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Garden Fusions Dinner at Sherman Library & Gardens
05.18.15
Experience an exclusive “Garden Fusions” three-course dinner at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar on Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m.
The theme will be Artful Displays – From Gardens to Plates designed to highlight the inaugural Sherman Gardens sculpture exhibit “Metaling in the Garden” by Laguna Nursery and Ruben Flores. Garden Fusion dinners features Chef Pascal working in tandem with the guest horticulturist to best relate the dinner to the theme.
During hors d’ouevres, Mr. Flores will discuss art in gardens and how to best display outdoor art while adding color and drama. Chef Pascal Olhat will offer an “Art You Can Eat” tableside cooking demonstration. Guests will start with a cheese and fruit platter and and then enjoy a beet salad. Entrée choices include a braid of salmon and halibut steamed and served with sorrel vermouth sauce; or, a roast stuffed free range chicken mousseline with truffle sauce. For dessert, there’s a mini croque en bouche.
A signature drink is included during hors d’oeuvres. Other beverages, tip and tax not included. For Friends of Sherman Library & Gardens the cost is $55 per person; non-members the cost is $65 per person.
For reservations, call Café Jardin at 949.673.0033.
Sherman Library & Gardens is at 2647 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar.
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James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour
05.18.15
Escape to San Diego for an incredible culinary weekend getaway that you’ll never forget. The James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour partnered with The Lodge at Torrey Pines for an exclusive farm-to-table culinary event on May 29-31 with an alfresco dinner prepared by celebrity chefs.
Mention “LA Times” for 10% off the two-night room package at LodgeTorreyPines.com/LUXE
The Lodge at Torrey Pines is at 11480 N Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla.
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