This Month's Issue
| November 10, 2011 |
| 4:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Season’s Eatings Food Truck Fundraising Event for the Memorial Care Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial
Eat, drink and be merry at the “Heart of the Heights” community event on Thursday, Nov.10 in support of the MemorialCare Breast Center. Food trucks are participating in this free neighborhood fundraising event, to raise money for cancer treatment and support programs at Long Beach Memorial. Enjoy trucks featuring salads, sandwiches, soul food and ice cream sandwiches Crepes and more. Some of ZAGAT'S best 10 food trucks in LA will be there.
Check out the facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213880795349531
Please call Sidney Cramer (310) 980-6064 for more information.
Thursday, Nov. 10 from 4-8 p.m.
Heights Village Shopping District
Intersection of Broadway and Redondo
Long Beach, CA 90803
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Events, Food Festivals, Food Truck Stops, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Happy Hour, Tasting Menus, Wine Bar
| August 7, 2011 |
| 5:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
McKenna’s on the Bay
190 N. Marina Dr.,
CA-90803
562.342.9411
www.mckennasonthebay.com/entertainment/
CuisineType : American
Alamitos Bay Landing is proud to present the first annual Benefit Summer Concert Series! The concerts will be every Sunday evening in August, held in the parking lot of the Alamitos Bay Landing Shopping Center. The first concert of the Summer, August 7th- will benefit the Team Spirit Breast and Ovarian Cancer 10K Walk and Women’s Cancer Programs at Long Beach Memorial Hospital with headliner Super Diamond- a Neil Diamond tribute band.Tickets & Dinner Packages Available for $30-$100PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!:www.mckennasonthebay.com For More Information about the LB Memorial Hospital & Team Spirit:www.teamspiritonline.org
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Buffet, Events, Featured Artists, Food Truck Stops, Fun, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Live Entertainment, Menu Specials Sunday, Outdoor Dining, Scenic View
| May 17, 2012 6:41 pm | to | July 17, 2011 12:00 am |
The Hobbit
2932 E Chapman Ave,
Ca-92869
(714) 997-1972
www.hobbitrestaurant.com
CuisineType : French
The Hobbit has been redecorated and restored to all its splendor. Get the first look while enjoying champaign and hor d’ oeuvres in the wine cellar. Then sample small bites and wine as you enjoy the tour.
There will be three tours
July 15, 5-8pm
July 16, 4-7pm
July 17, 11-2pm
$55 per person $100 per couple proceeds go to Alzheimer’s Association.
Filed under: Afternoon Events, Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Prix Fixe On The Menu, Wine Tasting & Classes
| July 14, 2011 |
| 5:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Friends Sports Tavern
31911 Dove Canyon Drive,
Trabuco Canyon, Ca-92679
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=130ddc1d0026527d&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D285ad4d818%26view%3Datt%26th%3D130ddc1d0026527d%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbS1o486grSeJUxzYJ4SIMr7KE6xdg&pli=1
CuisineType : American
Friends Sports Tavern and Walking Wine-rs are hosting a special event to raise money for MS (multiple sclerosis). Friends will donate 10% of all food and drink sales to the National MS Society. There will also be a silent auction and raffle.RSVP is not required but would be appreciated for a headcount 949-533-8631.
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine
The Mount Palomar Winery
33820 Rancho California Road,
Ca-92591
www.mountpalomar.com
Come to the Greek Glendi, have fun, be Greek for a day, eat, drink, dance with Kefi.
Filed under: Fun, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Kid Friendly Events, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, Wine Dinners
Chapter One: the modern local
227 North Broadway,
Ca-92701
Chapter One: the modern local is hosting fundraising event happening over at Wednesday, June 22 to benefit the victims who have been affected by the recent tornados which have hit the U.S. so hard.We’d love to see you there! 100% of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross. They will be having their usual After Office specials, and since it is Wine Dinner Wednesday Chapter One will also have a wine pre-fixe pairing menu.
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, Wine Dinners
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant
3422 30th Street,
CA-92104
www.hospitalityforhunger.org
CuisineType : American
Chefs Amy DiBase of the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant and Anthony Sinsay of Harney Sushi will be on hand to offer tapas and guests can enjoy a selection of local microbrews and wine, live music and a silent auction. Admission to the event is $20 per person and includes food and one drink ticket. All proceeds with benefit Feeding America San Diego.<br
Filed under: Dinnertime Live Entertainment, Food Festivals, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine
| November 30, 2010 |
| 5:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Kimera Restaurant is located next to the Google building and Equinox at 19530 Jamboree Road in Irvine, Calif. Find out more at www.kimerarestaurant.com.
Filed under: Dinner/Nightclubs, Events, Fun, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Wine Tasting & Classes
| December 5, 2010 |
| 11:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Please bring a new unwrapped toy or a $20 donation.
RSVP no later than November 22nd by email: toydrive@pcsctoydrive.org or phone (714)536-0749
www.pcsctoydrive.org
21562 Surveyor Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Filed under: Events, Fun, Fund Raisers with Wine, Kid Friendly Events
Offer applies November 22, 2010 – December 31, 2010.
Thompkin Cellars
1954 Placentia Avenue, Suite 107
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
www.thompkincellars.com
Please order via email at thompkin@sbcglobal.net or call (949) 574-9850
Filed under: Fund Raisers with Wine
Over 2,000 food and wine enthusiasts will gather at the Malibu Bluffs on December 5th to celebrate the MALIBU FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 2010, with proceeds benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with pediatric cancer.
For more information about the Festival please visit us at www.MalibuFoodWineFestival.com
Filed under: Events, Food Festivals, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine
| November 9, 2010 |
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Ian Blackburn, considered to be Southern California’s leading wine educator, bringing his unique form of wine knowledge and enjoyment—“Learn About Wine (LAW)”—to wine experts, the beverage trade and the wine-loving public. And a guest list limited to only 150 wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts
100% of the silent auction proceeds benefit the TJ Martell Foundation, and funds children’s cancer and aids research and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: www.tjmartellfoundation.org
$150 in advance general public; $125 for two. $175 at the door (if available).
Please register for the event at www.learnaboutwine.com.
The Montage Laguna Beach
30801 Pacific Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
www.learnaboutwine.com
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Wine, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, Wine Auction, Wine Dinners, Wine Tasting & Classes
| November 9, 2010 |
| 1:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
WHO: Ian Blackburn, considered to be Southern California’s leading wine educator, bringing his unique form of wine knowledge and enjoyment—“Learn About Wine (LAW)”—to wine experts, the beverage trade and the wine-loving public. Some of the industry’s leading vintners, including Christopher Howell of Cain Vineyard and Winery; Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr Wines; Chris Phelps of Swanson; Justin Wylie of Va Piano; classic cabs like Shafer and Opus One; five wines by Phillip Melka; and rare new finds like Knights Bridge, Poem Cellars and Realm. And a guest list limited to only 150 wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts.
WHAT: Learn About Wine’s flagship wine tasting event of the year: STARS OF CABERNET, featuring more than 40 of the world’s leading cabs from Ackerman, Barlow, Blackbird, Cain, Cakebread, Corison, Crocker & Starr Wines, Duckhorn Wine Company, Dunn, Fisher, Frank Family, Gemstone, Grgich Hills, Guarachi by Paul Hobbs, Joseph Phelps, Kathryn Kennedy, Kelleher, Kelly Fleming, Kristine Ashe, Lail, Lancaster, Loam, Mayacamas, Mirror, Modus Operandi, Pine Ridge, Rosenthal, Signorello, Skipstone, Star Lane, Swanson, Tierra Roja, Trefethen, Va Piano, Vellum, Vineyard 29, Von Strasser and more to come! This event is literally the “Best of the Best.”
WHEN: Tuesday, November 9, 2010; 7:00-10:00PM; trade tasting 1:00-5:00PM$$$$$: $150 in advance general public; $125 for two. $175 at the door (if available).
WHERE: The Montage Laguna Beach, 30801 Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
WHAT ELSE: Learn About Wine hosts more than 100 wine events a year for private collectors, auction houses, the beverage industry, and tens of thousands of enthusiasts wanting to expand their knowledge of wine, one of the world’s most fulfilling social, business and lifestyle pursuits. Please register for the event at www.learnaboutwine.com. 100% of the silent auction proceeds benefit the TJ Martell Foundation, and funds children’s cancer and aids research and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: www.tjmartellfoundation.org
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Wine, Wine Tasting & Classes
| November 14, 2010 |
| 5:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
StandUp For Kids, a nonprofit organization that helps homeless teenagers and young adults get off the street, will hold the StandUp On The Vine wine tasting fundraiser.
Anyone 21 and over is invited
6735 Quail Hill, Irvine
(949) 502-4600
Tickets are available at
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Live Entertainment, Wine Tasting & Classes
| November 19, 2010 |
| 6:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
The Tasting features close to 200 reserve and new release wines and spirits. There will be cuisine from more than ten gourmet food companies as well as a silent auction. The silent auction features items such as large format bottles, libraries, and decanters. Proceeds from the auction benefit the American Institute of Food & Wine culinary arts scholarship programs. Sadie Rose will provide artisan breads to help soak up all that fabulous wine.
Embarcadero Marina Park North
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 578-9463
worldofwineevents.com/reserve_tasting.html
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Spirit Tastings Etc, Wine Auction, Wine Tasting & Classes
Zov Karamardian, owner of Zov’s Bistro in Tustin is hosting two of Food Network biggest stars, Iron Chef Michael Symons and Chef Anne Burrell for a 2-day fundraiser.
All proceeds will benefit the James Beard foundation.
When: Saturday, January 29
What: VIP Dinner, featuring Zov, Symons, and Burrell, 5-course meal with wine pairings, and quality time with the chefs
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $500
Zov’s Bistro
17740 E. 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 838-8855
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Guest Chefs & Pop Up Restaurants, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine
| November 7, 2010 |
| 2:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
$35 – Wine Pairing with Cheeses50% goes to charity plus 10% of all bottle sales
2901 West Coast Hwy. Suite 100
Wine Lab Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-515-8466
949-734-4637 (when closed)
http://www.winelabnewport.com/index.shtml
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Wine, Wine Tasting & Classes
| October 6, 2010 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Surf City Titty’s Fundraiser to benefit the Susan G. Koman 3-Day Walk. This second annual event is hosted by Jackie Herrera and friends. Five wines will be paired with three cheeses for $35. The charity receives 50 percent of the proceeds plus 10 percent of all bottles sales benefit the charity. Validated parking is included in this event.
Wine Lab Newport
2901 West Coast Highway
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA
www.winelabnewport.com
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Wine
| October 16, 2010 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Tipsy for Ta Tas Two!
Join Kimberly and Hollie as they host Tipsy for Ta Tas Two! during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
$35 includes 5 wines paired with cheeses – 50% goes to charity plus 10% of all bottle sales.
PLUS there will be a great raffle!
Wine Lab Newport
2901 W. Coast Hwy.
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92663
www.winelabnewport.com
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Wine
| October 13, 2010 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Alzheimer’s Research fundraiser
$35 includes 5 wines paired with cheeses – 50% goes to charity plus 10% of all bottle sales
Wine Lab Newport
2901 W. Coast Hwy.
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92663
www.winelabnewport.com
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Wine
Fruit of the Soul dedicates its energy to preserving and implementing music, art and nutritional education programs in San Diego. The event attracts more than 700 attendees each year and has successfully given back over $60,000 to San Diego organizations like the Monarch School – which educates homeless and at-risk kids while caring for their basic needs; ARTS (A Reason to Survive) – an organization that is dedicated to providing innovative arts-based programs, education, and employment opportunities to children facing challenges; and Olivewood Garden & Learning Center -a place for urban children to explore the connections between plants and history, science, art, literature, math, and nutrition.
There will be more than 30 local chefs and purveyors participating, as well as live local music, art, and a silent auction.
Specialty Produce Warehouse
1929 Hancock St. Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92110
http://fruitofthesoul.org/tickets/
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine
This year, Chef Rick Moonen of rm seafood and Chef André Rochat are planning a wonderful evening beginning with a cocktail reception and auction preview at 5 p.m. and a dinner featuring recipes prepared from the Palladin’s legendary book, “Cooking with the Seasons” at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $295/person. Proceeds benefit the Jean-Louis Palladin Fund of the James Beard Foundation.
rm seafood
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(877) 632-7800
Filed under: Events, Formal Event, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Prix Fixe Dinners
Join Callaway Vineyard & Winery as they celebrate the harvest season with their traditional grape stomp, featuring live entertainment, wine related competitions, a gourmet buffet, and a silent auction. This year, Callaway has joined up with The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (CSAH) in order to honor our troops, raise awareness for the Coalition’s mission, and raise funds for their necessary work.
A portion of the ticket sales and 100% of proceeds from the silent auction will go to benefit CSAH.
$78/person
Active duty or retired military will receive a 10% discount if they call direct to the winery at (951)676-4001.
Must be 21 or over to attend.
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
32720 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 676-4001
www.callawaywinery.com
Filed under: Events, Food Festivals, Fun, Fund Raisers with Food, Fund Raisers with Wine, Spirit Tastings Etc, Wine Auction
| September 22, 2010 |
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Cocktail for a Cause features complimentary beer and cocktails for Orange County locals to support Emily’s Army. Emily’s Army is a family-based fundraising group working on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help fund a cure for cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 people in the United States.
The event is sponsored by Irvine Mini, OC Weekly and The District at Tustin Legacy.
$10 suggested donation included complimentary beer, wine and cocktails
Blue Water Grill
2409 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 258-3474
www.thedistricttl.com
Filed under: Events, Fund Raisers with Wine, Spirit Tastings Etc
All events on the Great Taste Calendar are submitted by individuals outside of Great Taste and are subject to change without notice. Contact each individual restaurant/venue for their most updated event information.
