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Sheraton Redding Hosts Glowing Wild Lantern Festival
04.07.24
Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park present the inaugural Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay’s McConnell Botanical Gardens, available on select dates until May 26, 2024. Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, this enchanting event illuminates ten acres of botanical splendor with majestic Asian lantern displays inspired by global wildlife and flora.
Enjoy a family-friendly experience with larger-than-life illuminated exhibits, themed music, four Lantern Lounges, glowing swings, and bubble machines. Indulge in culinary delights and beverages while basking in live performances on the community stage.
Begin your journey by crossing the iconic Sundial Bridge over the Sacramento River, leading to the garden entrance adorned with food and beverage offerings. Meander through winding paths enveloped by artfully illuminated displays, including a stunning 100-foot-long Dragon Lantern and a towering 30-foot Buttery Tree adorned with radiant butterflies.
Discover lantern tributes to local wildlife like turtles, skunks, and badgers, alongside global icons such as tigers, pandas, and zebras. Elevate your dining experience with private Lantern Lounges, offering exclusive access for up to eight guests, wood-fired pizzas, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, and commemorative keepsakes.
Located steps away from Sheraton Redding Hotel, Turtle Bay Museum, and scenic trails, the Glowing Wild Lantern Festival promises an unforgettable fusion of nature, culture, and culinary delights.
The Sheraton Redding at Sundial Bridge offers an overnight package for attendees of the Lantern Festival called the Glowing Wild Package. This package includes deluxe overnight accommodations and two adult tickets to the Glowing Wild Lantern Festival experience. To book a package, please visit: glowingwild.org/hotel
Tickets to the Glowing Wild Lantern Festival start at $20 for adults and $25 for children (ages 4-15), veterans, and seniors. Children 0-3 are free. The festival is open Wednesdays through Sundays.
Tickets can be purchased here: glowingwild.org
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Sushi Ii Introduces Artisan Japanese Cocktails and Premium Sake Selection
04.04.24
Sushi Ii, renowned for its authentic Japanese cuisine, now offers a curated cocktail selection for the first time since its establishment in February 2020. Crafted to complement Master Chef Susumu Ii’s Omakase dishes, these cocktails highlight Japanese spirits and are served over meticulously crafted ice imported from Japan.
General Manager and Beverage Director Natsuko Travioli has developed a limited, three-cocktail menu that showcases Japanese artistry and simplicity. Imported ice from Kuramoto, a prestigious ice manufacturing company in Kanazawa, Japan, adds a touch of luxury to each drink, emphasizing the purity of ingredients and elegant glassware.
Highlights include the Toki High Ball with Suntory whiskey and club soda, and the sparkling Ume Soda made with Choya Plum Wine, club soda, and a honey-fermented plum. Each cocktail is served over Kuramoto’s cracked Kachiwari ice, reflecting the Japanese aesthetic principle of wabi-sabi.
In addition to cocktails, Sushi Ii offers a selection of Japanese whiskies and premium sakes by the glass, including Dassai Beyond and Kikuhime Diaginjo Kukurihime. This unique tasting experience allows guests to enjoy premium sake without committing to a whole bottle, further enhancing the restaurant's commitment to Japanese culinary excellence.
Sushi Ii is located at Mariner’s Pointe (100 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach) and is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, with reservation times available from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and for dinner Tuesday through Sunday, with reservation times available from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. For more information, please visit their website
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