Great Taste Magazine

Beef Palace
18381 Goldenwest St (So. of Ellis),
CA-92648
714-328-8661
www.waggintrails.org

CuisineType : BBQ

Waggin' Trails – a non profit rescue transit bus operated by "A Leg Up" Pet Rescue is saving the lives of hundreds of shelter animals each month by delivering them to areas with less impacted shelters who have adorptive families waiting to provide forever homes for these pets. In an effort to continue this operation, partner vineyards, wineries, restaurantrs, supermarkets, retailers and hotels have generously assisted the group in presenting fabulous annual events in So. Cal as well as the Bay area. The Annual Pups N Pinot (www.pupsnpinot.com ) and the new www.waggintrails.org fund these efforts. Rescue Roundup is the more family friendly event featuring pony rides, outdoor BBQ, wine tasting from the areas finest vintners, VIP Reception Area, crafts, Laker Girls, fabulous silent auction, live band, line dancing lessons and free souvenirs. Family package plans start at $60 & tickets are only $25 per adult in advance and for this all – inclusive price you can't find a better value.

Shades @ Hilton Waterfront
21100 Pacific Coast Highway,
CA-92648
714-845-8494

CuisineType : American

Soroptimists of Huntington Beach, (a worldwide service organization) will co-host with renowned Chef Jeff Littlefield's Sommolier and culinary team to present a casual evening featuring 4 flights of wines, specifically chosen for this informal, relaxing experience. Wines are paired with tasty bites. Other fare is available and guests can arrive at their leisure, sit in their own groups any time from 530-830pm and for on $25 enjoy it all and receive complimentary valet parking. Reservations for this event are not required bt are suggested. All proceeds are raising funds for the Project Self Sufficiency Foundation of Huntington Beach – a program that assists single parent families to successful independence.

For more information on the events or organizations call 714-488-7800.

Old Ranch Country Club
3901 Lampson Ave,
CA-90740
9496773404
www.ocfwc.com

CuisineType : Continental, Winery, Other

On Saturday afternoon, April 21st, Guests will spend a Saturday afternoon sampling premium wine and delicious hors d’ouvres. Purchase wine tasted at special prices. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the fabulous grounds of Old Ranch Country Club. Sunday evening, April 22nd, a dining extravaganza takes place, with 15 leading Orange County Chefs & Restaurants. Guests will savor a sumptuous five-course gourmet meal paired with fine wines, prepared tableside by one of our premier chefs. The event also includes musical entertainment (Sam Curo and Inferno) and an extensive upscale live and silent auction, showcasing rare & exotic wines and featuring adventures throughout the world.

2087 Broadway,
CO-81507
970-628-8003
www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org

CuisineType : Fine Dining, Winery, Other

Indulge in a journey of eight cleverly crafted SAVORY appetizers created with the Girl Scout's world famous cookies prepared by the Grand Valley's most talented chefs. Each custom creation will be expertly paired with a Colorado wine or specialty cocktail courtesy of Crossroads Wine & Spirits' Sommelier, Monty Haltiner.

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts and this signature event raises the necessary funds to provide Girl Scouting to girls in Western Colorado, building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.Enjoy great food, great wine for a great cause. What a fabulous experience for adults to enjoy Girl Scout cookies in a whole new way. Tickets are only $35. You can obtain them by calling 970-242-4461 or email cindi.graves@gscolorado.org.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway,
CA-92648
714-842-6600
www.cspinc.org

CuisineType : Other

(Jan. 2011) Support CSP's Huntington Beach Youth Shelter as we celebrate our second annual "Love Grows by Giving" wine tasting fundraiser. Our guests will be offered a unique selection of wines, wine education, beer sampling from Karl Strauss, food & wine pairings from local fine dining restaurants, live music, and a silent auction. Enjoy a wonderful evening while making a difference in our community. Call or email to purchase tickets.

$40 per individual & $75 per couple.

The 2012 Taste of Huntington Beach

When: Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 12 Noon to 4 PM

Where: HB Sports Complex; 18100 Goldenwest (at Talbert) across the parking lot from the HB Public Library

Why: Proceeds benefit the Children's Department of the HB Public Library

Questions? Email info@TasteHB.com
 
What to do : For one all-inclusive ticket price, you can:
Feast on unlimited tastes of food from your favorite local eateries
Sip on samples of wine and beer from premium California wineries and craft breweries
Meet new people and catch-up with fun-loving old friends!
Bid on silent auction baskets filled with goods and services from local businesses
Listen and dance to our top-notch live entertainment all afternoon
Buy tickets to win one of our great raffle prizes
Stop by the sponsor and vendor booths and talk to our Taste supporters
 
Since 2002, The Friends of the Children's Library and the HB Restaurant Association have helped the Taste raise over $300,000 for the HB Children's Library!

Taste of Huntington Beach
18100 Goldenwest,
CA-92646
www.tastehb.com/index.html

Fast becoming a yearly tradition, the 3rd Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl is set for Saturday, December 17, 2011. The Holiday Spirit prevailed last year with over 3,000 participants raising enough food for 21,000 meals. Throughout the night, over 20 bars and restaurants will come together to raise money for those in need during the holidays through a partnership with the Westside Food Bank. Participating locations will offer drink and food specials as part of the SANTA Monica Pub Crawl festivities. To sign up, crawlers can go to www.santamonicapubcrawl.com.

This year, crawlers are asked to pay a $10 donation/entrance fee for a special wristband, which allows them access to the drink and food specials at each official location, entrance to the Official After Party (to be announced) and enters them into a massive raffle to win dozens of amazing prizes. They are also encouraged to drop off canned food items throughout the month of December at the Westside Food Bank where they can collect their wristbands in advance (1710 22nd St. Santa Monica, CA 90404) to avoid delays the night of the event. SANTA Monica Pub Crawl participants must dress in Santa/Holiday attire so the streets of Santa Monica will be filled with merry cheer.

The Pub Crawl will include bars on Wilshire, 4th St., Broadway, Main St, the Pier and the Third Street Promenade. This year, there will be a SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Mobile App that people can download to get a complete list of bars, routes, specials, pub crawl updates and more. The Big Blue Bus will also be selling unlimited bus passes for $4.00 on the pub crawl Web site.

The SANTA Monica Pub Crawl is a community event and encourages responsible drinking by participants. When taking part in any events that involve drinking, always keep safety first. Don't DRINK and DRIVE and assign a designated driver at the beginning of the night, call a taxi, or use public transportation. For a complete list of bars, pub crawl maps, routes, bus stops, updates, or to download the mobile app, please visit the official SMPC Web site at www.santamonicapubcrawl.com.

2011 BARS: Rusty's Surf Ranch, Big Dean's, Old Kings Head, Pourtal Wine Bar, Brittania, Harvelle's, W. 4th Jane, Wokcano, Main on Main, Yankee Doodles, Cabo Cantina, Renee's, V Lounge, Angel's Piano Bar, Sonny McCleans, SOUTH, O'Briens Irish Pub on Main, Circle Bar, O'Briens on Wilshire, Joe's Pizza

2011 SPONSORS: Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Buy Local, Jack FM, Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Big Blue Bus, Yellow Cab, Yelp.com, MenusGoMobile, Skuuzi, VivaLAFoodies.com

Cafe Champagne
32575 Rancho California Rd,
CA-92589
(951) 699-0099
www.thorntonwinery.com

CuisineType : Cal Cuisine, Winery

Non Perishable Food Drive

Starting Monday November 21st – Sunday, December 23rd, guests who bring in a minimum of 3 cans of non perishable food items SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY will receive a two for one tasting.

The food will be donated to the Assistance League of Temecula to help families in need. OFFER IS NOT GOOD ON SATURDAYS.

List of recommended items:

• Elbow Macaroni 1 lb
• Spaghetti Noodles 1lb.
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Top Ramen (chicken or Beef)
• Stew
• Sloppy Joe sauce
• Raviolis
• Pork and beans
• Spam
• Corned Beef
• Chili
• Refried beans
• Diced tomatoes
• Tomato Sauce
• Green Beans
• Corn
• Soups-all varieties
• Sugar
• Long grained rice
• Salt and Pepper
• Chicken or Beef bouillon (granules)
• Garlic Powder
• Bottled Water
• Coffee
• Kool-Aid
• Peanut butter
• Jam or jelly

Chapter One: the modern local
227 North Broadway,
CA-92701
714.352.2225
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199747416768841

CuisineType : American

BLEND Wine & Beer Mixer at Chapter One: the modern local Nov. 16th

Join us on Wednesday, November 16th to bring in the fall season with BLEND and enjoy some great drinks and appetizers!

The event will take place at Chapter One: the modern local, in the Downtown Historic Santa Ana Artists Village.

Enjoy your pick of two wine or beer tastings & three appetizers for $30, as well as a chance to win one of many great raffle prizes during the night. Socialize, network, and have fun at OC Weekly’s “Best New Restaurant” of 2011 with lots of laughs and great conversation!

Proceeds support the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana, and Chapter One: the modern local will be donating a large portion of the proceeds to the club as well. Space is limited.

To RSVP, go to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199747416768841 AND be sure to email blend@boysandgirlsclub.com with your name/guests. Don’t wait- now is the time to “give back one glass at a time!”

Cheers, we will see you there!

P.S.If you’d like to extend your time after the mixer at Chapter one: the modern local, you will be welcomed to:-a waived corkage fee if you bring in your own bottle-specials on glasses of various wines-1/2 off the purchase of a bottle of wine.

The Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau will host its second annual culinary event, ‘Laguna Beach a la Carte – A Food & Wine Experience,’ Thursday–Sunday, March 8-11, 2012. Guests will experience world-class cuisine, prix-fixe menus, chefs tables, educational seminars, cooking demonstrations, food & wine pairings and special offers by local restaurateurs … taking place at various locations over four special days.

"Laguna Beach has recently welcomed several new restaurants to town, which will add to our already impressive culinary offerings,” said Judith Bijlani,President & CEO of the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau.This event is a culmination of food and wine experiences throughout town, and is anchored by the signature event on Saturday, March 10: a three-hour celebration on the Festival of Arts grounds, benefitting CHOC Children’s Hospital. Wine tastings presented by Laguna Culinary Arts and vintners from regions throughout California, culinary samplings from many Laguna Beach restaurants, live entertainment, and an art exhibitare all part of the festivities planned. This event is expected to draw 1,000+ people.

“We will showcase the best-of-the-best with a four-day celebration, by bringing people together to enjoy inventive cuisine paired with superb wine offerings," saidKaryn Philippsen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Laguna Beach Visitors &Conference Bureau.

Detailed information to come at www.lagunabeachfoodies.com.

Come help kick off the launch of author and award-winning illustrator Dave Stolte's new book "Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics)," a concise, pocket-sized, 112-page guidebook to setting up a home cocktail bar with an emphasis on history, quality, and craft at 320 Main in Seal Beach on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 7:00 pm.

$10 at the door.

$5 cocktails from the book will be served alongside free small bites from 320 Main's acclaimed menu. Raffle prizes include a basic bar kit from Hi-Time Wine Cellars, wine from the boutique Miramonte Winery, a one-on-one homebrew session with Topanga Brewing Company, Moscow Mule mugs filled with 320 Main drink tokens, framed cocktail art by Dave Stolte, and more.

All profits from sales of the book at this event and your $10 door entry will benefit CureDuchenne to help raise research funds for and build awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Spirits at the event will be sponsored by Bulleit Whiskey.

320 Main
320 Main St,
CA-90740
562.799.6246
www.320mainsealbeach.com

CuisineType : American, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steak

This is the Big One. The ne plus ultra of Learn About Wine’s flagship wine tasting series: Ian Blackburn’s Annual STARS OF CABERNET, featuring 30-40 leading Cabernet Producers. Limited to only 150 evening guests, this is an unlimited tasting of the best Cabernets available—lavish, collectible, valuable wines—accompanied by appetizers prepared speciaal by Peninsula Beverly Hills. A wine lovers paradise – will feature a healthy silent auction benefitting the TJ Martell Foundation – Children’s Cancer Research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This tasting is special as owners, winemakers or executives pour their best wines touted as STARS of Cabernet – and the list is very selective – with champion brands like Justin, David Arthur, Lail, Cain, Heitz, Phelps, Grgich, Venge and ZD… as well has new STARS of Cab like: Patland, Moone Tsai, Knights Bridge, Kelleher, and Darms Lane.Ian Blackburn, considered to be Southern California’s leading wine educator, brings his unique form of wine knowledge and enjoyment—“LearnAboutWine (LAW)”—to wine experts, the beverage trade and the wine-loving public.

LearnAboutWine hosts more than 100 wine events a year for private collectors, auction houses, the beverage industry, and tens of thousands of enthusiasts wanting to expand their knowledge of wine—one of the world’s most fulfilling social, business and lifestyle pursuits. LAW has taken wine out of dusty cellars and into the light, and popularized wine education and tasting in a way that is exciting, engaging, and… fun!

The Peninsula Beverly Hills
9882 Little Santa Monica Bl.,
CA-90212
310-451-7600
www.learnaboutwine.com

CuisineType : Winery

Join us for Share Our Selves 21st Annual Celebrity Chef Dinner, "A Celebration of Service." The event features and exquisite five course dinner prepared by a group of outstanding local chefs who are committed to providing for the poor in Orange County. Each delicious course is paired with specialty wines. The evening also includes a silent auction, and a live auction where chefs will offer exciting one of a kind dining packages. Proceeds from the event benefit the SOS Orange Aid Project which collects retrievable food from restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, and caterers to distribute to homeless and low income Orange County residents.

Season’s Eatings Food Truck Fundraising Event for the Memorial Care Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial

Eat, drink and be merry at the “Heart of the Heights” community event on Thursday, Nov.10 in support of the MemorialCare Breast Center. Food trucks are participating in this free neighborhood fundraising event, to raise money for cancer treatment and support programs at Long Beach Memorial. Enjoy trucks featuring salads, sandwiches, soul food and ice cream sandwiches Crepes and more. Some of ZAGAT'S best 10 food trucks in LA will be there.

Check out the facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213880795349531

Please call Sidney Cramer (310) 980-6064 for more information.

Thursday, Nov. 10 from 4-8 p.m.
Heights Village Shopping District
Intersection of Broadway and Redondo
Long Beach, CA 90803

McKenna’s on the Bay
190 N. Marina Dr.,
CA-90803
562.342.9411
www.mckennasonthebay.com/entertainment/

CuisineType : American

Alamitos Bay Landing is proud to present the first annual Benefit Summer Concert Series! The concerts will be every Sunday evening in August, held in the parking lot of the Alamitos Bay Landing Shopping Center. The first concert of the Summer, August 7th- will benefit the Team Spirit Breast and Ovarian Cancer 10K Walk and Women’s Cancer Programs at Long Beach Memorial Hospital with headliner Super Diamond- a Neil Diamond tribute band.Tickets & Dinner Packages Available for $30-$100PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!:www.mckennasontheba​y.com For More Information about the LB Memorial Hospital & Team Spirit:www.teamspiritonlin​e.org

The Hobbit
2932 E Chapman Ave,
Ca-92869
(714) 997-1972
www.hobbitrestaurant.com

CuisineType : French

The Hobbit has been redecorated and restored to all its splendor. Get the first look while enjoying champaign and hor d’ oeuvres in the wine cellar. Then sample small bites and wine as you enjoy the tour.

There will be three tours

July 15, 5-8pm

July 16, 4-7pm

July 17, 11-2pm

$55 per person $100 per couple proceeds go to Alzheimer’s Association.

Friends Sports Tavern
31911 Dove Canyon Drive,
Trabuco Canyon, Ca-92679
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=130ddc1d0026527d&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D285ad4d818%26view%3Datt%26th%3D130ddc1d0026527d%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbS1o486grSeJUxzYJ4SIMr7KE6xdg&pli=1

CuisineType : American

Friends Sports Tavern and Walking Wine-rs are hosting a special event to raise money for MS (multiple sclerosis). Friends will donate 10% of all food and drink sales to the National MS Society. There will also be a silent auction and raffle.RSVP is not required but would be appreciated for a headcount 949-533-8631.

The Mount Palomar Winery
33820 Rancho California Road,
Ca-92591
www.mountpalomar.com

Come to the Greek Glendi, have fun, be Greek for a day, eat, drink, dance with Kefi.

Chapter One: the modern local
227 North Broadway,
Ca-92701

Chapter One: the modern local is hosting fundraising event happening over at Wednesday, June 22 to benefit the victims who have been affected by the recent tornados which have hit the U.S. so hard.We’d love to see you there! 100% of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross. They will be having their usual After Office specials, and since it is Wine Dinner Wednesday Chapter One will also have a wine pre-fixe pairing menu.

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant
3422 30th Street,
CA-92104
www.hospitalityforhunger.org

CuisineType : American

Chefs Amy DiBase of the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant and Anthony Sinsay of Harney Sushi will be on hand to offer tapas and guests can enjoy a selection of local microbrews and wine, live music and a silent auction. Admission to the event is $20 per person and includes food and one drink ticket. All proceeds with benefit Feeding America San Diego.<br

Kimera Restaurant is located next to the Google building and Equinox at 19530 Jamboree Road in Irvine, Calif. Find out more at www.kimerarestaurant.com.

Please bring a new unwrapped toy or a $20 donation.

RSVP no later than November 22nd by email: toydrive@pcsctoydrive.org or phone (714)536-0749
www.pcsctoydrive.org

21562 Surveyor Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92646