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Celebrate Thanksgiving in Style at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

November 11, 2024

This Thanksgiving, indulge in an exceptional dining experience at South Coast Plaza. Whether you’re planning to gather around a table at one of their renowned restaurants or enjoy a delicious holiday feast at home, South Coast Plaza’s top dining destinations are ready to make your Thanksgiving truly memorable. Here’s a look at the special offerings available on Thursday, November 28.The Capital GrilleThursday, November 28, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.In addition to the full dinner menu, enjoy a Thanksgiving entrée featuring slow-roasted turkey with brioche sage stuffing, French green beans with Marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney, and Sam’s mashed potatoes to share.…

Chefsgiving Culinary Celebration For a Cause at Pendry Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

November 06, 2024

Pendry Newport Beach is hosting its upcoming Chefsgiving event on Saturday, November 16th, at 6 p.m, a special holiday-inspired feast with a purpose, taking place on the Garden Lawn. This gathering features an impressive lineup of some of Orange County's most renowned chefs.Guests will enjoy a variety of dishes, each representing the unique concepts of the participating chefs, accompanied by curated wine pairings and live entertainment. Tickets are now available for $150 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank.Inspired by the spirit of Thanksgiving, Chefsgiving will showcase culinary talents such as Chef Carroll…

Honor and Celebration: Veterans Day at the Queen Mary

By Greer Wylder

November 06, 2024

This Veterans Day, the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach will honor the nation's heroes with a day of celebration dedicated exclusively to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, offering free admission on Monday, November 11, from 10 AM to 6 PM. The ship will host special programming and family-friendly activities to commemorate and celebrate their service.Attendees can enjoy exclusive meet-and-greets with the ship’s Captain and officers, craft letters for active troops, participate in arts and crafts, and listen to inspiring stories from fellow veterans. The day’s patriotic activities will include Game Time with the USO Girls, along with…

Sour Fest ‘24 at Lido Bottle Works | November 6-13, 2024

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2024

Celebrate the return of Sour Fest at Lido Bottle Works, where American sour beers take center stage! Running from November 6th to 13th, from 4 p.m. until close each night, this festival showcases a curated selection of sour brews crafted by some of the top breweries.Featured breweries include:Bottle Logic Brewing (Anaheim)Beachwood Blendery (Long Beach)Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR)For sour lovers, beer flights and 4-pack to-go deals are available, featuring an exciting lineup of cans from breweries like Bottle Logic, Bruery Terreux, Almanac, and Barrel & Stave.Special Bites for the Occasion Executive Chef Joel Gutierrez has prepared a unique dish just…

California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2024

Join the California Wine Festival, Southern California’s premier wine event, for two days of oceanfront tastings on November 8 and 9 at the Paséa Hotel & Spa. Attendees will sample wines from across California, paired with delicious offerings from top Orange County restaurants, all set against the backdrop of stunning coastal views.The event kicks off Friday evening with a Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, featuring hard-to-find award-winning wines and exquisite appetizers from local favorites like Duke’s Huntington Beach and Bluegold. A silent auction will also take place, with proceeds benefiting the Golden Rule Charity, supporting hospitality workers in need.On Saturday,…