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Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
12.12.14
Join one of the most revered holiday celebrations in SoCal at the 20th annual Festival of Lights at the historic landmark Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside through Monday, Jan. 5. The spectacular display attracts upwards of 250,000 visitors. The hotel is illuminated with more than 3.6 million lights that decorate an entire city block. There are also more than 400 animated figures, angles, elves and carolers.
There are also a variety of packages for overnight stays that come with specials for the holidays:
You can go all out for and book a Santa’s Suite Experience that includes an intricately-decorated, two-bedroom Santa Suite decked with all the holiday trimmings including a beautiful tree, stockings, holiday lights and Santa items, plus special experiences and amenities as follows:
A holiday dinner at the AAA Four-Diamond Duane’s Prime Steaks and Seafood restaurant
Visit from Santa Claus with your previously arranged presents under the Christmas tree
Family holiday breakfast in The Mission Inn Restaurant
Casey’s Holiday Cupcakes – six pack in a signature box
Kelly's Spa holiday aromatherapy candle
Complimentary valet parking
Price: All inclusive at $2,109 (Presidential Suite) | $669 (Junior Suite) |Available any night in December; meals are for two adults and two children.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
All inclusive at $199*
Enjoy all of the fun and festivities The Inn has to offer during the holidays with a one-night stay, Sunday through Thursday.
Deluxe overnight accommodations for two
$25 Resort gift card for any of the hotels gourmet restaurants, 54 ̊ at Duane’s or Kelly’s Boutique or Tuscan-inspired Spa
Kelly's Spa holiday aromatherapy candle
Complimentary valet parking.
3649 Mission Inn Ave. in Riverside.
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Festive Culinary Experiences at Pinot Provence
12.11.14
Pinot Provence at the Westin South Coast Plaza is kicking off the season with innovative culinary experiences and specialty libations into the New Year. Pinot Provence presents Les Nuits Roties, a limited-time offering of a whole rotisserie-roasted duck or chicken for two available Wednesday through Friday from 3 to 9 p.m.
Executive Chef Alfonso Ramirez carefully crafts the slow-roasted rotisserie duck and chicken, full of robust fall flavors, and pairs with seasonal vegetables for a cozy autumn dining experience.
Les Nuits Roties Menu:
Whole Roasted Duck for Two
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Vanilla-Scented Turnips,
Chinese Long Beans, and Pink Peppercorns. $27 per person.
Whole Roasted Chicken for Two
Blistered Potatoes, Cipollini Onions, Bacon Lardons, Mushrooms,
Sweet Garlic-Thyme Jus, and Kabocha Squash Forchette with Brown Butter. $22 per person.
Pinot Provence also welcomes back Happy Hour of Trios Petites Bouchees (three small bites) with new fall libations perfect for the festive season on Tuesday through Sunday – 4 p.m. to close.
Available in the bar and patio only.
The happy hour small bites menu includes Mediterranean Mussels with white wine herb broth, red chile, and crème fraîche and truffle mac ‘n’ cheese with orecchiette, Mornay blend, and parmesan cheese; as well as Trios Petites Bouchees with Escargots Provencal Garlic Cream, Parmesan Frico, and Heirloom Vinaigrette; Pinot Burger with Hand Ground Angus Beef Patty, Comte Cheese, Caramelized Red Onion, Housemade Aïoli, Tomato Confit, Bordelaise, and Brioche.
Happy Hour Small Bites Menu, priced from $3 - $9
Cocktail highlights include the Juliette with Knob Creek Bourbon, apricot brandy, apricot and mint and the Esteban with Avion Silver Tequila, Chambord, agave nectar, grapefruit, lime, and Sprite.
Pinot Provence is as at the Westin South Coast Plaza at 686 Anton Blvd. in Costa Mesa. 714.444.5900.
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