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Enjoy the Flavors of Cuba this Thanksgiving at Habana

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2017

Celebrate a pre-Thanksgiving party at Habana in Costa Mesa with live music on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 9 p.m. to midnight from Los Mysteriosos. Come celebrate solo, with a special someone, or even the whole family. The bar will be open for you to indulge in fresh mojitos, sangria, and more until 2 a.m. Also, on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23, Habana will be open 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you’re not up for cooking the traditional turkey feast or traveling to spend the evening away from OC, they’ll be offering their full dinner menu as well as a special…

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Celebrate Thanksgiving at Las Brisas

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2017

Celebrate Thanksgiving overlooking the Pacific Ocean with breathtaking views of the Laguna Beach coastline at Las Brisas, a Southern California landmark. Originally, the Victor Hugo Inn, the property was renamed Las Brisas, in 1979, to become a first-class sea-to-table culinary destination. Executive Chef Matthew Robinson has created a special Thanksgiving menu served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring the finest in California cuisine. The menu features:      Amuse of Goat Cheese – almonds, persimmons, pomegranate, and local honey. First Course – choice of one, Frisee & Lola Rosa – house ricotta, figs, house raisins, pine nuts; and Burnt Orange &…

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Lasher is Back with Lasher’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2017

Longtime Long Beach-based restaurateur Ray Lasher is back. He closed his venerable namesake restaurant, Lasher’s, in 2012 and has returned to the dining scene with a new concept, Lasher’s Kitchen, located in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach and open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. “It feels good to be in front-of-the-house again,” said Lasher.  “The original restaurant was open for 15 years, and I enjoyed every minute of it.  I continued working in the restaurant industry as a consultant. Then this location came along and it was a game changer.” Lasher’s Kitchen, is a more casual…

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Fashion Island’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Tonight & Saturday

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By Greer Wylder
November 17, 2017

Get into the holiday spirit early at Fashion Island's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony tonight and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 to 6:30 p.m. in the Neiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard. The event is hosted by Mario Lopez and KOST 103.5 FM’s Ellen K, and features a 25-minute live musical show by The Young Americans, a visit from Santa, a magical snowfall, and, of course, the highly-anticipated lighting of the tree. Visitors can also meet with Santa from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday to share holiday wishes and take photos at his custom-designed house on Atrium Lawn. Santa will…

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TusCa’s “Fall into Flavor” Thanksgiving

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By Greer Wylder
November 17, 2017

Tusca, the award-winning, signature restaurant at Hyatt Regency Orange County, is offering a three-course decadent Thanksgiving dinner from 6 p.m. - Midnight on Thursday, Nov. 23.. The “Fall into Flavor” Thanksgiving dinner accommodates families on a budget without sacrificing flavor and is priced at $25 per adult (plus tax and gratuity) for the full three-course menu while kids 7 - 12 receive 50% off with a paying adult and Kids 6 and under dine free with a paying adult There is also the option to purchase only the main dish second course at $18 per adult. Complimentary valet parking is…

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