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Cheese Takeover at SideDoor
05.16.17
Cheese lovers will love SideDoor’s new monthly Cheese Takeover when one evening a month a different boutique creamery will be showcased culminating with a complete cheese takeover celebration in August.
The series debuts Wednesday, May 17 starting at 4:30 p.m. with Cowgirl Creamery of San Francisco.
SideDoor’s own certified expert and cheese monger, Tracy Nelsen, will be on hand at each takeover to educate diners on the various cheeses presented and recommend the perfect pairings. The featured cheeses will also find their way into select SideDoor menu items for that evening only.
On Wednesday, June 21, you can enjoy Redwood Hill Farm Creamery of Sonoma County; and on Wednesday, July 19, stop by for Willamette Valley Cheese Co. of Salem, Oregon. On Wednesday, August 16, it’s the ultimate cheese takeover showcasing the four creameries of the series including By George (April), Cowgirl (May), Redwood Hill Farm (June), and Willamette Valley Cheese Co. (July). The evening will offer cheese, charcuterie, passed appetizers and beverage pairings.
Wednesday Takeovers – five-piece cheese board is $28. August 16 - $125 per person
SideDoor is at 3801 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. 949.717.4322.
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Bloody Mary Brunch And Bay Cruise
05.16.17
If you love Sunday Brunch, bloody marys and bay cruises, this experience is perfect for you! On Sunday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., you can join a three-hour Newport Harbor cruise aboard the Luxury Ambassador Yacht with a delicious breakfast buffet, a bloody mary bar, mimosas, great music and beautiful views of Newport Beach.
Your Brunch Cruise price includes: unlimited build-your-own bloody mary bar with all of the vodka and fixings; unlimited free-flowing mimosas; and unlimited breakfast buffet.
There will be live entertainment and panoramic waterfront views. Cost is $87.50 total per guest which includes taxes, gratuities and docking charges. There are no hidden fees.
Full bar is available. Contact info@annualyachtparties.com or 714.485.6543 for group rates and questions.
Ambassador Yacht is at 2901 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach.
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