{"id":6923,"date":"2023-07-12T11:54:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T18:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.pechanga.com\/newsroom\/?p=6923"},"modified":"2023-07-12T11:55:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T18:55:23","slug":"2-temecula-restaurants-earn-acclaim-from-wine-spectator-with-the-award-of-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.pechanga.com\/newsroom\/2-temecula-restaurants-earn-acclaim-from-wine-spectator-with-the-award-of-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Temecula Restaurants Earn Acclaim from Wine Spectator with the Award of Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pechanga’s Great Oak Steakhouse. It’s currently under renovation & reopening summertime 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

TEMECULA<\/strong>, Calif. — (July 12, 2023) \u2013 Two of the Temecula area\u2019s best restaurants can claim the distinction of being awarded Wine Spectator\u2019s Award of Excellence for 2023. The Great Oak Steakhouse inside Pechanga Resort Casino and Cork | Fire Kitchen at Temecula Creek Inn have both earned the 2023 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence distinction for the fourth year in a row. This places the resorts\u2019 signature restaurants among the top 0.3% of all dining establishments in the United States, according to statistics.
\nThe Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants with a true dedication to wine. Their wine lists must offer at least 90 selections, feature a well-chosen assortment of quality wine producers that would be difficult for diners to find at local stores and drink at home. The wine selections must also match the restaurant\u2019s cuisine in style and pricing, and provide a well-rounded experience to guests. Whether concise or extensive, focused on only a few wine regions or diverse, the winning lists deliver ample choice to satisfy discerning wine lovers. This year, 2,001 restaurants around the world received Wine Spectator\u2019s Award of Excellence.<\/p>\n

\u201cReceiving this award speaks volumes about how guests feel about the Great Oak Steakhouse,\u201d said Pamela Pinto, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Pechanga Resort Casino. \u201cOur teams work so hard to deliver the very best in guest experience. And providing the right selections to match our menu at the Great Oak Steakhouse illustrates the attention to detail and care our chefs, restaurant staff and overall food and beverage management take with each aspect of guest service.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Cavatelli pasta entree at Cork Fire Kitchen at Temecula Creek Inn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cOur culinary and our front-of-house restaurant teams put their hearts and souls into the food served at Cork | Fire Kitchen, ensuring the dishes pair perfectly with the exquisite wines on our list,\u201d said Diana McMann, Temecula Creek Inn General Manager. \u201cOur guests say Cork | Fire Kitchen is a \u201cmust-dine\u201d every time they visit Temecula. From the care we take to plant and harvest fresh ingredients on site, to the decision made to serve a wide selection of local wines to help our area remain sustainable, this award goes back to the thoughtfulness we give to each item on our menu.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rendering of new bar area inside the Great Oak Steakhouse at Pechanga Resort Casino. Renovations expected to be completed summertime 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pechanga Resort Casino\u2019s Great Oak Steakhouse is currently in the midst of a big refresh. Before the temporary closure, the restaurant\u2019s wine list featured 203 distinctive wines from well-known regions around the world. Many hail from California, including several from the local Temecula Valley. Other selections include well known, as well as hard to find, labels from the Pacific Northwest, Europe, Argentina, and New Zealand. When the restaurant reopens later this summer, guests will enjoy an expanded wine and craft cocktail list, as well as elevated cuisine in a modern and inviting setting.<\/p>\n

Rich and warm earth tones, muted golds and modern chandeliers make the remodeled space inviting and fun simultaneously. A semi-private chef\u2019s room will be available for small groups and special occasions. The room is flanked on two sides by temperature-controlled glass walls housing award winning wine selections. The room also allows guests a front row seat to look into the restaurant\u2019s new exhibition kitchen. A new bar to the right of the restaurant\u2019s main entry allows guests spacious ambiance to enjoy crafted cocktails, appetizers and good company before or after their meal in the main dining room. Check Pechanga\u2019s social media channels or the website at Pechanga.com\/eat for information on the Great Oak Steakhouse\u2019s remodel reopening.<\/p>\n

Cork | Fire Kitchen features 119 wines on their extensive list that offers nearly 20 labels from as nearby as the Temecula Valley, and many more from as far away as Australia, France, Argentina, and Austria. Guests may choose to sit inside or outside on one of two patios overlooking the resort\u2019s 27-hole golf course. Reservations are encouraged when dining at Temecula Creek Inn\u2019s Cork | Fire Kitchen. Reservations may be made by visiting corkfirekitchen.com or by calling (888) 976-3404.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TEMECULA, Calif. — (July 12, 2023) \u2013 Two of the Temecula area\u2019s best restaurants can claim the distinction of being awarded Wine Spectator\u2019s Award of Excellence for 2023. 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