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Newly Renovated Sonesta Irvine Announces Thanksgiving Menu

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2022

Sonesta Irvine, which recently underwent an extensive $20 million renovation to transform the guest experience, is pleased to host its inaugural Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at its new on-site eatery and bar, Haven Point Provisions & Spirits. This fresh and exciting concept features creative, contemporary cuisine, and the Thanksgiving Menu will highlight holiday favorites with a Southern California twist. A family-style Thanksgiving meal prepared by Executive Chef John Ruiz and his team features a four-course menu, including:Starter: Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sage brown butter, Balsamic Reduction, Pine nut crumbleSalad: Chicory & Mix greens, Radish, Carrots, Tomato, Orange, Pomegranate VinaigretteMain: Roasted…

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An Elegant Classic Inspired Thanksgiving Dinner at Selanne Steak Tavern

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2022

Chic, welcoming and sophisticated, Selanne Steak Tavern will be serving a three-course – plus an array of market-driven sides for the table – Thanksgiving feast. Gourmet food aficionados will be tempted, and the atmosphere is always festive, fun and hospitality-driven. Selections from the Wine Spectator award-winning wine list and seasonal libations round out this memorable SoCal holiday dining experience.Selanne Steak Tavern Three-Course DinnerThursday, November 24, from noon to 8 p.m. The First Course offers a choice of Butternut Squash Soup with duck confit, pepita puree and pickled Smith apple; Poached Pear Salad with buckwheat honey goat cheese croquet, red plum and candied…

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Thanksgiving Done Right at Bristol Farms - DEAL

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2022

It’s been a hectic year…so go ahead and sit back, relax, and let Bristol Farms, the leading specialty gourmet grocer, take care of the Thanksgiving feast. Their chefs have created a Thanksgiving menu/deal called the Classic Holiday Meal for $125, which is only available at the Irvine – Bristol Farms Newfound Market location.For an intimate dinner, or as an addition to a Thanksgiving feast - the Holiday Meal features all the classics. What could be simpler – or more delicious?The Classic Holiday Meal serves 4-6 and includes: Mary’s Whole Roasted Turkey – 8-10lbsMashed Potatoes – 30ozTurkey Gravy – 30ozGreen Beans Almondine…

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Gracias Madre Cookbook Signing at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2022

Gracias Madre and Roger’s Gardens invites guests to join the Executive Chefs of sister restaurants, Gracias Madre and Cafe Gratitude, on November 12 from 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. for a signing of the book. The cookbook is packed with fresh, bright flavors of Mexico and Southern California, adapted for the plant-based home cook, from one of LA and Newport Beach’s favorite restaurants. Much like the restaurant, The Gracias Madre Cookbook delivers dishes that are deeply nourishing without sacrificing fun, and cocktails perfect for those looking for plant-based recipes for the holidays. Roger’s Gardens will have copies of the cookbook available for purchase and…

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Honk Reunites for Coast Film & Music Festival’s 50th Anniversary Celebration of Five Summer Stories

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2022

Coast Film & Music Festival (CFMF) and MacGillivray Freeman Films (MFF) are thrilled to announce that there’ll be a special 50th Anniversary screening of the heralded surf film Five Summer Stories at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach on the evening of Sunday, November 13. And, during select scenes of the movie – shown on a giant LED screen – Honk will play several of the original songs featured on the movie’s soundtrack.During Sunday’s evening program, Honk band members Steve Wood, Tris Imboden, Beth Fitchet Wood, Richard Stekol and Craig Buhler, and filmmaker Greg MacGillivray, will share stories about…

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