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FIVE CROWNS ANNUAL BOURBON DERBY PARTY
04.29.19
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with an afternoon of televised horse races and a Louisville inspired menu at Five Crowns’ fifth annual Bourbon Derby Party from 1–4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
Experience a proper Kentucky welcome with a traditional Mint Julep made with Woodford Reserve bourbon upon arrival to Five Crowns' patio and garden area which has been transformed into Corona del Mar’s own “Millionaire’s Row”. Enjoy watching the race while learning about fantastic bourbons and celebrating the favorite horses.
Sip on five featured whiskies, perfectly paired with an exclusive menu with a Louisville twist, compliments of Five Crowns’ Executive Chef Alejandra Padilla.
Don your best derby attire to win prizes for “Male Best Dressed” and “Female Best Dressed”, awarded in addition to a prize for the “Race Bet Winner”.
Bourbon Derby Party Menu:
Bourbon Meatballs garlic mashed potatoes, chives
Pairing: Woodford Reserve Mint Julep, Kentucky
Citrus and Beet Salad candied pecans, orange vinaigrette
Pairing: FEW Spirits, Bourbon Whiskey, Illinois
BBQ Shrimp, Cajun butter, toasted baguette
Pairing: Sonoma County Distilling Co., West of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey No. 2, California
Pork Belly and Grits, red-eye gravy, green onion
Pairing: Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey, New York
Gelato
“Screwball” caramel, peanut crumble
Pairing: Screwball, Peanut Butter Whiskey, California
$120 per person (tax and gratuity included)
Space is limited. To purchase tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/2HUlQU3.
Five Crowns Patio and Garden is at 3801 East Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar. 949. 760.0331, TheFiveCrowns.com
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SEA OF PINK DESCENDS ON NEWPORT DUNES
04.29.19
The 8th annual Standup for the Cure fundraiser will return to Newport Beach on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support local breast health screening services and research provided by Susan G. Komen Orange County. Over 1,000 breast cancer survivors, advocates, and community members will form a “Sea of Pink” at Newport Dunes as they paddle out to raise awareness for Komen OC’s initiatives to create a world without breast cancer through advocacy programs, community outreach, care and research.
The event will feature on-land and off-land activities including yoga classes, relay races, paddleboard clinics, live music, raffles and more. During the event, attendees are also encouraged to visit the free breast cancer screening clinic provided by Kaiser Permanente.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is at 1131 Back Bay Dr. in Newport Beach.
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