Great Taste Magazine

The Burnt Truck, Dogzilla, The Flip Truck, George’s Greek Café, Grill Em All, Ludo Truck, and Rolling Sushi Van
21931 Alma Aldea,
CA-92688

www.alz.org/oc/in_my_community_walk.asp

CuisineType : American, BBQ, Sushi

The End of Alzheimer’s Starts Here.

Mark your calendars for the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Join us as we Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death and a disease that devastates millions of families across the country. Enjoy live music and food from Southern California’s most popular gourmet food trucks including: The Burnt Truck, Dogzilla, The Flip Truck, George’s Greek Café, Grill Em All, Ludo Truck, and Rolling Sushi Van.

With your help, we will raise awareness and funds to enhance Alzheimer’s care and support, and advance critical research. Together, we are an unstoppable force in the fight against Alzheimer’s.<br

Del’s Lemonade, George’s Greek Café, Ludo Truck, Rolling Sushi Van, and Short Stop BBQ
2301 North Kraemer Blvd,
CA-92870

www.alz.org/oc/in_my_community_walk.asp

CuisineType : American, BBQ, Sandwiches, Sushi

The End of Alzheimer’s Starts Here.

Mark your calendars for the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Join us as we walk to end Alzheimer’s, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death and a disease that devastates millions of families across the country. Enjoy live music and food from Southen California’s most popular gourmet food trucks including: Del’s Lemonade, George’s Greek Café, Ludo Truck, Rolling Sushi Van, and Short Stop BBQ.

With your help, we can raise awareness and funds to enhance Alzheimer care and support and advance critical research. Together, we are an unstoppable force in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

Oak Creek Golf Club
1 Golf Club Dr,
CA-92618
714.769.2222
www.oakcreekgolfclub.com/

Cuisine Type :  Spanish

CAFE TU TU TANGO Charity Golf Tournament will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Man & Woman of the Year.

In September of 2011 Kevin Hall, CAFE TU TU TANGO’s General Manager, was diagnosed with Lymphoma. On March 28th, 2012 Kevin was informed that he is 100% Cancer Free!! Registration begins at 11:30 am with a shotgun start at 12:30pm. There will be an awards presentation and dinner directly after golf at Oak Creek Golf Course

www.cafetututangooc.com

Morton’s
1641 W. Sunflower Ave.,
CA-92704
714.444.4834
www.mortons.com/santaana

CuisineType : American, Fine Dining, Steak

Esteemed guest, Peter Mondavi Jr., leads as we explore the fine vintages of the Charles Krug Winery of Napa Valley.

Enjoy exquisite wine, fine steakhouse dining and a distinctive auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire. Live Auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland EmpirePeter Mondavi Jr. will be inviting you to bid on an exclusive 27-liter bottle of Charles Krug, Vintage Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire will receive 100 percent of the winning auction bids (wishocie.org). Any winning bid amount over the fair market value can be considered for tax-deduction purposes.$150 ++

Rancho Las Lomas
19191 Lawrence Canyon,
CA-92676
(949) 757-3712
www.alz.org

CuisineType : Brazilian, Mexican

A Wild Night At The Copacabana

Join the Alzheimer’s Association of Orange County, as they raise funds for their organization through an affair to remember.

Event includes:

-Live Entertainment

-Gourmet Dining

-Live Auctions

Don’t miss an exciting night and a chance to assist the Alzheimer’s Association.

Please reserve a ticket as they will go fast.

Event Cost: $300

Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza
3333 South Bristol Street,
CA-92626
949-653-2900
FeedOC.org

Cuisine Type : American, Fine Dining, Seafood, Steak

Hosted by South Coast Plaza, “The Summer Food & Wine Event” features fine wine and food at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s from 6-9pm. More than 25 renowned wineries will pour their best vintages, accompanied by Chef Seakyeong Kim’s sumptuous tastes. Over 100 wines from Napa and Sonoma Valleys, the Central Coast and France will be sampled. Entertainment provided by KCRW’s Jason Bentley. All proceeds from the event and silent auction benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s ongoing efforts to fight hunger. Advance tickets: $75, $100 at door. Call 949-653-2900 x 131 or visit: FeedOC.org

Anaheim White House
887 S. Anaheim Blvd.,
California-92801
562-491-1000
www.anaheimwhitehouse.com

CuisineType : French, Italian

Preparations are being made by more than two dozen local food and restaurant luminaries to prepare what might very well be the most important meal of their careers. Skilled chefs, cooking personalities and beloved restaurateurs will converge at the Anaheim White House for a culinary fundraiser benefiting Orange County’s motel children on Thursday, April 26.

The evening will kickoff at 7 p.m. in the restaurant’s garden where guests will enjoy appetizers as they are being prepared by several of the invited chefs including Anahita Naderi formerly of Mélisse, Christophe Happilon of The Oyster Gourmet, Octavio Montoya of the Laguna Culinary Arts Café, Ryan Carson of the “touring” restaurant ‘Pri-ve, Wendie Huffman of Ten Asian Bistro, Jamie Gwen of “The Chef Jamie Radio Show” on KFWB 980, Susan Irby of Bikini Lifestyles on 790 KABC, Jeff Mahin of Stella Rossa Pizza Bar and Laurent Brazier, executive chef instructor for Laguna Culinary Arts.

Strata Tustin Center
14081 Newport Ave.,
California-92780

www.stratatustincenter.com/

CuisineType : Eclectic, Other

Enjoy world food, live music, children’s activities, and more. Free admission. Food booths and performers to be announced later. Proceeds go to the Tustin Public Schools Foundation and individual schools and school groups.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row,
CA-93940
(831) 648-4800
www.montereybayaquarium.org

CuisineType : American

Monterey Bay Aquarium Cooking For Solutions

A Grand Culinary Celebration—

May 18-20, 2012

More than 20 celebrity chefs from across the nation 75 restaurants and 60 wineries at our signature Gala

Expanded Salon Series, Food & Wine Adventures, Celebrity Chefs LIVE!

A weekend of gourmet food and wine that’s good for the planetAquarium members enjoy exclusive events and discounts all weekend

For more information visit: www.montereybayaquarium.org

Taco Rosa
2632 San Miguel Road,
CA-92660
(949) 720-0980
www.tacorosa.com

CuisineType : Mexican

Tacos and Cocktails for Charity!

Come in March 15th to help Hoag Hospital

Event Includes:

-Cocktails

-Culinary Tastings

-Silent Auctions and Raffles

-Live Music

Художник

Old World German Restaurant
7561 Center Ave.,
California-92646
714-299-3639
hblions.org

CuisineType : Seafood

Enjoy all you can eat crab, bread, salad, chowderno host bar Silent Auction / Opportunity Drawings / Entertainment

Share Our Selves
1550 Superior Avenue,
CA-92627
949-270-2100
www.shareourselves.org/

CuisineType : Mexican

Orange Country’s most prominent chefs will join SOS in an evening of fun, friendship, and exotic tacos. In the spirit of good-natured competition and to support a great cause, these chefs will create unusual and interesting tacos.

Thursday April 19,2012
5:30-7:30 pm
VIP Party: 4:30-5:30 pm

Proceeds from the event support the SOS Orange Aid Project. Founded in 1992, Orange Aid retrieves excess food from local food vendors and distributes to those lacking food security. Join us and help feed your community by enjoying great food for a great cause.

Support Humane Farming Standards!

By joining Chef Greg Daniels of Haven Gastropub, March 12th, for a 7-course dinner

Dedicated Guest Chefs include Jordan Toft (Eveleigh), Alex Reznik (La Seine), David Coleman (Michael’s on Naples), Brendan Collins (Waterloo & City), Vartan Abgaryan (Public Bar & Kitchen) & Santanna Salas (Haven Gastropub + Brewery)

100% of the proceeds from the dinner will benefit The Coalition for Humane and Ethical Farming Standards (C.H.E.F.S.).

Menu:

Amuse Bouche

Smoked Foie Gras Torchon

Oatmeal Crumble, Sorrel

(Jordan Toft, Eveleigh)

“Foie for Breakfast”

Blood Biscuits, Whipped Foie “Butter,” Picked Cherry Jam, Duck Bacon, Quail Egg

(Greg Daniels, Haven Gastropub +Brewery)

Creamy Foie Soup

Chicken Skin, Bottarga, Hearts of Palm

(Alex Reznik, La Seine)

Tortellini in Duck Tongue Brodo

Foie Gras & Rhubarb, Beech Brown Mushrooms, Micro Celery

(David Colman, Michael’s on Naples)

Wild Escolar

Roasted Foie Gras, Petit Pois a la Francais, Sauce Albufera

(Brendan Collins, Waterloo & City)

Za’atar Crusted Squab

Foie Gras Pastilla, Fennel, Meyer Lemon

(Vartan Abgaryan, Public Bar & Kitchen)

Foie Gras Cheesecake, Foie Gras Bon Bon

Vanilla Crumble, Hibiscus Gel, Micro Tangerine Lace

(Santanna Salas, Pastry Chef, Haven Gastropub +Brewery)

Cost of Event:$100 per person + optional beverage pairing + tax + gratuity

JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
900 W Olympic Blvd,
CA-90015
877-622-3056
www.csupomona.edu/~collins/Uncorked.shtml

CuisineType : Fine Dining

Join us for an evening of celebration as the vibrant hospitality industry of Southern California comes together to honor Sam Nazarian, Founder, Chairman and CEO of sbe, with the Robert Mondavi Wine and Food Award in support of The Collins College of Hospitality Management. With special guests Margrit Mondavi and Tim Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG.

The event will showcase guest chefs, tempting libations, silent and live auctions with design and entertainment by The Disney Event Group and surprises around every corner.

Chef Reception – 6-7:15 p.m.
The Chef Reception will delight guests with a gourmet tasting, specialty cocktails, vintner tastings, a silent auction and live entertainment. The featured chefs will be:

Cleo: Danny Elmaleh, Executive Chef
Katsuya by S+arck: Danny Elmaleh, Executive Chef
LA Market Restaurant: Kerry Simon, “Rock and Roll” Chef and Nona Sivley, Chef de Cuisine
Napa Rose Restaurant, Disneyland Resort: Andrew Sutton, Executive Chef
The Tar Pit by Mark Peel: Jason Fullilove, Executive Chef
The Collins College of Hospitality Management Student Chefs: Scott Rudolph, Executive Chef

Seated Dinner – 7:15 p.m.
While guests are enjoying a seater dinner, Sam Nazarian will be presented with the Robert Mondavi Wine and Food Award by Tim Leiweke, President and CEO of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) and Margrit Mondavi, Vice President of Cultural Affairs at Robert Mondavi Winery. Guests will also enjoy a live auction and lively entertainment by The Disney Event Group.

A Nightcap to Recap – 9:45 p.m.
The evening will progress to a cocktail reception at a private venue at L.A. Live.

Cocktail attire. For more information, visit http://www.csupomona.edu/~collins/Uncorked.shtml

Balboa Club & Resort
1221 West Coast Highway,
CA-92663
(714) 345-0496
www.projecthopeschool.org

CuisineType : American

Trace 3 Table For 10 Event

TRACE 3 Table for 10 Culinary Event features 25 top OC Chefs /Restaurants cooking a 5-to-6 course meal paired with wines table-side for a table of 10 guests. All proceeds will benefit Project HOPE Foundation.

Scott’s Restaurant & Bar
3300 Bristol Street,
CA-92626

www.ScottsRestaurantAndBar.com

CuisineType : American, Bar & Grill, Casual, Fine Dining, Seafood, Steak, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

Please join us Thursday, February 16 for our monthly Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser! February’s Cocktails will be hosted by Scott’s Restaurant & Bar, located across from South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa! Our partner charity for the month is Segerstrom Center for the Arts…, and all proceeds from the evening will be donated to this awesome cause!A $10 suggested donation at the door gets you complimentary beer and cocktails from 7-9pm, along with a raffle ticket to enter for some great prizes – including some sweet gear from Vestal! Scott’s has also arranged for a DJ spinning tunes for the evening’s soundtrack – he’ll be there ’til 2am, so stick around after Cocktails fora Cause to unwind at Scott’s Late Night Thursdays!

Mr. Stox Restaurant
1105 East Katella Avenue,
CA-92805

CuisineType : Cal Cuisine

Enjoy a Morning of Mystical Memories at The Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter’s 20th Annual Mr. Stox Champagne BrunchMr. Stox Restaurant of Anaheim is again hosting for us this annual elegant champagne brunch. Mystical Memories sets the tone as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this perennial favorite, featuring award-winning cuisine, live entertainment and a silent auction.

Sunday February 26 | 10:00am to 2:00 pm

Mr. Stox Restaurant
1105 East Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805

Valet parking provided.

Click here to purchase tickets.

For questions please contact Tory at 949.757.3770 or tory.black@alz.org.
With generous support from Vivante, Enhanced Living.http://vivanteliving.com/<br

Kimera Restaurant and Lounge
19530 Jamboree Rd.,
California-90680
949-955-7940

CuisineType : Other

KIMERA RESTAURANT TO HOST SPECIAL RED CARPET PARTYTO BENEFIT THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF ORANGE COUNTY

23 OC Restaurants
1550 Superior Avenue,
CA-92627
(949) 270-2134
www.shareourselves.org

CuisineType : Other

Now in its 19th year, Wild & Crazy Taco Night has become one of the most popular events in Orange County! Get ready for a fun and festive evening where 23 of Orange County’s finest chefs and restaurants each prepare an unusual and unique taco. The chefs’ creativity is endless and the food leaves guests talking for the rest of the year!

Back by popular demand is the pre-event VIP Party! Participating guests will enjoy early admission into the event and will have the opportunity to meet all of the chefs and sample their tacos before the general event begins. The VIP Reception has sold out each year.

The event nets approximately $35,000 which supports the SOS Orange Aid Project (SOS Food Pantry), feeding more than 275 Orange County families each day.<br

Nello Cucina
3333 S. Bear St.,
California-92626

CuisineType : Italian

Nello Cucina hosts “Your Choice for the Oscars” benefiting Cystic Fibrosis

IHOP
All IHOP Locations,
California-92646

IHOP.com

CuisineType : Breakfast

National Pancake Day on February 28, 2012 is a nationwide fundraiser that will benefit Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities.

The Cheesecake Factory
www.TheCheesecakeFactory.com

CuisineType : American

The Cheesecake Factory celebrates many love stories from proposals and engagements to anniversary celebrations and date nights – and they are the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year! Loved ones can enjoy a romantic night out while giving back to charity.

The Cheesecake Factory is the perfect dinner destination for couples with a variety of over 200 menu items to choose from and guests can still feel good about themselves while indulging in a special cheesecake with a good cause. For every slice sold of The Cheesecake Factory’s Hershey®’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake, $0.25 is donated to Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger relief charity. The special Hershey’s Chocolate cheesecake features silky smooth Hershey®’s Chocolate between layers of moist chocolate cake and ganache, finished with creamy chocolate frosting and chocolate chips. Individual slices and whole cheesecakes are available at all Cheesecake Factory locations and whole cheesecakes can be purchased online at www.TheCheesecakeFactory.com as they make the perfect gift for your sweetheart.

McKenna's On the Bay
190 N. Marina Dr,
CA-90803
(562) 342-9411
www.mckennasonthebay.com

CuisineType : Cal Cuisine, Cal Coast

Have a Heart Celebration!

Enjoy a private dinner with your valentine.

Event is limited to 35 couples, so make sure you reserve today.

- Dinner includes Barefoot wine, candles and roses at each table

Event cost is $100, and as a private event seating is limited.

For more information visit www.mckennasonthebay.com

Five Crowns Restaurant
3801 E. Coast Highway,
CA-92625
(949) 760-0331
www.lawrysonline.com/five-crowns

CuisineType : American

A Night of Caring

Join The Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs for dinner at Five Crowns Restaurant. As they present the Orange Coast College Foundation a check for $21,000.