The RAAS Magazine Archives
last updated: June 6th, 2008
The RAAS Magazine Archives allows users to search past covers, articles and The RAAS back issues. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of a past issue please let us know and we will do our best to get one out to you. Please send all requests via e-mail to: info@theraas.com
May/June 2008 Cover Photograph
Photo By: Carl Kravats
Shogun Teppan Steak & Sushi (aka: Shogun) located at...
41501 Margarita Rd, in Temecula, California is one of the most
visited restaurants in the Temecula Valley. Offering a fine dining
experience with food and fun for the entire family in an upscale
atmosphere has attributed to Shogun's ongoing success.
The staff's dedication to providing unparalleled customer service
and the entertaining display of culinary skill the chefs provide
right before your eyes help warrant the return visits. The sushi
is always fresh and the master chefs dazzle you with their
samurai-like swordsmanship as they skillfully slice, dice, juggle,
and entertain, while preparing delicious entrees on a sizzling
Teppanyaki grill.
If you are a fan of Japanese cuisine, this is the place for you!
If you have never been to a Japanese restaurant; this would be a
great place to get started. Eating alone? Dining with a friend?
Taking the family out? Regardless, if it is Lunch or Dinner
(Casual, Fancy or Business) Family, Friendly or Romantic ...all are
welcome to enjoy the experience of ...Shogun!
We look forward to considering other photographs taken by Carl for
future covers and invite you to visit his business website
CarlKravats.com to find out more about local photographer
Carl Kravats.
March/April 2008 Cover Photograph
Photo By: Megan Franks
From the moment you step foot into Allie's Tapas au Vin (aka: Allie's) on Margarita Road in Temecula
for the first time... you can see that it truly is something amazing. This contemporary upscale wine bar
& restaurant features a tapas menu, bistro & patio dining, a private wine cellar dining room, a full
bar and a gourmet menu that is receiving rave reviews.
The founders Steve & Alicia (aka: Allie) Hamlin are well known in the region for their restaurant
"Allie's at Callaway" (est. 2001), their catering division "Allies Catering & Special Events", their
personal gourmet foods line "Vineyard Chef Gourmet Foods" and most importantly for their many efforts
in regards to local charitable causes.
Why does everything taste so good? Steve completed his apprenticeship and competed for 13 years in
the culinary arts, he was named "Best Up and Coming Chef" and "Best Chef in the West". Allie's Director
of Culinary/Executive Chef... Jim Pierce (aka: JP) a graduate of RCC's Culinary Academy was Sous Chef at
Pala Mesa Resort, promoted to Chef d' Cuisine, and most recently spent 5 years as Executive Chef of
"Allie's at Callaway".
If you haven't been there already... it is highly recommended that you visit Allie's to enjoy the passion
& artistry of cuisine & wine!
February/March 2008 Cover Photograph
Photo By: Megan Franks
The wine is awesome and the views are spectacular from the La Cereza Spanish-style winery which is
where the February, 2008 Cover photograph was taken. We asked Megan Franks (Professional
Photographer) for a picture that included wine, cigars & a Harley… she knew just the place,
made a call and a date was set at La Cereza Winery & Grill …located just off Rancho California
Road in Temecula.
The Harley Davidson (Motorcycle) is parked just in front of the lower area outdoor Cigar Bar which
is a beautiful place to enjoy a glass of wine, a cigar and visit with friends and family around the
fire.
We look forward to considering other photographs taken by Megan for future covers and invite you to
visit her myspace.com profile page
and/or her business website Sunrise Balloons
to find out more about local photographer Megan Franks.
December/2007 Cover Photograph
Photo By: The RAAS Team
The cover picture of our December, 2007 issue is …a close up of a silver Christmas tree ornament
hanging from a tree. The lights coming through the cut-out area of the ornament are just normal
Christmas tree lights but if you look close, they seem to work for both the tree and the ornament.
It was our idea to show the spirit of the holidays and to attempt to invoke happy memories of
holidays past & present… it was also our attempt to bring a smile to the faces of all those who
looked upon our cover.
We hope that you all had a great holiday season and were able to enjoy quality time with your
family & friends. It is our wish that the next year and all those to come bring you success in
all you wish to achieve! Happy Holidays from all of us at The RAAS.
November/2007 Cover Photograph
Photo By: Megan Franks
On her myspace.com profile page…
award winning, local photographer Megan Franks explains that she enjoys her work and has a need to
explore, travel and experience different people, cultures and places. After a brief glimpse
through her photography portfolio we at the RAAS were convinced that Megan has a true gift of
finding that perfect picture through the lens. It was very difficult
to decide on the photo to use for the cover since so many of her photographs taken within the area
were magnificent. The decided photo contains an incredible picture of the Sun setting within the
clouds and was chosen because of the awesome color and focus that was captured. It is a very
grabbing picture that we at the RAAS feel would be very hard not to appreciate.
We look forward to considering other photographs taken by Megan for future covers and invite you to
visit her myspace.com profile page
and/or her business website Sunrise Balloons
to find out more about local photographer Megan Franks.