Where: Pechanga Summit, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula

“Pechanga puts on top-class events, and it’s wonderful to see people come out and engage with the decadence of chocolate and wine while supporting a charity at the same time,” she said. Marine said they’ve been working with the casino since 2007 at this event and are excited to be back as volunteers with the non-profit help with serving the wine and treats. Tammy Marine, chief executive officer of Habitat For Humanity Inland Valley, will also be on hand since proceeds from the event and silent auction will be donated to Habitat for Humanity to help with housing in Southwest Riverside County. “You just need to match the balance of the base of the chocolate and wine.” “All chocolate pairs well with wine,” Putra said. “You will see a lot of colors and textures on the deserts with a mix of flavors like citrus and raspberry,” Putra said.Īlthough he recommends white wine drinkers stick with the milk and white chocolate, he doesn’t think there is a wrong combination. Deden Putra, the executive pastry chef at Pechanga Resort Casino, said he and his team combined dark, milk and white chocolate with several fruit flavors. Some items include chocolate pops, macaroons and brownies in different flavors. We have a selection of amazing wine and food.”Īs for chocolate desserts, the Pechanga pastry kitchen will be offering a mix of sweets to go with the various types of wine. “We have two different finger foods and we balance one group with white wine, and the other is paired with red. “Our chefs usually pair the wine, so we have a selection of Asian, Italy, and steakhouse flavors,” Pinto said. Many of the food items are exclusive only to the festival and are not served on the regular menus like bourbon glazed salmon, port-wine braised short ribs with horseradish mashed potatoes and Wagyu meatballs.Īndre Pinto, executive chef of Pechanga Resort Casino, said he and the other chefs curated menu items that would pair well with the beverages served. The food spread will be provided by the casino’s restaurants: Paisano’s Italian, Journey’s End, Kelsey’s,1882 Cantina, Pechanga Café, Temptations Food Court, Garde Manger Kitchen, Blazing Noodles and the Pechanga pastry kitchen. Tickets include a souvenir wine glass, unlimited two-ounce samples of wine and spirits and unlimited finger food offerings.

The single-day event features a combination of chocolates and other eats along with a wide selection of local wines. Wine drinkers and foodies with an affinity for sweet and savory treats can indulge in an array of flavor pairings as the Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula Saturday, March 4.

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