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SAVORY HOLIDAY MENU AND CELEBRATION COCKTAILS at The Yard House
12.11.15
The Yard House, the award-winning restaurant known for its creative cuisine, extensive draft beer selection and innovative crafted cocktails, just celebrated its 19th anniversary this week! The original Yard House opened at Long Beach’s Shoreline Village in 1996.
And, it’s the perfect place to celebrate with a new holiday menu and celebration cocktails available through January 3 at all Yard House locations.
Special offerings created by Executive Chef Carlito Jocson for the holidays include:
Maui Pineapple Chicken, marinated for two days in a bath of soy sauce, garlic, ginger and brown sugar then grilled with fresh pineapple and served with a seven vegetable, stir-fried brown rice and a side of pineapple sauce.
Our favorite, Lobster Mac N Cheese, made with sundried tomatoes, asparagus, and fried wild mushrooms is tossed with campanelle pasta and melted cheddar and parmesan cheese then drizzled with white truffle oil.
The new Apple Cider Brined Pork Chop, a savory 12-ounce pork chop grilled with red apple honey sauce, caramelized Brussels sprouts and roasted butternut squash is simmered in brown butter.
The Za’atar Crusted Salmon, was created after Chef Jocson traveled to Israel and experimented with some of his favorite flavors from his trip. He create the dish rich with superfoods, seasoned with za’atar spices and served on a bed of red quinoa with cauliflower, kale, golden raisins and pine nuts with a side of spicy lemon tahini sauce.
For dessert, there’s a new Banana Berry Rum Macadamia Nut Crumble, reminiscent from his time spent on the Hawaiian Islands. This holiday-inspired dessert with fresh banana and strawberries is mixed with rum, brown sugar and cinnamon then baked with a macadamia nut crisp topping. And, toasted coconut ice cream is served on top with mint sprig garnish then lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
In the mood for some festive holiday drinks? The new trio includes…
Brown Sugar Old Fashioned: a twist on the classic cocktail made with Bulleit Rye Whiskey, a dash of aromatic and orange bitters then finished with house-made brown sugar syrup. A fresh orange peel and black cherry skewer add the final touch to its classic snifter presentation.
Ruby Sparkler: this celebratory drink is made with Zardetto Prosseco, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and a splash of Framboise poured into a fluted glass and garnished with a pair of fresh raspberries.
Rum Pumpkin Mule: like drinking pumpkin pie from a chilled copper mug with mix of Zaya 12-year Estate Rum, Monin Pumpkin Pie Syrup, a dash of aromatic bitters and refreshing house-made ginger beer.
Yard House is also a festive destination to host an informal holiday gathering for small to large groups with private and semi-private dining options. Special multi-course, prix-fixe menus are available and details can be found online at yardhouse.com/dining-options
Yard House is open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night dining.
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“Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party”
12.10.15
Six hundred underprivileged Orange County children will experience some holiday cheer at a Christmas party just for them at Santa’s Village at South Coast Plaza on Friday, December 11 at 9 p.m. “Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party” is co‐hosted by Festival of Children Foundation and The Happiness Project for boys and girls, ages 3‐16, from shelters and motels in Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Tustin and Santa Ana, and charities from Thomas House, Our Small World Foster Family Shelter, Mercy House, Project Hope Alliance, Project Believe Illumination and Project Access
Each child will be matched with a volunteer who will accompany them through a variety of activities including photos with Santa, reindeer carousel rides, arts and crafts, and face painting.
South Coast Plaza retailers are “Sharing the Spirit” too. Sanrio’s Hello Kitty mascot will be in attendance, the LEGO store will host a mini model build, and Puzzle Zoo will have a craft station. Guests will enjoy food generously donated by Chick‐Fil‐A, Dunkin Donuts and Joe’s Italian Ice.
At the end of the evening, every child in attendance will receive an age and gender appropriate gift bag full of toys, school supplies, gift cards toiletries and clothing.
To learn more, and ways you can get involved, visit Festival of Children Foundaton and The Happiness Project.
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