Laguna Beach a la Carte – A Food & Wine Experience, March 7-10, 2013

For details on Laguna Beach a la Carte events, restaurant offers and hotel packages, visit lagunabeachfoodies.com

The Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau's 2nd annual Laguna Beach a la Carte - A Food & Wine Experience, takes place March 8-11, 2012. Guests are invited to experience world-class cuisine, prix-fixe menus, food & wine pairings, chef demonstrations, daily events and special offers by local restaurateurs at various restaurants .

Schedule of Major Daily Events:

Winemaker & Chef's Table Dinners Thur., March 8, 2012

Participating restaurants include 230 Forest Avenue, The Beach House, Claes Ovation, The Cliff Restaurant, The Deck, Eva's Caribbean Kitchen, French 75, House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer, K'ya Bistro Bar, Las Brisas, Nirvana Grille, Rock'N Fish, Royal Hawaiian, Sapphire Restaurant & Pantry, Splashes Restaurant, Starfish, Sundried Tomato, Tabu Grill, Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink, Tommy Bahama and Watermarc. Guests are on their own to make reservations for various restaurants during this evening's event.

A Taste of K'ya Bistro at The Rooftop Lounge & Hotel La Casa Del Camino Friday, March 9, 2012, 5 - 10 p.m.

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 -10 p.m. $30 per person for signature tastes; no host bar. Call (949) 497.2446 to reserve.

Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest Saturday, March 10, 2012, 1-4 p.m.

Enjoy tastings from 22 Laguna Beach restaurants and 30 wineries from around the world. Event takes place on the Festival of Arts grounds from 1 -4 p.m. A portion of the ticket sales benefits CHOC Children's Hospital. Participating Laguna Beach restaurants include: 230 Forest Avenue, Broadway by Amar Santana, Claes Ovation, The Deck, Dizz's As Is, Eva's Caribbean Kitchen, French 75, House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer, Katsuya, K'ya Bistro Bar, Laguna Culinary Arts, Las Brisas, The Mosaic at Montage Laguna Beach, Nirvana Grille, Royal Hawaiian, Sapphire Restaurant & Pantry, Splashes, Starfish, Sundried Tomato, Tabu Grill, Tommy Bahama, Watermarc and more. General admission: $75 before Feb. 16; $95 after; VIP: $125 (limited to 150 tickets); includes a 10am wine seminar with Peter Neptune, Master Sommelier, presented by Rohl, and an early 12noon entrance to Laguna Beach Uncorked! Visit lagunabeachfoodies.tix.com/ to purchase tickets. Call (949) 497-9229.
*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 6-8 p.m.
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. The event is $75 per person and runs from 6 -8 p.m. Limited availability (100 guests maximum). Must RSVP to (949) 376.2761 or klawrence@jcresorts.com

Snack, Sip, and Surf at The Deck at Pacific Edge Hotel Sunday, March 11, 2012, 2-5 p.m.

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 their friendly pro-am surfing competition. Proceeds go to Mauli Ola, benefitting children with Cystic Fibrosis. $45 per person. Event time: 2 -5 p.m. Space is limited. Call (949) 281.5704.

Garden to Table: A Culinary Experience at Studio Sunday, March 11, 2012, 6-9 p.m.

Head for the Montage for a champagne reception, complete with the 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. Takes place 6 -9 p.m.; $175 per person. Call (949) 715.4100 for tickets.

Gospel & Champagne Brunch at Tivoli Too! Sunday, March 11, 2012, 11 a.m.

Featuring Yve Evans & Co., brunch begins at 11am and is $40pp (includes gospel show). Champagne tastings by Domaine Ste. Michelle. To purchase tickets, visit lagunabeachlive.org/concerts/2011/12/28/gospel-brunch/.

Chef Demonstration and Cooking Class at Nirvana Grille March 11, 2012, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This three-hour session will focus on local and seasonal produce from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75 per person; 30 person class limit. Call (949) 497.0027 for reservations.

About the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau celebrates 25 years of commitment to Laguna Beach and the tourism industry in 2012.

The Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau
361 Forest Avenue, Suite 200
lagunabeachinfo.com

Visitors Center
381 Forest Ave. in the Coast Sotheby's International Realty office.
Monday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Laguna Beach is Southern California's premier coastal destination midway between Los Angeles and San Diego in Orange County. Known for arts, entertainment and 20,000 acres of wilderness, Laguna Beach is served by John Wayne/Orange County Airport 20 minutes away.