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08.17.07

EVENT WITH GREAT TASTE



Awaken your culinary senses at the Taste of Laguna Niguel on Friday, Aug. 24 from 5 to 10 p.m at Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel.

The inaugural extravaganza brings together the area's finest chefs and wine-makers presenting tempting tastes and flavors, along with live jazz and entertainment.

One lucky guest will win a one-year lease of a new Mercedes-Benz from the opportunity drawing.

We're big fans of the culinary line-up at the event. For the admission cost of $65 you can enjoy tastes from the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Savannah Steak & Chophouse, Maestro's Ocean Club, White Horses, Tommy Bahama Cafe, Nirvana Grille, Javier's, Ruth Chris' Steakhouse, Infusion, Salt Creek Grille, Downey's Chocolates, Bristol Farms and Chaparosa Grill.

Wines and spirits provided by Salt Creek Wines, From the Vine, Wilson Creek Wines, Wine Pavilion, Ketel One Vodka, PRP Wines, California Tastes Fine Wine, and Gioia Luisa Lemon.

"Desperate Housewives" actor Richard Burgi serves as the celebrity host. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Beta Foster Care, which benefits abused or neglected children.

1 Star Drive, Laguna Niguel. 949.338.7141. 949.363.0136.

www.tasteoflagunaniguel.com

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