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Cooking Italian In Temecula - Now That's Tasty!

Francesca's

I love finding good new places to eat. Now that they've celebrated their first anniversary in Temecula, Francesca's Italian Kitchen may not be exactly new, but they sure are good. Laura and I stopped by on September 21st for the 1st Anniversary dinner and came back the following night for a cooking class with Alessio.

Alessio & Francesca

Alessio & Francesca

We learned to make a delicious salad with radicchio, arugula and candied walnuts, a rolled pasta with ham and cheese and panna cotta for dessert. Alessio is an excellent teacher with personality to spare. I can see him with his own show on the Food Network! He had a different sous chef from the class help him with each dish. The best part was getting to eat the food he showed us how to make!

There's another cooking class coming up later this month and we can't wait!

Sous chef 1 Sous chef 2 passion francesca & alessio 3 chefs

EDIT 10/06: The chef pictured with Alessio is Omar. The main dish was Rotelle Napoletane, rolled pasta with smoked ham, mozzarella, parmesan, marinara and heavy cream... yummm!

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Posted by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage on 10/02/2008 04:57 PM

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17 Comments on Cooking Italian In Temecula - Now That's Tasty!

Hi Tom,

I love what you did with this post, gives me some ideas!

10/02/2008 05:05 PM

by Chris & Maria Jeantet ~ Redding Realtors (Real Estate Professionals, GMAC)

Tom

Now that is my favorite kind of place.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

10/02/2008 05:05 PM

by Tom Braatz, South Eastern Wisconsin (Tom Braatz)

Maria - Thank you. I'll have to pay you a visit and see what you do ;-)

Tommy - You'd love Francesca's. The food's delicious and they make you feel right at home.

10/02/2008 05:23 PM

by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

Are you kidding me? A year already?? WOW!

Now serve me up some wine with that yummy food :)

10/02/2008 05:44 PM

by Portland Oregon Real Estate Broker * Jennifer Bukaty * (RE/MAX equity group, inc.)

Jennifer - Not our 1st anniversary, Francesca's! ;-) We did enjoy some delicious Sangiovese with our meal...

10/02/2008 05:49 PM

by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

Tom, Deborah and I are hoping to take some cooking classes this Fall and Winter. She took one about a week ago with a bunch of women and had a blast. The side benefit was that she brought home some of the delicious creations.

Glad to see you are continuing to live live to its fullest.

10/02/2008 06:14 PM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Tom: Next to down home southern cooking, italian is right up there in my book! A cooking class sounds like great fun but I would much prefer being the taster! LOL

10/02/2008 06:48 PM

by Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor North Georgia Blue Ridge Real Estate (Mountain Investments of North Georgia)

Tom, A cooking class at an Italian Restaurant!!! What could be more fun or delicious!!! :)

10/02/2008 10:19 PM

by Judi Morgan, San Antonio, TX Real Estate (Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper, Realtors)

Ummmm, I'm smelling garlic butter! You always make me hungry Tom... (Oh, sorry, I forgot you got married!)

10/03/2008 04:29 AM

by Susie Blackmon-Maggie Valley Waynesville NC Realtor/RE Blogger/Photographer (COLDWELL BANKER Kasey & Associates)

Tom,
That's just what I need--a coooking class. I haven't taken one in a long time and I'm hungry for one. Want to share any of those recipes? :-)

10/03/2008 06:32 AM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Hey Tom, I just may have to drive to Temecula to check this place out since I am Italian. I could go for some pasta in the morning. Have a great day.

10/03/2008 08:40 AM

by Scott Mazza (Ticor Title)

Brian - I think you'll really enjoy it. I am enjoying the ride!

Donna - There was plenty of tasting going on!

Judi - We really loved it and we look forward to the next one in a few weeks.

Susie - I'm not married yet ;-)

Cynthia - Happy to share them. I'll scan and email them.

Scott - Let me know if you want company.

10/06/2008 04:56 PM

by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

I could have sworn you sent wedding pix???

10/06/2008 06:57 PM

by Susie Blackmon-Maggie Valley Waynesville NC Realtor/RE Blogger/Photographer (COLDWELL BANKER Kasey & Associates)

Susie - Nope, not happening until the 4th of July!

10/06/2008 06:58 PM

by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

My birthday is the 5th! My market here is dismal, and my office closed (am working out of our Asheville office virtually). However, the leaves are starting to burn! I swear I say your wedding photo on the beach...