A Three-Day Culinary Adventure Happens This Weekend in Laguna Beach
(Laguna Beach, Calif.) – Sip, Dine, Savor and Getaway … when Celebrate Good Taste – A Three-Day Culinary Adventure takes place Friday, March 7–Sunday, March 9, 2014 throughout Laguna Beach.
Experience world-class cuisine and prix fixe menus created by award-winning chefs. Take-in food & beverage pairings, chefs’ tables and major daily events. Exclusive hotel packages are also available so you can take advantage of all the offerings over the three days.
“Laguna Beach has been recognized as a culinary destination for many years,” said Karyn Philippsen, event co-chair. “We are looking forward to this three-day celebration by bringing people together to enjoy inventive cuisine paired with superb wine, beer and cocktail offerings, while experiencing our renowned art community and warm hospitality.”
Daily Events
Friday, March 7
Sunset, Mojitos and Appetizers at The Rooftop Lounge at Hotel La Casa del Camino
Sponsored by Bacardi USA
5 p.m.-8 p.m.
$49 per person
A night of signature fresh fruit mojitos, beer, wine and Chef Craig’s top 10 tastes from K’ya Bistro Bar. Each guest will take home a special gift from The Rooftop Lounge! The event is limited to 75 guests. Advance reservations are required: rooftop@casaresortsinc.com or 949-505-5079.
Beer vs. Wine at Surf & Sand Resort and Spa
5:30-8:30 p.m.
$49 per person
Reservations required (limited seating): 949-376-2761 or talpert@jcresorts.com
Guests will enjoy five interactive food stations with a menu prepared by Splashes Executive Chef David Fuñe, with beer and wine pairings by ‘Dr.’ Bill Sysak of Stone Brewing and Lisa Tuttle of Constellation Wine Brands. Event will take place at the Pool Deck. Click hereto view the menu.
‘Chef Table’ at Maro Wood Grill
6 p.m.
$65 per person
Reservations: 949-793-4044
Enjoy a four-course dinner with wine pairings at the Chef Bar. Guests can also participate in a Q&A with the Chef during and after the meal.
Masters of Malt – Macallan and Highland Park Whisky Dinner at The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach
Welcome reception: 6 p.m.; Seated dinner: 7 p.m.
$125 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
Reservations: 949-715-6420. Advance reservations are required; space is limited.
Chef de Cuisine Casey Overton invites you to an evening celebrating the world’s finest Scotch Whisky. Join The Macallan Ambassador Kieron Elliot and Highland Park Ambassador Martin Daraz for this unique occasion to experience hand selected single malt whiskies paired with Chef Overton’s sumptuous four-course prix fixe menu created exclusively for this event. Click herefor more details.
Saturday, March 8
Beer & a Bite at 15fifty Lounge at Surf & Sand Resort and Spa
5-6 p.m.
$15 per pairing or $60 for all four pairings
No reservations required.
Enjoy beer by ‘Dr.’ Bill Sysak, Stone Brewing Co & a small plate by Executive Chef David Fuñe – the perfect pairing! Click hereto view the menu
‘Chef Table’ at Maro Wood Grill
6 p.m.
$65 per person
Reservations: 949-793-4044
Enjoy a four-course dinner with wine pairings at the Chef Bar. Guests can also participate in a Q&A with the chef during and after the meal.
Sunday, March 9
Gospel & Champagne Brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
$50 per person
Buy tickets ONLINE or call 949-715-9713
Laguna Beach Live! is bringing back Gospel & Champagne Brunch featuring Voices in Praise and the talented Ava Dupree at Tivoli Too!. The event is expected to sell out as it has each year. Click here for more details.
Sustain Local Art & Cuisine with “Art of Dining” at the Sawdust Art Festival
4-7 p.m.
$175 per person
Buy tickets ONLINE or call 949-494-3030 (space is limited to 50 seats)
Executive Chef and owner of Three Seventy Common, Ryan Adams, will create and cater a three-course sustainable meal, which will be served on handcrafted dining sets individually made by a team of 20 talented Sawdust artists. Unique one-of-a-kind art pieces will be yours to take home! These local Laguna Beach artists will attend this event to mingle and share their creative processes throughout the evening.Additional art pieces will be available for sale prior to and during the March 9 event. A portion of proceeds from this event will directly benefit creation of the Sawdust artist film project.
Special Pre-Event Celebration at Laguna Art Museum
Thursday, March 6
Conversation With… Malcolm Warner
7 p.m.
Free admission
The Conversation With… series brings artists and other creative minds to Laguna Art Museum to discuss their practice in a casual conversation with guests. Laguna Art Museum’s Executive Director Malcolm Warner, will discuss their current exhibit “American Memories” by Wayne Thiebaud, focusing on food in art. The evening will begin with a brief presentation by Warner, followed by the opportunity for visitors to engage with him in conversation.Click here for more details.
For more information and a list of other participating restaurants, visit www.celebrategoodtaste.com.
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