• Tidbits & Kudos

    • The Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is proud to announce its participation in the international Meatless Mondays campaign. Every Monday, the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens will offer an entirely meatless menu, although meat is still … - Read More »
    • After several days of hot- and cold-food competitions, a team of students, all younger than 25, from Oregon Coast Culinary Institute at Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, Ore., representing ACF Bay Area Chefs Association of Oregon, was … - Read More »
    • The Food and Drug Administration has provided guidelines to help restaurants comply with new calorie and nutrition information requirements. The FDA says it "expects to refrain from enforcement action for a time period" to give the industry time … - Read More »
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    • La Quinta Resort & Club has appointed Stephen Strickland as executive chef for the award-winning property located in Southern California's famed Palm Springs area. Strickland will oversee the day-to-day culinary operations for the 45-acre, 796-room property, which is … - Read More »
    • Bonefish Grill, the polished casual restaurant best known for its big-city bar and market-fresh fish, took four top honors in the 2010 ZAGAT Survey of National Chain Restaurants, including Top Food and Top Service in the full service … - Read More »
    • Huddle House CEO Phil Greifeld has resigned to become the chief executive at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen, replacing ex-CEO David Head. Huddle House board member Ken Keymer will become interim CEO of the chain, which operates 400 restaurants … - Read More »
    • What do you get when you take 20 energetic youth  from the local Boys & Girls Club and arm them with spatulas, mixing bowls and ingredients like chicken thighs, nutmeg and Panko breadcrumbs? A delectable and … - Read More »
    • El Pollo Loco CEO Steve Carley has resigned his post effective Sept. 12 and will take the chief executive chair at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, according to media reports. Carley, who has led the flame-grilled chicken chain for … - Read More »
    • The Los Angeles City Council heard from restaurant owners and food truck operators this week as it began considering regulations aimed at tightening control of mobile eateries. The council is considering several options, including establishing a permit process … - Read More »
    • Longtime KFC franchisees are angry about a move last year by parent Yum! Brands that shifts focus away from the chain's fried chicken roots. Marketing efforts aimed at spotlighting grilled chicken offerings to health-conscious consumers have cost sales, … - Read More »
    • Morton's The Steakhouse and the entire third and fourth generations of Napa Valley's famed Mondavi family have joined forces for a nationwide wine dinner and charity auction on October 7, 2010 at the Charles Krug Winery Carriage House … - Read More »
    • The Culinary Institute of America's Communications Team Invites You to Join Us in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, October 9 for the Grand Opening of our Newly Expanded Campus. The founding of the CIA, San Antonio … - Read More »
    • Wendy's topped the list of favorite quickservice giants for its food, while Panera and Chipotle led among the smaller players, according to the latest Zagat survey of more than 6,500 consumers. Five Guys Burgers & Fries took the … - Read More »
    • The Culinary Arts & Hospitality High School Inc. program at Santa Ana Valley High is seeking sponsorship for their 2,400 students in the Extreme Kitchen Makeover. The fundraiser will take place on September 10, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - … - Read More »
    • Daphne's Greek Cafe announced today the launch of its new Pita Melts, delicious Greek-inspired sandwiches offered in three flavors: Grilled Chicken Pesto, Fire-Roasted Veggie Pesto and Fresh-Carved Gyros. Daphne's Pita Melts combine grilled pita bread with signature Daphne's … - Read More »
    • Seattle's Maxwell Hotel has named Tyler Suddith the Assistant General Manager. Congratulations! www.themaxwellhotel.com Posted 8/23/10. - Read More »
    • Hotel Fifty, a distinctive boutique hotel located in Portland where downtown meets the river, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kairos Cuilann des Rosiers as director of wine & spirits. "Kairos' diverse background and extensive wine knowledge will … - Read More »
    • The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), the nation's premier organization for professional chefs and cooks, has awarded four Tristar Products, Inc.'s Jack LaLanne juicers - the Power Juicer Classic, Power Juicer Express, Power Juicer Pro and Power Juicer … - Read More »
    • A traveling troupe of culinary artists is betting that fellow foodies will pay big bucks to participate in seven-hour cooking sessions that culminate in communal meals. After seeing success with its L.A. debut, A Razor, a Shiny Knife … - Read More »

In This Issue

Family in September- Southern California Restaurants

Southern California restaurants including Five Crowns (Corona del Mar), Lawry’s The Prime Rib (Beverly Hills) and the Tam O’Shanter (Los Angeles) are celebrating the family during the month of September.On Grandparents Day, September 12, and Family Day, September 27, a professional photographer will be on hand to take a complimentary, downloadable family portrait of restaurant guests. The net proceeds from sales of C.C. Brown’s Hot Fudge ($7.50 per jar, plus tax) at the restaurants during Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine-Out week, September 19-25, will be donated to organizations that have demonstrated effective work to help end childhood hunger in America. A new family-style dessert sampler will be available all month long. For more information go to http://www.lawrysonline.com/

Filed under: Kid Friendly Events, Fund Raisers with Food

Epcot - International Food & Wine Festival - 2010

October 1, 2010toNovember 14, 2010

Celebrating Culinary Adventures from October 1 — November 14, 2010

In 2009, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, presented by Vanity Fair, makes its grand return, transforming the theme park into a destination filled with the world’s tastiest regional foods and drinks, rockin’ concerts, and unforgettable sensory experiences. Guests will delight in tantalizing new additions — from the robust and exotic flavors of Rio de Janeiro and Bangkok to world-class performers like Richard Marx, Billy Ocean and Vanessa Carlton… who will take the stage at the Festival for the very first time!

Cooking Camp for Kids with Tom and Kathleen Shields of Spark Woodfire Grill, Huntington Beach

SEND THOSE SWEETIES TO SPARK: Tom and Kathleen Shields, chef-partners at Spark Woodfire Grill in Huntington Beach are offering cooking camp for kids 12 and up!
It’s a series of hands-on cooking classes in Spark’s kitchen.

The sessions are from Tuesday, July 27 through Friday, July 30, 9:30AM to 12:30PM, with lunch included. A second week is tentatively scheduled for August (because students from last year want to participate again - and Chef Tom is cooking up a new menu for them).

Spark Woodfire Grill is located in downtown Huntington Beach at PCH close to Main Street
(300 Pacific Coast Highway)

The cost is $195.
For more information or to enroll contact:
Kathleen Shields, Partner/Event Coordinator
kathleen@sparkwoodfiregrill.com
CELL 714.757.4825

Filed under: Kid Friendly Events, Cooking Classes

Easter Weekend - The Montage, Laguna Beach

Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010

  • Join us for Easter Brunch in the Grand Ballroom, complete with a delectable 12-station holiday buffet, a jazz trio, a visit by the Easter Bunny and complimentary family photography ($95/adult, $40/children ages 4-12), from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Celebrate Easter at The Loft, the resort’s bistro-style restaurant with panoramic ocean views, with a four-course prix fixe luncheon menu with choices of appetizer, entrée, cheese and dessert from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. ($85/adults with sparkling wine, $30/children ages 4-12) or a la carte dinner service from 5 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
  • Treat Yourself to Easter dinner at Studio, the resort’s signature restaurant perched atop a Pacific bluff, featuring Executive Chef Craig Strong’s inventive cuisine, with your choice of chef’s five-course tasting menus ( $115/person or $165 with wine pairings), or a la carte selections, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Tax and gratuity not included

 

Fun For The Children For Easter Weekend, Friday, April 2 – Sunday, April 4, 2010

Paintbox hosts daily complimentary activities for young resort guests of all ages and their families, from games on the lawn and marine life-inspired fun, to Easter crafts and hip hop dancing, and a spring petting zoo and two grand egg hunts on Easter Sunday, one in the morning and one in the afternoon

  • Paintbox half- or full-day supervised adventures for ages 5-12, $60/child from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; $90/child, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; all sessions include lunch and snacks
  • Paintbox Petite pint-sized fun for ages 2-5, $20 per child per hour, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 24-hour advance reservation required
  • Children’s Night Out, Friday, April 2, debuts with an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt and then dinner and a movie, $60/child ages 5-12, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Children’s Night Out, Saturday, April 3, features a Magic Show & Candy Buffet plus dinner and more, $60/child ages 5-12, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Easter Bunny will visit your child in-room with cookies and carrots to nibble while he reads “his” story of the Easter Bunny; $50/visit, 24-hour advance reservation required
  • Personalized Easter Basket filled with festive goodies delivered to your child, $85/basket, 48-hour reservation required

For Dining Reservations please call 949-715-6420. For Paintbox or Paintbox Petite, please call 949-715-6005. For accommodations, please call 949-715-6000, or toll-free 1-888-715-6700 or visit www.montagelagunabeach.com.

Filed under: Fun, Kid Friendly Events, Easter

Easter Brunch - Lucca, Irvine

This Easter Sunday, Lucca will feature a lavish brunch buffet and offer a special deal for children under 12 by allowing them to pay according to their age!  The popular Easter brunch buffet, offered on Sunday, April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., will feature a full buffet with a wide variety of options, including items from an egg and omelet station, featuring local, cage-free eggs; and a deluxe carving station with certified Angus beef tri-tip and Diestel free-range turkey breast.


“Easter is a holiday that focuses on family togetherness and, in this day and age, that is extremely important for everyone,” comments Cathy Pavlos, executive chef/owner of Lucca.  “We wanted to appeal to families by offering the best in quality and service, while presenting a special deal for children under 12 years old, who pay their age for their meal, meaning three-year-olds would pay $3 for their brunch, four-year-olds, $4, and so on, until the age of eleven.”


The Easter Sunday brunch buffet is $29.95 for adults ($24.95 without Champagne) and items include:

·      Breakfast Pastries baked fresh from scratch

·      Egg & Omelet Station featuring local, cage-free eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon & sausage

·      Lucca Pancakes

·      Carving Station with Certified Angus Beef Tri-Tip and Diestel Free-Range Turkey Breast

·      Assorted Breads

·      Italian Veggies, Salad Bar with Organic Caesar, Mesclun and Fruit

·       Dessert Spread with Eclairs, Cream Puffs, Cannolis, Assorted Tarts, Brownie Bites…


Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (949) 725-1773. Free parking available to all guests.

 

LUCCA is located in the Quail Hill Village Center in Irvine (6507 Quail Hill Parkway) in Irvine.  For more information, make reservations or order Lucca2Go, please call (949) 725-1773 or visit www.LuccaCafe.com.

Filed under: Kid Friendly Events, Easter, Brunch

Kids Eat Free Wednesday Nights- Friends Sports Tavern

Kids eat free Wednesday nights with each paying adult entree. Magic show every Wednesday from 6-9pm.

For more information call: 949.709.1010

Filed under: Kid Friendly Events, Special Promotions