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Golden Chef Series May 21 at Irvine Spectrum
05.13.16
The next Golden Chef Series—al fresco chef demos---from the Golden Foodies leading up to the 2016 Golden Foodie Awards on Sept. 25 at Fairmont Newport Beach, is coming up on Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at the Irvine Spectrum near the Big Wheel.
The series hosted by Wing Lam of Wahoo's, features Irvine Spectrum chefs and eateries demonstrating how to prepare their signature dishes. They will be cooking on world-class kitchens by Fisher & Paykel and DCS.
Guests can enjoy a VIP seat to watch the experience for $25 per person with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Golden Rule Charity. Seating is limited to just 40 seats, however these demos encourage everyone to join as there is plenty of space. There will be TV screens and high top tables for all guests to enjoy the demos as well as fresh fruit provided by Melissa’s Produce free of charge.
May 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets available here.
Chef Remy Flores and Chef Jon Kim, Kona Grill
Chef Byron Generalao, Dave & Buster’s
June 4, at 2 p.m. Tickets available here.
Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli, CUCINA enoteca Irvine &
Casey Reinhardt, Casey’s Cupcakes
June 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets available here.
Chef Josh LaQuet, Brio Tuscan Grille &
Chef Alejandro Benes, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Irvine Spectrum is at 670 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine.
Photo by Luis Esparza
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The Red Barn A Farm to Fork Experience
05.12.16
Join the first The Red Barn – A Farm to Fork Experience in the Millennium Barn at Centennial Farm at the OC Fair & Event Center on Saturday, May 14 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Executive Chef Cathy Pavlos, of Provenance in Newport Beach and Lucca Cafe in Irvine, will prepare a seasonally inspired four-course menu with locally sourced ingredients and beautiful wine pairings provided by Orange County Wine Society. Guests will also be invited to tour Centennial Farm during each event.
Tickets are $150 per person and include dinner, wine, parking, tax, and gratuity. You can view the menu here; menu substitutions are not available. Limited tickets available via Ticketmaster only.
OC Fair & Event Center - Millennium Barn at Centennial Farm (Enter Gate 4 off Arlington Drive) in Costa Mesa.
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