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urban agricultureA short trip from farm to table

Seeds, Sea, and gastronomyThe deeper story of the Jolly Oyster

Sipping PortoA taste of Port wine’s eponymous city

Casa Pacifica angels Wine & food festivalCal State University Channel Islands, Camarillo

Wine Lovers’ CompanionsFresh summer ideas for toting, opening,airing, and—yes—drinking wine

editor’s note 6

wine 48

about town 37

table talk 22

travel 14

community 8

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48coVER: leslee Gustafson at home in ojai, Majestic oak Vineyard. Photo by Kristine Ellison

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In honor of the Oxnard Salsa Festival, The Tower Club is spicing it up! Members and guests will enjoy dance performances by contestants in this years festival as well as Salsa Dance Instruction by “La Maestra” herself, Christina Maggio, alongside DJ Charlie, keeping the music HOT! Come hungry, as Chef Nic is putting on a “Delicioso” Latin Style Buffet!

Summer is Here and It’s “HOT” at The Top!

JulyHighlights

Bastille Day Celebration

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Executive Chef, Nic Manocchio and dancing with live music by the Dave Burns Band! Here at The Club, It’s Robert’s favorite holiday and the only place to celebrate in style!

Vodka Tasting - Enjoy fine vodkas from around the globe, live music and a special buffet dinner!

Award Winning Chef,Nic Manocchio

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the inaugural 2012 summer season

magic you can hear.music has the power to unlock the soul. experience the PS Phil’s inaugural summer season, a dynamic six-concert series of extraordinary performances at Libbey Bowl, ojai’s historic outdoor amphitheater. From classical and choral masterworks, to chamber, jazz, pops, new and world music, summertime with the PS Phil is magic you can hear.

individuaL ticket For SaLeticket prices range from $25 to $99 per concert depending on selected seating location.

*Senior & Active Duty Military Subscriptionsactive duty military and Seniors 65 or better with a valid id receive a 15% discount to subscriptions for Sunday matinee concerts. one subscription per id. For more information, call 805.620.1000.

*Student Rush TicketsStudent rush tickets for $10 are available only at the door for each concert 15 minutes prior to the start of the performance and are subject to availability. Student rush tickets are not available as a subscription series. a valid student id is required.

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a concert hall without walls music without boundaries

The Pacific Shores Philharmonic at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl

inaugural 2012 Summer Season June through September

Photos: michael Lamont

CONCERT 4 Saturday, August 11, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2:00 p.m.

POPS UNDER THE STARS: MUSIC FOR COWBOYS & COWGIRLS e. Burns taft conductor Pacific Shores Philharmonic orchestra

WiLLiamS Star Wars Main Theme BARRY Symphonic Suite from Dances With Wolves deSPLat/WiLLiamS Suite from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows coPLand hoedown from Rodeo groFÉ grand canyon Suite

grab your cowboy hats and spurs, and giddee on up to the Libbey Bowl for an extraordinary family night of pops and classical music celebrating all walks of cowpoke, from galactic cowboys and cowboy magicians to the lonely desperados of american yesteryear. highlighted by performances of music by grammy-winning composers John Williams and John Barry, the program includes the symphonic suites to Star Wars, the beloved Harry Potter chronicles, John Barry’s panoramic Dances With Wolves suite, and a selection from aaron copeland’s Rodeo. the PS Phil’s Music for Cowboys & Cowgirls concert showcases the full power of the entire Pacific Shores Philharmonic orchestra and concludes with grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite, a sweeping musical portrait of the natural landmark’s breathtaking majesty.


WORLD MUSIC: THE FLAME OF TANGO e. Burns taft conductor celino romero guitar Pacific Shores Philharmonic orchestra

rodrigueZ La cumparista tango PiaZZoLLa oblivion curtiS tango La invitación PiaZZoLLa meditango gardeL Por una cabeza PiaZZoLLa Le grand tango rodrigo concierto de aranjuez Surinach ritmo Jondo

the PS Phil ignites the Libbey Bowl stage with a fiery evening of tangos, featuring musicians from the Pacific Shores Philharmonic and guest solo guitarist celino romero of the legendary romero family. a seductive evening of sultry sounds not for the faint of heart!

CONCERT 6 Saturday, September 22, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2:00 p.m.

NEW MUSIC: SONIC SOJOURNS e. Burns taft conductor karen Benjamin* sopranovirginia kron celloPacific Shores new music group *Libbey Bowl debut

raveL chansons madécasses deL aguiLa Pacific Serenade hogan Questions of travel toWer amazon viLLa LoBoS assobio a Jato, W 493 (the Jet Whistle) BarBer knoxville Summer of 1915, op. 24

the inaugural season concludes with the Pacific Shores new music group in an extraordinary program of contemporary works that take concertgoers on a musical journey, conjuring images of remarkable places, far and near. noted soprano karen Benjamin, an original Los angeles cast member of andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera with michael crawford, makes her Libbey Bowl debut with program highlights including works by celebrated local composers, grammy-nominated miguel del aguila of camarillo and Leslie hogan of Santa Barbara.

CONCERT 2Saturday, July 14, 8:00 p.m.Sunday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.

PS PHIL PRESENTS LATIN JAZZ AT LIBBEY BOWL Pete escovedo & his Latin Jazz orchestra* *Libbey Bowl debut

grammy-nominated Latin Jazz percussion legend Pete escovedo fires up Libbey Bowl with his renowned Latin Jazz orchestra in a spicy program sure to have concertgoers grooving and dancing in their seats!

CONCERT 3 Saturday, July 28, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2:00 p.m.

SONIC BOOM: CARMINA BURANA FEATURING THE PACIFIC SHORES CHORALE e. Burns taft conductor Shana Blake hill* soprano robert macneil tenor Zachary gordin* baritone Pacific Shores Philharmonic Percussion Section Pacific Shores chorale Pacific Shores youth choir *Libbey Bowl debut

orFF carmina Burana

noted soprano Shana Blake hill and celebrated baritone Zachary gordin make their Libbey Bowl debuts with acclaimed tenor robert macneil in carl orff ’s epic Carmina Burana, featuring the Pacific Shores chorale—the official choir of the PS Phil—with the Pacific Shores youth choir, two grand pianos and the Philharmonic’s Percussion Section for a true sonic boom performance under the ojai sky.




























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I can eat food wIthout thInkIng, but that’s not to say I don’t think about the food I eat. organic? Ideal. dry-aged steaks? Pour the pinot. a box of cheez-Its can be

a meal, if there’s salami in the fridge. My kids’ leftovers wrapped in a tortilla—anything wrapped in a tortilla. that’s a meal too. I drift between gastro-debauchery and gourmet, with occasional stabs at healthy eating. the best meals are always an event: collared-shirt night with a bloody chateaubriand and a big red in crystal stemware; better yet, sausages snapping over a campfire, the wind cold and the beer colder. Stand me up at the lunch counter or seat me in a grand hall of gastronomy, just don’t ask me what kind of food I like.

there’s no simple answer to that question. taquerias or fine din-ing? Yes, please.

one thing I do know is that good cooking is not all about the ingredients, blasphemous as that may sound. “fresh, local, seasonal,” with a side of “sustainable,” is the culinary catchphrase du jour. and I like those elements on a menu, don’t get me wrong. But when I go to a restaurant with a real chef, I want more. technique. execution. Presentation. then there’s creativity: the X-factor that can catapult a dish from good to great.

My wife and I were at one of the better area restaurants not long ago and the chef sent out an appetizer of local baby carrots. they were adorable—wee orange spears. they tasted exactly like carrots.

It’s an admirable concept—the poetry of purity—but I can peel my own carrots, thank you. consider a less contrived version of eco-conscious food: roadkill. Locavore forager extraordinaire Jonathan Mcgowan has lived for 31 of his 45 years off dishes like owl curry

and pigeon au vin. “Rabbit is actually quite bland,” he wrote in an article for The Guardian newspaper. “fox is far tastier; there’s never any fat on it, and it’s subtle, with a lovely texture, firm but soft.”

Squirm-worthy, isn’t it? Macabre! Perhaps, but that’s what he thinks about our diets too (most of us, anyway). his vulturine tendencies are a response to what he considers a “grotesque” meat industry. his choice is “rooted in respect for the environment,” and he’s never gotten sick from, say, badger stew or rat stir-fry.

Still, you won’t find me at Jonathan Mcgowan’s table. I’ll take the ecological low road on this one. I mean, really, aren’t sustainably farmed oysters (p. 22) green enough? and I have been meaning to drop by the troyna family’s spread (p. 37) for fresh, organic eggs and a few tips on raising chickens; we’re considering putting in a coop. Matt kettmann’s story about backyard vintners (p. 48) is another in this issue that hit close to home for me, as my neighborhood is full of ripe mirabelle plums, which I’m curious to ferment for wine or distill into plum brandy.

But roadkill? no, thanks. I’ll pluck a bird or gut a fish. I’m not above organ meats, and I even like tofu. But I draw the line at gopher. Besides, I get enough nourishment from Mcgowan’s food descrip-tions. his pan-fried craneflies with olive oil, celery, and raisins, for example, which he describes as “a bit like a waldorf salad, only with daddy longlegs.

“I don’t eat the legs, though,” he clarifies, tacking on a brilliantly ironic zinger. “That would be weird.”

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Editor in ChiEf Matt Katz

Art dirECtor Christy Sisneros

AssistAnt Editor Maxine Hurt

ContributorsSusan BrownJeff Byrnes

Kristine EllisonMatt KettmannAndrea Kitay

Gary and Pierre SilvaLisa Snider

Leslie A. WestbrookGrAphiC dEsiGnErs

Toby Emery Bret Hooper

ACCount ExECutivEs Warren BarrettDiane NewmanLaura RearwinDave Stephens

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Fresh summer ideas for toting, opening, airing, and—yes—drinking wine.

BRUNELLO WINE TOTEThe Brunello Wine Tote from Picnic Time’s Metro Collection is a heavy-duty, form-fitting, neoprene tote with insulated compartments for two bottles and a con-venient stainless steel waiter-style corkscrew. $24.95The Wine Rack, 14 South California Street, Ventura; 805.653.9463

VINOAIR WINE AERATORA pocket-sized wine aerator, wine pourer, and dripless stopper with a specially designed venturi chamber that pulls twice the vacuum as leading venturi aerators. $19The Wine Closet, 2423 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo; 805.383.9812

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The firsT Time i TasTed PorT wine was at the Ranch House

Restaurant in Ojai, more than twenty years ago. A gentleman at the next table

offered me a taste of his hundred-dollar glass of Port; I can still recall the initial

robust bite, followed by a smooth berry-like finish. Since then, Port has occasionally

made an appearance on my wine radar screen (Watermark Restaurant in Ventura has

a good selection), but it wasn’t until I began planning a trip to Portugal that I became

interested in where it comes from: Porto, in northern Portugal. Last month, my hus-

band and I leisurely traveled from Lisbon to Porto, with a stop in the Dao wine region,

where we found ample opportunities to taste the strong, sweet wine for which I’ve

developed a genuine affinity.

Technically speaking, Port is a fortified wine. By adding brandy wine or grape spirit

to the grapes during production, the fermentation process is halted, leaving much of the

original sweetness of the grapes intact, which results in a finished product that is often

served after a meal with dessert or cheese, or as an aperitif, before a meal. The fortifica-

tion also results in a higher alcohol content than other wines: eight to twenty percent.

Which could explain why I slept so well in Portugal.

Port was “discovered” in the 17th century when British merchants added brandy

to the wine of the Duoro region of Portugal to prevent it from souring while in transit

across the Atlantic. They found that the finished product was stronger, sweeter, and

better flavored than the wine they set out to make. Given the varieties of Port to choose

from—dry, medium-dry or sweet white, aged tawny, ruby, vintage, or late bottled

vintage (LBV)—the selection you make will determine the outcome of your Port wine

experience. And drinking a good glass of Port is an experience.

While we dabbled with Port tasting in Lisbon, and drank homemade earthy-

tasting port-style wine during a stay on a vineyard in Viseu, it was when we first arrived

in Porto, where the Port lodges are located, that we stumbled, quite literally, into a

Port wine bar called Vinologia. Here we tasted three varieties (a crisp dry white, a ten-

year tawny, and an LBV) along with some Portuguese cheese. Each Port was superb,

although the flavors differed dramatically: the dry white (usually served as an aperitif)

was chilled and had a slightly fruity, somewhat nutty taste; the amber-hued tawny,

served with a slight chill, had a spicy, opulent aroma and a mellow-sweet flavor; and

the late bottled vintage had an elegant deep ruby-color, was served at room tempera-

A tAste of PorToHaving tried the wine, sUsan Brown samples the eponymous

city—and explores the depth of Portugal’s sweetest export.

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ture, and filled the entire palate with a sublimely complex fullness that

lingered languorously on the taste buds. They all went splendidly with

the cheese. Personally, I think Port goes well with most anything, but

according to the experts, each variety is best paired with a certain type of

dessert, nut, or cheese.

Porto is located along the banks of the Duoro River, where it enters

the Atlantic Ocean, and all Port wine originates in the Upper Duoro

valley, which stretches all the way to Spain. Only grapes grown in this

demarcated region, with a climate of hot, dry summers and severe win-

ters, can become true Port wine. In 1756, the Duoro was defined as a

protected region, making it one of the oldest wine regions in the world.

Timeless vines grow on terraces on the steep sides of the river and are

separated by ancient stone walls; the area is now a World Heritage Site.

Local villagers still pick the grapes by hand in late September, and many

producers continue to use the traditional method of foot treading to

make their wine, although some also use long wooden plungers to assist

the treading process. Until the dams were built, in the ‘50s and ‘60s, the

Port was floated down the river to the cellars in flat-bottomed boats

called barcos rabelos. Today it arrives via tanker trucks and the barcos

rabelos are merely photo opportunities.

While the historical center of Porto is filled with Old World

charm—centuries-old churches and buildings dot the steep hills—the

Port lodges (perhaps the main reason for going to Porto) are located just

across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. The lodges, or caves as they are

called in Porto, are where the wine is aged, blended, and bottled. A spec-

tacular bridge, the Ponte de Dom Luis I (built in 1886 by an assistant of

Gustave Eiffel) links the two neighborhoods. From our rented studio,

located next to a 14th-century church, we took a funicular to the water-

front then walked across the bridge to Ramos Pinto lodge for a tasting.

Ramos Pinto uses wine brandy from the Cognac region of France

to fortify their wine. The tasting room is spacious with comfortable

seating, which added to the pleasure of tasting five varieties of luscious

Port. My favorite was the fifth glass: a creamy twenty-year-old tawny

that tasted similar to a liquid version of crème brulee. A tawny is made

from a blend of red grapes that age in wooden casks from three to 40

years, which turns the wine to a golden-brown color, hence the name;

OppOsite: Port wine produced in the Douro

Valley was once shipped downriver to the city of Porto

in sailboats called barcos rabelos, anchored here along

the Douro River.

AbOve: A centuries-old tradition, Port tastings occur

in musty cellars and clean, contemporary spaces like this upmarket wine shop.

it is ready to drink when bottled. After tasting, we toured the cellar, which was

musty smelling and filled with large wooden barrels of aging Port.

The following morning we walked across the river and up a very steep

cobblestone lane to visit Taylor’s Port lodge and cellar. A large circus-like tent

drapes across the ceiling of the tasting room and glass doors open to a small

formal garden complete with roaming peacocks. Since it was not yet noon when

we arrived, we only tasted three varieties before the tour: a sweet white, a vintage,

and an LBV. A vintage Port is made entirely from a single declared vintage year

(mentioned on the label), which occurs in only about three years per decade,

and is non-blended, or from a single harvest/vineyard. A sample is sent to the

Port Wine Institute for approval, and only then can a Port be declared a vintage.

Vintages are bottled after two years in the cask and continue to age in

the bottle, where they can be kept for several decades; maturation in the bottle

improves the quality. The bottles need to be stored in the dark and horizon-

tally, so that the wine has constant contact with the cork. An LBV is matured in

the cask for four to six years and is ready to drink when bottled (which is why it

is called a late-bottled vintage). An added delight at Taylor’s was a terrace view

café that overlooked the river and historical Porto. We admired the view as we

lunched on cod (a traditional Portuguese dish) and then shared an eight-dollar

glass of smooth, sweet Taylor’s vintage Port.

Throughout our stay in Portugal, it became evident that the people are

very proud of their traditions and their wines, particularly their Port. Every

night in Porto, after feasting on seafood fresh from the Atlantic, we knew that

when we asked our waiter for a Port suggestion to complement dessert, his face

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Considering my “Jolly” heritage —my paternal grandmother was Flossie Jolly—it seemed logical that I would be curious

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Turns out there are two: Mark Reynolds and Mark Venus. Reynolds, the founder of The Baja Oyster Company, can often be heard in the beachside parking lot pontificating about shellfish and sustainability. “The world’s fisheries have reached their maximum sustain-able annual yields of approximately 80 million tons,” he told me recently. “Meanwhile, a growing world popula-tion and changing eating habits may lead to a demand of 230 million tons of fish annually by the year 2030. The gap will be met, in part, by aquaculture. And our company is concentrating on the most environmentally friendly, sustainable sector of shellfish farming.”

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Aquaculture: the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants. The practice involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the har-vesting of wild fish.

Now that we know what we are talking about, let’s address seafood politics. There are varying opinions about farmed fish. Initially, conscientious foodies (like me) were instructed to eat only wild fish, because farmed fish often contained antibiotics and dyes, depending on the farming methods. We were also advised to not eat certain wild fish, as the populations were dwindling. What was left? We are now learning that not only is responsible fish farming okay—it is, in certain cases, bringing species back to life.

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Channel Islands. And just across the channel, within eyesight of the islands, sustainably

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FiFteen years ago, two Brits named mark circled the globe to establish a shellfish company focused on sustainable filter feeding mollusks, including oysters and manila clams. Mark Reynolds,

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“We weren’t happy setting up just any old shellfish farm,” said Reynolds. “We wanted to find the most incredible aquaculture garden in the world.”

Growing an oyster takes time, patience, knowledge, fortitude, and a certain degree of luck. First, the oyster is spawned and larvae produced. That changes into seed, which fixes onto something (usually a rock) that is then planted in undersea boxes. There is tending and grading, among other care-giving, to do. Then it’s time to hurry up and wait. Eighteen to 24 months later, the oyster is ready to be harvested and transported back to Central California

where it will be shucked and slurped. “Mother Nature has taught me a great deal,” Mark notes in a video on

the Jolly Oyster website, admitting that he “didn’t understand Mother Nature” and underestimated her force, thus gaining respect and gratitude over the years. “We are doing something that is sustainable in a completely natural environment.”

One disadvantage of mollusk farming is that they tend to live and feed off micro algae in isolated areas where there’s no electricity, water, or people—just Mother Nature. Changes in environmental conditions can kill oysters, and management is key to the success of any aquaculture farm. The partners dis-covered two ideal locations down in Baja, protected bays where the water is cool and there’s plenty of food (algae).

In 2011, they took their business model to the next level and went from production and wholesale distribution to selling to the public. A year ago, the California State Parks system, having reviewed their proposal, allowed a pilot program of selling their Baja shellfish in the park. If all goes well, the program could be expanded into other state parks.

And on a purely gastronomic level, it is going well. The proof is in the oyster. I have experienced pure bliss at the seafood stand in Ventura, mostly from the uniquely briny taste of the oysters themselves, but also by learning a new skill. Shucking, or cracking open, an oyster is really quite easy. All you

aBove: Co-owner Mark Reynolds left

the corporate banking world to grow and sell

sustainable shellfish.

top right: The local wine literature suggests

refined dining; a cobblestone paperweight and chalkboard menu tell

a more laidback story.

opposite: Kumamoto oysters, manila clams, and

a lime at the ready. The essentials.

SHE SELLS SEASHELLS7 spots for seaside seafood in Ventura County BY ANDREA KITAY

Andria’s Seafood Restaurant 1449 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura; andriasseafood.com, 805/654-0546Stop in for fish and chips at this longtime locals’ favorite in Ventura Harbor. Don’t be surprised if you find a line out the door.

Beach House Tacos 668 Harbor Blvd., Ventura; 805/648-3177This no-frills taco stand (an offshoot of Eric Ericsson’s) on the Ventura Pier serves up salmon tacos, ahi tacos… even calamari tacos. Add grilled stuffed pasilla peppers for a little zing.

Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar 1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura; brophybros.com, 805/639-0865Knock back an oyster shooter or steamed mussels and clams in this hip Ventura Harbor eatery. The seafood you eat was probably eyeing its own meal a few hours earlier.

Neptune’s Net 42505 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu; neptunesnet.com, 310/457-3095Park beside a Harley and pick your victim from a live seafood tank. This biker-friendly establishment near the county line has more energy than a Vin Diesel movie.

Rhumb Line 1510 Anchors Way Dr., Ventura; rhumblineventura.com, 805/642-1200Build your own seafood tower at this newcomer to the local food scene. Named for a navigational term used by sailors, the restaurant overlooks the boats in Ventura Harbor.

Shoals Island Grill 6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy., Ventura; cliffhouseinn.com, 805/652-1381Dine al fresco or in the intimate dining room facing the Pacific. Tuck into a cioppino with local shellfish and watch the dolphins surf past.

Whale’s Tail 3950 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard; thewhalestail.com, 805/985-2511Watch the tall ships in Channel Islands Harbor from the refurbished shellfish bar and dining room. Dig into full entrees of fresh Atlantic salmon or local halibut, or nibble small plates during happy hour.

need is an oyster knife, a glove or towel, and a wee bit of bravery. Start with the small, sweet Kumamoto oysters; they’re easier to shuck than the larger Pacific variety.

A couple of friends and I gathered recently at the State Beach for sunset Champagne and oysters. I confessed to being a klutz, but before long I was opening those petite Kumamotos like a pro. A squeeze of lemon or lime, maybe a dash of hot sauce, and… slurp. Who could ask for anything more? v

The Jolly Oyster is located at San Buenaventura State Beach, 901 San Pedro St., Ventura; thejollyoyster.com, 805/968-1711.

WHAT TO BRINGTOOLS. This is not a restaurant; you’ll shuck and prepare your own shellfish. We recommend you bring an oyster knife ($5 at the kiosk), a clean cloth, and gloves.

TIPS. A cooler with ice is a good idea, as is a nice loaf of bread or crackers and some lemons and/or limes. If you plan to cook, bring charcoal, garlic, and butter.

AND TO DRINK? Pinot Gris. Sauvignon Blanc. Champagne. Wine and beer are allowed in the State Park. Make good use of this legal exception with something cold, crisp, and refreshing.

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Maxmar’s coldwater mollusk farm in Baja

California, the source of jolly oysters and sweet,

tender manila clams.

Denise Hansen at the Jolly Oyster, Ventura.

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On Saturday mornings downtown ventura’s Farmers’ Market blossoms with the weekly harvest from 8:30am to noon.

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• Boutique, Family Owned Wineries

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• Monthly Wine Club

• Catering

Paradise For Wine& Cheese Lovers!

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450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura

805.648.2100www.CPVentura.com

For more than 21 years, Chef Martinez served as Executive Chef for Premier Hotels. He has won numerous awards and has helped revamp the menu at the hotels’ award winning C-Street restaurant.

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Chef Luis Martinezwho took top honors at the 2012Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival!

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C-StreetVentura’s only Beachfront Hotel!! Come explore Ventura and you will uncover a treasure within the Crowne Plaza featuring two fine dining venues. Located directly on the beach, the subtle sounds of waves crashing against the sand will sooth you from the moment you wake up to the time your head touches the pillow for the night! We are: Adjacent to Ventura’s Historic Pier - 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara - walking distance to Historic Downtown Ventura, and AMTRAX - A full service Beachfront Hotel - Rooms and Suites with ocean views and balconies and an oceanfront swimming pool - Convenient parking! Join the fun and relaxation at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach!

Aloha SteakhouseWelcome to Aloha Steakhouse… the Ultimate Dining Experience! We believe that dining should be more of a pleasure than a necessity, which is why we prefer deck shoes and surf shirts tucked in fashion of the corporate world. We offer two spectacular locations, one with breathtaking ocean views and the other in the majestic Santa Rosa Valley. Our unrivaled commitment to exceptional service, award winning cuisine and affordable wine selections sets a new standard of quality. Aloha Steakhouse features a menu of classic and contemporary favorites in an atmosphere that is warm and inviting. When you are here, you are part of our family! Aloha & Mahalo

Paradise PantryLocated in historic Downtown Ventura, we are proud to bring a lifetime of culinary experience and passion to the goal of delivering the widest variety and highest quality of unique boutique wines, cheese, cured meats, gourmet

accoutrement, hand made chocolates and a special selection of original and limited edition artisans works. Our exceptional gift baskets and wine club are a sure hit for the holidays and gift giving all year round. Our gourmet platters

and private catering services are perfect for any occasion, blue jeans to tuxedos!

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Chicago RibsWe are The Best Bones in Town! Chicago Ribs and More is located on Main Street in downtown Ventura.

We’re the home of the best BBQ in the area with the biggest portions, hands down! Our scrumptious food, friendly staff and great service will make you return again and again! Visit us and try our famous baby back

ribs, delicious homemade corn bread, and unique and tasty sides. Not a big meat lover? We’ve got you covered. Try our popular turkey or veggie burger or one of our many delicious salads or sandwiches! We also

offer fantastic seafood dishes, like our tasty shrimp, salmon and halibut! There is something for everyone! Come try “THE BEST BONES IN TOWN!” at CHICAGOS RIBS and more!

WatermarkFrom the moment you walk through the doors at Watermark, you know you are in for a dining and entertainment experience. The breathtaking architecture draws you in the instant you are greeted at the hostess stand, then once seated, the newly updated menu and deep, diverse wine list peak your interest. The excitement continues as your waiter shares the seafood specials, many of which caught that day, and the smooth sounds of a jazz trio fills your ears.

With your meal complete, it is now time to make your way upstairs to an ocean inspired W2O, Watermark’s rooftop bar and live music lounge. A diverse band lineup paired with some very tasty signature cocktails is a great way to celebrate your evening out on the town. The dance floor and rooftop perch overlooking Main Street become popular meeting points as the night progresses.

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Aloha & Mahalo

Ventura364 S. California St.

(805) 652-1799

Camarillo5800 Santa Rosa Rd.

(805) 484-1422

AffordableWine Selections

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on the Pier

668 Harbor Boulevard | Ventura | 643-4783 | ericericssons.com | facebook.com/ericericssons

• Gift Shop• Casual Dining

• Tapas Bar• Happy Hours

Come WatCh our SunSetSGreat Food & Wines On The Pier!

Ventura’s Seafood Traditionsince 1981

Seafood Prepared To Its Best

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Daily lunch SpecialS

fULL BArhappy hour Menu from $3

sun-Thurs 4-7pm, Fri & sat 4-6pm

(805) 641.0812www.chicagoribsandmore.com

We are the Best Bones in Town!

(corner of Fir & Main)

692 E. Main st. st.Parking on Premises

BreakfaSt on WeekenDS 8am-noon

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Tacos & Beer ~ on The Pier!

Best seared ahi tacos ever!

Wine and agave cocktails

Join the Fun!Music, sun & salt air Breezes.

668 Harbor Boulevard | Ventura | 648-3177www.ericericssons.com • www.facebook.com/ericericssons

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Eric Ericsson’s on the PierIf you are looking to get away and just enjoy a wonderful seafood meal and relax in front of the water, this is the place! Eric Ericsson’s is literally right off the water and has a wonderful view, not to mention spectacular sunsets! From the restaurant you can actively see dolphins and even whales during their migrating season.The seafood is outstanding! With an attentive wait staff and generous portions your experience at Eric Ericsson’s will be one that you will not forget! Our Tapas Bar (upstairs) offers a full bar and Happy Hour Monday thru Friday. Our Beach House Tacos on the patio serves up some of the best tacos and other menu items in Ventura. This is a great place to sneak away, unwind and enjoy some great food complimented with a full bar. Day or night, join us for the spectacular view, beach atmosphere and while you are here visit our Seafood market and Gift shop! We are open 7 days a week from 11:00AM until closing.

PalermoPalermo had been voted year after year best coffee house in the County. If you’re looking for a great cup of joe or an artisan, locally made cup of gelato- this is the place. Located in the heart

of downtown, enjoy their patio on a sunny afternoon or on a cool summer evening. Known for their real lavender mochas, and their sea salt caramel lattes- this is a must stop when in Ventura.Proudly serving locally roasted Beacon Coffee Company, and locally owned Zhena’s teas of Ojai.

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Downtown’s Favorite Coffee & Gelato

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The Ultimate in Space-Saving Design

305 E. Main Street, Ventura • 805-641-1941

5 x measuring cups1 x small non-slip mixing bowl1 x stainless-steel mesh sieve1 x colander/strainer1 x large non-slip mixing bowl

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Amigo’s Café y CantinaAmigos Café y Cantina is downtown Ventura’s newest Mexican restaurant. For the moment you enter the casual outdoor patio Amigos offers a welcoming ambience. The dining room is colorful and welcoming and is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Live music can

be enjoyed at nights and weekends and the restaurant offers dine in and take out options for groups of any size. Amigos also offers trivia on Tuesday nights and the fully stocked bar

presents a number of cocktail options including signature Margaritas. If you are looking for great food, drinks and entertainment, Amigos looks forward to welcoming you soon!

American Flags & CutleryThe only flag and cutlery store in Ventura County, now also carrying ecofriendly, ergonomic kitchen tools and accessories. US made American, military and state flags, flag poles and accessories; knives for work, leisure, hunting, fishing, cooking, and collecting. We also carry personal protection items. We carry pocket knives from Benchmade, Kershaw, Spyderco, Buck, Ka-Bar and Swiss Army, as well as kitchen knives from Wusthöf, Zwilling-Henckels, Meissermeister, Forschner and Kyocera. Our kitchen accessory lines include Epicurean and Joseph Joseph. We have experts to help you find the right knife or flag for you. We are located in historic Downtown Ventura near Palm & Main. We partner with Gary’s Sharpening to offer sharpening services for knives, scissors, cuticle nippers, beautician shears, and garden tools. We collect flags for proper retirement performed by local Boy Scouts.

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Client: Yolanda’s Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: junE 2012

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Client: Panaro Brothers Winery Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

Ventura’s NewestWinery & Tasting Room

Great wines at affordable prices

4517 Market Street, Unit 7, VentUra • (805) 654-1577www.panarobros.com

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Open Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Panaro Brothers Winery

• Wines Poured by Winemakers •• Gift Shop • Light Food Appetizers •

Vito & David Panaro

Panaro Brothers WineryAs fifth generation Italian-American winemakers, the four Panaro Brothers wanted to share some great Gold Coast grape varietals with family and friends, and thus the winery was born. We could think of no better place to make our wines than beautiful Ventura, California.

Yolanda’sYolanda’s Mexican Café is your fun, festive, casual neighborhood Mexican restaurant in Ventura County.

Founded in 1982 in Oxnard, California, Yolanda’s Mexican Cafe has branched out to the cities of Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo and Simi Valley. For years, people from all walks of life have returned over and over again, drawn by the friendly atmosphere and authentic Mexican food. Start your fiesta experience with a full order of nachos or zesty bean dip. Indulge in generous portions of festive entrees from sizzling Fajitas or Carnitas Vera Cruz. Experience a taste of tradition and enjoy from a wide selection of Yolanda’s award winning margaritas!

Prime SteakhousePRIME STEAKHOUSE opened late December 2007 to rave reviews. Prime received high marks from both Ventura County Star Rita Moran and The VC Reporter. Many locals remember the address as Tony’s Steak and Seafood which was decorated with billiard lamps and red booths. The restaurant is now sophisticated and being called the “ultimate in ambiance.” Prime in September was awarded best new restaurant and Top steakhouse in Ventura County. Prime is sophisticated, but still fun. Ventura is a beach community and Prime caters to the locals. It is a supper club, with a steakhouse menu extensive wine list, and live music Thursday-Sunday. Try Monday Night Football and an array of special events including Holiday Parties, Monthly Wine tastings and Martini Tastings. Prime also offers Happy Hours 7 days a week. If you want amazing food, exceptional service, and a beautiful ambiance look no further than Prime Steakhouse.

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ExcEptional WinEs and ValuE

4435 McGrath St. #301, Ventura • 805-642-9449

Business hours: 11:30am to 9pm Tue, Wed, Thurs

11:30am to 10pm Fri. and sat. sun. 10am to 2pm, Closed Mon. Inside Ventura Wine Co.

Largest selection in Ventura County with the Best Prices

Mon 10am-6pm retail only

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afternoon with your friends!11:30am - 2pm or

Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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The Sunset Restaurant

Amazing Dishes, Tasty Cocktails in Picturesque Ventura Harbor Setting

Open 7 DaysReservations Recommended

1510 Anchors WayVentura

805-642-1200rhumblineventura.com

• Lunch • Dinner • Happy Hour • Sunday Brunch

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Santa Barbara Travel in Ventura presents Fall Wine Cruises in Europe!

Check our competitive prices.

Call us at 650-6999 or stop by at 3140 Telegraph Rd to get a brochure

depart september 7for 12 days from london.

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The CaveThe Cave is Ventura County’s premier food and wine tasting experience. Great wine is best enjoyed with excellent food and good friends. We created the Cave located inside the Ventura Wine Co. 4 years ago as a place for exploring and enjoying the pleasures of good wine and good food. The Cave is a unique and fun environment where you teach yourself about the pleasure of good food and wine without any so called experts telling you what to like. The Cave features 32 wines by the glass and an ever changing menu chosen specifically for exploring food and wine pairings. The Cave also has the largest wine selection of any restaurant in Ventura. Read about us on Yelp then come see for yourself why the Cave is #1.

Brophy Bros.Both the Santa Barbara and Ventura Brophy Bros Seafood Restaurant locations have a fun, lively atmosphere with beauti-

ful views of the ocean and harbor, and in Santa Barbara the mountains too. Choose your spot - sit at the full length bars facing the views and the clam bar, grab a window and lean in, or sit at a table inside or out. Wherever you choose to park

yourselves, you’ll be thrilled by our sustainable seafood, clam chowder and fresh crusty sourdough bread! A daily Fresh Fish menu is served along with seafood appetizer. Brophy Bros is proud to have recieved every Best Seafood Restaurant in Santa Barbara and Best Clam Chowder in Santa Barbara award from the Santa Barbara Independent and News Press for the past 22 years. Brophy’s has also been awarded the SantaBarbara.com Best Seafood Restaurant for as long as it’s

been awarded. Thanks Santa Barbara and Ventura.

Ventura LimoncelloThis Ventura owned and operated liqueur company, garnered golden honors at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange was recognized Double Gold Medal, Best in Class, of the Fruit Liqueur category. Ventura Limoncello Originale took Gold Medal, the highest rated Limoncello overall. This marks the fourth year in a row Ventura Limoncello Originale was the highest rated American Limoncello at the competition. Husband and wife team James Carling and Manuela Zaretti-Carling have been producing and distributing Ventura Limoncello liqueurs over 3 years, combining Manuela’s generations-old Italian family recipes with citrus varietals grown in Ventura County. Their mission is to be the premier producer of Limoncello and specialty liqueurs in the United States.

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Client: Andrias Ad Executive: Kelly Tracy (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Client: Moqueca Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Client: Ventura Limoncello Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: juLy 2012

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The Rhumb LineNavigating you to great flavor and fun - Amazing dishes, tasty cocktails, and an incredible happy hour in one of the most picturesque locations in the Ventura Harbor. We proudly introduce Rhumb Line, the Sunset Restaurant. A plethora of dining options is offered in the restaurant accompanied by a full bar. Enjoy scenic views while sinking your teeth into burgers, ‘sandies’, and scrumptious salads. Our dinner menu featuring great salads, raw bar, steaks, and fresh seafood. Sundays were made for brunch and our menu has all the traditional brunch fare as well as a few surprises. The Newly remodeled water front restau-rant with incredible views of Ventura Harbor and the most stunning sunsets anywhere in Southern California offers Fresh seafood from the fishing boats to the kitchens that is moder-ately priced for customers.

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Client: Brophy Brothers Ad Executive: Kelly Tracy (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Client: Grinder Deli Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Client: Glen Taern / Enzos Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_AD WILL RUN AS IS.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FINAL_PROOF_(APPROVED)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSUE: JULY 2012

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ENZO’SItalian Restaurant

134 N Mill St., Santa Paula

Enzo’s Italian RestaurantEnjoy fine Italian and continental cuisine at Enzo’s in the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula. Take pleasure in such stan-dards as lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and pizza ( hot out of our old-world pizza oven) or our signature dishes such as Scallopini al Romana or “Bruschetta al Promodoro” which is a rolled pizza dough filled with radicchio, smoked mozza-rella, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. Admit it, you can taste it already!

Grinder DeliGrinder Restaurant, Deli, and Catering is a unique full service restaurant with a full bar located at the corner of Moorpark and Los Angeles Avenues in the City of Moorpark. Diners will find everything from breakfast, served all day, to Certified Angus Beef NY Steak. Grinder serves the largest menu in Ventura County with about 500

items to choose from plus an espresso bar. For catering we are only as far away as your fingertips!

The Whale’s TailWith a touch of class and an unmistakable style all its own, The Whale’s Tail offers just the right place to match your mood. Enjoy a casual rendezvous with old friends in our upstairs Shellfish bar, a romantic dinner for two or a celebration with family and friends in our main dining room downstairs. There’s no better way to truly be a part of the tranquility of daily harbor life or the after-hours excitement when the sun dips into the ocean.


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Client: Herzog Wine Cellars Ad Executive: Dave Stephens (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: july 2012

Bringing BalanceTo The Work WeekAfter all, Monday to Thursday can get a

bit demanding. That’s where we come in.

Relax with friends over a wide selection

of delicious wines in a stylish and elegant

tasting room, and give yourself a wine

country getaway without the roadtrip.

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Client: Whale’s Tail Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Inspired Cuisine • Signature Cocktails • Harborside Indoor & Outdooor Setting

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Client: Marche Gourmet Ad Executive: Laura Rearwin (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: juLy 2012

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Client: Boccali Vineyards Ad Executive: Laura Rearwin (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: juLy 2012

Herzog Winery & Tierra Sur RestaurantExperience Herzog Wine Cellars premium wines in our modern, inviting wine tasting room. Our knowledgeable staff will guide tasters through selected offerings of red, white and rose varietal wines. While on property browse our incredible selections of unique gifts, wine accessories and gourmet food products. As if fine wine and amazing cuisine weren’t enough – continue indulging with our line of gourmet chocolates and premium hand rolled cigars! Tierra Sur Restaurant, inside Herzog Wine Cellars new state-of-the-art winery, is Chef Todd Aaron’s new abode. With Tierra Sur, Todd’s cooking is once again rustic, unpretentious and ingredient driven. Menu items such as pomegranate-marinated lamb, aged rib-eye steak and wild king salmon are cooked outdoors over open flame. A high point of the menu is the prix fixe wine tasters meal with wine pairings for each course.

Boccali VineyardsBoccali Vineyards & Winery is a family-owned and operated winery located in the scenic Upper Ojai Valley. The

Boccali family has cultivated the soils of Ventura County since the 1940’s, contributing to the County’s rich agricultural history. This wealth of farming experience has now been directed at the cultivation and nurturing of the grapes that go into their wines. Their five acre vineyard currently consists of Viognier, Grenache Blanc,

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Boccali Vineyards hand-crafted wines are made from 100% Estate grown, hand-harvested Boccali Vineyards grapes. Their wines are produced & bottled on-site by father and son

winemakers DeWayne and Joe Boccali. Tastings are available weekends at Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta in Ojai’s scenic East end; private group tastings by appointment: (805) 701-5193.

Marché GourmetThe “Newest Old Thing” Marché Gourmet Deli has a clean contemporary ambiance in a European-style setting with all your old (and lots of new) favorites. Marche’ Gourmet is new, but the gals at the helm have been around the restaurant block…close to twenty years in Ojai where they owned and operated Garden Terrace Restaurant on the east end of town. You’ll find some remnants of recipes their fans just would not let them change…the Southwest Salad with Black Bean Patty, Beet Carpaccio, and Chocolate Turtle Tart to name a few. But Ojai has been craving a good Reuben, Bagel and Lox, and great cheeses like Rustico with Pepper, Humboldt Fog and Manchega. You’ll find gelatos, espresso, fresh baked cookies and an abundance of great sandwiches on locally baked bread and a wide selection of fresh made salads, too. Enjoy at glass of wine with cheese before the movies or after the theatre at 133 E Ojai Ave. Bon Appetit!

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Back to the landIt’s a short trip from farm to table at the

Troyna home, where organic agriculture

is a family affair.

By LIsa snIderPrIncIPaL PhoTograPhy By Jeff Byrnes

the sign posted at the gate to Rusti and Kristi Troyna’s Oak View urban farm reads, “Old dog, young dog, several stupid dogs. Please

drive slowly.” Sure enough, I’m greeted by a friendly gray-ing mutt that wants a scratch.

“They’re herding dogs, and they keep the chick-ens alive from the raccoons and coyotes,” says Rusti, who worked in construction until a year ago when ill-ness forced him to leave his job. Now, he and his wife, Kristi, manage a sustainable farm of fruits, vegetables, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, cats, and, yes, dogs. And they do it all on only an acre-and-a-half of land, which probably wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for Rusti’s illness.

“I was diagnosed with mercury lead poisoning from all my years in construction,” says Rusti. “Part of the rea-son we started doing this was for my health condition.” He says Kristi and his doctors urged him to eat more healthy and organic.

They started raising organic produce and organic fowl for meat and eggs, and the results were dramatic. Rusti describes his health improvement as, “Night and day. I’m better now.”

“Good things come out of bad things, I guess,” says Kristi, a former government employee who left her day job to raise the couple’s two children: Hunter, 7, and Ella, 3.

Eating homegrown and organic was half the equa-tion. The couple also saw it as an opportunity to make ends meet by consulting and educating others, selling organic eggs and meat, and ramping up Kristi’s already successful work with her horses.

“We’re trying to make a go of this, or I’ll go back to doing what I was doing,” says Rusti.

About a third of the property is devoted to horses—three of their own and four that they board. “I didn’t start out to create a business. I was a stay-at-home mom,” but word of mouth, says Kristi, brought her plenty of busi-ness giving riding lessons, training for a private ranch, and showing and boarding horses. “We ended up having really great people here that feel like family.”

The horses are also a big reason they now have goats;

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one of Kristi’s boarders arrived with a goat that never left. “You know the term, ‘Get your goat’? Goats were companions for racing horses. Well, the horse went to a new home, and we ended up keeping the goat. We put the goat on the hill, and as you can see, it’s bald,” says Rusti, pointing to a cleared-off hill-side where poison oak and invasive plants previously grew into a massive thicket.

After experimenting with raising different breeds, including Nubians and Nigerians, they’re now focusing on breeding and selling mini Nubians.

“They’re very docile and great milkers,” says Kristi, adding that their size and easy handling makes sense for amateur backyard farmers looking to jump on the urban farming bandwagon.

“The milk tastes just like organic raw cow’s milk. It’s amazingly flavorful. We just love it,” says Rusti, adding that because of the legalities and controversies surrounding the distribution of raw milk, for now they keep it all for themselves and the goats’ nursing “kids.”

The farm inhabitants that seem to vie for the most attention are the fowl. Raising “organic and happy” chickens for eggs and meat hasn’t been easy, but they have a sense of humor about it. Their Facebook page shows a picture of recently butchered and processed poultry with the caption, “It’s going to be a lot quieter around here without all those roosters!” Organic poultry and eggs from their 40 lay-ing hens have made them pretty popular with friends and neighbors.

“We sell our eggs for three dollars a dozen, which is really cheap for organic-fed, free-range. The chickens support themselves,” says Rusti.

The farm is a family affair, and the couple’s two children love to get in on the act. Ella gets a kick out of gathering the eggs, which come in a variety of pale pastel colors. Hunter feeds the fowl every morning, but his parents are mindful of how closely he bonds with the birds in his care.

“He has gotten attached to certain animals. We have trouble butchering some of them,” says Rusti, gesturing to a large white turkey, clucking and following close on Hunter’s heels. “We ended up pick-ing up this white broad-breasted female from someone that was raising her in Ventura as a pet. She is extremely friendly.” The turkey was named Tammy and spared permanently from the butcher block.

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The other turkeys, however, will land on Thanksgiving tables this fall. “The turkeys were a hit last year. We did the broad breasted com-mercial bronze; they grow bigger breasts, they’re juicier, and they have more fat on them,” says Rusti, who plans to offer turkeys for sale again this November.

This summer, their attention turns to offering farm camps for kids six and older. “We’re trying to educate the next generation about better choices. If we hit the kids now, maybe the next generation will be more proactive,” says Kristi.

Farm camp includes hands-on lessons in planting and harvesting produce, milking and grooming goats, an optional butchering day, and frank discussions about healthy, humane, and sustainable food choices. Cooking classes include making cheese, ice cream, jam, and quiche. The best part, Kristi says, is the day the kids compare non-organic grocery store produce to organic homegrown produce. “They’re just shocked by how tasteless and gross food from the grocery store is.”

The goal with the farm camps and the consulting, Kristi says, is to help people make better choices for themselves, their families, and the planet. “With not a whole lot—a goat, chickens, and a garden—food is really good, and it tastes better.” v

For more information, log on to Facebook and search “Ojai Urban Farming.”

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Client: Ventura Motorsports Ad Executive: Laura Rearwin (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: juLy 2012

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Client: Barber Ford Ad Executive: Kelly Tracy (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Client: Cabrillo Music Theater Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Client: Bikini Factory Ad Executive: Kelly Tracy (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: mAy 2012

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Client: Mountain Shakespeare Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: july 2012

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Client: Ojai Rock Stacker Ad Executive: Laura Rearwin (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: juLy 2012

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Client: Daniel Ingram Photography Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Client: WWII Commemorative Air Mus. Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Client: El Paca Pastures Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Client: Carden School Ad Executive: Alan Stromme (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: junE 2012

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Arjay’s Window Fashions have been providing residential and commercial win-

dow coverings in Southern California since 1975. We specialize in designing high

quality treatments that bring beauty, privacy and improved comfort and energy

efficiency to windows by installing shutters, blinds and custom draperies. Arjay’s

has the capacity to fully motorize these treatments, so they can be operated by

remote or wall mounted switch. Visit our showroom, or we will have a design

consultant visit your home or office. 1879 Portola Road, Ventura (805) 642-2300

Ventura County is home to Woodcraft Shutters, a local company that manu-

factures shutters for the public as well as the wholesale and design trades.

Woodcraft Shutters offers the highest quality custom shutters for your home

or business. Each order is custom made to your specifications. Our quality is

backed by a written warranty. We have an excellent rating from the BBB and are

a California Contractor. Installation is completed by our own staff, never by an

outside sub-contractor. We also sell blinds and shades at discount prices. Call

us at 805-983-1735 for a free estimate.

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Client: Arjays Ad Executive: Dave Stephens (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: junE 2012

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Client: Coastal Softub Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_AD WILL RUN AS IS.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FINAL_PROOF_(APPROVED)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSUE: JULY 2012

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Client: Channel Islands Landscape Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: juLy 2012

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Hi-Tech Design and construction Inc. has been serving the community for 7

years now and going strong, maintaining a spotless record. We made a com-

mitment to be one of the most trusted home remodeling companies in southern

California. Customer service and satisfaction is our main goal, our previous and

returning clients have become a part of our growing family. Whatever your home

remodeling needs are, we have the specialized knowledge and experience to

get the job done - on time and with-in your budget! We ensure quality control

throughout your project process until completion and final inspection of your

home. We are licensed and fully insured (worker’s comp and liability insurance).

Our guys are experienced and trained according to our company’s core values.

At Hi-Tech Design and Construction Inc., our client is our number one priority.

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than just a flooring store. We are experts trained in flooring and design to help

find the perfect floor for the way you live. Flooring is one of the most important

design elements in your home or business. No matter what your lifestyle, your

choice in flooring adds Style and comfort to any decor, but with all the options

available today, how do you know which kind will be right for you? Flooring &

Carpet Galleria’s professional Sales Associates can help you and provide you

with the resources you need to begin your new project Today. Your satisfaction

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Client: Hi-Tech Design & Construction Ad Executive: Alan Stromme (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_AD WILL RUN AS IS.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FINAL_PROOF_(APPROVED)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSUE: jUnE 2012

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Client: Woodcraft Shutters Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: mAy 2012

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The owners of Midtown Kitchens, Brenda and Rory Stoner, are both Certified

Kitchen Designers by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. With over 22

years of experience they can offer a worry-free renovation that involves person-

ally guiding you through every step of the design and remodeling process from

concept to completion. One of their clients had this to say about her remodel-

ing experience “.When other people tell me horror stories about their kitchen

remodeling experience, I always wonder—should I tell them how great it could

have been if they’d known about Brenda & Rory? Or, should I just keep quiet for

fear that hearing about my wonderful adventure will only make them feel worse?

No kidding, I not only LOVE my new kitchen—I actually enjoyed the experience

of creating it. Brenda & Rory started when they said they would, finished when

they said they would—and they seemed to have screened their subcontractors

on the basis of personality, as well as skill and reliability. I had expected to feel

“violated” from having a stream of workers in and out of my house, but instead

I was a bit sorry to see them go when they were finished. The result is a thing

of beauty that I never get tired of living in—or showing off!” Whether you are

looking for traditional design or contemporary, or maybe something in between,

Midtown Kitchens an help you create the kitchen you’ve always wanted. If you

are looking to remodel your kitchen or bath, call Midtown Kitchens at 643-3063

or come in and meet Brenda and Rory at their showroom, 2122 E. Thompson

Blvd. in Midtown Ventura, open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or

by appointment.

Established in 1994, Pacific Stoneworks has grown to become the premier

fabricator and installer of natural stone in the tri-county area. Our dedication to

service and quality has allowed us to establish a loyal customer base, which

includes homeowners, general contractors, designers and architects. Our large

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CNC machining, and fully integrated CAD technology. We employ only the finest

craftsmen in the industry for detailed finishing on every project. Call 805-648-

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Client: Flooring America Ad Executive: Kelly Tracy (805) 648-2244Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. If this proof meets your approval on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom. ISSUE: JULY 2012

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Client: Channel Islands Pool & Spa Ad Executive: Dave Stephens (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: junE 2012

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Client: Pacific Stoneworks Ad Executive: Kelly Tracy (805) 648-2244Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. If this proof meets your approval on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom. ISSUE: MAR. 2012

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Slippery Hill, another homegrown vineyard in the Ojai Valley.

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Near the corNer of Quail oaks Drive aND foothill roaD, a couple miles from downtown Ojai’s promenade and amidst the suburban buzz of gardeners blowing leaves, kids playing on swings, and teenagers blasting their car stereos, there are sixteen rows of wine grapes clinging to

the vine, a vibrant patch of green in what was once just a dusty lot. “There was nothing but weeds out there,” said owner Boyd Ford, who planted the 400 grapevines on the third of an acre behind his home in 2000, “and I pretended that they belonged to my neighbor.”

Come September, when the clusters are perfectly plump, Ford’s family and friends will gather ‘round a pot of coffee, eat some donuts, and then spend a few hours picking his syrah. It will be the ninth harvest ever for the Topa Topa Vineyard—which produces an herbally rich and smoky red wine—but that same exact scene will be replayed this fall in backyards all over Ventura County, where an optimal grape-growing climate is allowing many a homeowner to rip out their lawns and put in vineyards.

DowN-home TerroirPool. Patio. Vineyard? For the rising ranks of backyard vintners in

Ventura County, home is where the grapes grow.

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“What Ventura County should look like is what the south of France looks like: oceans of vineyards,” said Bruce Freeman, an art teacher from Ventura’s Westside who first made wine in 1994 and has since helped count-less amateur grape growers do the same. “But we have oceans of houses, because grapes and people enjoy the same climate.” With the rapid rise of backyard vintners, though, it seems that suburban sprawl may not be incom-patible with serious syrah.

“It has been getting really popular,” confirmed Freeman’s grape-grow-ing partner, Martin Ramirez, whose company, Vineyards of Ojai (vineyard-sofojai.com), has planted in backyards from Santa Paula to Agoura Hills and estimates that there are probably more than 120 noncommercial vineyards in the county today. He charges a flat 33 dollars per plant, and then offers year-round maintenance, which runs another 5,000 dollars or so depending on the vineyard, as well as winemaking services. “Because of this combination, it’s very attractive to people,” said Ramirez, who’s been working vineyards for eighteen years now. “People seem to like it.”

But before you fill in your pool and embark on a new hobby, be fore-warned. “It can’t just be a pretty thing,” said Freeman. “They require care and a proper understanding of the grapes. You have to have good fruit to make good wine. That’s the law. If the grapes aren’t grown right, they’re worthless.”

After working one of ford’s hArvests a few years ago, Terry Gustafson turned his family’s longtime horse pasture off of Rice Road into a vineyard of syrah and sauvignon blanc, putting

about 1,000 plants on nearly an acre of land in the spring of 2008. “Some people have a garden they like to work in,” said Gustafson, who runs a suc-cessful door and window business with his son, Micah. “This is my garden.”

It’s also a family affair, from the morning of harvest—“turns out French toast and syrah go pretty well together,” laughed Gustafson—to the wine-making process. “I just started reading everything I could get my hands on, about how to make wine and not screw it up,” said Micah, the de facto wine-maker. His sister Tara, who boasts a “weirdo palate,” has worked in the Santa Ynez Valley wine business for years, and got married amidst the vineyard last year, explained, “We just figured if it doesn’t taste like vinegar, then maybe we’re on the right track.”

Indeed, that first year’s harvest of a measly five gallons of syrah turned out rather tasty, and Majestic Oak Vineyard is on track to one day produce anywhere from 2,000 to 4,000 bottles a year. “It’s rewarding and enjoyable,” said Gustafson, whose syrah is reminiscent of pepper and dark chocolate, the sauvignon blanc full of guava, papaya, and fresh flowers. “What else were we going to do with this piece of property?”

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Above: Martin Ramirez and his company,

Vineyards of Ojai, have planted vines throughout

Ventura County. He estimates there are more than 120 noncommercial

vineyards in the area.

Top lefT: Boyd Ford planted syrah grapes on a third of an acre behind

his house.

RighT: Terry Gustafson and his family grow syrah

and sauvignon blanc on their property, a former

horse pasture. They hope to produce 2,000 to

4,000 bottles a year.

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“We Want to put Saticoy HillS on tHe map,” said family physician Ed Banman, whose hilltop vineyard of syrah and pinot noir between Santa Paula and Ventura

offers views from Fillmore to C Street. Though he adds with a smile that “it will be a small map,” Banman isn’t blowing too much smoke: with rocky soils, steady sea breezes, and steep, south-facing slopes, his property is much like famed Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, and his distinctive wines—a spicy pinot, an earthy syrah—deserve attention. That’s why he’s working to get his winemaking process bonded, allowing him to move into the com-mercial realm and sell a few cases to restaurants interested in showing off what backyard vintners can do.

Even if that does happen next year, Banman, like Ford and Gustafson, isn’t in it for the money. “It’s really a labor of love,” said the doctor, who’s been practicing in Ventura since 1975. “I don’t ever plan on breaking even.”

Instead, Banman’s benefits comes from walking around his vines every day and enjoying the camaraderie at harvest time. “When I tell people were picking grapes in the vineyard, there’s a romance to it, and everyone wants to come pick,” said Banman, who pays his autumn aides with a pasta punch. “No one’s gonna pick oranges and avocados for you, but everyone loves being part of making wine.” v

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above: Considering the county’s optimal climate for grape-growing, many a local homeowner has opted to rip out the lawn and replace it with a vineyard.

left: Leslee Gustafson enjoys a glass of homemade sauvignon blanc. Her son, Micah, is Majestic Oak’s de facto winemaker, her daughter, Tara, the official taster.

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Enjoy the parade of lights and 4th of July fireworks from this Hollywood Beach home.The roof top, which could be made into a full size deck, has a 360 degree view of the marina, beach, and mountains. This comfortable home features a raised dining area, spacious living room, and large bonus room

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NaNcy WhitmaN – a RetRospectivethrough september 2 | ojai valley museumThe Ojai Valley Museum presents a retrospective of the cre-ative works of Nancy Whitman. Highly influenced by Matisse, Jawlensky, and the Fauvist movement, Whitman’s paintings explode with color and line and invite the viewer to enjoy her love of nature and to share in her celebratory process of painting. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai. For more information, visit ojaimuseum.org or call 805/640-1390 ext. 203.

caRlisle coopeR RetRospectivethrough November 4 | santa paula art museumA retrospective exhibit of works by renowned Ventura College Art Professor Carlisle Cooper. Cooper believes that to reveal man to himself is the function of art. His own role has been a varied one, as a student, cartoonist, commercial artist, figurative painter, and teacher. He portrays his figures in strongly contrasting colors with semi-abstract backgrounds, frequently set in an outer space context. Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula. For more informa-tion, visit santapaulaartmuseum.org.

KiNgsmeN shaKespeaRe FestivalJuly & august | california lutheran UniversityThe 16th season of the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival will feature performances of “Romeo and Juliet” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” Festival grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for pre-show picnicking and entertainment. Kingsmen Shakespeare Company is the professional theater company of California Lutheran University. “Much Ado About Nothing” will be per-formed July 6-8 and July 13-15. “Romeo and Juliet” will be staged July 20-22, July 27-July 29, and Aug. 3-5. All shows begin at 8 p.m. in Kingsmen Park. General admission is $20 for adults and free for those under 18. For more information, visit kingsmenshakespeare.org.

geNe peRRet, veNtURa coUNty WRiteRs clUbJuly 10 | camarillo“Write Your Book Now: A Proven System to Start and Finish the Book You’ve Always Wanted to Write” is the topic for VCWC’s July meeting. Emmy Award-winning comedy author Gene Perret will discuss how anyone following his formula can complete a book. He wrote comedy for many of TV’s top-rated shows and won three Emmys for his work on “The Carol Burnett Show.” He wrote for Bob Hope for almost 30 years, the last 12 as Hope’s head writer. Gene has published more than 40 books, one of which was the top selling book on writing comedy. Free. 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. For more information, visit venturacountywriters.com.

“good vibRatioNs” aRt shoWJuly 12 to september 1 | Fox Fine Jewelry, venturaChuck Trunks and Jodi Anthony will display their work in a show titled “Good Vibrations.” An artists’ reception will be Saturday, July 21, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Trunks prints his artwork on high-quality heavy vinyl with adhesive and lays it by hand on surfboards. Anthony’s canvases reflect her graphics experience: bold colors and defined lines. Her subject matter focuses on the healing power of the divine feminine. 210 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, visit foxfinejewelry.com.

iNaUgURal Festival oF sUNKiNaNiK’oyJuly 21 | the pottery studio, ojaiA celebration of Chumash history in Ventura County, the festival will recognize the first time that local land has been returned to its original people. Sukinanik’oy is a Native American word meaning “to bring back to life.” Join artists, performers, and healers to raise funds to pay land taxes for recently acquired land. The ultimate intent is to build a non-profit cultural and education center, a native plant habitat, a tribal library, and a place of honor for Native American veterans. $5 adults, children are free. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Pottery Studio, 1804 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai.

aRty paRty FoR Westside aRtWalKJuly 21 | museum of ventura countyJoin a free “Arty Party” at the Museum of Ventura County

to celebrate their selected ArtWalk artists Dianne Bennett and the Studio Channel Islands Art Center. There will be live music by Gypsy Death Star and We Govern We, as well as a no host bar. Guests can meet resident artists of Studio Channel Islands Art Center during their special exhi-bition and sale in the museum pavilion and plaza. Dianne Bennett’s exhibition, “One Time, One Place: Retablos by Dianne Bennett,” continues until August 19. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 100 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, visit venturamuseum.org.

20th aNNUal Westside aRtWalKJuly 21 - 22 | venturaThe Westside ArtWalk is a free, self-guided tour of dozens of galleries, studios, and pop-up venues in Ventura’s Westside Cultural District and downtown area. The all-volunteer two-day celebration will bring together Ventura’s vibrant arts com-munity in a weekend of events. The goal of ArtWalk is to not only unify the community with art, but to increase foot traffic in the downtown and Westside districts. This 20th anniversary will celebrate the inaugural “Artist of Distinction” honor, pre-sented by ArtWalk organizers. The first-ever recipient, Donna Granata, is an award-winning painter turned photographer and the founder and executive director of Focus on the Masters. Free. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Details online at westsideartwalk.org or by calling 805/746-2818.

the love tRaiN mURdeR mysteRy diNNeR theateRJuly 28 | Fillmore & Western RailwayThis train ride sets the mood for a ’70s style spoof of the popular “Love Boat” characters on their Aloha Voyage. You’ll be a guest of Hef Hubner at his retirement party and help him set sail for new horizons. Meet some strangely familiar characters as they collide for an evening of intrigue and enter-tainment, all done up ‘70s style, with period music and cos-tumes. Dinner includes choice of prime rib, chicken cordon bleu, salmon, or a vegetarian entree. Train departs at 6:30 p.m. and returns 9:30 p.m. Adults only, $89 per person. 364 Main St., Fillmore. For more information, call 805/524-2546 or visit fwry.com.

a taste oF camaRillo WiNe & Food FestivalJuly 28 & 29 | camarillo Ranch houseOn July 28 there will be a Wine Auction Gala & Dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This special event includes an auction of fine wines, plus a gourmet dinner and live music. Guests can sample wine from Pear Valley Winery, the 2012 Official Taste of Camarillo Wine Sponsor. Tickets $70 in advance. On July 29 Meadowlark Service League will hold its 25th annual Wine and Food Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawns of the historic Camarillo Ranch House. Sample wines and gourmet food from a variety of participating wineries and restaurants while enjoying live entertainment, a silent auction, and boutique shopping. $75 in advance, $85 at the door. A weekend pass for both events is $135. 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo. For more information, visit tasteofcamarillo.com or call 805/388-7158.

ON THE hoRiZoN 10 aNNUal JaZZ coNceRt seRiessundays in august gardens of the World, thousand oaksThis year, the event has been named, “Big Band Extravaganza.” Running every Sunday in August, the free concerts will feature some of the country’s most accomplished and popular bands: Boyd Cannon Big Band Explosion, The Pat Longo Orchestra, the Late Nite Big Band, and Bruce Lofgren Jazz Orchestra. Concerts will run from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with lawn seating available in front of the Gardens of the World American Bandstand. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets are welcome. 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For detailed information, visit gardensoftheworld.info.

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