fabulous new eateries to Concert in the Park picnic ideas, it's all here!
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Fresh, Free, Fun
July, 2009 - Issue #57
For the 11th year, the fresh vibe of live Jazz and Blues bands will once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. Featuring regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting, the free festivities also include fun interactive activities for adults and children.
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Breezy Al Fresco Dining
June, 2009 - Issue #56
Dining in the elements can be a sensuous experience. With a little forward thinking, your meal under the sun or stars will be as relaxing as a warm summer’s breeze.
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Eat, Drink & Play
June, 2009 - Issue #56
Tired of sitting in front of the couch? Here is your guide to getting out of the house and soaking up the SCV social scene...from restaurants to frugal shopping and Father's Day fun, it's all here!
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Get Out of Town!
June, 2009 - Issue #56
I’m smitten with San Diego. But what’s not to love about our neighbors to the south? They’ve got a scenic waterfront, tons of great things for kids and adults to appreciate together, postcard weather and they’re producing our next generation of heroes.
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A Rose by Any Other Name...Would be Called "Friend"
June, 2009 - Issue #56
June is National Rose Month. For some, that means extra hours in the garden, cultivating richly-toned blooms. But for those of us without green thumbs, it may inspire a different sort of cultivation: friendships.
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“Lighting Our Future”
June, 2009 - Issue #56
When a child reaches his or her full potential and becomes a responsible, caring, productive adult, the entire community benefits.
That’s why the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is so important. Each year, nearly 3,000 local kids are provided with engaging programs that reinforce good values and provide healthy avenues for personal growth and academic development.
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Eat, Drink & Play
May, 2009 - Issue #55
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Have you tried...
The Kona Crisp’s famous “Side Kicks?” Top off any meal with the Classic Big Island Kettle Fries made from Kennebec potatoes and sprinkled with sea salt or Sweet Potato Kettle Fries that are dusted with spiced sugar for a sweet kick;
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Tastebud Traveler
May, 2009 - Issue #55
Savor the World Over without Leaving Hasley Canyon
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Child & Family Center's Taste of the Town
May, 2009 - Issue #55
If the nicest restaurant you’ve been to in the last six months served ketchup in packets, it’s time for a change. And even if you know the joys of cloth napkins first hand, you’re still looking for a deal, right? Attention bargain shoppers: Trade your bland drive-thru fare this month for the finest House Specials from over 30 SCV eateries - all in one spot.
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Eat Drink & Play
April, 2009 - Issue #54
 Tired of sitting in front of the couch? Here is your guide to getting out of the house and soaking up the SCV social scene...from restaurants to fashion soirees to secret sales, it's all here!
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Eat, Drink & Play
March, 2009 - Issue #53
Make it a really “Happy Hour” Wally’s Grilled Shrimp is just one of the dishes from New Moon’s Happy Hour Menu to be enjoyed in their stylish cocktail lounge. New Moon’s food is a finely balanced fusion of traditional asian flavors all wrapped in an atmosphere of casual sophistication. Open 7 days. Zagat rated. Take out, dine in, catering, private heated patio dining.
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Eclectic Menu,Fresh Ingredients make Kona Crisp a Must-try
March, 2009 - Issue #53
In defiance of the looming recession and perhaps even conventional wisdom, The Kona Crisp opened its doors on July 5 of last year. Since then, the restaurant has found many fans in Santa Clarita by offering top-quality Hawaiian BBQ at affordable prices. A couple of friends and I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon to try The Kona Crisp for ourselves.
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Eat, Drink & Play
February, 2009 - Issue #52
New for the new year! In this feature we explore great ways to Eat, Drink & Play right here in town.
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Putting Heart into Art
February, 2009 - Issue #52
 Surely you have come across the “make your own mug” kit… You know - the $9.99 “craft” set that includes a plain white coffee mug and a few crummy permanent markers? We both know that your kids deserve better.
This Valentine’s Day, turn their greatest works of art into gifts that will actually be appreciated - for both style and substance. They’ll be worth their weight in sentimental value.
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Entertaining at Home
February, 2009 - Issue #52
photography by Ted Dayton
Plan a Girls-only Night of Decadence
Just because you might be partnerless (temporary or otherwise) this Valentine’s Day does not mean that you should skip out on the holiday festivities. Instead, join with other similarly-stationed gal pals and enjoy the best of what Valentine’s Day has to offer: chocolate, gifts and love.
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Palatable Passport
January, 2009 - Issue #51
 The economy might be bad, but these dishes are still RICH. Comfort yourself with grown up grilled cheese or chops and buy yourself a temporary reprieve.
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Entertaining at home
January, 2009 - Issue #51
Count Down to 2009 with the Kids: Make it a Family Affair
As 2009 stands in waiting for its debut, it leaves us living tyrannically at the mercy of time as we look toward welcoming a New Year, and settling celebratory plans for a memorable New Year’s Eve. An evening that typically demands considerable glitz and glamour, there is something refreshing about tossing extravagance aside and staying home in your pj’s while hosting a kid-friendly evening and listening to Dick Clark commemorate the significant moments of the transient year.
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Palatable Passport
December, 2008 - Issue #50
This is supposed to be the HAPPIEST TIME OF THE YEAR. But if you aren’t yet feeling oh so festive, perhaps you should try to change your mental state via a swift kick to the salivary glands. They can then tell their neighbors, your “smile” muscles, to get with the picture.
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HonoringTradition
December, 2008 - Issue #50
photography by Ted Dayton
The sweet aroma of freshly baked cinnamon buns, fragrant winter pine and the familiarity of family and friends evokes inviting memories of annual Christmas gatherings. Where novelty typically cores the quintessential hub of our hectic lives, there is something reassuring about the notion that some things are meant to last.
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Entertaining at Home
November, 2008 - Issue #49
Show your GRATITUDE for the year’s blessings by relaxing expectations and having a little fun. This year, anything goes.
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Kids Parties that Take the Cake
October, 2008 - Issue #48
When your home is too small or your to-do list too large, outsourcing your child’s birthday party to an off-site location can be your heaven-sent saving grace. Plus, the all-inclusive option is often less expensive, once you take décor, paper goods, food and more into consideration. The best part, though: no clean up! Here are some of our favorite options…
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In Pursuit of the Perfect Pour
October, 2008 - Issue #48
Six different reasons to RAISE YOUR GLASS and toast the fermented grape.
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