Chef/owner Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Restaurant and Pantry in Laguna Beach is celebrating five years by offering specials through February to say “thank you” for five incredible years. Join Sapphire for sunset hour offered daily from 5 to 6 p.m. You can stop by for complimentary little bites, and select drinks cost just $5 each including Prosecco, Verdejo, Malbec, Hinano Lager, Ketel One cocktails on the rocks.
Also, join Sapphire Pantry from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily for breakfast tacos with a cup of freshly brewed organic coffee for just $5.
Sapphire Laguna specializes in comfort food inspired by international cuisines made with fresh local ingredients. The restaurant also offers features an extensive beer selection and wines from around the world, and Chef Azmin’s culinary specialty cocktails. Sapphire Pantry features fine wines, artisan cheeses, locally produced goods, fresh take-out foods and organic free trade coffee and tea. 1200 South Coast Hwy. in Laguna Beach. For more information, call (949)715-9889.
Hula Hayride for Horses
Help raise funds to find lodging for 56 homeless horses in Huntington Beach at a “Hula Hayride,” a country music fundraiser at Don the Beachcomber tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. Red Bucket Equine Rescue needs a permanent home for their rescued and rehabilitated animals which have been stabled at the Huntington Beach Equestrian Center. Red Bucket’s mission is to save and rehabilitate horses, restore their trust in humankind and find them safe, loving and permanent adoptive homes. The Hula Hayride is a great way to see many of the area’s top talent in one evening including the Road Kill Kings, Wreck N Sow, Signal Hillbillys, Damngivers, Ryan Donahue, Justin Foutz and more. There’s a $10 suggested donation at the door, and a $12 Southern style home cooking menu, with happy hour prices on appetizers and drinks all night
Don the Beachcomber is at 16278 Pacific Coast Hwy. in Huntington Beach. 562.592.1321
La Cave Turns 50!
La Cave celebrates its Golden Anniversary today starting at 4:30 p.m. The old school underground restaurant serves steaks and seafood, along with great cocktails, and live music and entertainment. You can arrive early for the festivities, happy hour prices will last until 10 p.m. when the dance party will feature DJ Ninjabeats. Enjoy dinner specials on prime rib and swordfish for $15.95 from 5 to 10 p.m. (or until they run out.) 1695 Irvine Ave. in Costa Mesa. 949.646.7944
Zumba for Make-A-Wish
The District will be hosting a monthly Zumba Fitness Class to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire beginning Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. and continuing every third Sunday of the month through May. Enerji Fitness, a boutique fitness studio in OC will lead the Zumba Fitness Classes on The District Promenade Stage. Attendees are encouraged to make a suggested donation of between $10 and $20 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The District at Tustin Legacy is at 2437 Park Ave. in Tustin.
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