Greer's OC

The source and treatment of your food is just as important as the taste. Tonight, at Haven Gastropub, six spectacular chef´s from Orange County are cooking up Foie Gras to raise money to support ethical farming practices and help repeal the Foie Gras ban which will take effect July 1st. Each chef, led by Greg Daniels, will create their own spin on Foie Gras. In addition to the dinner, Haven Gastropub will offer beer and wine pairing for an extra cost.

The event, “Fight for Foie”, will benefit The Coalition of Humane and Ethical Farming Standards (CHEFS). Chefs, principles are that all animals deserve to be treated with respect and the best foods come from using the best ingredients from human and sustainable practices. The coalition feels that it is their responsibility to make sure the food they serve follows these practices.

CHEF´s was recently formed in response to California’s proposed law banning the sale of Foie Gras. Critics say that the practice of gavage, force feeding ducks, to fatten their livers is unethical. They say it is not healthy or humane to inflate duck´s livers to ten times their normal size. Opponents of the bill, including CHEF´s, argue that the ducks actually enjoy being fattened up, and that ducks lack nerves in their throat so the force feeding causes no pain. On July 1, the sale of foie gras in California will be banned unless the bill can be reversed by then.

This might be your last chance to taste Foie Gras in California, especially cooked by such excellent Chef´s. If you would like to support the CHEF´s campaign to reverse the Foie Gras ban, tonight would be your perfect chance all while enjoying some quality duck liver.

Fight for Foie at Haven Gastropub. Tonight, May 14th, 7 p.m. 190 S. Glassel Street in Old Towne Orange. $80 per guest, does not include tax, gratuity or beverages. Cocktail pairings available for an additional $30. Space is limited, call 714.221.0680 for reservations.

Taste the Nation

One of our favorite events of the year, Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation: Laguna Beach returns on Sunday, June 3 at the Montage Laguna Beach. Attend this incredible gourmet food and wine event featuring eight celebrity chefs at the stunning Studio at Montage overlooking the beautiful ocean and you will be directly helping to feed hungry children in Orange County.

All proceeds from the Taste of Nation go directly to Share Our Strength’s efforts to fight against childhood hunger in Orange County by benefiting Second Harvest Orange County Food Bank and Father Serra’s Food Pantry at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano. The line-up of renowned chefs who will be donating their time and talents to the important cause include Craig Strong at Studio at Montage Laguna Beach, Lee Smith at Montage Laguna Beach, Suzanne Goin at Lucques in Los Angeles, Alan Wong of Alan Wong’s Restaurant in Honolulu, Floyd Cardoz at North End Grill in New York, William Bradley at Addison at the Grand Del Mar, Michael Voltaggio at ink. in Los Angeles, and Jennifer Carroll at Concrete Blonde opening in Los Angeles.

Guests can enjoy tastings, fine wines, and premium spirits, as well as live entertainment and a silent auction.

Taste of Nation offers a chef tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. for $150, a VIP ‘Meet the Chefs” from 4 to 9 p.m. for $250.

You can purchase tickets here. 

Montage Laguna Beach is at 30801 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.

Great Dog Food for Less

Top quality dog and cat food has been a growing trend over the last couple years. People pay ridiculous prices to feed Fido the best quality ingredients. Dave’s Pet Food has great quality pet food, at a fraction of the cost of the big name brands.

Their pet food is formulated with your pet’s holistic health in mind. Dave has developed his 95% Premium Meats Canned Dog Food which has high protein, few carbs and dog´s love it! For dog´s with sensitive stomachs, Dave developed his Delicate Dinners which contains no wheat, artificial flavors or colors, beef, corn, soy or dairy products. Your pet will be eating like a king, without the price that would bankrupt royalty. 

Fore the Kids Giveaway

One lucky winner will be chosen Friday to win a complimentary dinner for two at JDRF’s 22nd Annual Fore the Kids Golf Classic on Monday, May 21 at Newport Beach Country Club. Just like JDRF’s Orange County Chapter on Facebook and mention Fore the Kids to be entered to win. The dinner is ideal for networking and supporting an important cause, improving lives and curing type 1 diabetes. The dinner includes a silent and live auction.

Newport Beach Country Club is at
1600 East Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach. 949.644.9550.