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Enjoy the Flavors of Cuba this Thanksgiving at Habana
11.21.17
Celebrate a pre-Thanksgiving party at Habana in Costa Mesa with live music on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 9 p.m. to midnight from Los Mysteriosos. Come celebrate solo, with a special someone, or even the whole family. The bar will be open for you to indulge in fresh mojitos, sangria, and more until 2 a.m.
Also, on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23, Habana will be open 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you’re not up for cooking the traditional turkey feast or traveling to spend the evening away from OC, they’ll be offering their full dinner menu as well as a special Cuban-inspired pre-fixe Thanksgiving menu.
The newest Habana Irvine at Irvine Spectrum will be a great place to stop by for a bite and drink during Black Friday. Irvine Spectrum goes all out for Black Friday--there will be DJ's, live performers, free ice skating, free valet and more all contribute to a party-like atmosphere. Last year approx. 20,000 people participated, and Friday in its entirety saw approximately 80,000+ guests. Habana Irvine will be open until 2 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23 (with their bakery re-opening again at 7 a.m.) and will be offering Black Friday participants complimentary sips of coffee from their brand-new Bakery Habana, and bites of their beloved Media Noches sandwiches from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
In addition, each guest who visits the bakery will receive a bag of three small Black Out cookies, in honor of Black Friday. And, for those looking to check another gift off their list, Habana Irvine will have $100 Gift Certificates available for sale for $75.
Habana Costa Mesa is at 2930 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. 714.556.0176.
Habana Irvine is at 708 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine. 949.419.0100.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving at Las Brisas
11.20.17
Celebrate Thanksgiving overlooking the Pacific Ocean with breathtaking views of the Laguna Beach coastline at Las Brisas, a Southern California landmark. Originally, the Victor Hugo Inn, the property was renamed Las Brisas, in 1979, to become a first-class sea-to-table culinary destination. Executive Chef Matthew Robinson has created a special Thanksgiving menu served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring the finest in California cuisine.
The menu features:
Amuse of Goat Cheese – almonds, persimmons, pomegranate, and local honey.
First Course – choice of one, Frisee & Lola Rosa – house ricotta, figs, house raisins, pine nuts; and Burnt Orange & Cabbage Soup, with mint oil and carrot chips.
Entrees – choice of one: Traditional Turkey with cranberry ginger sauce, sage fennel stuffing, smashed potato, and gravy; or Branzino black pepper spaetzle with kumquat, herb salad, lemon & lime brown butter; and 28 Day Aged Bone-In Rib Eye with forest mushrooms, parsnip, winter truffles; and Scallops with pickled cauliflower, watercress, poppy seed buerre monte; and Spaghetti Squash Tian with Portobello, sunchoke, brussels sprouts, and onion sprouts.
The Grand Finale – choice of one: Pumpkin Pie with marshmallow sour cream, ginger snap crumble, crème Anglaise; or Apple Tarte Tatin – bourbon caramel, vanilla spice gelato, sunflower seeds, granola and apple chips.
361 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach. 949.497.5435.
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