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RED, WHITE, AND GREEN: Leslee Gustafson and her family turned less than an acre of land into a vineyard of syrah and sauvignon blanc. (The chickens are just for eggs.) See page 48.

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Contents

Summer is Here and It’s “HOT” at The Top!

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editor’s note

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6 Thinking about food

Features wine

48 Down-Home Terrior Backyard winemakers bottle their own

about town

37 Urban Agriculture A short trip from farm to table

Champagne reception with Butler passed hors d’oeuvres, Gourmet 5 course Award Winning Chef, dinner prepared by Nic Manocchio our Award Winning Executive Chef, Nic Manocchio and dancing with live music by the Dave Burns Band! Here at The Club, It’s Robert’s favorite holiday and the only place to celebrate in style!

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22 Seeds, Sea, and Gastronomy The deeper story of the Jolly Oyster

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14 Sipping Porto A taste of Port wine’s eponymous city

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8 Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival Cal State University Channel Islands, Camarillo

shopping

10 Wine Lovers’ Companions Fresh summer ideas for toting, opening, airing, and—yes—drinking wine

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can eat food wIthout thInkIng, but that’s not to say I don’t think about the food I eat. organic? Ideal. dry-aged steaks? Pour the pinot. a box of cheez-Its can be a meal, if there’s salami in the fridge. My kids’ leftovers wrapped in a tortilla—anything wrapped in a tortilla. that’s a meal too. I drift between gastro-debauchery and gourmet, with occasional stabs at healthy eating. the best meals are always an event: collared-shirt night with a bloody chateaubriand and a big red in crystal stemware; better yet, sausages snapping over a campfire, the wind cold and the beer colder. Stand me up at the lunch counter or seat me in a grand hall of gastronomy, just don’t ask me what kind of food I like. there’s no simple answer to that question. taquerias or fine dining? Yes, please. one thing I do know is that good cooking is not all about the ingredients, blasphemous as that may sound. “fresh, local, seasonal,” with a side of “sustainable,” is the culinary catchphrase du jour. and I like those elements on a menu, don’t get me wrong. But when I go to a restaurant with a real chef, I want more. technique. execution. Presentation. then there’s creativity: the X-factor that can catapult a dish from good to great. My wife and I were at one of the better area restaurants not long ago and the chef sent out an appetizer of local baby carrots. they were adorable—wee orange spears. they tasted exactly like carrots. It’s an admirable concept—the poetry of purity—but I can peel my own carrots, thank you. consider a less contrived version of ecoconscious food: roadkill. Locavore forager extraordinaire Jonathan Mcgowan has lived for 31 of his 45 years off dishes like owl curry

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and pigeon au vin. “Rabbit is actually quite bland,” he wrote in an article for The Guardian newspaper. “fox is far tastier; there’s never any fat on it, and it’s subtle, with a lovely texture, firm but soft.” Squirm-worthy, isn’t it? Macabre! Perhaps, but that’s what he thinks about our diets too (most of us, anyway). his vulturine tendencies are a response to what he considers a “grotesque” meat industry. his choice is “rooted in respect for the environment,” and he’s never gotten sick from, say, badger stew or rat stir-fry. Still, you won’t find me at Jonathan Mcgowan’s table. I’ll take the ecological low road on this one. I mean, really, aren’t sustainably farmed oysters (p. 22) green enough? and I have been meaning to drop by the troyna family’s spread (p. 37) for fresh, organic eggs and a few tips on raising chickens; we’re considering putting in a coop. Matt kettmann’s story about backyard vintners (p. 48) is another in this issue that hit close to home for me, as my neighborhood is full of ripe mirabelle plums, which I’m curious to ferment for wine or distill into plum brandy. But roadkill? no, thanks. I’ll pluck a bird or gut a fish. I’m not above organ meats, and I even like tofu. But I draw the line at gopher. Besides, I get enough nourishment from Mcgowan’s food descriptions. his pan-fried craneflies with olive oil, celery, and raisins, for example, which he describes as “a bit like a waldorf salad, only with daddy longlegs. “I don’t eat the legs, though,” he clarifies, tacking on a brilliantly ironic zinger. “That would be weird.” — Matt mattk@ventanamonthly.com

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he first time I tasted Port wine was at the Ranch House Restaurant in Ojai, more than twenty years ago. A gentleman at the next table offered me a taste of his hundred-dollar glass of Port; I can still recall the initial robust bite, followed by a smooth berry-like finish. Since then, Port has occasionally made an appearance on my wine radar screen (Watermark Restaurant in Ventura has a good selection), but it wasn’t until I began planning a trip to Portugal that I became interested in where it comes from: Porto, in northern Portugal. Last month, my husband and I leisurely traveled from Lisbon to Porto, with a stop in the Dao wine region, where we found ample opportunities to taste the strong, sweet wine for which I’ve developed a genuine affinity. Technically speaking, Port is a fortified wine. By adding brandy wine or grape spirit to the grapes during production, the fermentation process is halted, leaving much of the original sweetness of the grapes intact, which results in a finished product that is often served after a meal with dessert or cheese, or as an aperitif, before a meal. The fortification also results in a higher alcohol content than other wines: eight to twenty percent. Which could explain why I slept so well in Portugal.

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Port was “discovered” in the 17th century when British merchants added brandy to the wine of the Duoro region of Portugal to prevent it from souring while in transit across the Atlantic. They found that the finished product was stronger, sweeter, and better flavored than the wine they set out to make. Given the varieties of Port to choose from—dry, medium-dry or sweet white, aged tawny, ruby, vintage, or late bottled vintage (LBV)—the selection you make will determine the outcome of your Port wine experience. And drinking a good glass of Port is an experience. While we dabbled with Port tasting in Lisbon, and drank homemade earthytasting port-style wine during a stay on a vineyard in Viseu, it was when we first arrived in Porto, where the Port lodges are located, that we stumbled, quite literally, into a Port wine bar called Vinologia. Here we tasted three varieties (a crisp dry white, a tenyear tawny, and an LBV) along with some Portuguese cheese. Each Port was superb, although the flavors differed dramatically: the dry white (usually served as an aperitif) was chilled and had a slightly fruity, somewhat nutty taste; the amber-hued tawny, served with a slight chill, had a spicy, opulent aroma and a mellow-sweet flavor; and the late bottled vintage had an elegant deep ruby-color, was served at room tempera-

Opposite: Port wine produced in the Douro Valley was once shipped downriver to the city of Porto in sailboats called barcos rabelos, anchored here along the Douro River. Above: A centuries-old tradition, Port tastings occur in musty cellars and clean, contemporary spaces like this upmarket wine shop.

ture, and filled the entire palate with a sublimely complex fullness that lingered languorously on the taste buds. They all went splendidly with the cheese. Personally, I think Port goes well with most anything, but according to the experts, each variety is best paired with a certain type of dessert, nut, or cheese. Porto is located along the banks of the Duoro River, where it enters the Atlantic Ocean, and all Port wine originates in the Upper Duoro valley, which stretches all the way to Spain. Only grapes grown in this demarcated region, with a climate of hot, dry summers and severe winters, can become true Port wine. In 1756, the Duoro was defined as a protected region, making it one of the oldest wine regions in the world. Timeless vines grow on terraces on the steep sides of the river and are separated by ancient stone walls; the area is now a World Heritage Site. Local villagers still pick the grapes by hand in late September, and many producers continue to use the traditional method of foot treading to make their wine, although some also use long wooden plungers to assist the treading process. Until the dams were built, in the ‘50s and ‘60s, the Port was floated down the river to the cellars in flat-bottomed boats

called barcos rabelos. Today it arrives via tanker trucks and the barcos rabelos are merely photo opportunities. While the historical center of Porto is filled with Old World charm—centuries-old churches and buildings dot the steep hills—the Port lodges (perhaps the main reason for going to Porto) are located just across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. The lodges, or caves as they are called in Porto, are where the wine is aged, blended, and bottled. A spectacular bridge, the Ponte de Dom Luis I (built in 1886 by an assistant of Gustave Eiffel) links the two neighborhoods. From our rented studio, located next to a 14th-century church, we took a funicular to the waterfront then walked across the bridge to Ramos Pinto lodge for a tasting. Ramos Pinto uses wine brandy from the Cognac region of France to fortify their wine. The tasting room is spacious with comfortable seating, which added to the pleasure of tasting five varieties of luscious Port. My favorite was the fifth glass: a creamy twenty-year-old tawny that tasted similar to a liquid version of crème brulee. A tawny is made from a blend of red grapes that age in wooden casks from three to 40 years, which turns the wine to a golden-brown color, hence the name; july 2012

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it is ready to drink when bottled. After tasting, we toured the cellar, which was musty smelling and filled with large wooden barrels of aging Port. The following morning we walked across the river and up a very steep cobblestone lane to visit Taylor’s Port lodge and cellar. A large circus-like tent drapes across the ceiling of the tasting room and glass doors open to a small formal garden complete with roaming peacocks. Since it was not yet noon when we arrived, we only tasted three varieties before the tour: a sweet white, a vintage, and an LBV. A vintage Port is made entirely from a single declared vintage year (mentioned on the label), which occurs in only about three years per decade, and is non-blended, or from a single harvest/vineyard. A sample is sent to the Port Wine Institute for approval, and only then can a Port be declared a vintage. Vintages are bottled after two years in the cask and continue to age in the bottle, where they can be kept for several decades; maturation in the bottle improves the quality. The bottles need to be stored in the dark and horizontally, so that the wine has constant contact with the cork. An LBV is matured in the cask for four to six years and is ready to drink when bottled (which is why it is called a late-bottled vintage). An added delight at Taylor’s was a terrace view café that overlooked the river and historical Porto. We admired the view as we lunched on cod (a traditional Portuguese dish) and then shared an eight-dollar glass of smooth, sweet Taylor’s vintage Port. Throughout our stay in Portugal, it became evident that the people are very proud of their traditions and their wines, particularly their Port. Every night in Porto, after feasting on seafood fresh from the Atlantic, we knew that when we asked our waiter for a Port suggestion to complement dessert, his face would light up and he’d recommend his personal favorite, assuring us, “You will enjoy this very much.” And we always did. v

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onsidering my “Jolly” heritage —my paternal grandmother was Flossie Jolly—it seemed logical that I would be curious about The Jolly Oyster, a shellfish peddling food truck parked at San Buenaventura State Beach. What exactly is this thing, and is there really a jolly oysterman behind the Jolly Oyster? Turns out there are two: Mark Reynolds and Mark Venus. Reynolds, the founder of The Baja Oyster Company, can often be heard in the beachside parking lot pontificating about shellfish and sustainability. “The world’s fisheries have reached their maximum sustainable annual yields of approximately 80 million tons,” he told me recently. “Meanwhile, a growing world population and changing eating habits may lead to a demand of 230 million tons of fish annually by the year 2030. The gap will be met, in part, by aquaculture. And our company is concentrating on the most environmentally friendly, sustainable sector of shellfish farming.” But let’s take a step back and start with a quick lesson about seafood, and the definition of aquaculture. Aquaculture: the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants. The practice involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish. Now that we know what we are talking about, let’s address seafood politics. There are varying opinions about farmed fish. Initially, conscientious foodies (like me) were instructed to eat only wild fish, because farmed fish often contained antibiotics and dyes, depending on the farming methods. We were also advised to not eat certain wild fish, as the populations were dwindling. What was left? We are now learning that not only is responsible fish farming okay—it is, in certain cases, bringing species back to life. Case in point: endangered shellfish could go the way of the abalone I used to collect on the rocky shores of Malibu as a child with my father. Little did we realize at the time that our family was harvesting and consuming 30-year-old sea creatures that would become nearly extinct. Good news: California abalone appears to be coming back in the now protected marine reserve of the

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Above: Co-owner Mark Reynolds left the corporate banking world to grow and sell sustainable shellfish.

Channel Islands. And just across the channel, within eyesight of the islands, sustainably farmed oysters and manila clams are being sold to the public from a simple kiosk by the sea in San Buenaventura State Park.

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ifteen years ago, two Brits named Mark circled the globe to establish a shellfish company focused on sustainable filter feeding mollusks, including oysters and manila clams. Mark Reynolds, who’d worked in the corporate banking world in Hong Kong, Chile, and Brazil, traded his suit and tie for clam diggers and sunscreen. A 47–year-old single father of two with a Masters degree in aquaculture, he has become the face of the company. His business partner, Mark Venus, an ecologist based fulltime in Baja, California, has had the aquaculture bug his entire life. “We weren’t happy setting up just any old shellfish farm,” said Reynolds. “We wanted to find the most incredible aquaculture garden in the world.” Growing an oyster takes time, patience, knowledge, fortitude, and a certain degree of luck. First, the oyster is spawned and larvae produced. That changes into seed, which fixes onto something (usually a rock) that is then planted in undersea boxes. There is tending and grading, among other caregiving, to do. Then it’s time to hurry up and wait. Eighteen to 24 months later, the oyster is ready to be harvested and transported back to Central California

Opposite: Kumamoto oysters, manila clams, and a lime at the ready. The essentials.

where it will be shucked and slurped. “Mother Nature has taught me a great deal,” Mark notes in a video on the Jolly Oyster website, admitting that he “didn’t understand Mother Nature” and underestimated her force, thus gaining respect and gratitude over the years. “We are doing something that is sustainable in a completely natural environment.” One disadvantage of mollusk farming is that they tend to live and feed off micro algae in isolated areas where there’s no electricity, water, or people—just Mother Nature. Changes in environmental conditions can kill oysters, and management is key to the success of any aquaculture farm. The partners discovered two ideal locations down in Baja, protected bays where the water is cool and there’s plenty of food (algae). In 2011, they took their business model to the next level and went from production and wholesale distribution to selling to the public. A year ago, the California State Parks system, having reviewed their proposal, allowed a pilot program of selling their Baja shellfish in the park. If all goes well, the program could be expanded into other state parks. And on a purely gastronomic level, it is going well. The proof is in the oyster. I have experienced pure bliss at the seafood stand in Ventura, mostly from the uniquely briny taste of the oysters themselves, but also by learning a new skill. Shucking, or cracking open, an oyster is really quite easy. All you July 2012

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Maxmar’s coldwater mollusk farm in Baja California, the source of jolly oysters and sweet, tender manila clams.

need is an oyster knife, a glove or towel, and a wee bit of bravery. Start with the small, sweet Kumamoto oysters; they’re easier to shuck than the larger Pacific variety. A couple of friends and I gathered recently at the State Beach for sunset Champagne and oysters. I confessed to being a klutz, but before long I was opening those petite Kumamotos like a pro. A squeeze of lemon or lime, maybe a dash of hot sauce, and… slurp. Who could ask for anything more? v

SHE SELLS SEASHELLS 7 spots for seaside seafood in Ventura County BY ANDREA KITAY Andria’s Seafood Restaurant 1449 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura; andriasseafood.com, 805/654-0546 Stop in for fish and chips at this longtime locals’ favorite in Ventura Harbor. Don’t be surprised if you find a line out the door. Beach House Tacos 668 Harbor Blvd., Ventura; 805/648-3177 This no-frills taco stand (an offshoot of Eric Ericsson’s) on the Ventura Pier serves up salmon tacos, ahi tacos… even calamari tacos. Add grilled stuffed pasilla peppers for a little zing.

The Jolly Oyster is located at San Buenaventura State Beach, 901 San Pedro St., Ventura; thejollyoyster.com, 805/968-1711.

Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar 1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura; brophybros.com, 805/639-0865 Knock back an oyster shooter or steamed mussels and clams in this hip Ventura Harbor eatery. The seafood you eat was probably eyeing its own meal a few hours earlier.

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Neptune’s Net 42505 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu; neptunesnet.com, 310/457-3095 Park beside a Harley and pick your victim from a live seafood tank. This biker-friendly establishment near the county line has more energy than a Vin Diesel movie.

TOOLS. This is not a restaurant; you’ll shuck and prepare your own shellfish. We recommend you bring an oyster knife ($5 at the kiosk), a clean cloth, and gloves. TIPS. A cooler with ice is a good idea, as is a nice loaf of bread or crackers and some lemons and/or limes. If you plan to cook, bring charcoal, garlic, and butter. AND TO DRINK? Pinot Gris. Sauvignon Blanc. Champagne. Wine and beer are allowed in the State Park. Make good use of this legal exception with something cold, crisp, and refreshing. 24

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Rhumb Line 1510 Anchors Way Dr., Ventura; rhumblineventura.com, 805/642-1200 Build your own seafood tower at this newcomer to the local food scene. Named for a navigational term used by sailors, the restaurant overlooks the boats in Ventura Harbor. Shoals Island Grill 6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy., Ventura; cliffhouseinn.com, 805/652-1381 Dine al fresco or in the intimate dining room facing the Pacific. Tuck into a cioppino with local shellfish and watch the dolphins surf past. Whale’s Tail 3950 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard; thewhalestail.com, 805/985-2511 Watch the tall ships in Channel Islands Harbor from the refurbished shellfish bar and dining room. Dig into full entrees of fresh Atlantic salmon or local halibut, or nibble small plates during happy hour.

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Paradise Pantry

Located in historic Downtown Ventura, we are proud to bring a lifetime of culinary experience and passion to the goal of delivering the widest variety and highest quality of unique boutique wines, cheese, cured meats, gourmet accoutrement, hand made chocolates and a special selection of original and limited edition artisans works. Our exceptional gift baskets and wine club are a sure hit for the holidays and gift giving all year round. Our gourmet platters and private catering services are perfect for any occasion, blue jeans to tuxedos!

Aloha Steakhouse

Welcome to Aloha Steakhouse… the Ultimate Dining Experience! We believe that dining should be more of a pleasure Ad Proof a necessity, which is why we prefer deck shoes and surf shirts tucked in fashion of the corporate world. We offer Dave St Client:than Paradise Pantry Ad Executive: two spectacular locations, one with breathtaking ocean views and the other in the majestic Santa Rosa Valley. Our Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If Ad Executive: Dave Stephens (805) 648-2244 unrivaled commitment to exceptional service, award winning cuisine and affordable wine selections sets a new standard Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_si y_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_ of quality. Aloha Steakhouse features a menu of classic and contemporary _proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: julyfavorites 2012 in an atmosphere that is warm and inviting. When you are here, you are part of our family! Aloha & Mahalo

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From the moment you walk through the doors at Watermark, you know you are in for a dining and entertainment experience. The breathtaking architecture draws you in the instant you are greeted at the hostess stand, then once seated, the newly updated menu and deep, diverse wine list peak your interest. The excitement continues as your waiter shares the seafood specials, many of which caught that day, and the smooth sounds of a jazz trio fills your ears. With your meal complete, it is now time to make your way upstairs to an ocean inspired W2O, Watermark’s rooftop bar and live music lounge. A diverse band lineup paired with some very tasty signature cocktails is a great way to celebrate your evening out on the town. The dance floor and rooftop perch overlooking Main Street become popular meeting points as the night progresses.

Chicago Ribs

We are The Best Bones in Town! Chicago Ribs and More is located on Main Street in downtown Ventura. We’re the home of the best BBQ in the area with the biggest portions, hands down! Our scrumptious food, friendly staff and great service will make you return again and again! Visit us and try our famous baby back AD PROOF ribs, delicious homemade corn bread, and unique and tasty sides. Not a big meat lover? We’ve got you covered. Try our popular turkey or veggie burger or one of our many delicious salads or sandwiches! We also Client: Watermark Ad Executive: David Comden (805) 648-2244 offer fantastic seafood dishes, like our tasty shrimp, salmon and halibut! There is something for everyone! Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_ Come try “THE BEST BONES IN TOWN!” at CHICAGOS RIBS and more! Proofs,_AD WILL RUN AS IS.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FINAL_PROOF_(APPROVED)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSUE: jUly 2012

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If you are looking to get away and just enjoy a wonderful seafood meal and relax in front of the water, this is the place! Eric Ericsson’s is literally right off the water and has a wonderful view, not to mention spectacular sunsets! From the restaurant you can actively see dolphins and even whales during their migrating season. The seafood is outstanding! With an attentive wait staff and generous portions your experience at Eric Ericsson’s will be one that you will not forget! Our Tapas Bar (upstairs) offers a full bar and Happy Hour Monday thru Friday. Our Beach House Tacos on the patio serves up some of the best tacos and other menu items in Ventura. This is a great place to sneak away, unwind and enjoy some great food complimented with a full bar. Day or night, join us for the spectacular view, beach atmosphere and while you are here visit our Seafood market and Gift shop! We are open 7 days a week from 11:00AM until closing.

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Palermo had been voted year after year best coffee house in the County. If you’re looking for a great cup of joe or an artisan, locally made cup of gelato- this is the place. Located in the heart of downtown, enjoy their patio on a sunny afternoon or on a cool summer evening. Known for their real lavender mochas, and their sea salt caramel lattes- this is a must stop when in Ventura. Proudly serving locally roasted Beacon Coffee Company, and locally owned Zhena’s teas of Ojai.

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The only flag and cutlery store in Ventura County, now also carrying ecofriendly, ergonomic kitchen tools and accessories. US made American, military and state flags, flag poles and accessories; knives for work, leisure, hunting, fishing, cooking, and collecting. We also carry personal protection items. We carry pocket knives from Benchmade, Kershaw, Spyderco, Buck, Ka-Bar and Swiss Army, as well as kitchen knives from Wusthöf, Zwilling-Henckels, Meissermeister, Forschner and Kyocera. Our kitchen accessory lines include Epicurean and Joseph Joseph. We have experts to help you find the right knife or flag for you. We are located in historic Downtown Ventura near Palm & Main. We partner with Gary’s Sharpening to offer sharpening services for knives, scissors, cuticle nippers, beautician shears, and garden tools. We collect flags for proper retirement performed by local Boy Scouts.

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you enter the casual outdoor patio Amigos offers a welcoming ambience. The dining room is colorful and welcoming and is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Live music can be enjoyed at nights and weekends and the restaurant offers dine in and take out options for groups of any size. Amigos also offers trivia on Tuesday nights and the fully stocked bar presents a number of cocktail options including signature Margaritas. If you are looking for Client: Amigos Ad Executive: Kelly Tracy great food, drinks and entertainment, Amigos looks forward to welcoming you soon! Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we rec Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. If this proof meets your approval on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at t F I N E

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As fifth generation Italian-American winemakers, the four Panaro Brothers wanted to share some great Gold Coast grape varietals with family and friends, and thus the winery was born. We could think of no better place to make our wines than beautiful Ventura, California.

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Yolanda’s Mexican Café is your fun, festive, casual neighborhood Mexican restaurant in Ventura County. Founded in 1982 in Oxnard, California, Yolanda’s Mexican Cafe has branched out to the cities of Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo and Simi Valley. For years, people from all walks of life have returned over and over again, drawn by the friendly atmosphere and authentic Mexican food. Start your fiesta experience with a full order of nachos or zesty bean dip. Indulge in generous portions of festive entrees from sizzling Fajitas or Carnitas Vera Cruz. Experience a taste of tradition and enjoy from a wide selection of Yolanda’s award winning margaritas!

Prime Steakhouse

PRIME STEAKHOUSE opened late December 2007 to rave reviews. Prime received high marks from both Ventura County Star Rita Moran and The VC Reporter. Many locals remember the address as Tony’s Steak Seafood which was decorated with billiard lamps Adand Proof and red booths. The restaurant is now sophisticated and being called the “ultimate in ambiance.” Prime in September was awarded best Client: Yolanda’s Ad Executive: Warren B Winery AdTopExecutive: Warren Barrett (805)but648-2244 new restaurant and steakhouse in Ventura County. Prime is sophisticated, still fun. Ventura is a beach community and Prime Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_w y_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_ caters to the locals. It is a supper club, with a steakhouse menu extensive wine list, and live music Thursday-Sunday. Try Monday Night Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign _proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july Football and an array of special events including Holiday Parties, Monthly Wine tastings and2012 Martini Tastings. Prime also offers Happy Hours 7 days a week. If you want amazing food, exceptional service, and a beautiful ambiance look no further than Prime Steakhouse.

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The Cave is Ventura County’s premier food and wine tasting experience. Great wine is best enjoyed with excellent food and good friends. We created the Cave located inside the Ventura Wine Co. 4 years ago as a place for exploring and enjoying the pleasures of good wine and good food. The Cave is a unique and fun environment where you teach yourself about the pleasure of good food and wine without any so called experts telling you what to like. The Cave features 32 wines by the glass and an ever changing menu chosen specifically for exploring food and wine pairings. The Cave also has the largest wine selection of any restaurant in Ventura. Read about us on Yelp then come see for yourself why the Cave is #1.

Brophy Bros.

Both the Santa Barbara and Ventura Brophy Bros Seafood Restaurant locations have a fun, lively atmosphere with beautiful views of the ocean and harbor, and in Santa Barbara the mountains too. Choose your spot - sit at the full length bars facing the views and the clam bar, grab a window and lean in, or sit at a table inside or out. Wherever you choose to park yourselves, you’ll be thrilled by our sustainable seafood, clam chowder and fresh crusty sourdough bread! A daily Fresh Fish menu is served along with seafood appetizer. Brophy Bros is proud to have recieved every Best Seafood Restaurant in Santa Barbara and Best Clam Chowder in Santa Barbara award from the Santa Barbara Independent and News Press for the past 22 years. Brophy’s has also been awarded the SantaBarbara.com Best Seafood Restaurant for as long as it’s been awarded. Thanks Santa Barbara and Ventura. Client: Andrias F I N E

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This Ventura owned and operated liqueur company, garnered golden honors at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange was recognized Double Gold Medal, Best in Class, of the Fruit Liqueur category. Ventura Limoncello Originale took Gold Medal, the highest rated Limoncello overall. This marks theAd fourthProof year in a row Ventura Limoncello Originale was the highest rated American Limoncello at the competition. Husband and wife team James Carling and Manuela Zaretti-Carling have been vel Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244 producing and distributing Ventura Limoncello liqueurs over 3 years, combining Manuela’s generations-old Italian family recipes with citrus y_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_ varietals grown in Ventura County. Their mission is to be the premier producer of Limoncello and specialty liqueurs in the United States. proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: july 2012

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Navigating you to great flavor and fun - Amazing dishes, tasty cocktails, and an incredible happy hour in one of the most picturesque locations in the Ventura Harbor. We proudly introduce Rhumb Line, the Sunset Restaurant. A plethora of dining options is offered in the restaurant accompanied by a full bar. Enjoy scenic views while sinking your teeth into burgers, ‘sandies’, and scrumptious salads. Our dinner menu featuring great salads, raw bar, steaks, and fresh seafood. Sundays were made for brunch and our menu has all the traditional brunch fare as well as a few surprises. The Newly remodeled water front restauAd Proof rant with incredible views of Ventura Harbor and the most stunning sunsets anywhere in Southern California offers Fresh seafood from the fishing boats to the kitchens that is moderClient: Brophy Brothers Ad Executive: Kelly Tracy (805) 648-2244 ately priced for customers. Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_ Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: july 2012

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Enjoy fine Italian and continental cuisine at Enzo’s in the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula. Take pleasure in such standards as lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and pizza ( hot out of our old-world pizza oven) or our signature dishes such as Scallopini al Romana or “Bruschetta al Promodoro” which is a rolled pizza dough filled with radicchio, smoked mozzarella, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. Admit it, you can taste it already!

Grinder Deli

Grinder Restaurant, Deli, and Catering is a unique full service restaurant with a full bar located at the corner of Moorpark and Los Angeles Avenues in the City of Moorpark. Diners will find everything from breakfast, served all day, to Certified Angus Beef NY Steak. Grinder serves the largest menu in Ventura County with about 500 items to choose from plus an espresso bar. For catering we are only as far away as your fingertips!

The Whale’s Tail

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Experience Herzog Wine Cellars premium wines in our modern, inviting wine tasting room. Our knowledgeable staff will guide tasters through selected offerings of red, white and rose varietal wines. While on property browse our incredible selections of unique gifts, wine accessories and gourmet food products. As if fine wine and amazing cuisine weren’t enough – continue indulging with our line of gourmet chocolates and premium hand rolled cigars! Tierra Sur Restaurant, inside Herzog Wine Cellars new state-of-the-art winery, is Chef Todd Aaron’s new abode. With Tierra Sur, Todd’s cooking is once again rustic, unpretentious and ingredient driven. Menu items such as pomegranate-marinated lamb, aged rib-eye steak and wild king salmon are cooked outdoors over open flame. A high point of the menu is the prix fixe wine tasters meal with wine pairings for each course.

Boccali Vineyards

Boccali Vineyards & Winery is a family-owned and operated winery located in the scenic Upper Ojai Valley. The Boccali family has cultivated the soils of Ventura County since the 1940’s, contributing to the County’s rich agricultural history. This wealth of farming experience has now been directed at the cultivation and nurturing of the grapes that go into their wines. Their five acre vineyard currently consists of Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Boccali Vineyards hand-crafted wines are made from 100% Estate grown, hand-harvested Boccali Vineyards grapes. Their wines are produced & bottled on-site by father and son winemakers DeWayne and Joe Boccali. Tastings are available weekends at Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta in Ojai’s scenic East end; private group tastings by appointment: (805) 701-5193.

Marché Gourmet

The “Newest Old Thing” Marché Gourmet Deli has a clean contemporary ambiance in a European-style setting with all your old (and lots of new) favorites. Marche’ Gourmet is new, but the gals at the helm have been around the restaurant block… close to twenty years in Ojai where they owned and operated Garden Terrace Restaurant on the east end of town. You’ll Ad Proof find some remnants of recipes their fans just would not let them change…the Southwest Salad with Black Bean Patty, Beet Client:Carpaccio, Marcheand Gourmet Ad Executive: Laura Rearw Chocolate Turtle TartLaura to nameRearwin a few. But Ojai has(805) been craving a good Reuben, Bagel and Lox, and great Ad Executive: 648-2244 Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_re cheeses like Rustico with Pepper, Humboldt Fog and Manchega. You’ll find gelatos, espresso, fresh baked cookies and an y_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_ Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at _proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. 2012 abundance of great sandwiches on locally baked bread and a wideIssuE: selectionjuLy of fresh made salads, too. Enjoy at glass of wine with cheese before the movies or after the theatre at 133 E Ojai Ave. Bon Appetit!

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he sign posted at the gate to Rusti and Kristi Troyna’s Oak View urban farm reads, “Old dog, young dog, several stupid dogs. Please drive slowly.” Sure enough, I’m greeted by a friendly graying mutt that wants a scratch. “They’re herding dogs, and they keep the chickens alive from the raccoons and coyotes,” says Rusti, who worked in construction until a year ago when illness forced him to leave his job. Now, he and his wife, Kristi, manage a sustainable farm of fruits, vegetables, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, cats, and, yes, dogs. And they do it all on only an acre-and-a-half of land, which probably wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for Rusti’s illness. “I was diagnosed with mercury lead poisoning from all my years in construction,” says Rusti. “Part of the reason we started doing this was for my health condition.” He says Kristi and his doctors urged him to eat more healthy and organic. They started raising organic produce and organic fowl for meat and eggs, and the results were dramatic. Rusti describes his health improvement as, “Night and day. I’m better now.” “Good things come out of bad things, I guess,” says Kristi, a former government employee who left her day job to raise the couple’s two children: Hunter, 7, and Ella, 3. Eating homegrown and organic was half the equation. The couple also saw it as an opportunity to make ends meet by consulting and educating others, selling organic eggs and meat, and ramping up Kristi’s already successful work with her horses. “We’re trying to make a go of this, or I’ll go back to doing what I was doing,” says Rusti. About a third of the property is devoted to horses— three of their own and four that they board. “I didn’t start out to create a business. I was a stay-at-home mom,” but word of mouth, says Kristi, brought her plenty of business giving riding lessons, training for a private ranch, and showing and boarding horses. “We ended up having really great people here that feel like family.” The horses are also a big reason they now have goats; July 2012 | ventana |37

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one of Kristi’s boarders arrived with a goat that never left. “You know the term, ‘Get your goat’? Goats were companions for racing horses. Well, the horse went to a new home, and we ended up keeping the goat. We put the goat on the hill, and as you can see, it’s bald,” says Rusti, pointing to a cleared-off hillside where poison oak and invasive plants previously grew into a massive thicket. After experimenting with raising different breeds, including Nubians and Nigerians, they’re now focusing on breeding and selling mini Nubians. “They’re very docile and great milkers,” says Kristi, adding that their size and easy handling makes sense for amateur backyard farmers looking to jump on the urban farming bandwagon. “The milk tastes just like organic raw cow’s milk. It’s amazingly flavorful. We just love it,” says Rusti, adding that because of the legalities and controversies surrounding the distribution of raw milk, for now they keep it all for themselves and the goats’ nursing “kids.” The farm inhabitants that seem to vie for the most attention are the fowl. Raising “organic and happy” chickens for eggs and meat hasn’t been easy, but they have a sense of humor about it. Their Facebook page shows a picture of recently butchered and processed poultry with the caption, “It’s going to be a lot quieter around here without all those roosters!” Organic poultry and eggs from their 40 laying hens have made them pretty popular with friends and neighbors. “We sell our eggs for three dollars a dozen, which is really cheap for organic-fed, free-range. The chickens support themselves,” says Rusti. The farm is a family affair, and the couple’s two children love to get in on the act. Ella gets a kick out of gathering the eggs, which come in a variety of pale pastel colors. Hunter feeds the fowl every morning, but his parents are mindful of how closely he bonds with the birds in his care. “He has gotten attached to certain animals. We have trouble butchering some of them,” says Rusti, gesturing to a large white turkey, clucking and following close on Hunter’s heels. “We ended up picking up this white broad-breasted female from someone that was raising her in Ventura as a pet. She is extremely friendly.” The turkey was named Tammy and spared permanently from the butcher block. 38 | ventana | JULY 2012

Top, from left: The Troyna family (l. to r.): Ella, Rusti, Kristi, and Hunter; young Ella on the egg hunt; organic, freerange, and farm-fresh. Right: Raised as a pet, Tammy the turkey sticks close to Hunter, whose chores include feeding the fowl each morning.

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The other turkeys, however, will land on Thanksgiving tables this fall. “The turkeys were a hit last year. We did the broad breasted commercial bronze; they grow bigger breasts, they’re juicier, and they have more fat on them,” says Rusti, who plans to offer turkeys for sale again this November. This summer, their attention turns to offering farm camps for kids six and older. “We’re trying to educate the next generation about better choices. If we hit the kids now, maybe the next generation will be more proactive,” says Kristi. Farm camp includes hands-on lessons in planting and harvesting produce, milking and grooming goats, an optional butchering day, and frank discussions about healthy, humane, and sustainable food choices. Cooking classes include making cheese, ice cream, jam, and quiche. The best part, Kristi says, is the day the kids compare non-organic grocery store produce to organic homegrown produce. “They’re just shocked by how tasteless and gross food from the grocery store is.” The goal with the farm camps and the consulting, Kristi says, is to help people make better choices for themselves, their families, and the planet. “With not a whole lot—a goat, chickens, and a garden—food is really good, and it tastes better.” v For more information, log on to Facebook and search “Ojai Urban Farming.” 40 | ventana | July 2012

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ear the corner of Quail Oaks Drive and Foothill Road, a couple miles from downtown Ojai’s promenade and amidst the suburban buzz of gardeners blowing leaves, kids playing on swings, and teenagers blasting their car stereos, there are sixteen rows of wine grapes clinging to the vine, a vibrant patch of green in what was once just a dusty lot. “There was nothing but weeds out there,” said owner Boyd Ford, who planted the 400 grapevines on the third of an acre behind his home in 2000, “and I pretended that they belonged to my neighbor.” Come September, when the clusters are perfectly plump, Ford’s family and friends will gather ‘round a pot of coffee, eat some donuts, and then spend a few hours picking his syrah. It will be the ninth harvest ever for the Topa Topa Vineyard—which produces an herbally rich and smoky red wine—but that same exact scene will be replayed this fall in backyards all over Ventura County, where an optimal grape-growing climate is allowing many a homeowner to rip out their lawns and put in vineyards.

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fter working one of Ford’s harvests a few years ago, Terry Gustafson turned his family’s longtime horse pasture off of Rice Road into a vineyard of syrah and sauvignon blanc, putting about 1,000 plants on nearly an acre of land in the spring of 2008. “Some people have a garden they like to work in,” said Gustafson, who runs a successful door and window business with his son, Micah. “This is my garden.” It’s also a family affair, from the morning of harvest—“turns out French toast and syrah go pretty well together,” laughed Gustafson—to the winemaking process. “I just started reading everything I could get my hands on, about how to make wine and not screw it up,” said Micah, the de facto winemaker. His sister Tara, who boasts a “weirdo palate,” has worked in the Santa Ynez Valley wine business for years, and got married amidst the vineyard last year, explained, “We just figured if it doesn’t taste like vinegar, then maybe we’re on the right track.” Indeed, that first year’s harvest of a measly five gallons of syrah turned out rather tasty, and Majestic Oak Vineyard is on track to one day produce anywhere from 2,000 to 4,000 bottles a year. “It’s rewarding and enjoyable,” said Gustafson, whose syrah is reminiscent of pepper and dark chocolate, the sauvignon blanc full of guava, papaya, and fresh flowers. “What else were we going to do with this piece of property?”

Above: Martin Ramirez and his company, Vineyards of Ojai, have planted vines throughout Ventura County. He estimates there are more than 120 noncommercial vineyards in the area. Top left: Boyd Ford planted syrah grapes on a third of an acre behind his house. Right: Terry Gustafson and his family grow syrah and sauvignon blanc on their property, a former horse pasture. They hope to produce 2,000 to 4,000 bottles a year.

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Above: Considering the county’s optimal climate for grape-growing, many a local homeowner has opted to rip out the lawn and replace it with a vineyard. Left: Leslee Gustafson enjoys a glass of homemade sauvignon blanc. Her son, Micah, is Majestic Oak’s de facto winemaker, her daughter, Tara, the official taster.

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Enjoy the parade of lights and 4th of July fireworks from this Hollywood Beach home in close proximity to the harbor entrance. The roof top, which could be made into a full size deck with 360 degree view of the marina, beach, and mountains. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features a raised dining area, spacious living room, and large bonus room downstairs. $835,000

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Other Featured Listings: CROWN POINTE – OXNARD...$525,000 THE VINEYARDS – OXNARD ....$485,000 LE VILLAGE - OXNARD .............$389,000 RIVERPARK – OXNARD ...........$215,000

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FABULOUS ASHDALE ESTATES

SPACIOUS, SINGLE STORY CUSTOM HOME Spacious 5,326 square foot home on 1 acre will be perfect for entertaining your guests. It has a formal living room with fireplace and a formal dining room. There’s also a fireplace in the family room. A Library or office features built in shelving for organization and a fireplace.

The Master Suite also has a fireplace and comfortable sitting area. The gourmet island kitchen is convenient with granite counter tops. There’s a private back yard with a covered patio, pool and spa. A 4 car garage has attic storage space. Contact Ray

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Spacious, light and lovely! Live the marina lifestyle with water views from the living room, dining room, kitchen, master suite and one additional bedroom. Third upstairs bedroom has a large walkin closet and its own deck. Master bedroom features a fireplace and a loft retreat. Downstairs, the fourth bedroom has hard-surface flooring making it a great option as a home office, exercise room or guest space. Move-in ready with a beautiful kitchen, open living room with water views, stunning bathrooms,

two fireplaces, lush landscaping, and decks. There are no Mello-Roos taxes. View photos at www.SearchVChomes. com. Contact Karen Stein or Ariel Palmieri, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - 805-8242004 or 805-746-2070

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LOVELY, MIDTOWN VENTURA HOME

REMODELED WITH LOTS OF OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE Enter this beautiful home through a private, gated courtyard. Quality and attention to detail are evident throughout this lovely home, an original design by renowned architect Austen Pierpont. From the sparkling beveled glass windows, hardwood floors and open beam ceilings you experience amazing pride of ownership. Remodeled kitchen with travertine floor and granite counters, farmer’s 54

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sink, high end stainless appliances and charming plate rack. Remodeled bathroom with slate tile and unique window design features. Builtin bookshelves, Anderson windows, bay window & recessed lighting. Upgraded electrical and extra insulation added. Outside are several private, peaceful areas for entertaining including two brick patios, a wonderful water feature and two fireplace

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EXCELLENT LOCATION NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCE Enjoy the parade of lights and 4th of July fireworks from this Hollywood Beach home. The roof top, which could be made into a full size deck, has a 360 degree view of the marina, beach, and mountains. This comfortable home features a raised dining area, spacious living room, and large bonus room

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Come down to the Ventura County Fair to see our Metal Clay Demos in the Gems & Minerals building.

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/ slip file and sand your masterpiece over a tray and add crumbs to your paste / slip jar. You’d be surprised at how much silver is lost by not doing this! Cottontail Creations has moved! We are now teaching classes at Calico Art Glass until moving into our new location. Call 805-643-1700 for more details and info for your next arts & crafts project! Kittyland Resort exhibits exceptionally high standards of both service and hospitality when caring for all our guests. We take pride in our quaint “Specialize in Cats Only” lodging where “Cats Rule and Dogs Drool”. Carri’s Critter Sitting Service offers the finest in your home pet sitting services at reasonable rates. We are licensed, bonded and insured and have references available on request. Visit us online at www.kittylandresort.com & www.critterwatcher.com

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Short List Nancy Whitman – A Retrospective

Through September 2 | Ojai Valley Museum The Ojai Valley Museum presents a retrospective of the creative works of Nancy Whitman. Highly influenced by Matisse, Jawlensky, and the Fauvist movement, Whitman’s paintings explode with color and line and invite the viewer to enjoy her love of nature and to share in her celebratory process of painting. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai. For more information, visit ojaimuseum.org or call 805/640-1390 ext. 203.

Carlisle Cooper Retrospective

Through November 4 | Santa Paula Art Museum A retrospective exhibit of works by renowned Ventura College Art Professor Carlisle Cooper. Cooper believes that to reveal man to himself is the function of art. His own role has been a varied one, as a student, cartoonist, commercial artist, figurative painter, and teacher. He portrays his figures in strongly contrasting colors with semi-abstract backgrounds, frequently set in an outer space context. Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula. For more information, visit santapaulaartmuseum.org.

Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival

July & August | California Lutheran University The 16th season of the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival will feature performances of “Romeo and Juliet” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” Festival grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for preshow picnicking and entertainment. Kingsmen Shakespeare Company is the professional theater company of California Lutheran University. “Much Ado About Nothing” will be performed July 6-8 and July 13-15. “Romeo and Juliet” will be staged July 20-22, July 27-July 29, and Aug. 3-5. All shows begin at 8 p.m. in Kingsmen Park. General admission is $20 for adults and free for those under 18. For more information, visit kingsmenshakespeare.org.

Gene Perret, Ventura County Writers Club

July 10 | Camarillo “Write Your Book Now: A Proven System to Start and Finish the Book You’ve Always Wanted to Write” is the topic for VCWC’s July meeting. Emmy Award-winning comedy author Gene Perret will discuss how anyone following his formula can complete a book. He wrote comedy for many of TV’s top-rated shows and won three Emmys for his work on “The Carol Burnett Show.” He wrote for Bob Hope for almost 30 years, the last 12 as Hope’s head writer. Gene has published more than 40 books, one of which was the top selling book on writing comedy. Free. 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. For more information, visit venturacountywriters.com.

“Good Vibrations” Art Show

July 12 to September 1 | Fox Fine Jewelry, Ventura Chuck Trunks and Jodi Anthony will display their work in a show titled “Good Vibrations.” An artists’ reception will be Saturday, July 21, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Trunks prints his artwork on high-quality heavy vinyl with adhesive and lays it by hand on surfboards. Anthony’s canvases reflect her graphics experience: bold colors and defined lines. Her subject matter focuses on the healing power of the divine feminine. 210 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, visit foxfinejewelry.com.

inaugural Festival of Sunkinanik’oy

July 21 | The Pottery Studio, Ojai A celebration of Chumash history in Ventura County, the festival will recognize the first time that local land has been returned to its original people. Sukinanik’oy is a Native American word meaning “to bring back to life.” Join artists, performers, and healers to raise funds to pay land taxes for recently acquired land. The ultimate intent is to build a nonprofit cultural and education center, a native plant habitat, a tribal library, and a place of honor for Native American veterans. $5 adults, children are free. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Pottery Studio, 1804 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai.

Arty Party for Westside ArtWalk

July 21 | Museum of Ventura County Join a free “Arty Party” at the Museum of Ventura County

to celebrate their selected ArtWalk artists Dianne Bennett and the Studio Channel Islands Art Center. There will be live music by Gypsy Death Star and We Govern We, as well as a no host bar. Guests can meet resident artists of Studio Channel Islands Art Center during their special exhibition and sale in the museum pavilion and plaza. Dianne Bennett’s exhibition, “One Time, One Place: Retablos by Dianne Bennett,” continues until August 19. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 100 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, visit venturamuseum.org.

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20th Annual Westside ArtWalk

July 21 - 22 | Ventura The Westside ArtWalk is a free, self-guided tour of dozens of galleries, studios, and pop-up venues in Ventura’s Westside Cultural District and downtown area. The all-volunteer twoday celebration will bring together Ventura’s vibrant arts community in a weekend of events. The goal of ArtWalk is to not only unify the community with art, but to increase foot traffic in the downtown and Westside districts. This 20th anniversary will celebrate the inaugural “Artist of Distinction” honor, presented by ArtWalk organizers. The first-ever recipient, Donna Granata, is an award-winning painter turned photographer and the founder and executive director of Focus on the Masters. Free. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Details online at westsideartwalk.org or by calling 805/746-2818.

The Love Train Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

July 28 | Fillmore & Western Railway This train ride sets the mood for a ’70s style spoof of the popular “Love Boat” characters on their Aloha Voyage. You’ll be a guest of Hef Hubner at his retirement party and help him set sail for new horizons. Meet some strangely familiar characters as they collide for an evening of intrigue and entertainment, all done up ‘70s style, with period music and costumes. Dinner includes choice of prime rib, chicken cordon bleu, salmon, or a vegetarian entree. Train departs at 6:30 p.m. and returns 9:30 p.m. Adults only, $89 per person. 364 Main St., Fillmore. For more information, call 805/524-2546 or visit fwry.com.

A Taste of Camarillo Wine & Food Festival

July 28 & 29 | Camarillo Ranch House On July 28 there will be a Wine Auction Gala & Dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This special event includes an auction of fine wines, plus a gourmet dinner and live music. Guests can sample wine from Pear Valley Winery, the 2012 Official Taste of Camarillo Wine Sponsor. Tickets $70 in advance. On July 29 Meadowlark Service League will hold its 25th annual Wine and Food Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawns of the historic Camarillo Ranch House. Sample wines and gourmet food from a variety of participating wineries and restaurants while enjoying live entertainment, a silent auction, and boutique shopping. $75 in advance, $85 at the door. A weekend pass for both events is $135. 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo. For more information, visit tasteofcamarillo. com or call 805/388-7158.

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ON THE HORIZON 10 Annual Jazz Concert Series

Sundays in August Gardens of the World, Thousand Oaks This year, the event has been named, “Big Band Extravaganza.” Running every Sunday in August, the free concerts will feature some of the country’s most accomplished and popular bands: Boyd Cannon Big Band Explosion, The Pat Longo Orchestra, the Late Nite Big Band, and Bruce Lofgren Jazz Orchestra. Concerts will run from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with lawn seating available in front of the Gardens of the World American Bandstand. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets are welcome. 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For detailed information, visit gardensoftheworld.info. j u ly 2 0 1 2 | v e n t a n a | 5 7

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FABULOUS ASHDALE ESTATES 5,326 sq. ft., 5BR + 4.5BA single story custom home on 1 acre. Formal living room with fireplace and formal dining room. Spacious family room with fireplace. Library (or office) with fireplace and built-in shelving. Master suite with sitting area, fireplace. Gourmet island kitchen with granite counters. Private back yard with covered patio, pool and spa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perfect for entertaining. 4-car garage with attic storage.

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CHARMING ENGLISH TUDOR Built in 1977 with 4,019 sq. ft. and 4BR + 3BA + 1BR + 1BA self contained in-laws or guest quarters with fireplace and kitchen. Great room with brick-clad fireplace. Kitchen with breakfast bar is adjacent to the spacious dining area. Loft could be library or office. Large master suite. 2-car attached garage. All this on a gently sloping 1-acre lot in the Las Posas Estates.

330 Valley Vista Drive, Camarillo

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3562 Faria Street, Camarillo

1198 Corte Riviera, Camarillo

Las Posas Meadows pool home with 2,295 sq. ft. Split level with 4BR + 3BA; 1BR + 1BA on the main level. Corner location. Formal LR and DR. Breakfast nook adjacent to kitchen with sliding door to the back yard. Dual-paned windows & doors throughout. Refurbished bathrooms. Pergo flooring in the family room; sliding door to back yard and the refreshing poolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just in time for summer! $479,900

Spanish Hills Golf Villa built in 1996 with 3BR + 3BA and 1,771 sq. ft. Great corner location with pool and mountain views. Professionally landscaped with lovely seating area on the side of the extra wide side yard. Stone clad fireplace in the living room. Kitchen upgraded with DACOR, BOSCH and GE MONOGRAM appliances. Walk to the Spanish Hills Country Club. $549,000

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