Purveyors of fine cuisine, wine support Bonsall Rotary

Faro Trupiano served samples of cuisine from his Fallbrook restaurant, Trupiano

Newlyweds Mark and Kristin McDougal represented The Veranda restaurant at the Grand Tradition Estate at the Wine, Brews, & Blues charity fundraising event. The McDougals served brioche bread pudding infused with orange zest and dotted with tangy dried cranberries, finished with an amaretto sauce and a fun dusting of Captain Crunch crumbles.

Ken Mapes, owner and winemaker of Mapes Cellars, poured samples of his amazing dessert wines at the Bonsall Rotary event. Mapes, who was accompanied by his wife, Ginny, offered Day

From left, Jeremy Duarte, Jennifer Duarte, and Jessica Gunn of Elegance on Display stand behind some of the over 1,000 specialty tarts they produced for the Bonsall Rotary charity event. Decadently delicious tart flavors included Salted Caramel, Caramel Apple, Rocky Road, Pumpkin Mousse, and more!

Melissa Washington, left, and Trish Macri of San Luis Rey Downs Bar & Grill share a smile while serving samples of their Pesto Chicken Pasta at the Wine, Brews, & Blues charitable event on May 18.