Santa Barbara County Vintner's Association
We just finished participating in the Vinter's Festival at River Park in Lompoc. The event draws upwards of 2500 people. This year they were expecting a record crowd, 3000. I haven't heard the numbers yet but I imagine it could be pretty close.
Festivals are hard work. The chef spends hours and sometimes days preparing the tastes. The food is all donated to the event which amounts to thousands of tastes and then the assembling and distributing of the tastes at the actual event is intense. The only thing that really keeps it fun is the reaction of the guests that try your tastes and of course, if they come over to the Bistro then all is well.
The later you don't know about for a while. Most of the attendees are from Orange County so they may come to the Central Coast once or twice a year. Hopefully we made an impression with Troy's Juniper Berry Braised Duck Tarlets with Arugala, Mint Salad. Judging by the oohs and aahs, and the multiple servings some people took, I can say they loved the tastes.
Needless to say, I had a blast. I was so proud of our food. It was a small respresentation of the kind of cuisine that Chef Troy is putting out at the Wine Cottage Bistro now. The guests loved it. I was able to talk to most of the people that took bites, telling them where we are located. When we mention Old Town Orcutt, most people don't know where it is. I predict though, that in the coming months and years Old Orcutt will become a destination spot. It took Michael Jackson's trial to put Santa Maria on the map. I think it will take the wine country, wineries, cool art studios, restaurants and a really great Inn to put Old Orcutt on the map.
Remember, be Bistro Buzz worthy--talk about the Bistro and get people to come and visit. Once they are here, we'll take care of the rest. Thanks
Rebecca & Aimee
Festivals are hard work. The chef spends hours and sometimes days preparing the tastes. The food is all donated to the event which amounts to thousands of tastes and then the assembling and distributing of the tastes at the actual event is intense. The only thing that really keeps it fun is the reaction of the guests that try your tastes and of course, if they come over to the Bistro then all is well.
The later you don't know about for a while. Most of the attendees are from Orange County so they may come to the Central Coast once or twice a year. Hopefully we made an impression with Troy's Juniper Berry Braised Duck Tarlets with Arugala, Mint Salad. Judging by the oohs and aahs, and the multiple servings some people took, I can say they loved the tastes.
Needless to say, I had a blast. I was so proud of our food. It was a small respresentation of the kind of cuisine that Chef Troy is putting out at the Wine Cottage Bistro now. The guests loved it. I was able to talk to most of the people that took bites, telling them where we are located. When we mention Old Town Orcutt, most people don't know where it is. I predict though, that in the coming months and years Old Orcutt will become a destination spot. It took Michael Jackson's trial to put Santa Maria on the map. I think it will take the wine country, wineries, cool art studios, restaurants and a really great Inn to put Old Orcutt on the map.
Remember, be Bistro Buzz worthy--talk about the Bistro and get people to come and visit. Once they are here, we'll take care of the rest. Thanks
Rebecca & Aimee
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