Santa Ynez Valley

Paired Power and Monarch Tractor Bring Off-Grid Solar Charging to California Vineyard to Increase Grid Independence

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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In addition to charging Monarch’s tractor, Paired Power’s charging stations will also charge a swappable battery cart during the day, providing the tractor with a full recharge for night-time operation.

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  • In addition to charging Monarch’s tractor, Paired Power’s charging stations will also charge a swappable battery cart during the day, providing the tractor with a full recharge for night-time operation.
  • “Our mission at Monarch is to elevate overall operations, improve farmer profitability, and pave the way for sustainable farming,” said Praveen Penmetsa, co-founder and CEO of Monarch Tractor.
  • "By partnering with Paired Power and Monarch Tractor, we are taking significant steps towards reducing our environmental impact."
  • To learn more about how Paired Power and Monarch Tractor are forging a more sustainable and efficient future in the agricultural industry and beyond, visit pairedpower.com and monarchtractor.com .

Iconic Sunstone Winery Announces Launch of Sunstone Spritz™ Sparkling Cannabis Beverage

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Sold exclusively direct-to-consumer, the Sunstone Spritz™ sparkling beverage is made from natural juice flavors and single-origin, full-spectrum, sun-grown cannabis rosin from Santa Barbara County.

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  • Sold exclusively direct-to-consumer, the Sunstone Spritz™ sparkling beverage is made from natural juice flavors and single-origin, full-spectrum, sun-grown cannabis rosin from Santa Barbara County.
  • Sunstone makes history as first wine-to-cannabis crossover brand with launch of Sunstone Spritz™ cannabis beverage.
  • The Sunstone cannabis rosin ingredient is crafted with a hand-churned method using ice, delicate agitation, and precise pressure over time.
  • Additionally, Sunstone announces the launch of a related beverage additive product, the Sunstone Splash™.

Benihana Accelerates Growth

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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AVENTURA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants is thrilled to announce the opening of Benihana Saginaw, Michigan on January 11. Located at 3870 Bay Road with over 9,100 square feet and 16 teppanyaki tables offering lunch, dinner, happy hour, take-out and delivery.

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  • Benihana Growth Strategy Accelerates with Seven New Restaurants Including Three Franchised (Midland, MI, Saginaw, MI, Bayside Marketplace, Miami, FL) and Four Company (Conroe, TX, Plantation, FL, Temecula, CA, San Mateo, CA) Restaurants
    AVENTURA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants is thrilled to announce the opening of Benihana Saginaw, Michigan on January 11.
  • "We at Benihana strive to create great guest memories and are proud to partner with Henry Pi and his talented team to expand our Michigan restaurants beyond our current Farmington Hills, Dearborn and Troy locations," said Tom Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer and President of Benihana.
  • "Guests in Saginaw will enjoy the same time-honored traditions and experiential dining that Benihana guests have come to love for almost 60 years.
  • These new restaurants support the previously-announced strategic plan centered on four key growth initiatives:
    New Benihana and RA Sushi restaurant development in the U.S.;

Fergie lists her luxurious Solvang Estate with sweeping Valley vistas and Syrah vineyard

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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Through this home, Fergie helped her dad realize his dream of planting a vineyard and creating his own wine label that provided many years of memories for Fergie, her family, and those surrounding them.

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  • Through this home, Fergie helped her dad realize his dream of planting a vineyard and creating his own wine label that provided many years of memories for Fergie, her family, and those surrounding them.
  • The spa-like estate, with stunning panoramic vistas encompassing The Santa Ynez Mountain Range and much of The Santa Ynez Valley, served as a retreat for family and friends.
  • This beautiful custom estate features a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom turn-key home, +/-5,456 square feet of single level living and is sited on +/-6.27 acres.
  • The temperature-controlled wine cellar has been home to a variety of wines created under the Ferguson Crest label including Syrah crafted from the vineyard situated on the property.

Highway West Vacations Expands Footprint In Santa Barbara County Wine Country With Opening Of Hotel Hygge In Buellton

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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BUELLTON, Calif.,  Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Highway West Vacations, a collection of 15 glamping, camping, and boutique hotel accommodations throughout the United States, announces the debut of Hotel Hygge (pronounced hoo-guh), a charming 23-room property in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Located in Buellton, Calif., the opening of the hotel marks an exciting expansion for Highway West Vacations, now offering five properties in the region.

Key Points: 
  • Located in Buellton, Calif., the opening of the hotel marks an exciting expansion for Highway West Vacations, now offering five properties in the region.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Hotel Hygge to Buellton, a town with tremendous history that plays a quintessential role in the greater Santa Ynez Valley experience," said Jacque Raffaele, vice president at Highway West Vacations.
  • With deep knowledge of the Santa Ynez Valley, we're excited to bring new energy to Buellton with Hotel Hygge, offering a Scandinavian take on the modern traveler and outdoor enthusiasts' end-of-day retreat."
  • Designed with this in mind, Hotel Hygge's Scandinavian-style design is reflected in the airy, light-filled spaces, and functional, minimalist aesthetic.

Benihana and RA Sushi's Strategic Growth Continues

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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AVENTURA, Fla., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, today announced it signed agreements to open five new Benihana restaurants and one RA Sushi restaurant.  The details for each restaurant are as follows:

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  • These new restaurants support the strategic plan announced in early 2020 centered on four key growth initiatives, which include:
    New Benihana and RA Sushi restaurant development in the U.S.;
    International franchise development in the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
  • The impressive growth of the Benihana and RA Sushi brands resulted in record-breaking revenues and industry-leading same store sales in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and recently in 2021.
  • We are always working on new locations for our Benihana and RA Sushi brands throughout the U.S.
  • About Benihana Inc.Benihana, through its subsidiaries, is the nation's leading operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants with more than 100 restaurants operating under the brands BENIHANA, RA SUSHI, and SAMURAI, including franchised BENIHANA restaurants inthe United States,the Caribbean, Central America, andSouth America.

Garagiste Wine Festival Returns to Solvang: February 25th & 26th

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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SOLVANG, Calif., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Garagiste Wine Festival returns to Solvang February 25th and 26th, 2022, offering rare access to the best small-production winemakers from the Santa Barbara County area.

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  • SOLVANG, Calif., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Garagiste Wine Festival returns to Solvang February 25th and 26th, 2022, offering rare access to the best small-production winemakers from the Santa Barbara County area.
  • The non-profit Garagiste Festival supports the Garagiste Festival Scholarships at the Wine and Viticulture Department at Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo.
  • For more information and full Garagiste Festival: Southern Exposure schedule details, go to: http://www.garagistefestival.com/
    Tickets are limited for Garagiste Festival Southern Exposure.
  • In addition to its flagship annual festival in Paso Robles, CA, the Garagiste Festival line-up includes Garagiste Festival: Southern Exposure, featuring Santa Ynez Valley garagistes; the Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure, in Los Angeles; the Garagiste Festival, Northern Exposure, in Sonoma; winemaker dinners, a newsletter, garagiste profiles and more.

A New Art Renaissance: Museum Art Book Release Date: April 1, 2022 by Santo Cervello from Actor's Corner Café: "Time Gates, The Intuitive Art of Santo Cervello," Volume lll & lV.

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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A museum art book which holds three hundred images of past, present, and future time.

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  • A museum art book which holds three hundred images of past, present, and future time.
  • Time Gates Volume I, II and V, by Santo Cervello, are now for purchase on Amazon.
  • Time Gates, The Intuitive Art of Santo Cervello Volume lll.
  • In 2011 before opening the Actors Corner Caf, Santo and his wife Grace, were creating the art museum.

The 2021 MICHELIN Guide California Celebrates Five New two MICHELIN Stars and 22 New one MICHELIN Star Awards

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The MICHELIN Guide celebrated 27 new MICHELIN stars across California with the announcement of five new two MICHELIN Stars and 22 new one MICHELIN Stars.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The MICHELIN Guide celebrated 27 new MICHELIN stars across California with the announcement of five new two MICHELIN Stars and 22 new one MICHELIN Stars.
  • Here's the list of new MICHELIN star restaurants, with inspector notes from each restaurant.
  • Chef Christopher Bleidorn's skill lies in his ability to combinethe rugged appeal of flame-kissed meats with a delicatetouch and palpable sense of whimsy.
  • For proof, look no further than thelacquered quail with grilled Parker House rolls and crunchy picklesto be assembled by hand la Peking duck.

Haute Residence Welcomes Patty Murphy To Its Exclusive Real Estate Network

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haute Residence is pleased to welcome Patty Murphy to the exclusive Haute Residence Network as its representative in the Santa Ynez Valley, California luxury real estate market.

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  • SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haute Residence is pleased to welcome Patty Murphy to the exclusive Haute Residence Network as its representative in the Santa Ynez Valley, California luxury real estate market.
  • Patty Murphy's real estate expertise helped her close over $100,000,000 in sales in the year 2020 and spans over 30 years specializing in country estates, ranches and vineyards.
  • Visit Patty Murphy's Haute Residence profile: https://www.hauteresidence.com/member/patty-murphy/
    Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world's most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.
  • The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.