Great Taste Magazine

The Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau will host its second annual culinary event, ‘Laguna Beach a la Carte – A Food & Wine Experience,’ Thursday–Sunday, March 8-11, 2012. Guests will experience world-class cuisine, prix-fixe menus, chefs tables, educational seminars, cooking demonstrations, food & wine pairings and special offers by local restaurateurs … taking place at various locations over four special days.

"Laguna Beach has recently welcomed several new restaurants to town, which will add to our already impressive culinary offerings,” said Judith Bijlani,President & CEO of the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau.This event is a culmination of food and wine experiences throughout town, and is anchored by the signature event on Saturday, March 10: a three-hour celebration on the Festival of Arts grounds, benefitting CHOC Children’s Hospital. Wine tastings presented by Laguna Culinary Arts and vintners from regions throughout California, culinary samplings from many Laguna Beach restaurants, live entertainment, and an art exhibitare all part of the festivities planned. This event is expected to draw 1,000+ people.

“We will showcase the best-of-the-best with a four-day celebration, by bringing people together to enjoy inventive cuisine paired with superb wine offerings," saidKaryn Philippsen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Laguna Beach Visitors &Conference Bureau.

Detailed information to come at www.lagunabeachfoodies.com.

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Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar,
California-92014
www.thegourmetexpo.com

CuisineType : American

Indulge your inner gourmand with The Gourmet Experience, a cooking and entertaining showcase that features over 250 exhibitors showcasing the best in appliances, culinary solutions, travel and home products, and specialty food.

Held October 8-9, 2011 the event features 10 specialty pavilions highlighting the latest epicurean trends, including:• That’s the Spirit! Beer, Wine & Spirit Pavilion• Bounty of the County• Sweet Discoveries• Olive Oil Tasting Pavilion• Cheeses of the World• Charcuterie Pavilion• Spice Alley• Culinary Solutions Center• Grilling & Outdoor Entertaining• Kids Cook! Activity Center.

In two action-filled days, you can: test out new products for your kitchen, get up close culinary instruction from some of San Diego’s most celebrated chefs, sip luxury wines and spirits, taste California and domestic olive oils and cheeses, and much, much more!

Single day passes for The Gourmet Experience are $25 in advance and $30 at the door; weekend passes are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Children 12 years of age and under are admitted free.

Join AVIA Executive Chef Steven Terrebonne at the Taste of Downtown in the East Village along 1^st Street between Linden and Elm.  Bite into Chef Terrebonne’s signature Blue Agave Meatballs, served with Patron BBQ Sauce, or his trademark Dungeness Crab Mac-n-Cheese with Truffle Oil.   Available beverages include Watermelon and Mint Soda.

March Chef Tasting Dinner : A Little Taste of Mexico!
This month Chef Derrick created a 5 course tasting menu based on Latin flavors and classic dishes. Only $40 per person or a $10 per course a la carte option. Take a look at the menu aqui.

Flight Bistro & Social Lounge

8082 Adams Ave / Huntington Beach / CA 92646
Tel 714.374.8300 / reserve@flightoc.com / www.flightoc.com

You’re Invited to the Second Annual
CHEF JAMIE GWEN DINNER at
THE ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT

Benefitting Caterina’s Club, Bruno Serato’s Organization
that feeds underprivileged families in Anaheim

Chef Jamie Gwen & Chef Eddie Meza of
Anaheim White House Restaurant
will prepare an amazing
BACON INSPIRED 4-course menu!

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
6:30 pm Cocktails
7:00 pm Dinner

$40 per person

Upon Arrival, guests will be greeted with a
CANDIED BACON MARTINI
and
Bacon-Inspired Hors d’Oeuvres
Followed by…
CORN & CRAB CHOWDER with CRISPY PANCETTA
and THE ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE PASSION FRUIT SALAD
served with
BASKETS of MAPLE BACON BISCUITS

SALMON with TOMATO BACON RELISH
or
FILET MIGNON with BACON MUSHROOM SAUCE
Served with
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
and for Dessert….
ITALIAN ZABAGLIONE SANDWICHES with
CJ’S SWEET, SALTY, SMOKY CARAMEL SAUCE

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 714-772-1381

Looking forward to seeing you to entertain you with,
FOOD, FUN & WINE FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

Hope to See you there,

Food and Wine with Chef Jamie Gwen
Every Sunday
From 8:00am to 10:00am
on KFWB News Talk 980

Chef Derrick is expecting his first child with his wife in February, a baby girl! Therefore, February’s Chef Dinner is themed around kid classics that Derrick loved growing up. Each dish is sure to please the kid in all of us! Reserve before Saturday 1.30 and receive 10 % off your dinner!

Please join us for our next Bistro Dinner at La Vie en Rose on July 7. We have added a special Chef A Table fundraiser on July 19 at La Cachette for Baby Sebastien who will be treated at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles for a bone marrow transplant. Mark your calendars: July 14 is Bastille Day and many festivities are planned at our members’ restaurants and hotels.For more information please visit:  www.clubculinaire.us

Chef a Table dinners provide the opportunity to experience the culinary creations of several of Southern California ‘s most renowned chefs promoting French cuisine. During dinner, each table is hosted a different chef. This Chef a Table is taking place at Jaan Restaurant. The culinary team at JAAN Restaurant, one of only two AAA Four-Diamond rated restaurants in Beverly Hills, will re-create a Printemps à Bordeaux Dinner as part of the Club Culinaire of French Cuisine’s Chef a Table series. The five-course tasting dinner will feature ingredients and recipes unique to the Bordeaux region of France and each course will be paired with vintage wines from the region. $105 for club members, $115 for non members.

To make reservations, send your name and the number of guests to
Albert.Charbonneau@raffles.com
or call: 310.385.5302
JAAN Restaurant at Raffles L’Ermitage Beverly Hills
9291 Burton Way Beverly Hills , CA 90210

www.lagunacliffs.com