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March 7-10, 2013

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Thank you to all who supported Laguna beach a la carte. we hope to see you back next year - march 7-10, 2013

The signature event, Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest is planned for Saturday, March 10, 2013.

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LAGUNA BEACH A LA CARTE - A FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE, MARCH 8-11, 2012

Enjoy four days of special restaurant offers, daily events, cooking demonstrations, prix fixe menus and more. Don't miss the signature event, Laguna Beach Uncorked! - An International Wine & Food Fest, benefiting CHOC Children's Hospital, on Saturday, March 10th. Tickets are now available online. Click here to purchase tickets or visit http://lagunabeachfoodies.tix.com/. Book with restaurants listed below directly. Early reservations are recommended.

Click here to download and/or print a Laguna Beach a la Carte brochure with all of the happenings over the four-day period.

Major Events: Thursday, March 8 - Sunday, March 11, 2012

Thursday:
Opening Night Events: Winemaker & Chef's Dinners at Various Restaurants (details below)

Friday:
A Taste of K'ya Bistro at The Rooftop Lounge & Hotel La Casa del Camino
Come experience award-winning chef Craig Connole's Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at the historic Hotel La Casa del Camino. Chef Connole will create stations to showcase his top 10 tastes from K'ya Bistro Bar in three of the boutique hotel's unique settings. Savor gourmet bites and ocean views at The Rooftop Lounge, enjoy the romantic Spanish courtyard of the Wine Bar, or live music and libations in the Lobby Lounge. Event times: 5:00pm-10:00pm. $30 per person for signature tastes; no host bar. Call 949-497-2446 to reserve or click here to purchase your tickets.

Saturday:

Laguna Beach Uncorked! - An International Wine & Food Fest* takes place on the Festival of Arts Grounds from 1:00-4:00pm. This event benefits CHOC Children's Hospital. Enjoy tastes from 25 wineries from around the world, a local brewery, sake producers and 24 Laguna Beach restaurants. Participating Laguna Beach restaurants include: 230 Forest Avenue, The Beach House, Broadway by Amar Santana, Claes Ovation, The Deck, Dizz's As Is, French 75, House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer, Katsuya, K'ya Bistro Bar, Laguna Culinary Arts, Las Brisas, Mosaic Bar & Grille at Montage, Mozambique Steakhouse, Nirvana Grille, Royal Hawaiian, Sapphire Restaurant & Pantry, Splashes Restaurant, Starfish Laguna, Sundried Tomato, Tabu Grill, Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink, Tommy Bahama and Watermarc Restaurant. Wineries include: Axel, Beacon Hill, Belasco de Baquedano, Bernardus, Boekenhoutskloof, Chateau Montelena, Domaine Serene, Fairview, Famille Perrin, Frank Family Vineyard, Fuedo Maccari, Hedges Family Estate, La Playa, Louis Michel & Fils, Marqués de Murrieta, Michele Chiarlo Barolo Tortoniano, Neil Ellis, Pazo de Barrantes, Penfolds, Retour, Tenute di Nozzole, Thompkin Cellars, Tres Sabores, Vincent Delaporte. Beer tastings provided by Cismontane Brewing Company. Sake tastings provided by Ty Ku Sake. General admission: $75 pre-sale (by 3/9/12); $95 at door, day of event (3/10/12); VIP: $125 (limited to 150 tickets); includes a 10am wine seminar with Peter Neptune, Orange County's first master sommelier, and an early 12noon entrance to Laguna Beach Uncorked! VIP attendees will also receive a Laguna Beach tote bag and complimentary parking in the Laguna Beach Uncorked lot just west of Art-A-Fair (based on availability). VIP Event sponsored by Rohl. General admission ticket holders will also be provided with complimentary parking in the Act V parking lot, 1900 Laguna Canyon Road (based on availability). Free shuttle service will be available from 11:30am-8:30pm between Act V and Festival of Arts only. Click here to purchase your tickets, visit http://lagunabeachfoodies.tix.com/ or call (800) 595-4849 (4TIX). Call Center operators are available 24 hours per day / 7 days per week. PLEASE NOTE: The Call Center can only be used to purchase tickets. If you have any event questions or inquiries, feel free to call the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau at (949) 497-9229 or (800) 877-1115. *All event attendees must be at least 21 years of age. ID will be checked at the door.

Sunset & Savor at Surf & Sand Resort's Pool Deck
Enjoy live music, a selection of savory bites prepared by Executive Chef, Jeff Armstrong and specialty cocktails and sweet treats prepared by Mixologist/Pastry Chef, Ryan Velilla. Also sample select beer and Chateau Ste Michelle wines. Event is $50 per person and runs from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Limited availability (100 guests max); must RSVP to 949-376-2761 or klawrence@jcresorts.com

Sunday:
Snack, Sip, and Surf at The Deck at Pacific Edge Hotel - SOLD OUT!
Join in for an afternoon of food, fun, and friendly competition. Enjoy a cocktail competition with some of Orange County's hottest mixologists. Nosh on beach fare with a neighborhood chef challenge and passed appetizers from The Deck. All of this while feasting your eyes on our friendly pro-am surfing competition. Proceeds go to Mauli Ola, benefitting children with Cystic Fibrosis. $45 per person. Space is limited. For the cocktail competition, Pacific Edge Hotel will be working with Angel's Envy Bourbon, Chase Vodka, Peligroso Tequila, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and Zaya Rum. The winning cocktail will be on the menu at The Deck for the summer. Event runs from 2:00-5:00pm. Please call (949) 281-5709 to reserve your spot today.

Garden to Table: A Culinary Experience at Studio at Montage
Start the evening with a champagne reception, complete with chef's signature garden-inspired hors d'oeuvres. Next you will enjoy a four course tasting menu complete with wine pairings from a local California winery. Don't miss this intimate oceanfront dining experience with Studio's Executive Chef Craig Strong. 6:00-9:00pm; $175 per person. Call (949) 715-4100 for tickets.

Gospel & Champagne Brunch at Tivoli Too! - SOLD OUT!

Featuring Yve Evans & Co. Brunch begins at 11:00am and is $40pp (includes gospel show). Event runs from 11:00am-1:00pm. Champagne tastings by Domaine Ste. Michelle. Click here to purchase your tickets or visit http://www.lagunabeachlive.org/. Event details below.

Chef Demonstration and Cooking Class at Nirvana Grille - SOLD OUT!
This three-hour session will focus on local and seasonal produce from 11:00am-2:00pm. $75 per person; 30 person class limit. Call (949) 497-0027 for reservations.

here is a detailed breakdown of events and specials listed By day -

Thursday, March 8
Opening Night Events: Winemaker & Chef's Dinners at Various Restaurants in Laguna Beach

Claes Ovation | Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-9283
www.claesovation.com
Wine paired prix fixe dinner menu for $65 per person.

The Cliff Restaurant
577 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-1956
http://www.thecliffrestaurant.com/
Wine paired prix fixe dinner menu, $95 per couple.

French 75
1464 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 910-9745
www.french75.net
Private chef's tasting dinner with wine pairings for 8 to 10 guests, $125 per person.

K'ya Bistro Bar | La Casa del Camino
(949) 376-9718
www.kyabistro.com
Three course prix fixe dinner menu with wine pairings, $30 per person. Offer valid 4:30pm-close.

Nirvana Grille | (949) 497-0027
www.nirvanagrille.com
Chef's table dinner with wine pairings. $65 per person without wine pairings, $85 with pairings. 12 people max.

Sapphire Restaurant & Pantry
(949) 715-9888
www.sapphirelaguna.com
Wine paired chef's table dinner, $125 per person. Dinner begins at 6:00pm.

Starfish | (949) 715-9200
www.starfishlaguna.com
Five course Chateau Montelena wine dinner for $95 per person;6:30pm reception and 7:00pm dinner.

Sundried Tomato | (949) 494-3312
www.sundriedtomatocafe.com
Three course wine paired prix fixe dinner featuring dishes by Chef Moises Vilaba, $55 per person.

Tabu Grill
2892 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-7743
www.tabugrill.com
Three course prix fixe dinner for $40 per person with optional wine pairings.

Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink | (949) 494-8686
www.370common.com
Four course winemaker's dinner with Thompkin Cellars for $45 per person.

Other Specials and Happenings at Various Restaurants

230 Forest Avenue
230 Forest Avenue | (949) 494-2545
http://www.230forestavenue.com/
Three-course prix fixe dinner menu, $40 per person.

The Beach House
619 Sleepy Hollow Lane | (949) 494-9707
http://www.thebeachhouse.com/
Three-course beach fare prix fixe dinner menu with cocktail pairing, $55 per person.

Casey's Cupcakes
303 Broadway St. | (949) 715-8245
http://www.caseyscupcake.com/
Purchase one cupcake at the regular price of $3.50 and receive 50% off the second cupcake and a complimentary sample cup of hot cocoa.

Cést La Vie
373 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 497-5100
http://www.cestlavierestaurant.com/
Enjoy a complete French dinner for two for $59.95. Dinner also includes two glasses of wine, one appetizer (to share) and one dessert (to share.) Available 5pm-close.

The Cliff Restaurant
577 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-1956
http://www.thecliffrestaurant.com/
Complimentary appetizer with purchase of any dinner entrée.

The Cottage Restaurant
308 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-3023
http://www.thecottagerestaurant.com/
50% off dinner entrees and ½ off bottles of wine.

The Deck | Pacific Edge Hotel
627 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-6700
http://www.deckonlaguna.com/
Three-course beach fare prix fixe dinner menu with cocktail pairing, $35 per person.

Dizz's As Is
2794 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-5250
http://www.dizzasis.com/
Complimentary dessert with any dinner entrée purchase.

Hennessey's Tavern
213 Ocean Ave. | (949) 494-2743
http://www.hennesseystavern.com/
Half-priced appetizers.

House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer
(949) 715-4500
http://www.houseofbigfish.com/
Three course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus with beer pairings, $30 per person.

Las Brisas
Call Andre at (949) 497-5434 to reserve your seat.
www.lasbrisaslagunabeach.com
Las Brisas will feature a six-course tequila pairing dinner featuring the best of Corralejo Tequila. A tequila specialist from Corralejo Tequila will speak about the history, nuances and production. All guests will receive a complimentary gift bag from Las Brisas and Corralejo Tequila. Tickets are $55; event begins at 6:00pm. No corkage fee March 8-11.

Lumberyard
384 Forest Ave. | (949) 715-3900
http://www.lblumberyard.com/
Three course dinner menu with choice of salad or starter, entrée and dessert, for $30 per person. Enjoy a $10 lunch menu offered from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Madison Square & Garden Café
320 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-0137
http://www.madisonsquare.com/
Receive a free coffee with purchase of breakfast; free soft drink with purchase of lunch.

OceanView Bar & Grill | Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-1151
www.hotellaguna.com
Complimentary glass of house wine with any lunch or dinner entrée purchase.

Peony Healthy Chinese Cuisine
213 Broadway | (949) 497-5777
http://www.peonycuisine.com/
With every Special Roll purchased, receive one free Entrée Roll (maximum $6); Receive a free side salad, with the purchase of any beer.

Rock'N Fish
(949) 497-3113
http://www.rocknfishlb.com/
Prix fixe lunch paired with a house wine or selected crafted beer, $12.95 per person; three course prix fixe dinner, $29.95 per person.

The Rooftop Lounge | La Casa del Camino
1289 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 497-2446
http://www.rooftoplagunabeach.com/
Three course prix fixe lunch menu from 11:30am-2:30pm, $20 per person.

Royal Hawaiian
331 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-8001
http://www.royalhawaiianlagunabeach.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner menu for $30 per person.

Splashes Restaurant | Surf & Sand Resort
(949) 376-2779
www.surfandsand.com
Two course prix fixe lunch menu at $20 person; three course prix fixe dinner menu at $40 per person.

Tommy Bahama | (949) 376-6886
www.tommybahama.com
Four course prix fixe lunch and dinner menu, $33 per person.

Watermarc | (949) 376-6272
www.watermarcrestaurant.com
Three course prix fixe dinner menu, $40 per person.

Friday, March 9

Event
A Taste of K'ya Bistro at The Rooftop Lounge & Hotel La Casa del Camino
Come experience award-winning chef Craig Connole's Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at the historic Hotel La Casa del Camino. Chef Connole will create stations to showcase his top 10 tastes from K'ya Bistro Bar in three of the boutique hotel's unique settings. Savor gourmet bites and ocean views at The Rooftop Lounge, enjoy the romantic Spanish courtyard of the Wine Bar, or live music and libations in the Lobby Lounge. Event times: 5:00pm-10:00pm. $30 per person for signature tastes; no host bar. Call 949-497-2446 to reserve or click here to purchase your tickets.

Prix Fixe Menus/Wine Paired Dinners/Restaurant Specials

230 Forest Avenue
230 Forest Avenue | (949) 94-2545
http://www.230forestavenue.com/
Three-course prix fixe dinner menu, $40 per person.

The Beach House
619 Sleepy Hollow Lane | (949) 494-9707
http://www.thebeachhouse.com/
Three-course beach fare prix fixe dinner menu with cocktail pairing, $55 per person.

Claes Ovation | Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-9283
http://www.claesovation.com/
Wine paired prix fixe dinner menu for $65 per person.

The Cliff Restaurant
577 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-1956
http://www.thecliffrestaurant.com/
Wine paired prix fixe dinner menu, $95 per couple. The Cliff Restaurant is also offering a complimentary appetizer with purchase of any dinner entrée.

The Cottage Restaurant
308 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-3023
http://www.thecottagerestaurant.com/
50% off dinner entrees and ½ off bottles of wine.

The Deck | Pacific Edge Hotel
627 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-6700
http://www.thedeckonlaguna.com/
Three-course beach fare prix fixe dinner menu with cocktail pairing, $35 per person.

Dizz's As Is
2794 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-5250
http://www.dizzasis.com/
Complimentary dessert with any dinner entrée purchase.

French 75
1464 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 910-9745
http://www.french75.net/
Private chef's tasting dinner with wine pairings for 8 to 10 guests, $125 per person.

Hennessey's Tavern
213 Ocean Ave. | (949) 494-2743
http://www.hennesseystavern.com/
Half-priced appetizers.

House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer
540 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 715-4500
http://www.houseofbigfish.com/
Three course prix fixe lunch and dinner menu with beer pairings, $30 per person.

Laguna Culinary Arts
845 Laguna Canyon Rd. | (949) 494-4006
http://www.lagunaculinaryarts.com/
Winemaker dinner Tres Sabores, $85 per person. Dinner begins at 6:30pm.

Madison Square & Garden Café
320 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-0137
http://www.madisonsquare.com/
Receive a free coffee with purchase of breakfast; free soft drink with purchase of lunch.

K'ya Bistro Bar | La Casa del Camino
1287 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-9718
http://www.kyabistro.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner menu with wine pairings, $30 per person. Offer valid 4:30pm-close.

Las Brisas
361 Cliff Dr. | (949) 497-5434
http://www.lasbrisaslagunabeach.com/
Complimentary dessert with meal lunch or dinner; mention to the front desk prior to seating. No corkage fee.

Nirvana Grille
303 Broadway | (949) 497-0027
http://www.nirvanagrille.com/
Chef's table dinner with wine pairings. $65 per person without wine pairings, $85 with pairings. 12 people max.

Tapas and tastings on the rooftop Bliss Bar. Enjoy 3oz. pours with food priced by item.

OceanView Bar & Grill | Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-1151
http://www.hotellaguna.com/
Complimentary glass of house wine with any lunch or dinner entrée purchase.

Rock'N Fish | (949) 497-3113
http://www.rocknfishlb.com/
Prix fixe lunch paired with a house wine or selected crafted beer, $12.95 per person; three course prix fixe dinner, $29.95 per person.

The Rooftop Lounge | La Casa del Camino
1289 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 497-2446
http://www.rooftoplagunabeach.com/
Three course prix fixe lunch menu from 11:30am-2:30pm. $20 per person.

Royal Hawaiian
331 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-8001
http://www.royalhawaiianlagunabeach.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner menu for $30 per person.

Splashes Restaurant | Surf & Sand Resort
1555 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-2779
www.surfandsandresort.com
Two course prix fixe lunch menu at $20 person; three course prix fixe dinner menu at $40 per person.

Sundried Tomato
361 Forest Ave. #103 | (949) 494-3312
www.sundriedtomatocafe.com
Three course wine paired prix fixe dinner featuring dishes by Chef Moises Vilaba, $55 per person.

Tabu Grill
2892 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-7743
http://www.tabugrill.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner for $40 per person with optional wine pairings.

Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink
370 Glenneyre St. | (949) 494-8686
www.370common.com
Three course prix fixe dinner menu with wine pairings for $35 per person.

Tommy Bahama
400 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-6886
www.tommybahama.com
Four course prix fixe lunch and dinner menu. $33 per person.

Watermarc
448 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-6272
www.watermarcrestaurant.com
Three course prix fixe dinner menu $40 per person. No corkage fee.

Saturday, March 10

Events 

Prix Fixe Menus/Wine Paired Dinners/Restaurant Specials

230 Forest Avenue
230 Forest Avenue | (949) 94-2545
http://www.230forestavenue.com/
Three-course prix fixe dinner menu, $40 per person.

The Beach House
619 Sleepy Hollow Lane | (949) 494-9707
http://www.thebeachhouse.com/
Three-course beach fare prix fixe dinner menu with cocktail pairing, $55 per person.

Claes Ovation | Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-9283
http://www.claesovation.com/
Wine paired prix fixe dinner menu for $65 per person.

The Cottage Restaurant
308 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-3023
http://www.thecottagerestaurant.com/
50% off dinner entrees and ½ off bottles of wine.

The Deck | Pacific Edge Hotel
627 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-6700
http://www.thedeckonlaguna.com/
Three-course beach fare prix fixe dinner menu with cocktail pairing, $35 per person.

Dizz's As Is
2794 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-5250
http://www.dizzasis.com/
Complimentary dessert with any dinner entrée purchase.

French 75
1464 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 910-9745
http://www.french75.net/
Frank Family Vineyards Wine Dinner with Chef Gregory Moro, $85 per person. Dinner begins at 6:00pm.

Hennessey's Tavern
213 Ocean Ave. | (949) 494-2743
http://www.hennesseystavern.com/
Half-priced appetizers.

House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer
540 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 715-4500
http://www.houseofbigfish.com/
Three course prix fixe lunch and dinner menu with beer pairings, $30 per person.

K'ya Bistro Bar | La Casa del Camino
1287 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-9718
http://www.kyabistro.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner menu with wine pairings. $30 per person. Offer valid 4:30pm-close.

Las Brisas
361 Cliff Dr. | (949) 497-5434
http://www.lasbrisaslagunabeach.com/
Complimentary dessert with meal lunch or dinner; mention to the front desk prior to seating. No corkage fee.

Madison Square & Garden Café
320 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-0137
http://www.madisonsquare.com/
Receive a free coffee with purchase of breakfast; free soft drink with purchase of lunch.

Nirvana Grille
303 Broadway | (949) 497-0027
http://www.nirvanagrille.com/
Chef's table dinner with wine pairings. $65 per person without wine pairings, $85 with pairings. 12 people max.

Tapas and tastings on the rooftop Bliss Bar. Enjoy 3oz. pours with food priced by item.

OceanView Bar & Grill | Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-1151
http://www.hotellaguna.com/
Complimentary glass of house wine with any lunch or dinner entrée purchase.

Rock'N Fish
422 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-3113
http://www.rocknfishlb.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner, $29.95 per person.

The Rooftop Lounge | La Casa del Camino
1289 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 497-2446
http://www.rooftoplagunabeach.com/
Three course prix fixe lunch menu from 11:30am-2:30pm, $20 per person.

Royal Hawaiian
331 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-8001
http://www.royalhawaiianlagunabeach.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner menu for $30 per person.

Splashes Restaurant | Surf & Sand Resort
1555 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-2779
http://www.surfandsandresort.com/
Two course prix fixe lunch menu at $20 person; three course prix fixe dinner menu at $40 per person.

Sundried Tomato
361 Forest Ave. #103 | (949) 494-3312
http://www.sundriedtomatocafe.com/
Three course wine paired prix fixe dinner featuring dishes by Chef Moises Vilaba, $55 per person.

Tabu Grill
2892 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-7743
http://www.tabugrill.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner for $40 per person with optional wine pairings.

Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink
370 Glenneyre St. | (949) 494-8686
http://www.370common.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner menu with wine pairings for $35 per person.

Tommy Bahama
400 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-6886
http://www.tommybahama.com/
Four course prix fixe lunch and dinner menu. $33 per person.

Watermarc
448 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-6272
http://www.watermarcrestaurant.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner menu $40 per person. No corkage fee.

Sunday, March 11

Events
Snack, Sip, and Surf at The Deck at Pacific Edge Hotel - SOLD OUT!
647 S. Coast Hwy
www.jdvhotels.com/dining/surf_cabanas
(949) 281-5709
Join in for an afternoon of food, fun, and friendly competition. Enjoy a cocktail competition with some of Orange County's hottest mixologists. Nosh on beach fare with a neighborhood chef challenge and passed appetizers from The Deck. All of this while feasting your eyes on our friendly pro-am surfing competition. Proceeds go to Mauli Ola, benefitting children with Cystic Fibrosis. $45 per person. Space is limited. For the cocktail competition, Pacific Edge Hotel will be working with Angel's Envy Bourbon, Chase Vodka, Peligroso Tequila, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and Zaya Rum. The winning cocktail will be on the menu at The Deck for the summer. Event runs from 2:00-5:00pm. Please call 949.281.5709 to reserve your spot today.

Garden to Table: A Culinary Experience at Studio at Montage
30801 Coast Hwy
www.montagelagunabeach.com
(949) 715-4100
Start the evening with a champagne reception, complete with chef's signature garden-inspired hors d'oeuvres. Next you will enjoy a four course tasting menu complete with wine pairings from a local California winery. Don't miss this intimate oceanfront dining experience with Studio's Executive Chef Craig Strong. 6:00-9:00pm; $175 per person.

Gospel & Champagne Brunch at Tivoli Too! - SOLD OUT!
777 Laguna Canyon Road
http://www.tivoli-too.com/
(949) 494-8444
Featuring Yve Evans & Co. Brunch begins at 11:00am and is $40pp (includes gospel show). Event runs from 11:00am-1:00pm. Champagne tastings by Domaine Ste. Michelle. Click here to purchase your tickets or visit www.lagunabeachlive.org.

Chef Demonstration and Cooking Class at Nirvana Grille - SOLD OUT!
This three-hour session will focus on local and seasonal produce from 11:00am-2:00pm. $75 per person; 30 person class limit. Call (949) 497-0027 for reservations.

Prix Fixe Menus/Wine Paired Dinners/Restaurant Specials

230 Forest Avenue
230 Forest Avenue | (949) 94-2545
www.230forestavenue.com
Three-course prix fixe dinner menu, $40 per person.

The Beach House
619 Sleepy Hollow Lane | (949) 494-9707
www.thebeachhouse.com
Three-course beach fare prix fixe dinner menu with cocktail pairing, $55 per person.

Casey's Cupcakes
303 Broadway St. | (949) 715-8245
www.caseyscupcake.com
Purchase one cupcake at the regular price of $3.50 and receive 50% off the second cupcake and a complimentary sample cup of hot cocoa.

Cést La Vie
373 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 497-5100
www.cestlavierestaurant.com
Enjoy a complete French dinner for two for $59.95. Dinner also includes two glasses of wine, one appetizer (to share) and one dessert (to share.) Available 5pm-close.

Claes Ovation | Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-9283
www.claesovation.com
Wine paired prix fixe dinner menu for $65 per person.

The Cliff Restaurant
577 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-1956
www.thecliffrestaurant.com
Wine paired prix fixe dinner menu, $95 per couple. The Cliff Restaurant is also offering a complimentary appetizer with purchase of any dinner entrée.

The Cottage Restaurant
308 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-3023
www.thecottagerestaurant.com
50% off dinner entrees and ½ off bottles of wine.

The Deck | Pacific Edge Hotel
627 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-6700
www.thedeckonlaguna.com
Three-course beach fare prix fixe dinner menu with cocktail pairing, $35 per person.

Dizz's As Is
2794 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-5250
www.dizzasis.com
Complimentary dessert with any dinner entrée purchase.

French 75
1464 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 910-9745
www.french75.net
Private chef's tasting dinner with wine pairings for 8 to 10 guests, $125 per person.

Hennessey's Tavern
213 Ocean Ave. | (949) 494-2743
www.hennesseystavern.com
Half-priced appetizers.

House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer
540 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 715-4500
www.houseofbigfish.com
Three course prix fixe lunch and dinner menu with beer pairings, $30 per person.

K'ya Bistro Bar | La Casa del Camino
1287 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-9718
www.kyabistro.com
Three course prix fixe dinner menu with wine pairings, $30 per person. Offer valid 4:30pm-close.

Las Brisas
361 Cliff Dr. | (949) 497-5434
www.lasbrisaslagunabeach.com
Complimentary dessert with meal lunch or dinner; mention to the front desk prior to seating. No corkage fee.

Lumberyard
384 Forest Ave. | (949) 715-3900
www.lblumberyard.com
Three course dinner menu with choice of salad or starter, entrée and dessert, for $30 per person. Enjoy a $10 lunch menu offered from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Madison Square & Garden Café
320 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-0137
www.madisonsquare.com
Receive a free coffee with purchase of breakfast; free soft drink with purchase of lunch.

Nirvana Grille
303 Broadway | (949) 497-0027
www.nirvanagrille.com
Chef's table dinner with wine pairings. $65 per person without wine pairings, $85 with pairings. 12 people max.

Tapas and tastings on the rooftop Bliss Bar. Enjoy 3oz. pours with food priced by item.

OceanView Bar & Grill | Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-1151
www.hotellaguna.com
Complimentary glass of house wine with any lunch or dinner entrée purchase.

Peony Healthy Chinese Cuisine
213 Broadway | (949) 497-5777
www.peonycuisine.com
With every Special Roll purchased, receive one free Entrée Roll (maximum $6); Receive a free side salad, with the purchase of any beer.

Rock'N Fish
422 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-3113
www.rocknfishlb.com
Three course prix fixe dinner, $29.95 per person.

The Rooftop Lounge | La Casa del Camino
1289 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 497-2446
www.rooftoplagunabeach.com
Three course prix fixe lunch menu from 11:30am-2:30pm. $20 per person.

Royal Hawaiian
331 N. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-8001
http://www.royalhawaiianlagunabeach.com/
Three course prix fixe dinner menu for $30 per person.

Sundried Tomato
361 Forest Ave. #103 | (949) 494-3312
www.sundriedtomatocafe.com
Three course wine paired prix fixe dinner featuring dishes by Chef Moises Vilaba, $55 per person.

Tabu Grill
2892 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 494-7743
http://www.tabugrill.com/
Five course wine dinner for $110 per person; 7:00pm.

Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink
370 Glenneyre St. | (949) 494-8686
www.370common.com
Attend their ‘Sunset Social' for a set menu that is served family-style, adults: $24, children: $12.

Tommy Bahama
400 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-6886
www.tommybahama.com
Four course prix fixe lunch and dinner menu. $33 per person.

Watermarc
448 S. Coast Hwy. | (949) 376-6272
www.watermarcrestaurant.com
Three course prix fixe dinner menu $40 per person. No corkage fee.

Too many options...too little time? Special hotel rates are available below for Laguna Beach a la Carte attendees.

Aliso Creek Inn
31106 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 499-2271
www.alisocreekinn.com
Attend Laguna Beach a la Carte and receive a 20% rate discount. Valid 3/8-3/11/12.

Casa Laguna Inn and Spa
2510 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-2996
www.casalaguna.com
Laguna Beach a la Carte attendees will receive 20% off any room type. This offer is good on new reservations only and cannot be retroactive to existing reservations. Valid 3/8-3/11/12.

Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-1151
www.hotellaguna.com
For the true Laguna Beach experience, stay at the newly renovated historic Hotel Laguna. Mention Laguna Beach a la Carte for 10% off regular room rates from March 8 - 13, 2012, subject to availability.

Inn at Laguna Beach
211 N. Coast Hwy.
949-497-9722
www.innatlagunabeach.com
Rates starting at $149 night plus complimentary parking. Be sure to mention Laguna Beach a la Carte. Click here to book your room or visit www.innatlagunabeach.com.

La Casa del Camino
1289 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-2446
www.lacasadelcamino.com
Book any room at Hotel La Casa del Camino and receive two complimentary Mojitos and one appetizer from The Rooftop Lounge or K'ya Bistro Bar. Valid March 8th-11th, 2012. No cash value not valid with any other special offer.

Pacific Edge Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
647 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 281-5709
www.pacificedgehotel.com
Pacific Edge a La Carte VIP Package: Four-night stay in a waterfront room (check-in 3/8, check-out 3/12), Free Entry into Sunday's Snack, Sip, and Surf event, Free Prix Fixe Dinner at The Deck or Beach House, Surf Cabana for 10 guests (on 3/8 or 3/9), Massage in Spa Cabana, for $1,199. Restrictions Apply. Based on Availability.

A la Carte Long Weekender's Package: Three-night stay in a waterfront room (check-in 3/9, check-out 3/12), Free Entry into Sunday's Snack, Sip, and Surf event, Free Prix Fixe Dinner at The Deck or Beach House, for $799. Restrictions Apply. Based on Availability.

A la Carte Package: Two-night stay in a waterfront room (check-in 3/10, check-out 3/12), Free Entry into Sunday's Snack, Sip, and Surf event or Free Prix Fixe Dinner at The Deck, Free appetizer or cocktail at The Deck, for $599. Restrictions Apply. Based on Availability.

Snack, Sip, and Stay Sunday Package: One-night stay in a waterfront room (check-in 3/11, check-out 3/12), Free Entry into Sunday's Snack, Sip, and Surf event, Free Cabana on 3/12, for $350. Restrictions Apply. Based on Availability.

Locals Discounts: 10% off of your stay if you live in Orange County; 10% discount on room if you purchase a ticket to Sunday's Snack, Sip, and Surf Event; 10% off regular menu with room at Pacific Edge Hotel. Call (949) 281-5709 for reservations. Restrictions Apply. Based on Availability.

Surf & Sand Resort
1555 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-4477
www.surfandsandresort.com
Stay in a Sea View Room for $425 on Thursday or Sunday; $499 Friday or Saturday
Book by mid February; based on availability. Some restrictions apply; Savings up to $50 off rack rate.

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Thank you to all who supported Laguna beach a la carte. we hope to see you back next year - march 7-10, 2013

LAGUNA BEACH A LA CARTE - A FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE, MARCH 8-11, 2012

Major Events: Thursday, March 8 - Sunday, March 11, 2012

Gospel & Champagne Brunch at Tivoli Too! - SOLD OUT!

Featuring Yve Evans & Co. Brunch begins at 11:00am and is $40pp (includes gospel show). Event runs from 11:00am-1:00pm. Champagne tastings by Domaine Ste. Michelle. Click here to purchase your tickets or visit http://www.lagunabeachlive.org/. Event details below.

Chef Demonstration and Cooking Class at Nirvana Grille - SOLD OUT! This three-hour session will focus on local and seasonal produce from 11:00am-2:00pm. $75 per person; 30 person class limit. Call (949) 497-0027 for reservations.

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Chef Demonstration and Cooking Class at Nirvana Grille - SOLD OUT!
This three-hour session will focus on local and seasonal produce from 11:00am-2:00pm. $75 per person; 30 person class limit. Call (949) 497-0027 for reservations.