Greer's OC

The boutique hotel Pacific Edge in Laguna Beach will be offering a Snack, Sip & Surf event on Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m. It’s an afternoon of food, fun and friendly competition including the best local mixologist, taco, and paddleboard team. Proceeds will go to Mauli Ola, benefiting children with Cystic Fibrosis.

At the hotel's surf-themed ocean view cabanas, mixologists will create their own signature cocktail.  Attendees can vote on their favorite, and the winning drink will become the cocktail of the summer. The taco competitors include Olamendi's, Basement Table and La Sirena Grill serving up specialty tacos for guests to taste and vote on their favorite. And a paddleboard relay race will take with teams of 4 members competing.  Guests can enjoy tray-passed appetizers throughout the day. Tickets cost $45 per person. Pacific Edge is at 647 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.281.5709 For details on more Laguna Beach a la Carte events, restaurant offers and hotel packages, visit www.lagunabeachfoodies.com

Prive Coming to Play

Chef Ryan Carson’s touring restaurant Pri-vē, will be making a stop at the Playground in Santa Ana from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday. It’s a rare chance to experience Pri-vē’s a la carte menu that has thrilled diners in Los Angeles and select spots in Orange County. Highlights from the menu include hiramasa crudo with sweet and sour tangerine, jalapeno, frozen beet and cucumber ($15); smoked trout with horseradish-dill crème fraiche, crudite, Saltines, and lemonade wedge ($13); lamb tongue with avocado, Manchego, zucchini, onion sprout, and corn tortilla custard ($12); and head to tail hog with baguette crisp, jardiniere, sauce gribiche, fines herbes ($12); octopus mosaic with kimchi consomme, pickled apples, salt and pepper pork, and quinzoi ($16). For dessert, Carson’s serving a chocolate banana milkshake with chewy peanut butter ice cream, pretzel, and micro celery ($11).

For reservations, call 909.576.9210, or email ryanjcarson1@yahoo.com. Just include your name, party size, reservation date, time and your phone number. Playground is at 220 E. 4th St. in Santa Ana.

Congrats to our Contest Winner Renee!

Renee Ulnick just won $50 gift card to one of our favorite spots in Orange County - True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. With locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, True Food Kitchen not only satisfies your taste buds, but is good for the environment. Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest!