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A Festive Fall at Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano

10.03.21

Now that fall has arrived, and cooler weather graces the charming inland town of San Juan Capistrano, Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano has plenty planned to welcome the season ahead:

Trick or Treat SJC: Stop by El Café Real on October 31 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. as little ones pick up candy and adults opt for lite bites or a tapas menu complete with short rib sliders, mac and cheese croquettes, special la Colombe craft drink specials, and more. Catch a free festive movie in the courtyard and spooky decorations amidst the olive grove.

No reservations are required. First come first serve.

Day of the Dead Dinner Celebration: Join Ysidora on November 2 –– Did de los Muertos –– for a celebratory dinner in remembrance of loved ones who have passed. Take a seat in the courtyard at large communal tables adorned with skulls, candles and colorful decorations to enjoy live music and a specially-curated meal prepared by Chef Aaron inspired by Mission San Juan Capistrano Ysidora Forster’s hospitality and fare she served. Guests will be invited to write down the names of loved ones who have passed to add to two grand alters nestled beneath the olive trees. 7 p.m. | Cost: Adults - $55++ / Children under 12 - $19++ | Reserve your table here.

Second Thursday Nuvo Olive Oil Tastings: Retreat into the property's enchanting Olive Grove to experience A Journey into the Culinary World of California Olive Oil with property partner NUVO Olive Oil. Learn about the history of California olive oil and become experts in how to spot great EVOO, as well as enjoy a number of tastings crafted by the property team including Executive Chef Aaron Obregon’s signature 'Exploding Olive'; blood orange olive oil cake; balsamic vinegar cocktails; local fruits, nuts, olives, honey, and bread with olive oil and balsamic; as well as EVOO and balsamic based gelato and sorbet from NUVO. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Upcoming dates: Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9, etc. | Price: $20 per person | Booking link: here

31692 El Camino Real in San Juan Capistrano.

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Dining

Seven New Sip-Luscious Autumn Cocktails at Selanne Steak

10.01.21

Selanne Steak Tavern is known for its outstanding creative cocktails that change seasonally. Now, the iconic contemporary steakhouse is unveiling seven newly created quaffs to usher in the energy and sense of new adventures that come with fall.

New cocktails were developed and carefully chosen by beverage savvy General Manager Chad Sisco with the enthusiastic assistance of bartenders Justin Wade and Art Gill. The lucky seven are available throughout Selanne Steak Tavern – to be enjoyed pre, during, or post a splendid dinner in the restaurant or, of course, on their own at the bar.

With hues of tangerine, pink, and berry, the new libations are lovely to look at and photograph. The names are suggestive of the fall including The Great Pumpkin and Harvest Moon, and they are bursting with aromatic, full-of-flavor and satisfying tastes – pumpkin spice, orange bitters, cinnamon, blackberry – all combined with fine specialty liquors. All the new cocktails are $15 each, as well as older favorite signature drinks such as Spicy Pear, Velvet Alley, and The Hat Trick.

Selanne’s new fall specialty cocktails include the following seven sip-tastic pleasures:

Charlatan featuring Buffalo Trace Bourbon, cinnamon simple, lemon, egg white
The Great Pumpkin created with Stoli Vanilla, pumpkin spice puree, cream, graham cracker rim
Harvest Moon concocted with Libre Cinnamon Tequila, simple, orange bitters
Sexy Eyes made with Grey Goose L’Orange, shiso, cranberry, simple
Sunday Best composed of Casamigos Reposado Tequila, blackberry, lime, jalapeno agave syrup
Spice of Life with Stoli Vanilla, Pama Liqueur, cinnamon simple, lime
Dream Walkin’ created with Hendrick’s Gin, lemon, simple, Pama Liqueur, Q Grapefruit Tonic

Open for dinner nightly starting at 5 p.m.

Selanne Steak Tavern, located at 1464 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.

For reservations and more information, call 949-715-9881 or visit selannesteaktavern.com.

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