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Napa of the Northby Billie J. Ruff, CTC, ACC, CTE, President of Travel Café

With Travel Café’s new beer and wine

Travel Tastes menu and our deep

experience in Wine and Culinary Travel,

we’ve dedicated a large part of this

issue to wine travel experiences. Meet

the “Napa of the North” when you read

about Canada’s best wine region, the

Okanagan Valley, and then head south to

a little known Uruguay, one of the most

pure, undiscovered wine regions in the

world. And, a little closer to home, we’ll

introduce you to some of Los Angeles’

newest, tried and truest local haunts

... they are so wonderfully Californian.Happy Travels,

Billie

InsIde

Page 2Welcome to Wine Lovers Wednesdays

Page 3Recipe for Buffalo Au Poivre

Pages 4-5Local Side of L.A.Uruguay Wine Travel

Page 6Meet the 320 Ranch

Page 7Meet Generation X

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Located in Southern British Columbia, the Okanagan Valley is one of Canada’s warmest

regions with countless sandy beaches where recreation abounds. This abundance desert-like climate tempered with cool winds off Lake Okanagan, make for some of the best wine growing conditions anywhere in the world. The hiking, bike trails, and golf courses in the three surrounding mountain ranges and valley floor are unbeatable. From true adventure travel to leisurely walks, there’s something for every recreational enthusiast. Named one of the “World’s 25 Best New Trips for 2007” by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, the Okanagan Valley, while dubbed the “Napa of the North,” is yet to be widely discovered. So the trails and vineyards are still low-key and not crowded. What better way to toast a day of hiking, biking and

kayaking British Columbia’s stunning grassland and mountain trails, meandering riverside pathways, turquoise lakes and hillside vineyards than with a glass of fine local wine? You’ll discover and sample award-winning wines from the northernmost wine region in the world, running

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Wine Lovers Events at Travel CaféWine and Women of the World and Wine Lovers

WednesdaysWhile Women and Wines of the World bring you wine, wine travel, and travel clothing vendors, Wine Lovers Wednesdays

will specifically focus on wines with Sue Rydquist of Simply Wine. You’ll really enjoy our casual approach to tasting and learning about great new wine offerings from around the world. Both events are very affordable, so they sell out quickly! Cheers!

Wine Lovers Wednesdays Upcoming Dates:April 1st - April Fools Blind Tasting May 6th - California Cabs June 3rd - Light and Fresh

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Welcome to 320 Ranch Restaurant!

The 320 Ranch in Gallatin Canyon knows that after a day on horses, fishing or exploring, you deserve

an incredible, hardy meal. Chef Jeff Tappero uses the freshest ingredients to prepare uniquely Western

dishes. Here’s a very popular recipe you can easily make at home.

12-16 oz. buffalo

4 mushrooms

1 & 1/2 oz. brandy

1 cup demi glaze

pinch thyme

pinch salt

1 tbs. cracked pepper

2 cloves garlic

1 shallot

Season buffalo with cracked pepper. Pan

sear in cast iron pan. Once turned add

mushrooms, brandy, garlic & shallot. Let

simmer and add demi glaze, salt & thyme

and simmer to preferred temperature. Let

sauce thicken before serving over buffalo.

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Napa of the North

The Local Side Of L.A.By Billie J. Ruff

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125 miles from north to south along a chain of postcard-perfect lakes. Learn from expert guides about the unique natural history of the Okanagan Valley. The Okanagan Valley is British Columbia’s oldest and main grape-growing region. Although it lies on the same latitude as the northern German and French vineyards, the Okanagan Valley is not all classified as a “cool-climate” growing region. Distinct microclimates occur throughout the valley, from the hot, sandy, desert soils in the southern valley to the cooler vineyard sites in the north, with their deep topsoil and clay. To best experience this incredible area, Travel Café’s Billie Ruff and sommelier and owner of Simply Wine, Sue Rydquist, will be giving fellow travelers a trip with a “backstage pass” feel to it. Their insights on wine and travel and how to best combine the two makes this a once in a lifetime opportunity. They’ve teamed with Austin Lehman Adventures to create a remarkable trip based on years of experience and personal experimentation. To learn more about the itinerary, activities, lodging and meals, call a Travel Café Travel Advocate today. There are only 10 spaces left!

endless shopping opportunities to choose from. But what if you want a more personal experience…join those in the know at a place that has captured the locals for years. You can spend a lot of money seeking great food and star sightings at places like NOBU, Malibu. Possibly running into Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner will cost you a pretty penny – and in all honesty, that is not the real Los Angeles. For a more affordable, local experience, you have to try the Apple Pan (10801 Pico Blvd.) for their famous burgers and sandwiches. There are no tables, just a U-shape counter, at this classic American burger shack and hugely popular L.A. landmark. Open since 1947, The Apple Pan is a diner that looks – and acts – the part. It’s famous for juicy burgers, grumpy service, and an authentic frills-free atmosphere. The hickory burger is best, though the tuna sandwich also has its share of fans. Ham, egg salad, and Swiss cheese sandwiches round out the menu. Definitely order fries, and if you’re in the mood, the house-baked apple pie. Expect to wait a bit during the lunch rush (don’t worry, the line moves pretty fast). And if you’re looking out for celebrities, this is where they come not to be seen, just to eat, so keep your eyes open. If you need an excuse to visit downtown, The Original Pantry (877 S Figueroa St.) is worth the drive and parking. The decor is straight out of a noir novel with bleak lighting, Formica tables, turn-of-the-century photos of downtown, and a high-security cashier’s cage. Busy at every hour, ancient waiters cater to an endless stream of ravenous night crawlers and lunching City Hall suits. Full steak dinners with a squirt of the cafe’s signature sauce, plus all the fixings, are bargain priced. Hearty breakfasts of omelets, ham and buckwheat pancakes are also legendary. Local hint: The line for breakfast can get long. If your patience wears thin, walk around the corner to the Original Pantry Bakery. You’ll be seated fast, and it serves the exact same food. So enjoy the big ticket items like Disneyland and Universal City Walk, but when visiting one of the most dynamic cities in the world, spend a little time with the locals and you’ll see how living in the City of Angels is easy living at its best.

– Billie J. Ruff

When you think of visiting Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss Disneyland, Universal Studios,

Hollywood Boulevard, Beverly Hills, and of course, warm, sunny days on the beach. But what do the locals do?

Los Angelinos love plenty of opportunity in one place – as much as they enjoy driving, they like to find a place to park and walk to everything they need and desire. Since 1934, people have been flocking to the original Farmer’s Market at 3rd and Fairfax to shop, dine and be seen. You’ll find the freshest, most incredible food anywhere. Put together a lunch to go and head down the street to the La Brea Tar Pits for a picnic in L.A., 25,000 years ago. Over three million fossils from huge mammoths to saber tooth cats can be seen poking out of the still bubbling tar as it escapes from the earth. The park grounds and Southern California sunshine can’t be beat. From the old, step into the new… Imagine being “in the moment” when nothing else matters but what is going on around you right then and there. It’s when you experience something so fully you don’t think about it or analyze it, just enjoy it. As a one-of-a-kind entertainment campus, the vision of L.A. LIVE is to provide Los Angelinos with a genuine world-class sports and entertainment destination where one can experience moments like this all the time. The Staples Center (home of the Lakers) and the Nokia Theater, where the Emmys, American Music Awards, and countless other music events take place, all join together in an incredible plaza. Designed by Rios Clementi Hale Studio, the 40,000-square-foot open-air plaza hosts special events, community gatherings, cultural festivals and live performances. Nokia Plaza contains over 20,000 square feet of LED signage, including six 75-foot towers and a 22’ x 40’ display. The plaza space has been designed with flexibility as well as state-of-the-art “plug-and-play” technology to accommodate broadcast events, large celebrations, festivals, outdoor concerts and other live programming. And of course, you’ll have more than a dozen restaurants and

Okanagan Lake

L.A. Live

La Brea Tar Pits

school for a small group of culinary students. Stephen Sutton of Sodexo in Long Beach, California •

will bring the magic of the perfect brunch to life, accompanied by wines all your guests will enjoy. Our two featured wine masters in 2009, Gordon Hill •

from Milbrandt Vineyards in Mattawa, Washington and Bob Masyczek from Diageo Chateau and Estates in Rutherford, California will preside over events and present a Masters Wine Class during which they will share their expertise and in-depth knowledge with guests.Our two final events are held in the big tent on the •

campus of MSU Billings. On Friday, over 800 guests will enjoy a wonderful evening of wine and food tasting featuring more than 100 wines and microbrews and foods from area restaurants and caterers. In addition, a fantastic silent auction will be featured. The week’s Saturday finale is a black tie evening of wine, •

food and fun. A champagne reception starts the evening and will be followed by an elegant gourmet dinner for 350 guests, live and silent auctions.

Tickets for the events will go on sale April 13, 2009. For complete schedule and additional information please check our website at www.winefoodfestival.com, or contact us at 406-657-2244 or toll free at 1-888-430-6782.

“secret” ingredient on Monday evening. The Guest Chef Dinner will be held at the Rex •

Restaurant on Tuesday evening. Kevin Davis, Executive Chef/Partner of the Steelhead Diner in Seattle, Washington will join Executive Chef David Maplethorpe of the Rex to provide our guests with a unique and sensational culinary masterpiece accompanied by superb wines. Braiden Rex-Johnson, Northwest wine and food expert, cookbook author and columnist will join the chefs with wine commentary during the dinner. Four cooking schools will be held in private homes •

throughout the week. Chefs joining us this year are Amy Smith from the Grand Hotel in Big Timber, Montana; Tom Atkins from the Boise Convention Center in Boise, Idaho; Andy Fulton from the Hilands Golf Course in Billings, Montana and Jeff Tapero of the 320 Guest Ranch in Big Sky, Montana.The 5• th Course, The World of Sauvignon Blac presented by winemaker and professor John Buechsenstein, and will be held on the campus of MSU Billings.Executive Chef Richard Chamberlain from •

Chamberlain’s Steak and Chophouse in Dallas, Texas and ENVY The Steakhouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, will join us for two classes: first, a Food Network-style demonstration cooking class and, second, a hands-on

Wine and food enthusiasts will travel from near

and far to attend the 17th annual Montana State University Billings Foundation Wine &

Food Festival the week of May 11-16,

2009. The weeklong festival provides the

opportunity to dine on gourmet

dinners, attend cooking schools and

wine seminars, and enjoy the beautifully decorated party tent while savoring hundreds of wines and delicious foods. This premier fundraising event provides scholarship assistance for deserving Montana State University Billings students.

The following 2009 Wine & Food Festival schedule of events will demonstrate the wonderful offerings the week provides:

An exciting Food Network Iron Chef-type competition •

will entertain guests with the fast-paced, creative and entertaining preparation of wonderful foods using the


Don’t Miss Winefest 2009!

Undiscovered Uruguay

Punta Del Este, Uruguay

Very European in feel, the República Oriental del Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America. Their standard of living compares to that

of Western Europe and travelers will find a peaceful, stable country, welcoming visitors with open arms. Uruguay is situated just north of Argentina and below Brazil. Rivers, cool sea breezes, 100-year-old cellars and 25,000 acres of grapes await you in South America’s hottest new wine destination. A relatively flat country, you’ll find gauchos running grass-fed beef on rolling hills by the sea, feeding the third largest per capita beef consumers in the world. Almost every home in the country has backyard spit-roasters (asados) emitting the scent of fresh roasted meat that permeates the landscape. And when there’s so much meat, it’s only natural to find rich, robust red wines, produced in Uruguay for over 250 years. Meet the Tannat grape … In the late 1800s, a French-Basque immigrant, Don Pascual Harriague, carried Tannat vines from France to the perfectly matched clay-loam soils and temperate maritime climate of Uruguay. Just as it sounds, the Tannat produces dense tannic wines. Although they still produce Tannats in the Madrian region of France, Uruguay’s wines are softer and more fruit forward than their French cousins. You’ll find the Tannat in 90% of all 16 of Uruguay’s wine regions just outside the capital (Montivideo). For years, these grapes were

blended with Merlots and Cabernets, leaving you with complex, full-bodied wines. But today, in some of the most pristine, natural environments on the planet, you can enjoy pure Tannat in all of its noble glory. Most of the wines come from small families who have passed down family secrets while handcrafting wines for generations. You can actually taste subtle differences coming from family terroirs with distinctive personalities. Wine tours beginning in the capital will take you to the Canelones District (60% of national production) that must include a visit to the historic wine cellars at the Juanicó Winery, and a sampling of their award-winning vintages. It’s an enchanting family-run estate with no shortages of thick sides of beef, pork and lamb sizzling on wood-fire grills at small bistros inside the cavernous, nearby Mercado del Puerto. The aroma entices you as soon as you enter the tall, old structure. Scents waft toward you on tendrils of wood smoke that float up to hover around the scrollwork of the wrought-iron rafters several stories above. Stone-floored alleys are lined with simple luncheonette-style establishments consisting of counters and stools surrounding enormous grills. With over 275 vineyards to visit, you should surely work out an itinerary with a travel agent ahead of time. Generally, the cost of a tasting, which includes three or four wines, bread and

cheese and a tour of the winery, is $15 per person. The price for lunch, usually a typical Uruguayan barbecue of beefsteak, pork ribs and spicy sausages with Tannat wine, runs between $40 and $60 a person. Along with the wonderful visits, Uruguay offers surfing, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, casinos, antique fairs, hiking, wind surfing, golf, tennis, a rich culture, and a variety of night clubs open till dawn. Uruguay is one of the last remaining South American destinations that has not been overrun by tourists. Happy travels!

– Billie Ruff


Meet the 320 Ranch

Travel Café has teamed up with the 320 Ranch to offer you true Western adventure, rustic, elegant lodging, and amazing meals. The

ranch has a storied history that they’ve still strongly held on to. 320 Guest Ranch history affords an intriguing window into the early days of Western tourism and Big Sky back in the day. Our historical guest ranch journey began in 1898, when Sam Wilson homesteaded 160 acres along the Gallatin River. In 1900, Sam’s father, Clinton, claimed an adjoining 160 acres and they combined their two properties, naming the stunning parcel the “Buffalo Horn Resort.” On January 16, 1936, Dr. Caroline McGill, a woman far ahead of her time, purchased the ranch from the Wilson family. In addition to being Montana’s first woman doctor

and first pathologist, Dr. McGill was an avid hunter and fisher. She believed that time spent outdoors was physically and mentally beneficial and bought the ranch as a retreat for her patients and friends. Soon after, the ranch’s popularity began to grow. In the summer of 1938, Dr. McGill trucked in a Cadillac engine to generate power, bringing the ranch electricity 10 years before power lines showed up in the Gallatin Canyon. In 1955, Dr. Caroline McGill was awarded an honorary degree from Montana State University for her outstanding service to Montana in medicine and her dedication to Montana’s natural resources. That year, she retired from medicine and settled here at 320 Guest Ranch permanently, living in a cabin that the crew finished for her on Christmas, now known as the “Christmas Cabin.” Over the years, Dr. McGill acquired an extensive collection of antiques from

around Montana, filling buildings at Montana State University with items of historical interest. In August of 1956, she turned the collection into a small museum housed in an old dairy located on campus. In January 1967, the now-famous

Museum of the Rockies opened to the public, featuring Dr. McGill’s artifacts, although for many years, Bozeman residents referred to it as “The McGill Museum.” In 1998, the Museum of the Rockies opened an exhibit dedicated solely to Dr. McGill’s life. Also, part of her collection at the 320 Guest Ranch was donated to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bovey to help in their

restoration of Virginia City and Nevada City (two historic mining towns now preserved as popular tourist attractions).

On January 4, 1959, at the age of 79, Caroline McGill passed away in her Christmas Cabin. In her will, she gave her good friends, the Goodrich family, the option to purchase the ranch, which they did, and continued to manage it until 1987 when the ranch was sold to Dave Brask, the current owner. Since then, the 320 Guest Ranch has grown from a capacity of 20 guests to well over 200. Dr. McGill’s original ranch house was moved to a more secluded setting near Buffalo Horn Creek, ranch staff occupy the Christmas Cabin, and the original Wilson homestead cabin is now a part of the 320 Steakhouse. Very few of the original accommodations could be saved, but even the new cabins capture the feel of those old buildings, from the days when Dr. McGill spent the day on the trail with her guests. Of course, at our historical guest ranch, the mountains and the big skies haven’t changed a bit.

320 Ranch Sign

The 320 Barn

Dr. McGill was an avid

hunter and fisher. She

believed that time

spent outdoors was

physically and mentally

beneficial and bought

the ranch as a retreat

for her patients and

friends.

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