May this autumn bring you a harvest of fun times and laughter with family and friends!
Save Room for a Cannoli at Piccola Trattoria
September 22, 2016 by
Find your new favorite Italian eatery in the SCV at Piccola Trattoria. Quaint by appearance on the exterior of the restaurant, Piccola Trattoria dresses to impress on the inside. A full bar sits on one wall, with shelves of wine lining another. From the main dining area to the covered patio, you'll find the atmosphere pleasant and perfect for date night or a quick lunch.
As for the food, Piccola Trattoria has everything you could possibly want, from lasagna to cannoli. If you're there for lunch, you certainly can't go wrong with a caprese sandwich. Fresh mozzarella mixed with tomato, basil, and italian dressing sits atop Piccola Trattoria's homemade Italian roll. For dinner, the lasagna is the house favorite and comes highly reviewed at a modest price. Vegetarians will love the risotto ai funghi with its creamy carnaroli rice and mixed wild mushrooms.
Piccola Trattoria takes reservations, so plan ahead for large groups. They are open 7 days a week with just dinner hours on Sundays.
Piccola Trattoria
18302 Sierra Hwy
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
(661) 299-6952
www.piccolatrattoria.com
Jersey Mike’s Subs: Try the Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteak
September 15, 2016 by
If you go to Jersey Mike's Subs around lunchtime on a weekday, expect to encounter a line. The popular local sandwich shop tends to attract a crowd during peak lunch hours. That's because, unlike its competitors, Jersey Mike's serves truly fresh subs made using the best possible ingredients. Its staff actually shaves meat fresh from the spit for each order, so you know you're getting the best stuff available when you order your sub.
Regulars highly recommend the chipotle chicken cheesesteak sub. It may not be the most traditional of the cheesesteaks, but it's smothered with a spicy chipotle mayo and filled with grilled onions and peppers. You can always opt for the classic Famous Steak Philly instead, which sports only grilled onions and peppers. Jersey Mike's dishes out cold subs, too, filled with fresh cold cuts, as well as wraps.
Jersey Mike's Subs
25660 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 253-1600
www.jerseymikes.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jersey-mikes-subs-stevenson-ranch-2
Home Beauty Treatments You Can Make Yourself
September 15, 2016 by
Nothing feels better than getting a facial or a fresh blowout, but unfortunately, these types of beauty treatments can be pretty pricey. Luckily, you can mimic their results in your own home at Provence at Valencia, often by using common items that you already have. Here are a few rejuvenating beauty treatments that you can make yourself.
- Create a nourishing hair mask that restores each strand by combining common foods from the refrigerator. Simply mix together one egg yolk, one tablespoon of mayonnaise, 1/4 of an avocado, and two tablespoons of olive oil, and then let the mask sit on your hair for one hour before rinsing.
- Give yourself an at-home sugar scrub that sloughs off dead skin and leaves your body feeling smooth and rejuvenated. Combine equal parts coconut oil and brown sugar with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then rub it all over the next time you’re in the shower.
- Do a DIY facial using a mashed banana mixed with two tablespoons of heavy cream, one tablespoon of honey, one tablespoon of flour, and one tablespoon of water. Let the mask sit on your face for 10 minutes before rinsing. The banana reduces redness and adds smoothness, while the heavy cream is very soothing and leaves a soft, supple feeling behind.
10 All-Natural Beauty Fixes [Woman’s Day]
Crazy Beauty Tricks That Really Work [Whole Living]
Our Favorite All-Natural Home Beauty Treatments [Fitness Magazine]
10 DIY Beauty Treatments [Seventeen]
Fish Tail Grill: A Taste of The Aloha State in Santa Clarita
September 9, 2016 by
Santa Clarita has no shortage of Asian fusion eateries, so what makes the Fish Tail Grill
so beloved among locals? Perhaps it’s this restaurant's focus on house-made sauces, its innovative craft-beer-infused tempura, or the soups prepared from scratch each day. Perhaps it’s the casual, friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices. More likely, though, it's that there’s something special about Hawaiian cuisine!
The Fish Tail Grill in Santa Clarita doesn’t exclusively serve Hawaiian food, but the 50th state’s influence is pronounced, from the many plate lunches to the Hawaiian ahi poke bowls. For the uninitiated, the plate lunch is a quintessential Hawaiian meal traditionally consisting of an entree (often Japanese fried katsu or Hawaiian lau lau), a side of white rice, and an additional side (often macaroni salad). Lunch plates reflect the intermixing and combination of cultures in Hawaii, including those brought to the island by immigrants from the east and west.
Fish Tail Grill
28104 Newhall Ranch Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 295-3474
www.fishtailgrill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fish-tail-grill-santa-clarita-2
For a New York State of Mind, Try Mama Mia Pizza
September 1, 2016 by
Located on Old Road, Mama Mia Pizza bring classic New York-style pizza to the Santa Clarita Valley. Served by the whole pie or the floppy slice, this is the kind of thin-crust pizza that you need to fold in half in order to eat.
Deep-dish pies and gourmet toppings need not apply here! The pizza menu is pretty succinct; you can choose between cheese, pepperoni, vegetarian, margarita, and meat lovers' pies. Specialty pizzas include Hawaiian, barbecue chicken, white, and baked ziti. If you prefer, you can design your own pie by choosing from Mama Mia's selection of toppings; these include anchovies, ham, jalapenos, and onions, to name a few. Mama Mia’s also serves up a number of other Italian-American dishes, including pastas, meatballs, and cannoli. Daily lunch specials come highly recommended by Yelp reviewers.
Mama Mia Pizza is open Tuesdays through Sundays. Delivery and take-out are offered.
Mama Mia Pizza
25708 Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 286-9183
mamamiapizzascv.net
www.yelp.com/biz/mama-mia-pizza-stevenson-ranch-2
Don’t Skip the Lunch Buffet at Karma Indian Cuisine & Bar
August 25, 2016 by
The Karma Indian Cuisine & Bar is an Indian restaurant located in Valencia. The high ceilings and spread out tables make dining comfortable and enjoyable. The food is fresh and made to order, the staff is friendly and the service is fast. Menu favorites include the chicken tikka masala, spicy red curry, tandoori chicken, and the shrimp coconut curry. Karma Indian Cuisine & Bar also serves cocktails.
The restaurant has a daily lunch buffet Monday to Friday, and a brunch buffet Saturdays and Sundays. The restaurant is open Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 3 p.m. for lunch, and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the restaurant is open all day from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Karma Indian Cuisine & Bar
23460 Cinema Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 288-0080
www.karmavalencia.com
How to Keep Your Fridge at Provence at Valencia Clean and Fresh
August 18, 2016 by
Looking for easy ways to help keep your refrigerator clean and fresh? These smart and simple household items will help you to get out even the toughest food smells and leave your fridge smelling like new again!
- Baking soda. This one isn’t just an old wives’ tale; baking soda really does help to absorb unpleasant scents and remove them from the air. Start by sprinkling some baking soda around your refrigerator and scrubbing with a damp sponge. Once you’re done, place an opened box inside to absorb any additional smells that might happen in the future.
- Lemons. Lemons are also all-natural deodorizers. Soak a cotton ball in a small bowl of lemon juice, and then leave it inside the refrigerator for several hours to permeate every inch of the interior.
- Salt. Scrub the inside of your fridge with a simple salt and water solution, leaving the coarse granules for extra scrubbing power. This is a great way to do a heavy-duty clean without chemicals.
- Liners. If you frequently find yourself scrubbing foul-smelling spills from condiments, leftovers, and other unsavory items, you might want to try lining the shelves of your fridge with paper towels. That way, you can simply remove them if (and when) a leak happens.
Clean and Deodorize Your Refrigerator [Reader’s Digest]
How To Clean & Organize a Refrigerator [Apartment Therapy]
Cleaning Your Fridge [Martha Stewart]
Spend the Afternoon in the Saddle at Silver Gate Farms
August 11, 2016 by
At Silver Gate Farms in Santa Clarita, horseback riders and aspiring horseback riders alike can log some time in the saddle. This safe, scenic farm offers horseback riding lessons to visitors of all ages and skill levels, and its grounds make a beautiful backdrop for your ride.
Take a group lesson in one of the outdoor arenas while surrounded by mountains on all sides, or perfect your skills in a private lesson with more one-on-one instruction. The fleet of horses at Silver Gate Farms are well cared for and very gentle, and the instructors all have years of experience to provide you with a great base for your riding instruction. There are lessons at various times throughout the week to accommodate anyone’s busy schedule, and you’ll feel confident that the secure, well-maintained grounds are safe for both you and the horse!
Silver Gate Farms
28840 Bouquet Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 297-0419
www.silvergatefarms.com
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