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Newly Renovated Sonesta Irvine Announces Thanksgiving Menu

By Greer Wylder

November 16, 2022

Sonesta Irvine, which recently underwent an extensive $20 million renovation to transform the guest experience, is pleased to host its inaugural Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at its new on-site eatery and bar, Haven Point Provisions & Spirits. This fresh and exciting concept features creative, contemporary cuisine, and the Thanksgiving Menu will highlight holiday favorites with a Southern California twist. A family-style Thanksgiving meal prepared by Executive Chef John Ruiz and his team features a four-course menu, including:Starter: Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sage brown butter, Balsamic Reduction, Pine nut crumbleSalad: Chicory & Mix greens, Radish, Carrots, Tomato, Orange, Pomegranate VinaigretteMain: Roasted…

Celebrate a Spanish-Inspired Thanksgiving at Cafe Sevilla

By Greer Wylder

November 15, 2022

Celebrate Thanksgiving "From Another Feather" at Cafe Sevilla at Triangle Square on Thurs., November 24, while listening to live Latin music. Gather with family and friends to enjoy a delicious 3-Course Prix Fixe Thanksgiving Menu from 3 to 11 p.m., with the last seating at 9 p.m. Live music will be featured from 5 to 8 p.m.Give thanks with a unique 3-course Spanish-influenced Thanksgiving Menu featuring Champiñónes y Crema soup (cream, fresh herbs, brandy, and topped with a toasted baguette); Estrella Damm (Spanish beer-glazed duck served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus wrapped in jamón serrano); and a delicious, deconstructed Pumpkin Empanada for dessert.There are also a variety of rustic…

An Elegant Classic Inspired Thanksgiving Dinner at Selanne Steak Tavern

By Greer Wylder

November 14, 2022

Chic, welcoming and sophisticated, Selanne Steak Tavern will be serving a three-course – plus an array of market-driven sides for the table – Thanksgiving feast. Gourmet food aficionados will be tempted, and the atmosphere is always festive, fun and hospitality-driven. Selections from the Wine Spectator award-winning wine list and seasonal libations round out this memorable SoCal holiday dining experience.Selanne Steak Tavern Three-Course DinnerThursday, November 24, from noon to 8 p.m. The First Course offers a choice of Butternut Squash Soup with duck confit, pepita puree and pickled Smith apple; Poached Pear Salad with buckwheat honey goat cheese croquet, red plum and candied…

Inaugural MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

By Greer Wylder

November 07, 2022

Celebrate the inaugural 2-day MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL on Nov. 12 from 3 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Nov. 13 from 1 pm.-.7 p.m., at The Ecology Center’s world-class, regenerative organic farm in South Orange County (San Juan Capistrano), highlighting the sites, sounds, and flavors of the Milpa season: corn, beans & squash. Featuring 18 local bands, local craft drinks, and very-local food – grown just a stone's throw from the music stage.“Milpa” is the ten-thousand-year-old tradition of intercropping corn, beans, and squash – the original regenerative organic agriculture. The first annual Milpa Music Festival will focus on the rhythm of the earth (and…

Le Shrimp Noodle’s Happy Hour

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2022

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar's HAPPY HOUR means 30 percent off any bowl of noodle soup from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The popular sister concept to Paradise Dynasty specializes in shrimp noodle soup made from simmering shrimp, chicken, and Chinese aromatics and spices for more than 8 hours, resulting in a rich and umami-packed broth perfect for shrimp lovers! Guests can select from 3 different noodle options including silky rice vermicelli noodles, craft ramen noodles and rice noodles. Toppings include an array of shrimp-centric items, from whole prawns to minced prawn meatballs and handmade prawn wontons, but also some…