ROTARY FESTIVAL TO BE A TREAT FOR THE PALATE.Byline: P. Catherine Shanks
The shanks and tattlers are wading bird species in a number of genera characterised by a medium length bill and long, often brightly coloured legs. Special to the Daily News Connoisseurs and folks who just want a taste of the good life will get a chance to indulge at the 13th annual Ventura County Gourmet Food and Wine Festival on Sunday evening. More than 65 purveyors of food and wine plan to display their wares on 114 tables, covering the entire first floor of The Oaks mall. Restaurateurs, vintners and merchants will offer samples and information on products and service, as well as items for sale. The festival represents an advertising opportunity for food and wine merchants, a way to reach out to prospective clientele away from their usual places of business. ``We do a lot of business at lunchtime,'' said Aldo Caporaso, co-owner of D&R Deli. ``This may be a good way to get more business on the catering side.'' The Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. restaurant owner restaurant owner n → dueño/a or propietario/a de un restaurante plans to offer samples of his special cheese tortellini with gorgonzola cream sauce cream sauce n. A white sauce made by cooking together a mixture of flour and butter with milk or cream. Noun 1. cream sauce - white sauce made with cream and gnocchi gnoc·chi pl.n. Dumplings made of flour, semolina, or potatoes, boiled or baked and served with grated cheese or a sauce. [Italian, pl. . The Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by Rotary Club organizes the fund-raising event. Proceeds benefit groups, organizations and individuals throughout the county. V.D. Dransfeldt, who has been chairman for nine of the 13 festivals, sees the event as a positive experience for all participants. ``This is a win-win situation for three groups,'' Dransfeldt said. Restaurants and wine merchants introduce or reintroduce Re`in`tro`duce´ v. t. 1. To introduce again. Verb 1. reintroduce - introduce anew; "We haven't met in a long time, so let me reintroduce myself" re-introduce themselves to customers. The public takes in an evening of entertainment and a bounty of food and wine. And the community benefits from Rotary Club donations and assistance. ``This is our main fund-raiser of the year,'' said Dransfeldt, adding that proceeds from the festival represent about 75 percent of what the club raises annually. Magician Christopher de Palma Palma or Palma de Mallorca (päl`mä thā mälyôr`kä), city (1990 pop. 325,120), capital of Majorca island and of Baleares prov., Spain, on the Bay of Palma. will make items seem to appear from out of nowhere while an expected 1,500 visitors make food and wine disappear. Four musical ensembles will perform classical and swing music. The works of 11 area artists and unique floral displays will be on display for guests to enjoy while they cleanse cleanse tr.v. cleansed, cleans·ing, cleans·es To free from dirt, defilement, or guilt; purge or clean. [Middle English clensen, from Old English the palate palate (păl`ĭt), roof of the mouth. The front part, known as the hard palate, formed by the upper maxillary bones and the palatine bones, separates the mouth from the nasal cavity. between tastes. Visitors will be offered a 32-page dining guide, free wine glass, coupons and a plethora of wine and food facts to take home. It's more than advertising, says Kay Corning of Kay's Gourmet Catering in Westlake Village. ``I like checking out my competition to see what everyone else is doing,'' she said. Corning also likes to contribute to the community. ``The benefits are so important, especially for senior citizens. I feel it's well worth my investment.'' The Westlake-based caterer has been a mainstay of the event for years. Because of her popularity at the festival and the crowds she draws, her five tables are strategically located away from the main path of travel. ``I put out the most food of any of them,'' said Corning, who will serve barbecued ribs, Swedish meatballs Noun 1. Swedish meatball - meatballs simmered in stock meatball - ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth and sesame chicken Sesame chicken (also called sesame seed chicken) is a Chinese American dish commonly found in Chinese take-out and buffet restaurants in the United States. The dish is very similar to General Tso's chicken, and, like that dish, likely derives from Hunan cuisine. . Among those volunteering at the festival will be a dozen members of the Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club, including Don Weinberg. He has worked with event organizers for five of the 13 annual events. ``I joined the Rotary Club myself this year, partially because this event is so successful,'' Weinberg said. Radio club members provide logistical backup and act as liaisons among mall authorities, public agencies and exhibitors. The Oaks is divided into a dozen zones. An operator in each zone relays information and helps discourage emergencies or problems. ``This is good training for ham operators in a controlled setting,'' Weinberg said. Logistical considerations are important to Tim Coles, owner of Conejo Wine & Provision in Thousand Oaks. ``One year, there were waiters and waitresses singing in a microphone next to my booth all night,'' Coles said. ``I think there were even Elvis impersonators. It was OK - for a while.'' THE FACTS WHAT: The 13th annual Ventura County Gourmet Food and Wine Festival. WHERE: The Oaks mall, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. WHEN: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Sunday. Check-in begins at 7 p.m. COST: $30 at the door. INFORMATION: (805) 371-1500. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO (Color) Aldo Caporaso, co-owner of D&R Deli, selects one of the wines for a festival to be held Sunday. Tina Gerson/Daily News |
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