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Editor Michael SullivanCoNtriBUtorS Allison Costa, Joan Trossman Bien, Lisa SniderArt dirECtor Enrique CandiotiGrAphiC dESiGNErS Christy Sisneros, Bret Hooper, Toby EmeryAdVErtiSiNG SALES Peter Burgi, Kelly-marie Tracy, Warren Barrett, Marni Howe, Diane Newman offiCE MANAGEr Teresa Wann-DavispUBLiShEr David Comden

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by Allison Costa www.venturafoodhap-

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Do you ever wonder if local chefs hang out together? Do they sit

around drinking beer, sharpen-ing their knives, and talking food and wine pairings late into the night? Do they even know

each other?I was curious, so I talked to

some of the area’s best chefs, trying to find out if there is any sense of community amongst them. Charity events, like the annual Casa Pacifica Food and Wine Festival, are one of the few times that they gather

EvEn chEfs nEEd someone to lean on

“We’re a breed of our own, we all go through the same things.”

— Jason Collis, chef at Jonathan’s at Peirano’s

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Continued on Page 8Andy Brooks of the restaurant Brooks in Ventura stays busy in the kitchen and networks with other chefs for recipe ideas.

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CHEFSContinued from Page 6

together in one place, offering them the rare opportunity to hang out and learn from one another. Though some chefs are involved with the Downtown Restaurant Association or the American Culinary Federation (ACF), it is the informal rela-tionships that are the lifeblood for most of them.

Some lean on former co-workers and old friends from culinary school. As Alfonso Betancourth, sous chef at Safire Bistro, says, “It’s good to keep in touch, for when you need a different point of view or even when you might need a job.” Some know of each other and stay in the loop through vendors or cooks that move around. Rachel Main of Main Course California likens her produce vendor, Otto Prado of Produce Available, to an 18th


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Throughout all of these conversations, one name kept coming up: Nic Manocchio, executive chef at C-Street Restaurant. Andy Brooks of the restaurant Brooks calls upon him when looking for pur-veyors for hard-to-find items. Manocchio calls his relation-ship with Brooks “neighborly friendly,” and often calls him to talk through recipe ideas.

Jason Collis from Jonathan’s may call upon Manocchio if he runs out of something, and he is usually there to save the day. Collis says, “We’re a breed of our own; we all go through the same things.” Betancourth at Safire calls him to compare notes on how business is going. He says, “It’s a competitive field, so you don’t want to give your secrets out. You keep in

touch with the ones you trust.” Clearly, a lot of people put their trust in Nic Manocchio.

So, what is it about Manocchio that makes him so many chefs’ go-to guy? Well, he is a self-proclaimed peo-ple person and says, “You can never have too many friends.” In his eyes, knowing what other chefs are doing is the best possible way to learn. The benefit to him of all this keep-ing in touch? “You never know when you’re gonna need some-one’s help.” F

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Alfonso Betancourth, sous chef at Safire Bistro, compares notes with other chefs to see how busi-ness is going.

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By Joan Trossman Bien [email protected]

Maybe you don’t have the dough to eat out as much as you would like, but some local bakeries offer a small

mental vacation for a song. That eyes-closed, secret-smile moment when you first taste the sugary, buttery bite can take you to a place we all know as heaven on earth. It may be the perfect cupcake for some, or an unusual flavor of cheesecake for others, but these bakeries have the goods.

All About the frostingCupcakery Cupcake bakery

& boutique 1341 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #102

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Once dismissed as a Westside fancy that catered to young girls wearing party dress-es, cupcakes are now considered to be the dessert craved even by manly men. The Cupcakery in Thousand Oaks offers a fairly traditional slate of cupcakes with a few inno-vations tossed into the mix. Standouts in the selection are the pink velvet, which is a red velvet cake topped with a spectacularly light cream cheese frosting, and the Saturday spe-cial called the High Hat, chocolate cake with marshmallow frosting swirled extra high and then dipped in chocolate. Bonus: recipes for some of the booty is online at www.cupcak-eryonline.com.

Mooo-ved by the MACAroonsroyal bakery

4726 Telephone Road Ventura, 658-6030

This unassuming bakery is tucked into a minimall and is old-school baked goods and sandwiches. However, don’t be fooled by the


Cupcakery in Thousand Oaks features this delectable cupcake known as the High Hat, with marshmallow frosting covered in chocolate.


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lack of trendy décor. And do not leave the shop without a suffi-cient stash of two of their cook-ies. First and very foremost are the macaroons. These memorable little morsels taste nothing like the kind you have probably tasted and not liked. Yes, they are most-ly coconut and egg white. But one bite into the light, chewy, buttery cookie that lingers as it reveals a multitude of flavors and textures, and you, too, will feel like writing poetry. The black and white cow cookies are also notable. They are large and pretty and excellent butter cookies with the duality of chocolate and plain sugar icing.

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cheesecakes galoregrinder deli restaurant

and catering1 W. Los Angeles Ave. Moorpark, 529-2288

The Grinder Deli is the rein-carnation of the coffee shop that has stood in Moorpark for many years. Its expanded menu includes a large selection of desserts.

The vast variety of cheesecakes is notable. Nine different flavors are offered, including Snickers cheesecake, Reese’s cheesecake and carrot cake cheesecake. Other

offbeat choices are the chocolate mousse cannolis and several fla-vors of fruit tarts. Save room after your meal or, even better, just take something home. F

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by Lisa Snider [email protected]

I am planning my third trip to Italy, and, as is usually the case, my itinerary revolves around

the meals and not the sights. The trip is several months from now, and my voracious appetite simply cannot wait, but I find that right here in Ventura County, we have everything an Italian foodie could possibly want. We have the wine, we have the gelato, we have the osterias and the pizzerias, we even

have the climate, so why not take a trip to Italy right here, right now?

LocaL inspirationIn Italy, a proper restaurant with crisp, white tablecloths, dim light-ing, multiple courses and profes-sional service can be found on every corner. Here, we really have to look for it, but despair not, it can be found! While the menu at Osteria Monte Grappa takes mostly from Northern Italy, it also draws local inspiration from the farmers markets and by sending

hikers to the backcountry to for-age for wild mushrooms. Porcinis or chanterelles find themselves on the specials list, tossed with pasta or polenta and topped with a drizzle of truffle oil and shaved grana padano — a poor man’s parmesan. Molto delizioso! osteria Monte Grappa 205 N. Signal St., Ojai, 640-6767

authentic, hand-roLLed pizzas

Pizzerias and tavola caldas (Italy’s version of fast food)

are plentiful in Italy for casual everyday dining. While the VC has pizzerias galore, few are authentic. The southern end of the boot is well-represented by Sicily by Gino in downtown Ventura, where hand-rolled piz-zas with fresh ingredients and well-sauced lasagnas keep the customers coming back for more. sicily by Gino 563 E. Main Street, Ventura 641-2220

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Wine at your fingertips

I will never forget my delight at experiencing the self-serve Enomatic machines in a wine bar in Chianti. I was even more delighted when The Cave at Ventura Wine Company opened with the same machines offering 16 red wines and eight chilled white wines poured as one- to five-ounce tastes (from 65 cents to $3 or more). With the swipe of a prepaid card and the push of a button, this is truly the candy store for oenophiles. the Cave 4435 McGrath St. #301 Ventura, 642-9449

Better than iCe CreamEvery day, Italians enjoy a copetta (a small cup) of gelato on their way home from work. Gelato is a richer, denser version of our ice cream with more intense flavor. Beautiful displays of homemade gelato can be seen in shop windows throughout Italy, making a daily copetta hard for anyone — tourist or local — to resist. Palermo in Downtown Ventura offers a daily selection of irresistible

flavors, including dark chocolate, local honey lavender and a blackberry cabernet sorbetto. Magnifico! palermo 321 E. Main St., 643-3070

So don’t worry about the plane ticket, just look around the corner and taste what the VC has to offer. Buon appetito! F

Lisa Snider is a local freelance writer who has loved Italian food since diving into her first can of SpaghettiOs® . For more, go to www.LisaSnider.com.


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BoBBi’s Mexican Food CAM-1

302 north Lantana st. (Paseo camarillo center) camarillo (805) 484-0103The quality of the ingredients, the time and patience put into making the sauces, preparing and shredding the meats fresh daily are what separates Bobbi’s from the rest of the crowd. We continue to support local farmers with our fresh produce and meats. Next time you stop in Camarillo, come in, relax and enjoy an authentic Mexican dish at an affordable price, or grab a bur-rito to go!

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Ventura County’s most fabulous ben-efit with tastes from restaurants, win-eries, and microbreweries. Continuous entertainment and both live/silent auc-tions. Proceeds benefit the children and families of Casa Pacifica, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties’ emer-gency shelters, Residential treatment center, and community-based provider. Tickets online www.cpwineandfood-festival.com or at the door.

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65 east daily drive camarillo (805) 388 -1138 www.charn-thai.comCamarillo’s original Thai restaurant, Charn is Ventura County’s hidden jewel that has been serving high quality and authentic Thai food for over twenty years! Our menu boasts a large selec-tion of appetizers, soups, salads and entrées. From the famous Thai coco-nut milk soup to stir fried “Pad Thai” noodles and home-made coconut ice cream, nothing falls short of our exqui-site menu. Charn is famous for a relax-ing, full-service dining experience. We look forward to serving you!

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2216 Pickwick drive camarillo (805) 482-6564For over 41 years, Chester’s has been serving Mandarin, Cantonese and Szechuan style cooking in an elegantly decorated restaurant. You can enjoy cocktails while dining with friends or order Chinese take-out. There are also banquet facilities for private parties.

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472 e. Main street Ventura (805) 643 - 2337 www.anacapabrewing.comThe Anacapa Brewing Company is Ventura’s only restaurant and brewery. We serve fresh, hand crafted ales and lagers produced in our

12-tank stainless steel brewery. With a wide variety of fresh, cutting edge menu items, there’s something for everyone. Come in and enjoy a delicious meal and pint of fresh ale in a 116 year old brick building or sit on our patio right off the sidewalk and take in the scene on Main Street.

BRooks ResTaURanT DT 2

545 east Thompson Blvd. Ventura (805) 652 -7070 www. restaurantbrooks.comBROOKS is the first restaurant venture for husband and wife team, Andy & Jayme Brooks. Andy focuses on local seasonal ingre-dients for his bold and inventive a la carte and nightly five course tasting menu of New American Cuisine with multi-cultural influences.

BUsY Bee caFe DT 3

478 east Main street Ventura (805) 643-4864 www.busybeecafe.biz Located in downtown Ventura, the Busy Bee Cafe is a classic 50’s style diner. The retro decor and staple menu items, like chicken-fried steak, meatloaf and foot long hot dogs, add to the charm of this classic Main Street joint. Enjoy great food and classic music!

c sTReeT ResTaURanT & aQUa BeacHFRonT BaR DT 4

at the crowne Plaza Hotel 450 Harbor Blvd. Ventura (805) 648-2100Treat yourself to California inspired cuisine with a friendly, contemporary atmosphere. Conveniently located by the hotel lobby. Come dine with us for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The C-Street restaurant serves daily from 6am-10pm.

The new AQUA Beachfront Bar is Ventura, California’s hottest contemporary lounge. Enjoy the pure Gold Coast atmosphere with

your favorite beverage while overlooking the crashing waves of Ventura’s Pacific coast.

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1095 east Thompson Blvd. Ventura, ca 93001 (805) 643-9445Nestled inside a cozy 1930’s style cottage, resides one of Downtown Ventura’s hid-den treasures for food lovers everywhere. Cutting edge haute California cuisine prepared with only the freshest ingredi-ents. This family owned and operated business has elevated the cuisine scene in Ventura to new heights. Renowned for their Filet Mignon, fresh seafood and their exceptional wine cellar boast-ing local boutique vintners as well as Sonoma and Napa’s finest selections. Visit cafezack.com for more.

caPRiccio iTaLian ResTaURanT DT 5

298 east Main street, Ventura (805) 643 - 7115Bustling Italian Café in downtown Ventura with great daily specials, including seafood, pasta and salads. Come in for a late dinner, a glass of wine or a dessert with a hot espresso.

cHaRLine’s URBan TaPas and Wine BaR DT 6

546 e. Main st. Ventura (805) 652-2255Charline’s in Ventura infuses its tapas menu with Southern style and Cajun flair aka Small plates with soul. Live Music Daily: Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues and R&B.

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ChiCago For ribs DT 7

692 East Main street Ventura (805) 641-0812Specializing in baby back pork ribs, but boasting a full menu of such delicacies as barbecued beef back ribs, tender chicken, USDA choice steaks, fresh seafood, burg-ers, sandwiches, salads and of course, the “World Famous Onion Rings”, it truly is a “Class Rib Joint.” Open daily. Dine In – Lunch & Dinner – Full Bar – Delivery – Take Out - Catering.

Mary’s sECrEt gardEn DT 8

100 s. Fir st. Ventura (805) 641-3663The one and only organic Vegan restau-rant in Ventura County. Expect your taste buds to be AMAZED and satisfied by the healthy, deliciously prepared gourmet food. We offer a wide variety of soups, salads, smoothies, raw food entrees and the most decadent dessert menu that will fulfill any craving. Open Tues.-Thurs. 4pm -9:30pm, Fri.- Sat. 11am-9:30pm. Closed Mon.

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2016 E. Main St., Ventura • 805.643.0772www.thecottageonmainstreet.com

• Locally Roasted Coffee& Espresso Beans

• Organic Loose Leaf Teas,Healthy Smoothies

• Sandwiches • Salads• Reusable Gift Cards• Coffee Gift Baskets

MADE EVERYDAY• Steel Cut Oatmeal• Soup of the Day

DELIVERED FRESH EACH DAY• Baked Goods

FREEWi-Fi

Midtown Ventura

“We try to do simple things well.” Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering an extensive wine list and full bar.

Breakfast is served from 8:00am daily and Dinner is served until midnight every day! Perfect for those weekend night owls. Visit us online at www.myfloristcafe.com

Nature’s Grill DT 10

566 e. Main st. Ventura (805) 643-7855Our tantalizing menu features a wide selec-tion of delicious soups, sandwiches, salads and more, all for the healthy eater. Nature’s Grill is also a favorite lunch spot among the downtown crowd, many of whom visit the restaurant daily. Most popular menu items include ground turkey, tofu, veggies, fresh fish, rice and fresh fruit smoothies, all at very reasonable prices.

rocket Fizz VeNtura DT 11

105 s. oak st, #100, Ventura 805-641-1222 www.rocketfizzstore.comRemember when you could buy many differ-ent sodas and candy in one store? Those days are here again! We are a one stop shop for all your soda pop and candy cravings. Join us for our weekly soda and taffy tastings!

rosie lee iMports DT 12

673 e. Main st. Ventura (805) 643-5832Rosie Lee Imports is the first shop solely dedicated to British products in the city.

The friendly staff will be happy to help you navigate around the best of Britain, with teas, pies, candies and more. Discover why this is Main Street’s best-kept secret.

the taj caFe DT 13

574 e. Main street Ventura (805) 652-1521 www.thetajcafe.com

The Taj Cafe offers authentic Village Indian Cuisine at very affordable prices.

We only use all natural spices and fresh ingredients - voted Best India Cuisine in both Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Lunch: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 7 Days a Week. Dinner • 3:00pm - 10:00pm Mon. - Thurs. and 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Fri, Sat. & Sun

taqueria tepatitlaN DT 14

362 N. Ventura ave.

Ventura (805) 653-0508“This place is classic..!” “Best Chile Relleno Burrito in history!”....—Unsolicited posts on CHOWHOUND.COM. Family owned and operated for 15 years. Fresh, delicious Mexican food and a large variety of beers on tap or bottle. Friendly and cozy. Worth the trip! Open Tues-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am-3pm. Closed Mondays.


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BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

643-4864■ 478 E. Main Street ■

A Favorite Spot In Historic, Downtown VenturaIn the Mood? Try Real Food!

50’s JukeBox Music

Breakfast ServedALL DAY!

Breakfast startingat $4.75

VENTURA’S ALL-AMERICAN 50’S DINERDaily Blue Plate Specials • Super Omelettes • Gourmet Burgers

Chicken & Dumplings • Old Fashioned Soda Fountain

Fresh,Homestyle

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Voted Best in more than 12 VCReporter Reader’s Polls!

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302 N. LANTANA, CAMARILLO • 805-484-0103WWW.BOBBISMEXICANFOOD.COM WWW.BOBBISBURRITOS.COM

VOTED MOST AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD

IN THE COUNTY!

Tipps Thai Cuisine DT 15

512 e. Main st. Ventura (805) 643-3040Perennially voted BEST THAI FOOD by readers of the VCReporter. Excellent beef, chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes and Ventura’s Friendliest full bar.

Takee-Outee - world’s fastest you call - it’s ready when you arrive. Visit us online at www.tippsthai.com

Vagabond Coffee shop DT 16

760 e. Thompson blvd, Ventura 805-643-1390Vagabond Coffee Shop has been serving Ventura County for over 40 years. Open daily for breakfast lunch and dinner we offer quality home-style cooking at afford-able prices.

WaTeRMaRK on Main & W20 Lounge DT 17

598 e. Main street Ventura (805) 643-6800Providing an experience that raises the bar for dining in Ventura County is what the owners of Watermark Restaurant set out to accomplish, and what an experience they have created.

The menu is a fusion of locally inspired cuisine and ingredients. While dining you are surrounded by breathtaking architec-ture and fixtures that have an old world,

yet modern appeal. Come try our new Seafood Raw Bar downstairs. Upstairs, the W20 rooftop lounge offers stunning views, live music and separate menu items. Call for hours, dress code and other information or visit us online at www.watermarkonmain.com

WinChesTeR’s gRiLL & saLoon DT 18

632 e. Main st. Ventura (805) 653-7446We feature great steaks, chicken, fresh seafood and burgers in a relaxed casual atmosphere. Two outdoor heated patios, plus a kid’s menu means there is something for everyone. Our full bar features the larg-est selection of draft beer between L.A. and San Francisco -- over 40 beers on tap!

YoLie’s fResh Mex gRiLL DT 19

26 s. garden st. Ventura (805) 652-0338Now under new ownership. Buffet lunch daily, Champagne Brunch on Sundays, with all of your Mexican favorites.

Full Bar with Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm. HUGE heated outdoor patio for large parties. Open Mon-Thurs. 11am-9pm

Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm and Sun.10am-9pm.

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231 West 5th street oxnard (805) 483-0200Full-service steak and seafood restau-rant at Centennial Plaza in Downtown





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The Best Hawaiian BBQ in Ventura County

Catering Available

1780 s. Victoria Ave., unit F, Ventura, CA805-644-8988 • www.qqhawaiianbbq.com

Oxnard. Burges, Sandwiches, Steaks, Seafood and daily lunch specials. The outdoor fire pit is a great spot for cocktails.

Allison’s Country CAfé WC2

3429 telegraph rd. Ventura (805) 644-9072Family owned and operated, serving the BEST homemade muffins and jams alongside the breakfast cuisine voted #1 in the VC Reporter’s Readers Poll 2 years straight. Breakfast and lunch served 7 days, on Telegraph just west of Mills, across from the bus depot.

AndriA’s seAfood restAurAnt & MArket WC3

1449 spinnaker drive, suite A Ventura (805) 654-0546 Opened in Ventura in 1982, Andria’s Seafood Restaurant and Fresh Fish Market is located in the beautiful Ventura Harbor. The waterfront restaurant’s heated patios make for fun and casual dining.

Art’s Corner CAfé WC4

1907 e. thompson Blvd, Ventura 805-653-5011Art’s Corner Café is a comfortable envi-ronment to enjoy breakfast or lunch. Early Bird specials are served daily. Our menu serves a variety of favorites and people come in every day to try our thin and light corner cakes and our home-made burger buns. We look forward to serving you soon!

BG’s CAfé WC5

428 s. oxnard Blvd oxnard (805) 487 – 07002009 Downtown business of the year. A local downtown favorite since 1971, dishing up breakfast, lunch and award-winning salsa. Open Monday through Friday- 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Brophy Bothers WC6

1559 spinnaker drive, Ventura harbor Village 805-639-0865 www.brophybros.comAfter serving locals and visitors in Santa Barbara for a number of years, Brophy Brothers opened its second location in Ventura Harbor in 2007. Bringing the same quality of fresh produce and outstanding service, Brophy Brothers ensures an enjoyable dining experience with every visit.

CABo seAfood Grill & CAntinA WC 7

1041 south oxnard Blvd oxnard (805) 487-6933 www.caboseafoodgrill.comA visit to Cabo should be all about good times, good food, and time with friends over a frosty margarita talking about the one that got away, even if it wasn’t a fish!!! At Cabo we use the finest ingre-dients available and cook your meals to order. We serve most everything with fresh hot handmade tortillas. If you would like to take some home, they are available to-go by the dozen. Remember Cabo when you plan your next Party. We cater for groups large & small.

CAfé AMri WC 8

2000 outlet Center drive #295 oxnard (805) 983 – 3026 www.cafeamri.comCafé Amri serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. Try the Chicken and Waffles or their homemade cinnamon rolls. Become a fan on facebook to keep up on the daily specials. Located in The Palms shopping center in Oxnard.

ChinA sQuAre WC 9

450 south B street oxnard (805) 487-9988Open in Centennial Plaza, this Chinese restaurant boasts Szechuan & Mandarin cuisine. This restaurant formerly in Carriage Square, is a local favorite. Closed Sundays.

the Cliff house inn WC 10

6602 old pacific Coast hwy. Ventura (805) 652-1381 www.cliffhouseinn.comWhile culinary temptations beckon from Santa Barbara to Ventura, some of the area’s finest dining takes place right within the hotel.

The Shoals presents an ever-changing menu specializing in fresh local seafood and pro-duce and offers both indoor and alfresco seating beside the blue Pacific.

The Shoals is open every night for dinner and every day for lunch, with brunch available Sundays.

CottAGe CAfé WC 11

2611 e. thompson Blvd. Ventura

805-643-1231Breakfast and lunch served daily from 6am til 2pm from an extensive menu with an eye on healthy and fresh foods. Crispy salads, bountiful sandwiches, platters, and break-fast traditions and surprises. The best Sweet Potato Fries around!

the CottAGe on MAin WC 12

2016 e. Main street Ventura (805) 643 – 0772 www.thecottageonmainstreet.comA European inspired Coffeehouse/Café in mid-town Ventura. We offer locally roasted Coffee and Espresso Beans, Gourmet Teas, Smoothies, Sandwiches, Panini’s, Salads, and Pastries.

enZo’s At Glen tAVern inn WC 13

134 north Mill st. santa paula 805-933-5550Chef Enzo spent 15 years in Rome and now brings authentic Italian cuisine to the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula. Enjoy such standards as lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and pizza, or signature dishes like Scallopini al Romana and “Rollino al Forno”, a rolled pizza dough filled with radicchio, smoked moz-zarella, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

fillMore & Western WC 14

351 santa Clara Ave fillmore 805-524-2546 www.fwry.comMake reservations to dine on board the vintage railway to make your next event a truly special occasion. Check out the special





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dinner trains and Weekend Scenic Excursion luncheons online. Remember any place else is simply a restaurant.

Fresh and Fabulous CaFé WC 15

The Woolworth building 401 south a street oxnard (805) 486-4547 www.myfreshandfabulous.comFresh & Fabulous is a warm and welcoming cafe with a Mediterranean flair.

From quiche, to warm and crusty panini to a flavorful variety of salads, you won’t be dissapointed.

Try our all homemade specialties such as bruschetta, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, and hummus. Learn more about our-Breakfast and Lunch Menu by visiting our website.

Golden China WC 42

760 s seaward ave, Ventura, Ca 93001 (805)652-0688 www.goldenchinaventura.comAt Golden China Restaurant diners can experience authentic Chinese Cuisine in their own neighborhood. Serving Ventura for over 25 years, Golden China has been the recipient of numerous VCReporter Best of Awards such as Best Chinese food, Best Karaoke, Most romantic Restaurant and Best place to play darts. From our lunch menu to our popular champagne brunch, Golden China will be pleased to welcome you at any time for your next meal!

herzoG Wine Cellars WC 16

3201 Camino del sol oxnard (805) 983-1560Tierra Sur Restaurant, inside Herzog Wine Cellars new state-of-the-art win-ery, is ChefToddAaronsBio1107.pdf”Chef Todd Aarons’ second incarnation of Mediterranean influenced seasonal cuisine, this time utilizing California’s local produce. Chef Aarons is a veteran of Zuni Café in San Francisco and Savoy in Manhattan, and is now returning home to California to make Tierra Sur his new abode. Visit www.herzog-cellars.com for more details.

The iTalian Job WC 17

2810 s. harbor blvd, Channel islands harbor

(805) 832 - 4945 www.italianjobcafe.com

Casual Italian dining in the Channel Islands Harbor. The Italian Job is open 7 days a week. A $5 stimulus menu is offered daily from 3-5pm. While it is not necessary, we always appreciate reservations. Buon Appetito!

JoannaFina’s MexiCan CaFé WC 18

1127 s. seaward avenue, Ventura 805-652-0360We feature two heated patios, offering a great atmosphere for quiet dinners or lively Mexican Fiestas. We are famous for our homemade tamales. Joannafina’s has been selected as the “BEST Sunday Brunch”

in Ventura County as chosen by a popular reader’s poll.

Main Course Ca WC 39

1363 donlon st. suite 11 Ventura (805) 658-8900“Whether dining at the restaurant or at one of the many catered events I have attended put on by Main Course California, I have always been pleased and impressed with the freshness, quality of food and personable service. You can’t go wrong with this place - you must try it if you haven’t already! ” Five Star Google Map Review posted by hilldr-see others via our website, maincourseca.com

Mariann’s iTalian Villa WC 19

301 W. Channel islands blvd Port hueneme (805) 985 - 8663We invite you to come experience our authentic Italian Sauces and homemade recipes from the last 26 years. Catering, Parties, Takeout. Weekday lunch specials 11am – 3pm and Early Bird Specials Mon – Thurs. 4:30 – 6:30pm. Open 7 days a week.

MoQueCa brazilian Cuisine WC 20

3550 s. harbor blvdl suite 201 oxnard (805) 204 - 0970 www.moquecarestaurant.comCome experience the real flavor of Brazil. Try our Shrimp Bobo, Fish Moqueca, Fried Plantains, Fried Yucca and more. Daily lunch specials. Pleasantly located in the new Marine Emporium Landing build-ing in Channel Islands Harbor. Moqueca



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545 E. THOMPSON BLVD. | VENTURA | CA | 93001805.652.7070 | WWW.RESTAURANTBROOKS.COM

• CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE• PATIO DINING• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• 1/2 PRICE WINE WEDNESDAYS

Come experience Chef Andy Brooks’bold and inventive cuisine.

Voted in theVCReporter Readers Poll• Best New Restaurant 2007• Best Wait Staff 2008• Best Restaurant 2009

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Delicious, Gourmet, Healthy Cuisine Is Here

Organic, Vegan & Raw Specialties Decadent, Healthy Desserts!

( 3 6 6 3 ) 100 S. Fir Street, Ventura • (805) 641-FOOD

www.maryssecretgarden.com email: [email protected]

Tuesday - Thursday 4pm - 9:30pm • Friday & Saturday 11am -9:30pm

Closed Sunday & Monday

Organic Beer and Wine • Children’s Menu Available • Smoothies and Sandwiches

serves authentic Brazilian Cuisine, has harbor views, and pleasant staff.

Ojai Wine festival WC 21www.ojaiwinefestival.com

Sunday June 13th 2010 12pm

The Ojai Wine Festival will be held as always on the north shore of beautiful Lake Casitas Recreational Area.

A ticket buys you entrance into the event, ten tastes of wine or beer, and a souvenir wine glass.

Gates open at 12pm for tasting. Music begins at Noon. Pouring stops at 5pm and gates close.

Admission for Adults: Advance tickets $30. $40 at the gate.

Non Tasting Admission Tickets(for anyone 16 and up) $15 at the gate. (Includes coupons for two non-alcoholic drinks) Perfect for your designated driver! Admission under 16 years is free with paid adult.

Parking is $5

O-sabi japanese RestauRant WC 22

5795 Walker st. ventura, Ca (805) 642-6200“From the Time You Enter, till You Leave, You Will Enjoy the Experience.”

O-sabi can accommodate up to 30 people for Teppan dining, with highly skilled, acrobatic chefs preparing gourmet cuisine right before your eyes. It’s as if your party has their very own “Iron Chef” show! The

restaurant also features the largest sushi bar in the county, and welcomes parties of up to 15 for innovative, super fresh sushi and sashimi. Open daily.

pete’s bReakfast HOuse WC 23

2055 e. Main street ventura 805-648-1130Regularly voted “best Breakfast in Ventura County”! Delicious and fresh homemade biscuits, jam, syrup, waffles, granola and salsa. Try the awesome pancake roll or spicy huevos rancheros!

piRates GRub ‘n GROG WC 24

450 s. victoria avenue Oxnard (805) 984 – 0046 www.piratesgrubngrog.netYour neighborhood pub and restaurant for 15 years. Come watch sports on 11 High Def TV’s and enjoy our Full Bar with the best bartenders in town. New Owners and New Chef. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials. Breakfast served on Sat. and Sun. 9am – 2pm. Live Music and Dancing Fri. – Sun.

Having a party, wedding or special event and need a Licensed and Insured Professional Bar Service? We offer a Full Service Off Premise Licensed Alcohol Bar.

Call Pirates Restaurant-Cappuccino Club for your next event!!

Q & Q HaWaiian bbQ WC 25

1780 s. victoria avenue, unit f ventura telephone: 805-644-8988 fax: 805-644-2288 www.qqhawaiianbbq.com

Q & Q Hawaiian B.B.Q. is dedicated to bringing you the best Hawaiian dining experience by serving an exquisite selection of Hawaiian food, which has an amazing blend of culture from the islands, in a beau-tiful and friendly Hawaiian atmosphere. Our classic “Plate Special” is a huge, gastro-nomically challenging mixture of Asian and American food. We use the freshest ingre-dients for an authentic Hawaiian BBQ taste.

ROXsbuRY Deli WC 26

443 W. Channel islands blvd port Hueneme (805) 985 – 2504Featuring a casual Americana theme we combine regional favorites with ethnic spe-cialties. The menu can be described as eclectic with a wide variety of foods: homemade soups, salads, unique appetizers, burgers, overstuffed sandwiches as well as a complete dinner menu featuring fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta and more. Don’t forget our irresistible desserts!

RutH’s CHRis steak HOuse - santa baRbaRa WC 40

3815 state st.Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves the finest USDA Prime beef available. Their steaks are hand-selected from the top 2% of the country’s beef and served sizzling on a 500° plate. Make your res-ervations today.

spassO CuCina italiana WC 27

1140 s. seaward ave ventura 805-643-2777 www.spassorestaurant.comOwner Francesco Cionti, after his expe-rience as General Manager for Movie

Director Francis Ford Coppola’s res-taurant in San Francisco, brings to Ventura, San Francisco’s high quality food standards. Francesco was born and raised in Rome (Italy) until the age of 30 then relocating to America six years ago. Spasso’s menu reflects the Roman dishes and his Mama’s recipes in the most authentic way.

susHi fResH ventuRa WC 28

5920 telegraph Road ventura (805) 650 - 6068 www.sushifreshventura.comA locals favorite for over 10 years. When we make sushi, “fresh” is first. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Extensive Sake menu. All you can eat specials with sports on the TV.

¿tOMas Café? WC 29

622 south a street Oxnard (805) 483-6633 www.tomascafe.comTomas Café is serving breakfast and lunch daily with the best coffee in town. Try something new with our daily specials. We are making fresh morning pastries every-day including Scones, Danishes, Turnovers, Cinnamon Rolls, and Muffins.

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West County Delivery – 805-385-4444

east County Delivery - 805-495-4444

3940 e. Main st. ventura

627 W. Channel islands blvd, port Hueneme





Enzo's is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

For reservations call 805-933-5550134 North Mill St. • www.glentavern.com

The essence of Italian cuisine at theGlen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula.

Our ownCHICKENMARSALA

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Taste Authentic Italian FoodAt Its Finest.

MEXICAN CAFE, VENTURA

k Serving Authentic Mexican Cuisine

k Romantic Strolling MusiciansOn Weekends

k Unique Sunday Brunch9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

k 2 Heated Patios

k Children’s Menu

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New Owners, Same Great Food & Service

1127 S. SEAWARD AVE., VENTURASteps from the Beach!(805) 652-0360

Voted Ventura County’sBest Brunch, Wait Staff

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WED & THURS 11:30AM-10PM

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2100 S. Saviers Rd, 111 E. Gonzales Rd, Oxnard

520 Arneill Rd, Camarillo7 Locations in Ventura county. Call one num-ber for delivery or take out.

Multiple prize winner for best pizza in county also serving salad bar and sandwiches using only the freshest ingredients. Comfortable family dining or speedy delivery. Local owned, not a franchise.

URbAnE CAfé WC 33

4960 Telephone Rd Ventura (805) 654-1619 www.urbancafes.comHere we create only the freshest sand-wiches, salads, and soups. Nothing is ever frozen. The Urbane Cafe prepares and cooks everything daily to create a great tast-ing sandwich. We spent the extra time and money to create a truly relaxing environ-ment because we feel it is just as important as great food.

VEnTURA LIMOnCELLO

www.venturalimoncello.com (805) 658-0881Ask for Ventura’s own handcrafted, all natural lemon liqueur at your favorite restaurant.

Available in markets and liquor stores to create specialties at home which you’ll find recipes for online at www. venturalimoncello.com.

WOOd RAnCh bbQ And GRILL WC 34, CAM 4, WC 35

3449 E. Main Street

Ventura, 805.620.4500 1101 daily drive Camarillo 805) 482-1202

540 new Los Angeles Ave Moorpark (805) 523-7253Wood Ranch features “The Food That Makes America Great!™”- a menu of award winning; uniquely seasoned, made-from-scratch “signature” items such as: Premium American Baby Back Pork Ribs; Certified Angus Beef™ steaks and BBQ pulled pork. Wood Ranch operates 13 premium-casual, full service restaurants in Southern California.

YOLAndA’S WC 36, WC 37, WC 38

1601 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard (805) 985-1340

590 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley (805) 306-9933

2753 E. Main St, Ventura, (805) 643-2700 www.yolandasmexicancafe.comHappy Hour — Monday thru Friday from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M.

Appetizers Half Price

Discounts on Margaritas and Beer

Please visit our family friendly restaurants in Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, and now in Simi Valley

We’ve got all your favorite Mexican dish-es! Traditional plates, steaming hot skillet fajitas, a wide selection of spicy burritos, tasty tostadas, delicious steaks, pacific fresh seafood and more! We offer lunch and dinner menus and have a fantastic catering service as well. Next time you want to throw a party everyone will remember, just call Yolanda’s! F

Happy Hour Specials

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St. Louis Ribs$9.99 !

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(805) 641-1222www.rocketfizzstore.com

105 S. Oak St.(corner of Santa Clara)

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• Taffy Tuesdays 1-7pmEnjoy samples of ourdelicious taffy flavors!

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Pleasing YouPleases Us!

Ventura’s Favorite Breakfast & Lunch Spot

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS SERVED DAILY

1907 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura(805) 653-5011

Come try our Famous Corner Cakes& Homemade Burger Buns

Open7 DaysA Week

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512 E. Main St.,Ventura

805.643.3040www.tippsthai.com

512 E. Main St.,Ventura

805.643.3040www.tippsthai.com

Why do we have such loyal customers?Fresh daily veggie, meatand seafood dishesVentura's Friendliest full barTakee-Outee, World's fastestYou call - It's readywhen you arriveConveniently located onMain Street at California,downtown


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• Buffet Lunch Mon. - Fri.Sunday Champagne Brunch

• Huge, Outdoor,Heated Patio

• Upgraded Menu• Happy Hour Hours:

Mon. - Thurs.11am - 9pm

Fri. & Sat.11am - 10pm

Sunday10am - 9pm

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LUNCHMonday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm

Lunch Combos Start at $6.95

SUNDAY CHAMPAGNEBRUNCH

Served 10:00am - 2:30pm

KARAOKE NIGHTLY9:00pm to Closing

BANQUET FACILITYAVAILABLE

To-go & Delivery Service Available

HAPPY HOUR 4-7pm FREE HORS D'OEUVRES

CATERING & PRIVATE PARTYHOTLINE

805-652-0688

Kitchen Now Open till 1:30 a.m.

Come & enjoy Karaoke with Mr. Garyoke!

Open Mic Night Every ThursdayDJ or Live Music Every Fri. & Sat.

Great for yourbirthday.

760 S. Seaward Ave., At the 101 Fwy.652-0688 • www.goldenchinaventura.com


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Delicious, Fresh Fish Tacosand More

Smooth Draft Beer served in

Ice Cold Schooners

3429 Telegraph Rd.Ventura, CA

805.644.9072

VOTED BEST BREAKFAST! 2008 & 2009VCReporter Readers Poll, VC Star Best Of

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The BEST Homemade

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H O S T E D B Y T H E Z A R L E Y & V A N H U I S E N F A M I L I E S

SUNDAY, JUNE 6th, 2010 • 1 PM - 5 PM

Over 75 fabulous food exhibitors • 150 renowned wineries25 marvelous microbreweries • Silent Auction and continuous

Entertainment throughout the day

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS • ONE UNIVERSITY DRIVE • CAMARILLO, CA 93012

For more information or to purchase tickets please visit

www.cpwineandfoodfestival.com

VOTED BEST CULTURAL EVENT OF VENTURA COUNTY FOR 2008 & 2009! – VC Reporter

General Admission TicketsAvailable online for $90 each • $100 each at the door

Wine & food included with the price of admission.

VIP Tickets$200 Each • Includes early admission at 12 noon • VIP valet parking

Entrance to the VIP Lounge sponsored by the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

www.casapacifica.org • (805) 445-7800All proceeds benefit the children and families of Casa Pacifica, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties' children's crisis care shelter, residential treatment program and community-based services provider.

Casa Pacifica is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1988. Tax ID #77-0195022

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