Great Taste Magazine

Sage Restaurant
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave.,
California-93441
949.718.9650
sagerestaurant.com

CuisineType : American, Dessert

For those of you who have been eagerly anticipating Chef Rich’s next Farm Dinner, details have been posted on the Outstanding in the Field website. This will be our 6th Outstanding in the Field event and will take place on Sunday may 20th at 4 pm at Stolpman Vineyard in beautiful Solvang, CA.

Ocean & Vine and Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is pleased to celebrate Cirque du Soleil's return to the beach with a delightful pre (or post) dinner experience.

From January 20 to March 25, the oceanfront restaurant will offer a special Cirque du Soleil prix-fixe menu featuring a starter, main course, and a glass of wine for just $34. Menu choices include Santa Monica Seafood Chili, Steelhead Salmon with Tarragon Fennel Lobster Risotto, Chicken Bordeaux and more. In addition, complimentary valet parking is included for the duration of the show (OVO tickets must be presented for validation).

Situated on the edge of the Pacific, Ocean & Vine is located just one block away from the Cirque du Soleil performance, which will take place under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) by the Santa Monica Pier. Before or after the show, guests can dine fireside or out on Ocean & Vine's beautiful, spacious patio while enjoying a glass of wine and breathtaking ocean views.

For reservations, call 310-576-3180 or visit http://www.oceanandvine.com

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
California-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

CuisineType : American, Bar & Grill

Small Plates & Wine Tastings

Enjoy small plate concept appetizers and taste our delicious wine flights!

Every Saturday starting at 4:00pm<br

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
California-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

CuisineType : American, Bar & Grill

Champagne Brunch every Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Featuring Live Entertainment

$29.95 per adult – $32.95 with Unlimited Champagne

$14.95 per child$15.95 for same day golfers<br

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

CuisineType : American, Bar & Grill

Holiday Wine Tasting

• Thursday, December 15th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
• Featuring Pine Ridge Wines
• Live Entertainment from Brian Xavier Martin
• Raffle
• Blind Tasting Contest – Challenge our Chef, Jeff Platt, in our Brown Bag Contest

$24.95 per person

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

CuisineType : American, Bar & Grill, Burgers

Monday Night Burgers and Brew.

Come in and enjoy a build-your-own Craftsman Burger and Specialty Brew every Monday Night!

$9.95 Combo

Traditional meal with all of the trimmings. Take-out traditional meal also available for $26.95 per person.

Thursday, November 24th

From 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

$42.95 Adults – $22.95 Children (Ages 4-12) – Children under 4 are free

Call (949) 305-5100 or visit http://www.arroyotrabuco.com for more information. Reservations Recommended.

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

Let us do the cooking so you have time to relax and enjoy the special day!

Our menu will be served from 11am until 7pm on Thanksgiving day.

Menu includes:

STARTERS
Roasted Squash Soup, Cinnamon Croutons, Sage Creme Fraiche
Autumn Salad
Endive, Apple, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Toasted Pistachios, Cider Vinaigrette
Seasonal Mixed Greens
Seasonal Mixed Greens Salad with Assortment of Toppings and Dressings
Ambrosia Salad
Apples, Marshmallows, Whipped Cream, Cherries, Raisins, Walnuts, Pineapple

CARVING AND ACTION STATIONS
Roasted Diestel Farms Turkey Carving Station, Carved to Order with Classic Giblet Gravy
Honey Glazed Ham Carving Station
Carved to Order with Stone Ground Mustard
Roasted Striploin Carving Station
Carved to Order with Peppercorn Jus

SIDES
Maple Glazed Carrots
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
Green Bean Casserole
Home Style Stuffing

DESSERTS
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Whipped Cream
Classic New York and Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cost: $35 per per person plus tax.

For more information visit, http://silvertrumpetrestaurant.com/special-events/

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

CuisineType :

Christmas Eve Dinner

Saturday, December 24th

From 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Family Style Dinner Menu

Live Jazz

$42.95 Adults, $22.95 Children (4-12)

No Charge for Children under 4

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

CuisineType :

Christmas Day Brunch

Sunday, December 25th

Seating from 11:00am to 4:00pm

$42.95 Adults, $22.95 Children (4-12)

No Charge for Children under 4

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

CuisineType :

New Year’s Celebration

Saturday, December 31st

Seatings in O’Neill’s from 6:30pm to 9:00pm3-Course Meal Complimentary Champagne Toast

Live Entertainment and Dancing Trabuco Ballroom from 8:00pm to 12:30am

$85 Per Person

Small Plates & Wine Tastings

Enjoy small plate concept appetizers and taste our delicious wine flights!

Every Saturday stating at 4:00pm

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

Sunday Brunch

Champagne Brunch every Sunday from 10:00am – 3:00pm

Featuring Live Entertainment

$29.95 per adult – $32.95 with Unlimited Champagne

$14.95 per child

$15.95 for same day golfers

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

Wednesday Date Night

Two Glasses of Wine

One Shared Appetizer

Two Entrees

One Shared Dessert

$38.95 per couple

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

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.mckennasontheba​y.com For More Information about the LB Memorial Hospital & Team Spirit:www.teamspiritonlin​e.org

Wyndam Hotel Costa Mesa
3350 Avenue of the Arts,
CA-92626
714-7515100
www.ocweekly.com/microsites/decadence/

Join us for Decadence 2011 – a swanky evening filled with the best food and drink Orange County has to offer!This event will be held Waterfront at the Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa and will feature close to 40 restaurants sampling some of their most delicious dishes, plus wine, beer and spirits purveyors pouring their finest sips.

Don’t forget the live band – they’ll be playing music all night for your dancing pleasure!Pre-sale tickets will be offered for just $15, and the price will be raised to $20 at the door. To purchase tickets, click the following link: http://www.brownpaperticke​ts.com/event/185326. This is sure to be a fantastic event to attend with a group of your friends. Enjoy a fabulous Southern California Summer evening while you nibble, drink and dance on the waterfront. Ages 21+ only, please.

Tangata
2002 N. Main Street,
Ca-92706
(714) 550-0906
bowers.org

CuisineType : American

Enjoy Bowers after hours and savor cocktails and hor d’ oeuvres, while viewing the Japanese Masterpieces from the Price Collection. There will be a performance by Ms. Yukiko Matsuyama and Koto Yuki Band. Finally finish the evening with a delicious dinner prepared from Tangata in the courtyard. $60 for members, $65 for non-members

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
1131 Back Bay Drive,
Ca-92660
(949) 729-3863
www.lobsterfestatnewportbeach.com/

CuisineType : Seafood

Enjoy All You Can Eat Whole Main Lobster, crab claws, shrimp and mussels served buffet style. The menu also includes Tri-Tip, drawn butter, rolls, red potatoes, corn on the cob and a brownie.Tickets start at $75 for adults. There is also a $25 menu for kids. For details and to purchae tickets, please visit the official event website at www.lobsterfestatnewportbeach.com

Create your own three-course basket for $25 ( visit website for menu).

La Cachette Bistro will open early at 5:30pm and offer a $35 three-course prix fixe menu from 5:30 to 6:15pm.

Valet Park at La Cachette Bistro and walk to Pier

VALET AVAILABLE FROM 5:30 – 10PM

Alegria is onf of Long Beach’s most unique and dynamic restaurants. Focusing on Latin American cuisine Chef Walter Cotta brings a wealth of experience to the restaurant that has drawn guest from around the world.

Known for its nightly live entertainment Alegria has also established weekly specials for guests to enjoy.

Mondays-1/2 priced wine

Tuesdays- Salsa dancing, free instruction by Astro (8:30-9:30)

Wednesdays-Flamenco guitar (7-11pm) & wine tasting

Thrusdays- Live Latin music, late night happy hour (9-close)

Fridays- Club Euro complete with top-notch live entertainment and 1/2 off Sangria from 10:30-midnight

Saturdays- Live Flamenco Shows (7:30-9) & Live Salsa Bands & Dancing (10-close)

Sundays-vary

115 Pine Ave, Long Beach, California

The Cellar
305 N. Harbor Blvd.,
Ca-92832
www.cellardining.com

CuisineType : American

Chris Blackwell, the inspiration behind BLACKWELL Fine Jamaican Rum, hails from one of Jamaica’s oldest merchant families. Settling in Jamaica in 1625, they were renowned for exporting bananas, coconuts and rum. Chris continues in the family tradition with the introduction of BLACKWELL Fine Jamaican Rum, taken from time-honored and secret recipes. BLACKWELL’s deep, rich, fragrant black gold liquid is aged and infused with tropical flavors, making it one of the finest gifts Jamaica and Chris have to offer.

The Cellar is teaming up with our neighbor across the street, 888 Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge, for the first time and they promise to find some great smokes to pair with Chef Nemetz’s menu. Dinner will be four courses and inspired by tropical flavors and ingredients.$74.95* per person

Encore / Happy Sushi’s
2640 Cushing Road,
California-92016
www.SanDiegoUkeFestival.com

CuisineType : Asian

UKERS JAKE SHIMABUKURO AND JAMES HILL HIT THE SAME PARTY!The San Diego Ukulele Festival Comes to Town Finally!

On July 14th through July 16th, 2011, the inaugural San Diego Ukulele Festival is coming to town at Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station in the newly renovated NTC McMillan shopping center of Point Loma area in San Diego! Xceptional Music Productions and the Amigo Bros. Event Management are proud to bring this event to this fantastic new venue; a venue that many San Diegans do not even know about yet, and should!

Featuring both infamous ukulele aficionados Jake Shimabukuro and James Hill at the same Festival is quite a feat in itself! Jake, from Maui, will be opening the Festival on Thursday, and James, from Canada, will be closing the Festival Saturday night. These two men have been known to do some amazing and magical things with this small musical instrument underdog; making their ukuleles literally sing as their fingers fly! It’s a sight to be seen and heard, and well worth the concert cost! Fantastic front row VIP table dinner concert seats will be available.

It is said of Jake…“It’s rare for a young musician to earn comparisons to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis”…“Yes, the ukulele, in the hands of Shimabukuro, the traditional Hawaiian instrument of four strings and two octaves is stretched and molded into a complex and bold new musical force.” The San Francisco Gate recently posted: “The sounds the boyish 33-year old wrings from his ukulele…are unlike anything else in the history of the instrument.”

The rest of the Festival in between Thursday and Saturday nights will have tons of free Polynesian themed fun and entertainment for the public! Including ukulele biggies like Hawaii’s Derick Sebastian, Los Angeles’s Ukulele Bartt, and San Diego locals Fred Thompson and Sarah Maisel. There will be other well-known performers from all over as well, a beer and wine garden right in the middle of the fun, Polynesian hula and fire dancer shows, tropical art, food and merchandise to partake in! You will feel like you are on the Islands, without having spent the airfare!

Sponsors are stepping up to join in on the tropical fun like Ohana Ukulele, Kanile’a Ukulele, Kimo Ukulele, Komoa Ukulele, Kala Brand Music Company, Aquila Corde Armoniche Strings, Ballast Point, Constellation Wine, Svedka Vodka, Oggi’s Liberty Station, Encore Catering, Tarantino’s Meats, with more coming! The San Diego Ukulele Festival is looking for a qualified charity to give their Beverage Garden proceeds to. The Polynesian drums are stirring excitement and rumblings about this event; that looks to bring in 1000s from all over the USA, to San Diego for this 3-day Festival.For all information and tickets, go to the website – www.SanDiegoUkeFestival.com .If you’d like more information, please call Fred Thompson at 619-296-4435 or email at Ukulelefred@cox.net .