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D’Vine blooms with wine,
welcoming service
by Joan Westlake and rigid practices.
The fact that D’Vine Bistro & Wine Bar General The café is a favorite with wine
Manager David Newton is also the sommelier afi cionados as well as novices. It
speaks volumes about the importance of wine to the features 150 labels with 40 by the glass.
restaurant’s success. Newton is quick to point out that Newton says among the choices are a
since pouring the fi rst bottle in 2007 the café’s success nice selection of Napas and “mom and
also lies in its friendly atmosphere. pop” boutique wines.
“We pride ourselves in knowing our customers,” “We feature ‘price performers,’
Newton explains. “We have a board with photos of which are wines that taste more
our regulars that includes their names and food and expensive than they are,” Newton adds.
wine preferences. Even someone new to the staff can Other popular items on the eclectic
greet a customer with ‘Hi Judy, we have a special on menu presided over by Executive Chef
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your favorite Chardonnay today’ or in some way make Ramon and Chandler Chef Carlos
WINING ALLOWED: D’Vine Chef Carlos Guerrero shows off one of his culinary
creations while Marissa Rodriquez holds one of the 150 wine labels offered at the
her feel welcome. People come to feel that this is their include a Southwest grilled chicken
restaurant.
restaurant.” served on focaccia, topped with avocado with a sesame shallot vinaigrette ($17).
D’Vine’s popular wine classes and dinners are a crispy bacon, red onion, tomatoes, white cheddar The pastas are made from scratch with real stars
chance to taste vintages, learn about food pairings and lettuce and chipotle aïoli served with seasoned like the braised beef cheeks, handmade gnocchi,
and meet celebrity vintners. Plus they serve as a social fries ($10); a grilled lemon rosemary marinated pork tomatoes and spinach tossed in a rich brown sauce
gathering for SanTan Sun area residents. Newton tenderloin served with crème fraîche smashed red ($20). Dinner entrees are $7 to $20 with meal salads
says that “creating a ‘Cheers’ atmosphere” where the potatoes, sautéed green beans and a tawny port demi- such as the Black & Bleu ($9 to $12).
customer is a priority is easier for D’Vine because it glace ($18); and a black pepper crusted ahi served over
isn’t a corporate chain stuck with a standard menu forbidden black rice and sautéed spinach, fi nished
See D’Vine Page 42
Carebear offers
Local photographers
Kindercademy alternative
snap special event
Father’s Day gift certifi cate
Carebear Preschool might have a solution for parents
specials at LightRain
facing a tough decision this upcoming school year.
With the cancellation of Kindersteps for the 2009-10
Wedding photographers from Chandler-based
school year, Chandler parents with kids who turn 5 between
photography studio LightRain Images recently
Sep. 1 and Dec. 31 must choose between early entrance
captured Chandler native Sunil Nair as he made a
to kindergarten, preschool or Kindercademy, a half-day,
grand entrance at his recent wedding to Scottsdale
tuition-based program created by Chandler Unifi ed School
resident Supriya Ramsinghani.
District.
Yet, there might be one more option. Beginning this
school year, Carebear Preschool’s Fulton Ranch location is
offering a full-day pre-K program for kids of that age, from
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or Monday,
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Wednesday and Friday.
BABY BEARS: A full-day pre-K program will be
offered this year at Carebear Preschool.
See Carebear Page 49
Youth camps kick off summer rec
School is out and it’s time to plan family events and youth
activities for the summer. Chandler recreation facilities are
bustling with half-day and full-day sports, arts and science
camps for fi rst- through sixth-graders through July 24.
“In the East Indian
While many of the camps at Tumbleweed Recreation Center
culture, the arrival of
(TRC) are fi lled, there are still some openings at Snedigar
the groom is a big part
Recreation Center and the Environmental Education Center.
of the wedding and is
There are also spots available in the Football Day Camps
performed to great fanfare
that run through July 11 at Santan Junior High and the Teen
and in dramatic fashion,”
Adventure Camp available at Andersen Junior High through
explains LightRain Images
July 17. Visit
www.chandleraz.gov/registration to check for
owner Glenn Hamp. Nair
openings or wait list opportunities or call 480-782-2727 for
arrived in high fashion at
more information.
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CRAFTY: Braslin Tully and Claire Glessner paint T-shirts
See Youth camps Page 49
in a City of Chandler youth camp.
See Photographer Page 42
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