Show 159, February 13, 2016: Executive Chef, Duane Owen, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula

Duane Owen of Pechanga Casino and ResortHundreds of premium wine varieties, sweet and savory chocolate confections, gourmet food samples from acclaimed Pechanga Resort & Casino restaurants, live music, a silent auction and helping out a good cause are all on the agenda for February 26 and 27 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Tickets for the 8th annual Chocolate Decadence and Pechanga Wine Festival are on sale now. Proceeds from both events benefit Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley.

Wine enthusiasts can sip and explore new selections at the 8th annual Pechanga Wine Festival from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27. Tickets for this unforgettable event are $65 and include a souvenir wine glass, unlimited two ounce samples of wine and spirits, gourmet food and dessert samples from Pechanga’s acclaimed chefs, as well as others in the Temecula Valley, live music and silent auction.

VIP tickets are $85 and include early entry at 12:00 p.m., upgraded souvenir wine glass, as well as all inclusions of the general admission tickets.

Most of the Pechanga restaurants will be offering a duo of signature tastes from their respective outlets at The Pechanga Wine Festival. For instance, The Great Oak Steakhouse is serving Filet Mignon with mushroom and shallot confit and roasted bone marrow. Their 2nd item is a mini lump crab cake with Chipotle Aioli.

Pechanga Resort & Casino’s Executive Chef, Duane Owen, joins us with all the sweet and savory details. A 500-room expansion is now underway which will include The Pool Grill and another new restaurant.