The Depot is pretty upscale but nice. Chef Mike Shafer does quite well there. It’s located on Torrance and Arlington in old town Torrance. He also has an excellent wine list.

Shafer Merlot and Steltzer Merlot are my two favorites. Both are closer to $40, but worth every penny. the wineries are neighbors in Stag’s Leap District. i hope i don’t get scolded for saying this; however, i...

I wouldn’t rule out the non-BYOB restaurants. Talk to the manager or head sommelier or executive chef and explain the situation. If you were fortunate enough to have been able to find and purchase something like Marcassin...

, in June 1999, the restaurant hired Christian Shafer as executive chef, who had previously been the executive chef at the now-closed Pinot Restaurant and Martini Bar in Pasadena (which was owned and operated by Joachim Splical)....

with Bacon & Sp�tzle Roasted Lady Apple California flight 2001 Dalle Valle "Maya" 2003 Sine Qua Non "Papa" 1987 Grace Family Cabernet 2002 Shafer Hillside Select ~ Amedei Chocolate Timbale Soft Caramel Center & Strawberry Compote 1985...

We’ve had luncheons at the Home Depot Stadium which was very elegant. Also, at the Holiday Inn on Vermont which can handle your crowd. I like the Depot where chef Mike Shafer does a good job with his courteous staff. There...

I ended up buying some 2001 Ch Montelena “Estate” but the prices overall weren’t as low as the last sale. I did see some “cult Cabs” like Hourglass, Bond, and Vineyard 29 as well as the usual big...

Friday night we went to the Arroyo Chop House in Pasadena, wonderful wine list, had a Shafer Merlot. Two things that stuck in my head were comments by other chow’s, one said that they bring you 1/2 garlic bread & 1/2...

My wife took me to lunch here on Friday. They were crowded, rushed, and the wait staff needs lots of training. The food, however, was every bit as good as the rave reviews that come up on this board. We had a nice celebratory...

and Shafer. Unfortunately Shafer is booked.. I myself love Stag’s Leap wine, but want to keep the $34-$45 tastings to a minimum. Question: Since all of the above wineries are in that price range to taste, which is the...

. We are lovers of wine in general, with stronger focus on Pinot’s and Cabs from CA – I have heard Karl Lawrence and Shafer are both good vinyards to visit, but would LOVE some help here as well. Cheers!

Where will you be heading back to? It might help to know what direction you will be going in. How about Buffalo Fire Department in Torrance? It is owned by Michael Shafer who also owns the Depot across the street. Burgers are...

THanks for the input. I did make a Martini House reservataion...I just couldn’t resist. I have made a few winery appointments....Shafer, Frogs Leap, and Far Niente. I searched other board for winery info but if any...

), Cardinale (owned by KJ, but beautiful wines), Diamond Creek, Shafer (Hillside Select), Dalla Valle, David Arthur, Del Dotto, Dominus. Washington State produces some beautiful Cabs as well – more terroir-driven compared to...

If you’re in the south bay area check out the Depot in Torrance. Chef Mike Shafer holds gourmet cooking classes and conducts wine tours near Santa Barbara. He does an excellent tour and provides you all the basics you need...