By webmaster Larry McIntyre

RBBA members and guests were treated to a special evening at the new
Capri Blu Italian Bistro and Wine Bar. Capri Blu Manager and co-owner,
Michelle Limon, promised a wonderful evening for all of us and she definitely
kept her promise. The reception was held in their enclosed patio overlooking
a beautiful park and pond. The hors
d'oeuvres were exceptional with
samplings from their menu including
bruschetta, arancini, fried calamari,
a variety of pizzas, veal meatballs and
mushrooms stuffed with crab, cream
cheese and a touch of cavier.

The decor is definitely not old Italy.
It is more Italian chic with an urban flair
but very comfortable with absolutely
outstanding food. The buzz around the
reception was "I'll be back for more....and often". If you missed this reception,
put Capri Blu on your "must try" list of restaurants. In fact, put it on top of
your list. You will be happy you did and you can thank me later. Stop by for
their Happy Hour after work. Well drinks, tap beers and appetizers are half
price and delicious. To view the photo album from the evening click here.
For more information, check out their web site at: www.capri-blu.com. You
can make reservations by calling Capri Blu at (858) 673-5100. Capri Blu is
located in the 4S Commons Town Center at 10436 Craftsman Way, Suite 120,
in 4S Ranch off Rancho Bernardo Road.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 12th, and join
RBBA members and guests at Bernardo Heights Country
Club for another in a series of RBBA Educational luncheons.
"Mr.Marketing" Rob Weinberg will have a work shop on "Building Business on a Shoestring with Electronic
Newsletters."

Rob Weinberg has over 25 years of creating unique
marketing solutions and profitable results for a wide range
of clientele. He spent almost 10 years as principle of the
New York City advertising agency MarketBuilding Team.
He has written two books on marketing titled "Removing the Mystery from
Marketing" and "Streetwise Internet Business Plan". He provides free marketing
advice through his weekly newspaper column in the Pomerado newspaper chain
entitled “Ask Mr. Marketing”.

Now president of the MarketBuilding Team, a strategic marketing consulting
firm based in Rancho Bernardo, Rob is known throughout North County as “The
Man With the Hat.” He helps all types of businesses and non-profit organizations
fulfill their messaging potential. Rob Weinberg, Mr. Marketing, will conduct a
seminar on creating and producing electronic newsletters that produce
results.

There will be a reception at 11:30am and lunch will begin at noon. Please
specify your menu choice(s) when replying by email or phone: Grill Fired
Rosemary Beef Skewers over Rice Pilaf with Seasonal Vegetables or Pecan
Crusted Chicken fanned over fresh Egg Fettucine with Goat Cheese, Sundried
Tomatoes, Red Onion and Garlic. The cost of the luncheon is $20 for RBBA
members and $30 for non-members.
For more information click here

Thanks to Our Luncheon Sponsor George Cooke
http://www.georgecooke.com

To All RBBA Members, Don't Miss This Historical Event.
Mark Your Calendars Now! The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society cordially
Invites The Rancho Bernardo Business Association membership to a ground
breaking for The Rancho Bernardo History Museum Saturday, February 9, 2008,
10:00am, at the Bernardo Winery.

For more information about the Historical Society, visit their web site at:
http://www.rbhistoricalsociety.org.

On a sad note: RBBA member Ross Rizzo, owner of the Bernardo Winery,
passed away unexpectedly at the winery on Tuesday, January 15th. He will be
sorely missed by so many of us. I have known Ross since 1977 and have spent
many times with him on his golf cart tooling around the winery talking about
nothing and I will cherish every one of those times. At our reception on the
same day, January 15th, at Capri Blu, RBBA President Craig Brown recognized
Ross with these remarks:

"The RB Historical Society has worked with Ross Rizzo on a site for the
historical society at the Bernardo Winery since 1982 – beginning with the first
president of the RBHS, Larry McIntyre, until today, with the efforts of Tom
Cook, Susan Floyd and so many
others involved with the RBHS.

It is with great regret that I have
to tell you that Ross’s dream will
not be witnessed by him in person.
Ross passed away unexpectedly
today and I know many of you loved
this wonderful guy and will miss
him. But he will be there on the
9th of February, I can assure you,
looking down on his dream with
pride.

Our hearts go out to his wife Veronica and his sons Jimmy and Rossi and his
whole family. Ross Rizzo, a true legend in this town, will be missed for a very
long time."

Did you know that many of our members have special offers online at
RBPhoneBook.com that you can use over and over again? Here are direct
links to special offers from fine restaurants, mailing services, plumbers and
more. Just click on any link below, print out the offer and take advantage
of the savings.
Bernard'O Restaurant
Bernardo Flooring & Design
Cafe Merlot in the Bernardo Winery
Cafe on the Park at Courtyard by Marriott
George Plumbing
Hilton Garden Inn
Mr. Charlie's Fortune Cookie
RB Chiropractic
The Great American Grill in the Hilton Garden Inn-RB
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