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Valencia Wine Company
Clifton Fadim once said, "Wine is poetry in a bottle." We tend to agree - especially when that bottle is procured from Valencia Wine Company on Town Center Drive. The original in-house wine bar in Santa Clarita and the purveyor of fine wines, Valencia Wine Company is the place where friends meet friends and new connections are foraged. As they say at Valencia Wine Company, "Wines are stocked and the hottest bands rock!" This is the place where you're guaranteed a good time, whether you're first dates or great mates! Open late to accommodate lingering conversations and last-minute wine purchases, Valencia Wine Company, celebrating 12 years on Town Center Drive, is the spot to begin your journey into the world of warm ambiance, knowledgeable service and the finest collection of wine for miles. 254-9300

Color Me Mine Valencia
Color Me Mine Valencia is Santa Clarita's premier "Paint­ your­ own­ Pottery" studio located in the Valencia Town Center. The colorful studio inspires creativity among all ages and promotes face-to-face interaction - phones down, paint brushes up! Color Me Mine is the perfect destination for family outings, romantic dates, birthday parties, bridal showers, scouting activities, fundraisers and corporate team ­building. Their world-class studio technicians deliver award-winning customer service that guarantees a pleasant adventure! Choose from over 300 different styles of pottery pieces and 60 exclusive paint colors and learn how to use color, texture and techniques on your project to create a beautiful, one-of-a­-kind masterpiece. All of their finished pottery is non-toxic, food safe and ready for pick up in five to seven days. The studio is open every day, no reservation or experience required! 799-9266

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
One visit to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and you'll discover why it's the number-one destination of chocolate lovers everywhere! Throughout the store, you will find a fantastic variety of yummy chocolates and confections to satisfy cravings of even the most ardent chocoholic! Watch as they dip crisp apples in thick, bubbling caramel from a traditional copper kettle. Smile as they roll them in a rainbow of tasty toppings to complete your old-fashioned treat. Linger a while longer and learn how fudge is made as they fashion a creamy loaf on a traditional marble slab, the old-fashioned way, right before your eyes. And, of course, everyone gets a free sample! But don't leave without sharing your experience with a gift of fine chocolate, elegantly crafted and beautifully packaged in boxes, tins and baskets. Choose from truffles; already-boxed treats; dipped fruits like strawberries, apricots and cherries; chocolate-dipped marshmallows, pretzels, Oreos and graham crackers; and an assorted chocolate selection that will make you drool! Pick up a gift card and don't be afraid of making a large order. No matter what you choose, gift wrap and ribbon is always free! 291-1110

Souplantation
Souplantation proudly offers farm-fresh ingredients, artisan salads, freshly-baked goods and soups from scratch. The salad bar features over 50 fresh ingredients, including hand-tossed and prepared salads. At the hot bar, you'll find made-from-scratch soups and freshly-baked muffins and Focaccia breads. They invite you to join them today and "design your own delicious." 286-1260