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LEAP OVER TO CATALINA FOR $29 (x3)
02.08.16
You can get away to Catalina for $29 x 3 for a leap year special. The Santa Catalina Island Company is offering a special so that you can affordably ‘leap’ 26 miles to Catalina Island. From now through February 14, 2016, you can register online to receive a promo code to book the Leap Over to Catalina Package.
Valid only on Leap Day, February 29, the package features island essentials priced at $29, including $29 overnight accommodation at Hotel Atwater, $29 round trip boat transportation and a $29 three-course meal at Avalon Grille.
The promo code will be released to all interested travelers who register online. The code will be distributed via email on Monday, February 15.
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St. Regis Valentine’s Dinner + David Yurman Bracelet
02.08.16
The award-winning Stonehill Tavern at The St. Regis Monarch Beach is offering an intimate five-course dinner on February 14 and a limited edition David Yurman bracelet (not available in-store or online) with the purchase of a bottle of Champagne.
Valentine’s Day 2016 starts with Salt-Baked Heirloom Beets with taleggio feuille de brick, tahitian vanilla, blood orange vinaigrette---paired with Domaine Tempier Rose, Bandol, France 2014.
The next course, Japanese Madai with hearts of palm, tosaka nori, oyster and pearls--paired with Sans Liege White Blend Cotes-du-Coast, Central Coast 2011. The next course, Michael’s Lobster Pot Pie served with baby vegetables, brandied-lobster cream, fines herbs—paired with Domaine J.M. Boilloit ‘pitures’ 1ER Cru, Volnay, Burgundy, France 2012. The next course, Dry-Aged Striploin served with sweet potato fondant, hedgehog, sauce Beaujolais—paired with Casella Cabernet Sauvignon 1919, South Australia 2006.
The last course, Speculoos Tart served with caramelized rice, bergamot marmalade and dark milk chocolate sorbet---paired with Hibiki 12 year whisky, Japan, served neat.
The five-course dinner is $150 per person; optional wine pairing is $85.
1 Monarch Beach Resort North in Dana Point. 949.234.3200.
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