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Sip Wine & Savor Chocolate While Helping a Good Cause This February

People Enjoying Wine Fest

TEMECULA, Calif. – (Jan. 8, 2015) – Chocolate and wine come together at Pechanga Resort & Casino for the annual Chocolate Decadence and Pechanga Wine Festival set for Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28.

Hundreds of wine varieties, sweet and savory chocolate confections, food samples from acclaimed Pechanga Resort & Casino restaurants, live music, silent auction and helping out a good cause are all on the agenda for the two days inside the Pechanga Resort & Casino Grand Ballroom in Temecula, Calif.

Jade Chocolate Cups at Chocolate Decadence

Chocolate Decadence on Friday, February 27 features more than 30 wine varietals that have been shown to masterfully partner with chocolate and other sweet desserts. The event runs from 7:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. and is $50 per person.

The 7^th annual Pechanga Wine Festival goes from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. on Saturday, February 28. Tickets for this unforgettable event are $65.

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Combo tickets for entry into both events are available for $100. Designated driver tickets are $30 Chocolate Decadence and $35 for the Wine Festival. Both let attendees taste all the delectable desserts, food and take in live music, entertainment and extensive silent auction. Pechanga Club members will also get 25-percent off the ticket price. Guests must be 21 or older to attend either event. For tickets or more information, visit the Pechanga Box Office, call (877) 711-2946 or visit www.Pechanga.com/Entertainment. Proceeds from both events benefit Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley. Read More

A Present for You! Christmas Dining Specials at Pechanga

Extraordinary Christmas Dining at Pechanga

TEMECULA, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2014) – The perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list is at one of seven specialty dining options at Pechanga Resort & Casino this holiday season. Whether “naughty” or “nice,” everyone deserves a delicious and specially prepared holiday meal on Dec. 25. From casual to upscale dining and everything in between, Pechanga will help you host the perfect Christmas meal for families, large groups or even a romantic dinner for two. The globally-inspired Pechanga Buffet, the AAA Four Diamond Great Oak Steakhouse, Paisano’s Italian, Kelsey’s Bar and Grill, Umi Sushi and Oyster Bar and Journey’s End at Journey at Pechanga golf course feature delectable choices for diners to make this a memorable and delicious Christmas. Read More

Handmade Gingerbread Houses Now on the Market at Pechanga

Gingerbread Houses at Pechanga

TEMECULA, Calif. – (Dec. 2, 2014) – While Southern California home sales have dipped to a three-year low according to CoreLogic®, the market for sweet pads big enough for the gingerbread man and his family is heating up at one southland resort. This holiday season, Pechanga Resort & Casino’s in-house bakery team is preparing, building and decorating hand-crafted gingerbread houses and offering them to prospective buyers. These homes come fully loaded and turnkey for gift giving or for those with a hankering for an abode on which to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Those looking for a brand new gingerbread home can find them in an easily accessed location at the 24-hour Caffe Cocoa inside the popular Temptations Food Walk at Pechanga, at Blends Coffee & Wine Bar just inside the Pechanga Hotel Lobby and at the Pechanga Coffee Cart by the Motorcoach Entrance. These homes feature amenities such as hand-drawn insulation (icing) and real curb appeal with colorful holiday sweet treats lining the outside. If buyers are careful transporting the homes, no insurance is required, property tax is waived and goodwill equity can be earned by giving one of the Pechanga gingerbread homes to someone else. These handmade gingerbread houses come in two different floor plans. The 12-inch by six inch house, the larger of the two models sell for $50 and the 10-inch by six inch house sells for $35. They will be on the market until Christmas or until all units have been snapped up by buyers.

Top chefs in SW Riverside Co. Compete to Raise Money to Help At-Risk Youth

Chef Open At Pechanga Resort & Casino

TEMECULA, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2014) – If a night of sampling gourmet cuisine from the area’s top chefs sounds like the idea of a good time, The So Cal Chef Open in Temecula is the place to be on Monday, October 20.

Happening inside the Pechanga Resort & Casino Grand Ballroom, foodie festival goers can experience intense flavors and fresh ingredients in dishes made by 12 culinary experts. Attendees will be able to sample their way around the room as they vote for their favorite chef and favorite dish of the night. The chefs and their dishes will also be scored by a panel of celebrity judges including Steve Cazel (“Cutthroat Island,” “Survivor”), Amanda Colello (“Hell’s Kitchen”), Comedian Rocky Osborn (Aces Comedy Club) and last year’s “Judges Pinnacle Award” winner, Chef Steve Stawinski (Wilson Creek’s Creekside Grille).

This foodie experience starts at 4:30p.m. and has historically hosted more than 400 guests. Entry is $45 online or at the door, or $35 if purchased from participating restaurants. Ticket price includes unlimited tastings from all food vendors. For tickets or more information, call Oak Grove Center at
(951) 677-5599 or visit www.oakgrovecenter.com and click on “Events.” Read More

Cool Off With Refreshing Summer Dessert & Drink Specials

Blends Cookies N Cream Frappucino

TEMECULA, Calif. – (August 7, 2014) – With the mercury still reaching toward the 100 mark in many areas around Southern California, locals and visitors look for places where they can cool down and get refreshed. Next time beating the heat is in order, Pechanga Resort & Casino offers the perfect respite with an array of frozen treats and drinks, plus 24/7 air conditioning.

The resort’s newest place to pick up a sustainably harvest and locally roasted coffee or latte offers frozen blended java drinks. Blends Coffee & Wine Bar offers the blended cookies and cream frappe, a temptation guests will not want to share. Blends also features iced coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, and an array of blended coffee drinks. Blends also offers more than 15 wines by the glass, many of them crisp and chilled white and sparkling wines. Read More

Treat Mom to a Day of Dining and Relaxation

Mother’s Day Specials at Pechanga

TEMECULA, Calif. – (April 30, 2014) – Sunday, May 11 marks the day mothers everywhere like to be pampered, spend time with loved ones, or take some time for themselves. Seven of Pechanga Resort & Casino’s 11 restaurants help make the occasion memorable with dining specials to please many tastes. Guests will find Mother’s Day dining specials at the Pechanga Café, Paisano’s Italian, Journey’s End, the AAA Four Diamond Great Oak Steakhouse, Kelsey’s Sports Bar & Grill, Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar and The Pechanga Café. Hours of each restaurant vary and reservations are recommended at the Great Oak Steakhouse and at Paisano’s Italian. For reservations or more information, call (877) 711-2946 or visit www.Pechanga.com. Read More

Lucky Gaming & Dining Specials on St. Paddy’s Day

Dining & Gaming Specials for St.Pat’s Day

TEMECULA, Calif. – (March 3, 2014) – With St. Patrick’s Day only a couple of weeks away, many wonder how they may find the luck of the Irish. On Monday, March 17, guests at Pechanga Resort & Casino will not need leprechauns or lucky charms to experience great deals on dining and excitement on the casino floor. Six of the resort’s restaurants feature cuisine specials, and from 10:00a.m. to 10:00p.m., slot and table games players have the chance to win $500 in EasyPlay® every 30 minutes. For more information, visit www.Pechanga.com or call toll free (877) 711-2946. Read More

Blends Coffee & Wine Bar Now Open

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Cappuccino & Dessert at Blends at Pechanga

TEMECULA, Calif. – (Jan. 30, 2014) – Pechanga Resort & Casino, the state’s largest resort and casino, has just opened the final piece of its grand entry and restaurant renovation and construction. Blends Coffee & Wine Bar melds the appeal of fresh-roasted, gourmet coffees and teas with the knowledge that products have been responsibly sourced and produced. On opening day, hundreds of people made their way into the new dining outlet eager to see what had been going on behind the glass doors for months. Once inside the earth-toned coffee house, guests are treated to a thoughtfully planned menu that features a Brew Bar (individually brewed cups of gourmet coffee to order), espresso beverages including Cappuccino, Lattes, Mochas, and Frozen Blended coffee drinks. The spacious restaurant with floor to ceiling windows (unusual in a casino setting) also offers guests an array of specialty sandwiches, Italian piattatas, paninis, salads, as well as breakfast pastries and desserts, freshly baked by the in-house Pechanga pastry team. Wines by the glass and by the bottle are also served. WiFi and device charging come complimentary. Blends is open every day from 7:00a.m. to 11:00p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 7:00a.m. to 2:00a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, click here or call (877) 711-2WIN. Read More

Pechanga Wins 2 AAA Four Diamond Awards in 2014

Pechanga Resort & Casino Lobby

– Resort and Restaurant Rated Among Top Five Percent in North America –

TEMECULA, Calif. – (January 17, 2014) – Pechanga Resort & Casino is pleased to announce it has been honored with two AAA Four Diamond Awards for 2014. The 517-luxury resort received the AAA Four Diamond Award for the 13^th time and has won it consecutively since opening in 2002. Only 10 other resorts in Riverside County also carry the AAA Four Diamond distinction. The Great Oak Steakhouse earned the honor among only six others in Riverside County and 38 other restaurants in all of Southern California. Pechanga Resort & Casino has won the AAA Four Diamond Award every year since the resort opened in 2002. The Great Oak Steakhouse has won the award for the third time in a row since 2012. Read More

Celebrate Christmas with the Perfect Meal

Pechanga’s Award-Winning Great Oak Steakhouse features specials for the holidays

TEMECULA, Calif. – (Dec. 12, 2013) – Families and friends around the world come together on Christmas to share a meal and to celebrate the holiday season. Guests throughout Southern California and beyond can do the very same thing while enjoying gourmet fare on Christmas at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Six of the resort’s 11 restaurants will feature delectable dining specials on December 25. The globally-inspired Pechanga Buffet, the AAA Four Diamond Great Oak Steakhouse, Paisano’s Italian, Kelsey’s Bar & Grill, Journey’s End at Journey at Pechanga golf course and the Pechanga Café feature delectable choices for diners to make this a memorable and delicious Christmas. The hardest part may be choosing which restaurant to visit. Read More