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Kick Off the Holidays at VEA Newport Beach’s Festive Celebrations!
11.18.24
VEA Newport Beach invites you to celebrate the season in style! Join the 3rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 21st, at 5:30 p.m. for a heartwarming evening filled with hot cocoa, sweet treats, live entertainment, and magical Santa sightings! Bring the family for a cozy, festive night that’s open to both resort guests and the local community. With no reservations required and complimentary valet parking, it's a holiday event you won’t want to miss.
For those 21 and over, VEA’s Holiday Hideout returns on Friday, November 15th!
This chic, winter wonderland lounge puts a seasonal twist on a classic speakeasy, featuring festive cocktails and plenty of festive moments. The Holiday Hideout will be open every Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. - 12 a.m., plus on the night of the tree lighting from 5 p.m. onward.
Where: VEA Newport Beach, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. 949.640.4000
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Bubbles & Bites: A Sparkling Evening with Laurent-Perrier at Gelson’s Irvine
11.16.24
Join Gelson’s Market in Irvine and the celebrated champagne house, Laurent-Perrier, for a sparkling evening of “Bubbles and Bites” at Gelson’s Irvine Wine Bar on November 21 from 6 PM to 8 PM. Enjoy a four-course culinary experience crafted by Gelson’s Executive Chef Tony Dang, with each dish thoughtfully paired with Laurent-Perrier’s finest champagnes.
Menu Highlights
- First Course: Grilled Sriracha Shrimp Skewers, Gelson’s Prosciutto, and Brillat Savarin Triple Cream Cheese, paired with La Cuvée Brut NV
- Second Course: Antipasto Brochette Skewer and Toro Crudo, paired with Cuvée Rosé Brut NV
- Third Course: Lobster Salad and Cashew Chicken Skewers, paired with Blanc de Blanc Nature
- Fourth Course: Duck Leg Confit, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Smoked Salmon and Caviar Deviled Eggs, paired with Grand Siècle
- Seating is limited to 36 guests. Tickets are $85 per person (plus tax), with advance purchase required by November 17.
- Arrive at Gelson’s Irvine Wine Bar by 6 PM.
Oak Creek Shopping Center is at 5521 Alton Pkwy, Irvine.
Make your reservation now at gelsons.com or call (949) 551-6093.
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