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.

Santa Monica Festival
2600 Ocean Park Blvd. (Between Cloverfield Boulevard and 28th Street) Santa Monica, CA,
CA-90405

www.smgov.net/festival

CuisineType : Cal Coast, Food Trucks, Healthy, Tex-Mex

Celebrating the Connection Between the City’s Communities, Culture, Businesses, Environment and Art Featuring Music & Dance, Sustainable Workshops, Food Trucks, Cooking Demos, Community Resources, Fitness Classes, a Santa Monica Farmers Market “Chef Challenge” Cooking Competition & More

In the heart of California’s most beautiful beachfront city, the 21st annual Santa Monica Festival brings together the community while highlighting the dynamic connection between the City’s businesses, arts and environment, providing ideas and solutions for a greener, healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. The festival offers something for everyone with an array of interactive activities, live music and dance, fitness and food. Admission, parking and bike valet are free.

Festival highlights include performances by Dustbowl Revival, La Santa Cecilia, Lux Aeterna and Vaud & The Villains, fitness classes, eco-friendly workshops and a Santa Monica Farmers Market “Chef Challenge” cooking competition. In addition, festival attendees can learn about recreational classes offered by the City and how to incorporate fitness into everyday life, watch cooking demonstrations and discover local resources offered by a variety of Santa Monica, environmental and local non-profit organizations. “The City proudly presents this annual festival to celebrate and showcase the unique and progressive programs, businesses, culture and environmental initiatives of Santa Monica,” says Allison Ostrovsky, Cultural Affairs Supervisor for the City of Santa Monica.

The festival is presented by the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division, Community and Cultural Services Department, and Office of Sustainability and the Environment (OSE) and is produced by Community Arts Resources (CARS). Event Highlights Include:

OCEAN STAGE: Diverse music and dance performances including Venice-based jazz collective Dustbowl Revival, merging old school bluegrass, gospel, jug band and swing, the South American rhythms of La Santa Cecilia combining cumbia and bossa nova with Afro-Cuban percussion, rock and jazz, LA’s premiere dance-theater company Lux Aeterna, combining urban dance and circus theater, and 19-piece New Orleans orchestra and cabaret band Vaud & the Villains. The stage will be hosted by Natalie J. Forte, who is producer and co-host of Be Green, Santa Monica CityTV’s Emmy nominated eco-friendly show and the popular lifestyle show Get Out!.

FOOD SALON: A culinary stage with a chef challenge, cooking demos, and cookbook workshop focusing on how to cook sustainable and affordable meals using Farmers Market produce, as well as ways to incorporate Santa Monica’s adoption of the “Meatless Monday” movement. The culinary stage includes a new addition this year, the Santa Monica Farmers Market “Chef Challenge” cooking competition featuring Nyesha Arrington, executive chef at The Wilshire and contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 9 and John-Carlos Kuramoto, executive chef at Michael’s. They will face off to create dishes that are quick, easy and affordable using Santa Monica Farmers Market ingredients. Cooking demos will be offered for both adults and children. Attendees can also select from over fifty healthy recipes from Santa Monica chefs and design their own cookbook.

FOOD TRUCKS & CARTS: Over a dozen food trucks and carts will serve a variety of healthy fare and tasty treats, including Border Grill, Coolhaus, India Jones, The Bun Truck, Go Chew Truck and Gastrobus. For a complete list visit www.smgov.net/festival.

MARKETPLACE: Guilt-free shopping featuring earth-friendly, artistic wares, jewelry and crafts from top independent, local artists and vendors.

ECO ZONE: Fun, interactive booths and activities promoting environmentally smart solutions for your home, garden and daily living. Sustainable Works will be offering Vermicomposting, Solar Cooking and Non-Toxic Cleaning workshops.

ACTIVE SANTA MONICA: The hub for all things active. Get moving with Zumba, belly dancing, martial arts, gymnastic, and yoga demos throughout the day. Learn about City classes, recreational programs and how to incorporate fitness into everyday life. Active Santa Monica aims to enhance the wellbeing of the Santa Monica community through fitness, recreation and healthy lifestyle choices. A Taste of Summer with the Annenberg Beach House will offer cardboard yacht building and stand-up paddleboard and volleyball demos.

TOWN SQUARE: Meet the people committed to making Santa Monica shine from organizations such as the American Red Cross, Santa Monica Fire Department, The Broad Stage, Santa Monica Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Santa Monica Conservancy and many more.

WORKSHOPS: Be inspired and get crafty at one of the many creative workshops. Create spoke cards for your bicycle with the Santa Monica Museum of Art, contribute to an interactive installation with 18th Street Arts Center and make a rocket ship or planet with orbiting objects with the Santa Monica Public Library as part of their Summer Reading theme “Dream Big.”

BIKE ZONE: FREE bike valet is available on 25th Street at Ocean Park Boulevard. Bikers receive a free raffle ticket for participating. Learn do-it yourself bicycle repair, maintenance and safe riding tips from Bikerowave. Santa Monica Spoke will have over 30 bikes on view and will showcase the adaptability of bikes as well as have interactive talks on “bike fit” and education on “confident city cycling.” The City of Santa Monica’s Planning & Community Development and SM Bike Center present a bike rodeo and skill zone where participants of all ages can practice bicycle handling.

ZERO WASTE: The Santa Monica Festival supports the City of Santa Monica’s commitment to sustainability by following zero waste principles to reduce its impact on the environment and community. All electricity used at the event is renewable. Vehicles driven to and from the event are carbon-offset. Zero Waste stations will be set up throughout Clover Park to minimize trash going to the landfill and to maximize recycling and composting. All utensils are either compostable or recyclable. In addition, the Water Resources Division of Santa Monica will supply the festival with chilled water stations and the Westside Food Bank will be selling reusable water bottles for a $2 donation that will provide food to social service agencies in West Los Angeles.

The Santa Monica Festival is free to the public and takes place on Saturday, May 19 from 11am – 6pm in Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd., between Cloverfield Boulevard and 28th Street. Parking and bike valet are free. The Santa Monica Festival is sponsored by Chobani Greek Yogurt, Intelligentsia, Izip, KCRW 89.9 FM, Santa Monica Mirror, Yelp.com, Santa Monica Place, West LA Takeaway, Farm Fresh To You and Local Yocal.

For more information and a complete list of events, please visit www.smgov.net/festival.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SantaMonicaFestival
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/SantaMonicaFest<br

Bayside Restaurant
900 Bayside Drive,
California-92660
9497211222
www.baysiderestaurant.com

CuisineType : American

This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2012, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., treat mom to a special, three-course, free-flowing champagne, prix-fixe brunch at Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. With stunning bay views and live entertainment to accompany Brunch, Bayside is the perfect location for any Mother’s Day celebration!

A delectable three-course brunch is available for $46.75 per person, plus tax and service. A special brunch menu will also be available for children 12 years and younger for $18.00 per child, plus tax and service.

Reservations are recommended. Complimentary valet and self-parking are available for all guests.<br

Sapphire Culinary Group & Sapphire at School
31641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675,
CA-92675

www.sapphirellc.com/

CuisineType : American, Eclectic

Chef Azmin Ghahreman, together with Sapphire Culinary Group and Sapphire at School, is holding its Sapphire Food Fare on April 28 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano. Sapphire Food Fare is a farmers market and culinary experience. It’s a collection of fine foods and produce for sale including: farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, artisanal breads, cheeses and chocolates, organic grass-fed beef, fresh seafood and local varietals of honey. Chefs will be on-hand to demonstrate recipes and provide samplings while nutritionists will be available to share advice on how to buy better and eat healthier as families. Last year’s Food Fare attracted more than 1,000 visitors. VISUALSKids cooking with chefs, chef demonstrations, local vendor and farmer booths, families enjoying the market, plant sale, activities for children, tours of the school garden.

VENDORS
The following local farms, purveyors, and artisans will be at Sapphire Food Fare (please note: this list is not finalized, and will continue to grow): Local Farms: Jaime Farms, Pudwill Berry Farms, Rockview Farms, Weiser Family Farms, Tutti Frutti Organic Farms, Snake River Farms, Gourmet Specialty Farms, Garcia Organic Farms, Diestel Turkey Ranch; Meat/Seafood: Santa Monica Seafood, Newport Meat Company, Open Space Grass-Fed Meats; Specialty Foods: Sapphire Pantry, Picket Lane Bakery, The Chocolate Soldier, Temecula Olive Oil, Sweet Lilikoi Patisserie, Scott B’s Hot Sauce, Picket Lane Bakery, Perricone Juices, Pasta Mia, Lily’s Eggs, Jidori Chicken, It Begins In The Garden, Harry’s Berries; Organizations: Sapphire Nutritional Board, The Ecology Center, California Produce Wholesalers, Absolute Green Electronics Recycling; Other: Tae Kwon Do Jang, Sili Squeeze, The Seed Project (from SMES).<br

Prego Ristorante
18420 Von Karman Ave,
CA-92612
949-553-1333
www.pregoristoranti.com/

CuisineType : Italian

Prego Ristorante will feature an expansive 7-course Easter Sunday Family Buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 8th at its Irvine restaurant (18420 Von Karman Ave). The spread is priced at $32.95 for adults, $16.50 for children 7-12 years old and free for those 6 years and younger – making it a family destination for this special holiday. Prego has been a culinary destination for more than two decades and this menu features signature regional Italian cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients, freshly made pastas and Italian meats. Each course can be paired with a selection from the restaurant’s extensive list of wines from Italy and California that will please any wine connoisseur.

A special appearance by the Easter Bunny will be made from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guests will be allowed to take their own photographs with the bunny. An Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Noon and 1:30 p.m. There is no cost to participate, and children 12 and younger may gather on the front patio to take part and win prizes from a prize basket filled with coloring books, crayons, stuffed animals, reading books, and other goodies!

LUCCA
6507 Quail Hill Parkway,
CA-92603
(949) 725-1773
www.luccacafe.net/

CuisineType : Breakfast

This Easter Sunday, LUCCA will feature a lavish brunch buffet and offer a special deal for children under 12 by allowing them to pay according to their age! The popular Easter brunch buffet, offered on Sunday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., will feature a full buffet with a wide variety of options, including items from an egg and omelet station, featuring local, cage-free eggs; and a deluxe carving station with certified Angus beef tri-tip and Diestel free-range turkey breast.

“Easter Sunday is a time for family togetherness and, in this day and age, that is extremely important for everyone,” comments Cathy Pavlos, executive chef/owner of Lucca. “We wanted to appeal to families by offering the best in quality and service, while presenting a special deal for children under 12 years old, who pay their age for their meal, meaning three-year-olds would pay $3 for their brunch, four-year-olds, $4, and so on, until the age of eleven.”

The Easter Sunday brunch buffet is $29.95 for adults ($34.95 with Champagne) and items include:

* Breakfast Pastries – baked fresh from scratch
* Egg & Omelet Station – local, cage-free eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon & sausage
* Lucca Pancakes – ‘Nuff said!
* Carving Station – Certified Angus Beef Tri-Tip and Diestel Free-Range Turkey Breast
* Assorted Breads
* Italian Veggies, Salad Bar with Organic Caesar, Mesclun and Fruit
* Dessert Spread – Eclairs, Cream Puffs, Cannolis, Assorted Tarts, Brownie Bites…

Reservations strongly encouraged and can be made by calling (949) 725-1773. Free parking available to all guests.

Savannah Chop House
32441 Golden Lantern,
CA-92677
949.493.7107
savannahchophouse.net

CuisineType : Seafood, Steak

Bring the family to Savannah Chop House and enjoy our traditional Easter celebration. We’re serving up fun for all ages with fee flowing champagne, a delicious 3-course brunch, kid’s activities, Easter egg decorating, and more…

Come join us Sunday, April 8th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm!

3-Course meny with complimentary champagne — $40 per person
(excludes tax and gratuity)

www.SavannahChopHouse.net

Sapphire Laguna
1200 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.,
Ca-92651
(949) 715-9888
www.sapphirelaguna.com

CuisineType : American, Fine Dining

(Posted March 2012) CELEBRATE EASTER AT SAPPHIRE LAGUNA RESTAURANT

This Easter, allow Sapphire Laguna to prepare a memorable brunch for you to enjoy surrounded by the company of your loved ones. Sapphire Laguna’s Easter Brunch menu features a gourmet three-course meal offering a variety of comfort foods infused with Chef Azmin Ghahreman’s International flair.

Brunch will be served on Sunday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for $42 per person.
* Children ages 12 and older can enjoy a half portion three-course meal for $21 and the youngsters ages 5 to 12 can order from Sapphire’s popular Kids Brunch menu.

Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 949-715-9888 or visiting www.sapphirelaguna.com

The Easter Brunch Menu begins with a Poached Jumbo Shrimp and Thai Green Papaya Salad. For the Main Course, Chef Azmin will offer a variety of entrée selections, each featuring the best ingredients that the spring-season has to offer.**

• Eggs Benedict, Traditional on English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise, Crab Cake, Wilted Spinach, Brown Butter Béarnaise
• Vanilla Brioche French Toast, Sweet Ricotta Cheese, Fresh Mango, Vermont Maple Syrup
• Braised Lamb Osso Bucco, Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Broccoli Rabe
• Roasted Barramundi, Braised Artichoke, Confit Fennel, Black Pepper Gnocchi, Preserved Lemon Nage
• Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin, Island Pulse, Braised Swiss Chard, Green Olive Jus
• Roasted Kalbi Salmon, Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Green Onion, Kimchi Aioli

For the perfect ending to an Easter feast, the brunch will conclude with an array of desserts to choose from, including Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta, Chocolate-Almond Torte or Spiced Carrot Cake.

*The three-course meal price does not include beverage, tax and gratuity.
**Menu items are subject to change.

About Sapphire Laguna
Chef Azmin Ghahreman opened Sapphire Laguna in 2007, specializing in a “global cuisine” menu of comfort food inspired by spices and techniques from around the world, made with the freshest local ingredients. The restaurant also features an extensive list of beers and wines from around the world, and specialty cocktails created by Chef Azmin, who is also a master mixologist. For more information, visit www.sapphirelaguna.com or call (949) 715-9888.

Sapphire Laguna is located at 1200 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

O’Neill’s Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Pkwy,
California-92692
(949) 305-5100
arroyotrabuco.com/pdf/Easter_Brunch_Flyer.pdf

CuisineType : American, Breakfast

Sit, relax and enjoy a glass of champagne with homemade dishes. Sample our delicious breakfast items, salad station, prime rib and our fabulous desserts. Egg Hunts with the Easter Bunny at 11:00am & 2:00pm! Make reservations today!

Price: $42.95 Adults / $22.95 Children under 12
(tax and gratuity not included)
Reservations Required

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.

OC Tastefest
88 Fair Drive,
CA-92626
(714) 330-8048
www.octastefest.com

CuisineType : American

OC Tastefest!

Come join the 2 day’s of fun.

May 4th, 5pm-11pm

May 5th, 1pm-10pm

Event Includes:

- Food and Wine Showcase

- Live Entertainment (Local Bands)

- Cook Demonstrations

- Area for Children

Participating Eateries:

- Cucina Alessa

- Salt Creek Grille

- Wahoo’s

- Slaters 50/50

- Port Restaurant

- Wing Stop

- Marrakes

Event Cost:

Regular- $12

* Get your tickets today for half off.

Pelican Hill
22701 Pelican Hill Rd.,
California-92657
949.467.6833
pelicanhill.com

CuisineType : Beachy

On Easter Sunday, locals and visitors alike will celebrate the season with a Traditional Easter Brunch and family activities at Pelican Hill® along the coast of Newport Beach in Southern California. Amidst Pacific Ocean panoramas, the little ones delight in an Easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny visits, face painting and balloon shaping on the picturesque Rotunda Lawn. In Mar Vista’s grand ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Executive Chef Jean-Pierre Dubray presents traditional brunch favorites, with California and Tuscan accents.

Pelican Hill
22701 Pelican Hill Road South,
CA-92657
(949) 467-6833
www.pelicanhill.com

CuisineType : American

Pelican Hill’s New Etiquette Classes!

Guest staying at Pelican Hill are being offered a new and exciting experience for their children. That’s right Pelican Hill is offering child etiquette classes. Classes will be lead by Kathleen Cover, of the Etiquette School of Beverly Hills- Newport Beach.

Class Dates:

- April 29, 2012
- May 27, 2012
- June 24, 2012

Class Curriculum:

- First Impressions and Introductions
- Dining Etiquette
- Writing Thank You Notes
- Five-Diamond Resort & Pool Etiquette

Children will also enjoy:

- Lunch
- Resort Tour
- Afternoon Swim in Coliseum Pool

Classes are intimate size, instructing only 6-12 children. Classes are intended for children 8-12.

Expensive of etiquette class: $249 per child (per class)

The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway,
CA-90802
(800) 437-2934
www.queenmaryscottish.com

CuisineType : Cal Coast

Annual Scottish Festival & Games Return to the Queen Mary Feb 18-19

Navigate through a sea of Scottish plaid and entertainment as the ship honors its heritage during one of Southern California’s largest celebrations of all things Scottish

With bagpipe bands, Scottish clans, Highland dancing, athletic games, sheepherding, evening concerts and much more, the Queen Mary will celebrate its heritage during the 19th annual Scottish Festival & Games on Feb. 18 and 19 in Long Beach. Scottish Fest BagpipeBand

The most famous ship built on the River Clyde, the iconic Queen Mary exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of Scotland.

The two-day Scottish extravaganza features sheepherding demonstrations, Highland athletics and dancing competitions, dart tournament, full pipe band, historical reenactments, firing demonstrations, as well as Scotch whisky tastings and plenty of authentic Scottish foods and ales.

A colorful grand parade on both Saturday and Sunday will include Scottish clans, massed pipes and drums, as well as special guest Grand Marshals.

During the outdoor festival, visitors can not only walk the decks of the Queen Mary, they can talk ancestral history with members of more than 40 Scottish clans and browse Scottish and Celtic merchandise. An interactive kids’ zone will provide wee lads and lassies the opportunity to get acquainted with Border Collies and other sheepherding breeds.

Ticket Prices:
One-Day Pass: Adult – $18 online / $22 at the event; Seniors/Military – $16 online / $20 at the event; Child (age 5-11) – $12 online / $15 at the event
Two-Day Pass: Adult – $24 online / $28 at the event; Seniors/Military – $22 online / $26 at the event; Child (age 5-11) – $16 online / $20 at the event

Admission includes a Self-Guided Shipwalk Tour and access to the ship’s historic exhibits. Parking is an additional charge. Regular festival hours are Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Outside of regular hours additional activities abound. On Friday, Feb. 17, festival goers 21 and up can join Scotch master Ray Pearson for a single-malt Scotch whisky tasting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. Also on Friday, guests may enjoy a concert featuring the Scottish and Irish music and humor of Men of Worth. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $15 per person. On Saturday, Plaidpalooza featuring the Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band will commence at 8 p.m. in the Queen's Salon. This event is free to the public. On Sunday evening, stop by the ship’s famed Observation Bar for a cocktail and informal Ceilidh Piping Competition. Starting at 8 p.m., this is when pipers let down their hair after the formalities of the weekend!

Scottish Festival overnight packages are available for those who wish to stay aboard the Queen Mary for a night or the weekend. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach. For more information, visit www.queenmaryscottish.com or call (800) 437-2934.

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.

Long Beach Convention Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard,
CA-90802
203-878-2577
www.latravelshow.com

The 7th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure ShowTM Packs Heat with an International Fiery Foods ChallengeNew demos and competitions at the Culinary Stage announced Any travel experience would be far from complete without exploring the destination’s cuisine. Accordingly, the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show TM, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center on January 14-15, will feature delicious, interactive demonstrations at the Culinary Stage. The International Fiery Foods Challenge invites guests to take their taste buds to the limit, sampling mouth-watering recipes from around the world. Guests can also participate in a high-stakes cooking competition and learn travel tips for foodies.

The International Fiery Foods Challenge brings together local chefs representing destinations found at the show. From familiar cuisine to the exotic, all dishes will have a delightful kick. The demonstrated foods are Frikadelle (a sort of German meatball), Spicy Tequila Marinated Prawns, Rendang Padang (Indonesian Caramelized Beef Curry), and Medjool Dates with chorizo, mascarpone and Tunisian harissa (a chili sauce). Participating chefs are Kai Loebach of CurryWurst, Amir Thomas of Duo Dishes, SriAdriani 'Jenny' Martono of Indonesia Tourism, and Tracey Augustine of Cashmere Bites. After tasting, guests can vote for their favorites and take home the recipes to recreate them.

The Mark DeCarlo Interactive Cooking Class and Competition will follow the Fiery Foods Challenge. Three lucky audience members will be picked from a drawing to prove their kitchen skills right on the spot, recreating a dish of Mark’s choosing. The audience will vote for the best cook, who will win an all-inclusive Yucatan vacation. The Culinary Stage has good eats for Sunday’s show-goers as well. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau will hold a “Taiwan Popcorn Chicken” demonstration with Chef Frances Lee of the Mighty Boba Truck. Then, Ventura based Chef Jason Collis will host “Farm to Table—Luscious Lemon and Avocado Taste Sensations from 120-year-old, Sustainable Limoneira Ranch.” And, see a top Herradura Tequila ambassador demonstrate Tequila pairing tips. Following this demo, attendees can meet the brand ambassador and taste samples at the Herradura Tequila bar next to the Los Angeles magazine booth. Also not to be missed is “Travel for Foodies – Tips, Trends, and Tools for the Culinary Traveler,” with food and travel experts Michael Cervin, Linda Kissam, Dr. Kathy Gruver, and Chef Allan Cragg.

In addition, the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show will feature talks by some of the world’s most beloved travel personalities, including Samantha Brown, Andrew Zimmern, Peter Greenberg, Pauline Frommer, Mark DeCarlo, and Patricia Schultz. Attendees can enjoy cultural performances and participate in a variety of activities including scuba lessons from Beadiver.com, a 25’ rock climbing wall, zip line, and children’s activities area. The five-acre show floor will be packed with more than 400 destinations, tour operators and travel professionals providing one-on-one consultations on visiting destinations as near as Catalina Island and as far as Indonesia.

The 2012 Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show’sTM Presenting Sponsor is the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Supporting Sponsors include Air Berlin/Visit Berlin, Guam Visitors Bureau, Indonesia Tourism, Turkish Culture and Tourism Office. Los Angeles Magazine, NBC4 LA, Los Angeles Consortium of Online Travel (LACOT), Press-Telegram, KABC-AM and KLOS-FM are the flagship Media Sponsors. The event, produced by Unicomm, LLC, will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center Saturday, January 14th and Sunday, January 15th, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; travel trade may enter the show on Saturday, January 14th at 9:30am for an advance preview or attend during regular show hours. Tickets are $12 at the door or $9 online in advance with Promo Code: LAPR; children age 16 and below admitted free with paid adult. Ticket purchase information, a current schedule of speakers and more details are available at www.latravelshow.com.

Let your kids show off their culinary creativity.

Keiki Gingerbread Event

Sunday, December 11th, 11:30 am

Here's a chance to let your Keiki show off his or her Gingerbread house-making creativity. Enjoy a festive lunch as the little ones build and decorate their own Gingerbread masterpiece. And, if you donate a new, unwrapped toy, you'll receive $5 off* your child's meal. It promises to be a fun, family event full of Holiday Spirit and Aloha attitude.

Please call (949) 640-7697 for reservations.

*One $5 discount per Keiki. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
453 Newport Center Drive,
CA-92660
(949) 640-7697
www.roysrestaurant.com/locations/CA/newport_beach.asp

CuisineType : Hawaiian

Gingerbread House Building Workshop
With Chef Darrin Finkel @ Jazz Kitchen

Your holidays just got sweeter!

Start a new holiday tradition.
Kids of all ages are invited to partake in this festive and fun tradition at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen.
$48 (+ tax) Per Gingerbread Kit
Includes gingerbread house, candy, chef's hat, unlimited sodas, two seats, & a visit from Santa.
Additional seats $12 (+ tax)

Advance payment required. Reservations: 714.776.5200

Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
1590 South Disney Drive,
CA-92802
714-776-5200
www.rbjazzkitchen.com

CuisineType : American, Creole

Christmas Eve Menu
$55 per person 3-Courses, $70 per person 4-Courses
Add $10 per person Flowing Sparkling Wine
With Warm Live Music

Chef Gregory Moro Menu

First Course:
Pumpkin Bisque
(White Truffle Cream)
or
Fig Frissée Salad
(Frissée Arugula Salad, Black Mission Fig Purée, Spring Onion Balsamic Dressing)
or
Soupe à L’oignon Gratinée
(Gruyère Cheese)

Second Course
(Included only in the four courses menu)
Seared Foie Gras
(Brioche, Cognac Strawberry, Port reduction)
or
Pan Roasted Diver Scallops
(Celery Root Purée, Asparagus Bacon Hash)

Entrees:
Filet Mignon Flambé au Cognac
(Dijon Pomme Purée, Sautéed Broccolini, Peppercorn Cognac Sauce)
or
Grilled Pork Chop
(Chestnut Purée, Sweet Potato Hash, Saint Germain Apple Sauce)
or
Oven Roasted Turkey
(Bacon, Braised Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Chutney, Pan Gravy)
or
Hazelnut Mahi Mahi
(Jerusalem Artichoke Purée, Sautéed Kale, Cabernet reduction)

Dessert:
Apple Tart Tatin
(Warm Upside Down Apple Pie, Vanilla Ice Cream)
or
Guittard Chocolate Soufflé
(Cointreau cream)
or
Pumpkin Cheesecake
(Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting)

French 75
1464 South Coast Highway,
ca-92651
949-494-8444
www.french75.net

CuisineType : Fine Dining, French

Brunch with Santa (Saturday, December 3)

Bring the kids and enjoy a festive brunch with Santa at the award winning Back Bay Bistro. Old St. Nick will arrive at 9 a.m. and brunch will run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. during which time he will listen to each child's wish list and pose for photos. (Adults $32 – Children 10 & Under $16)

Back Bay Bistro
1131 Back Bay Drive,
CA-92660
(949) 729-1144
www.backbaybistronewportbeach.com

CuisineType : Breakfast, Cal Coast

French 75 Bistro & Champagne Bar
1464 S Coast Hwy,
CA-92651
949-494-3312
www.french75.net

CuisineType : American, French Bistro

On Saturday, November 19th, SoCo Certified Farmers’ Market will host its Farm to Food Truck Challenge II. The event is a farmers’ market inspired cooking competition pitting top Gourmet Food Truck chefs against each other to create the best dish using locally grown farm fresh ingredients. Over 15 gourmet food trucks will be hosted during the weekly farmers’ market from 9am-2pm with selected trucks competing.

The event is a Food Network TV Show “Chopped”-style competition. Food truck chefs will have only 60 minutes to shop the farmers’ market for its pre-determined seasonal ingredients and then whip up a culinary masterpiece. The dish will be served to a panel of top foodie judges to be judged on creativity, taste and presentation. The winner will be crowned the ‘Top Chop’ Truck!

The Challenge kicks off at 12pm, judging begins at 1pm and the Winner announced at 1:30pm. The festivities will also feature live music, kid-friendly activities and plenty of free parking. The event is held in conjunction with the SoCo Certified Farmers’ Market, which is held every Saturday at South Coast Collection (“SoCo”) (the 3300 block of Hyland Ave) in Costa Mesa from 9am-2pm.

Our first Farm to Food Truck Challenge witnessed Bacon Mania being crowned ‘Top Chop’ Truck. The event had over 3,500 people in attendance with over 20 farmers’ market foodies, bloggers, photographers and volunteers capturing all the action.

SoCo Certified Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday at South Coast Collection (3315 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa) from 9am-2pm and features the best fruits and vegetables that California farmers’ have to offer along with a rotation of top gourmet food trucks and other traditional farmer market fare. For more info, please visit: www.socoFM.com

CuisineType : Food Trucks