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Gingerbread Extravaganza at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
12.09.16
Here’s a fun way to get into the holiday spirit, stop by to see and smell The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s amazing Gingerbread display created by executive pastry chef Daniel Dominquez, assistant pastry chef Theresa Ebilane-Moore and their talented team of pastry chefs.
With the theme of Celebrating Diversity in Humanity, the annual showpiece highlights people from around the globe coming together in peace and harmony. More than 500 hours went into to creating this incredible 18 foot confectionary display made from an array of homemade gingerbread, colorful candy, sweet treats, baked goods, and other tasty confections — and is 100% edible.
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is located at One Ritz-Carlton Drive in Dana Point.
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The Lighthouse Bayview Cafe’s 3-Course Christmas Boat Parade dinner
12.09.16
The Lighthouse Bayview Café is celebrating its one year anniversary today and will continue to celebrate the holiday season during the 108th Annual Newport Beach Boat Parade on December 14-18. The Lighthouse is offering a special $35 three-course prix fixe menu created by executive chef Ryan Sumner paired with the perfect view of the parade. The parade is scheduled to pass by the restaurant between 8 to 8:40 p.m.
The Lighthouse three-course prix fixe menu starts with a choice of albacore sashimi, garlic hummus or fried calamari with chili orange sauce. Main course selections feature stout beer braised short ribs with wild mushroom and pea polenta, gremolata, pan roasted sole with winter beans and potato puree, or a maple glazed pork chop served with caramelized apple puree, roasted root vegetables and chili apple gastrique.
For dessert, you must try our favorite beignets outside New Orleans--the Lighthouse cinnamon sugar beignets filled with cream cheese icing---or chocolate cake s’mores-style with toasted meringue, graham cracker streusel and whipped cream.
Lighthouse’s dining experience is perfect for the entire family, the children’s menu features mac ’N’ cheese, choice of cheeseburger or fish and chips followed by tasty chocolate cookie, all served on a cafeteria-style compartment tray.
To kick off the five nights of the Boat Parade, The Lighthouse Bayview Café will be participating in Marina Park’s holiday celebration on Wednesday, December 14. Hosting a special Lighthouse booth during the day’s festivities, mini Lighthouse Burger sliders (vegetarian option available) and warm cinnamon sugar beignets will be available for purchase.
Lighthouse Bayview Café is at 1600 W. Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach. 949.933.1001.
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