Greer's OC

Come to The St. Regis Monarch Beach this New Year's Eve to celebrate - James Bond style. Spend a swank evening with friends old and new and dance to a live band and DJ. Dine at delicious culinary stations and order something shaken...not stirred at one of several full bars. In addition to signature Bond cocktails, raise your glass in a Champagne toast as the clock strikes midnight.

The festivities include:

·                Live Music from Flashback Heart Attack

·                DJ and Dancing

·                Signature Bond Cocktails

·                Culinary stations and light bites

·                Midnight Champagne Toast

HAWAII GIVEAWAY: All guests will have a chance to win a 5-Night Stay at The St. Regis Princeville.

Tickets are selling fast and this event will sell out. To RSVP call 800.722.1543.

Ticket prices: $105 per person - includes 8 p.m. entry, culinary stations, 2 drink tickets and a midnight toast.
$75 per person - includes 10 p.m. entry, 2 drink tickets, and a midnight Champagne toast.

VIP access and bottle service are available.

One Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point.

http://www.stregismb.com/nye2012

NYE at AnQi

Connoisseurs searching for the most memorable of gourmet evenings for New Year’s Eve look no more. Ring in 2013 at AnQi by Crustacean with an unforgettable prix fixe menu created by Master Chef Helene An in collaboration with Chef de Cuisine Ron Lee. The extravagant six-course dinner is served from 8:30 p.m. on; an earlier seating from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. will allow guests to order from an a la carte menu with AnQi’s signature classic as well as New Year Eve’s specialties.

Every course has been carefully planned to be stunning to the eye and a revelation to the palate. The gourmet menu is highlighted by luxe ingredients such as Osetra caviar, Australian lobster and Wagyu beef ribeye. The hallmark of Chef An’s renowned fusion style is enhancing French classic technique with a deft, light touch and blending Asian fresh herbs and flavorful spices into the elevated cuisine.

The six course menu costs $152 per person; Around the World wine or Champagne pairings with each course are an additional $53. Music, dancing and a balloon drop will delight guests at midnight. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 714.557.5679.

AnQi is adjacent to Bloomingdale’s at South Coast Plaza at 3333 Bristol St,. Costa Mesa. 

For those fans of a party scene, AnQi’s sister restaurant known for its celebrity client-tell, Crustacean Beverly Hills will be welcoming actor Jeff Goldblum and his Hollywood friends as they perform live and will be hosting the countdown all night long. 310.205.8990.