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Read More2018 Orange County Thanksgiving Dining Guide
A cornucopia of Thanksgiving feasting choices are aplenty throughout Southern California’s Orange County. Included in this autumnal round up are spectacular Laguna Beach options at the award winning Selanne Steak Tavern and the always picturesque and elegant Montage Laguna Beach. Traveling up the coast to Fashion Island Hotel never disappoints with two delectable dining options, brunch and dinner. And for those who want to celebrate in the center of the County, Hotel Irvine’s playful and tasty Backyard dinner is the place for family and friends to enjoy outdoor fun and games alongside traditional dining. Selanne Steak Tavern 1464 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Thursday, November 22, from 1 to 8 p.m. Always elegant and decidedly delicious, Selanne Steak Tavern presents its festive dinner menu for Thanksgiving sharing with family and friends. Chef Joshua Severson’s meal features three delectable traditional courses made with his special flavorful finesse, along with choices and accompanied by six of everyone’s favorite sides served family style – from duck fat fried Brussels sprouts to French and Romano bean casserole. First Course options are Butternut Squash Soup with pumpkin seed, pickled cranberry and sprout leaves; White Pear Poached Pear Salad with baby Tuscan kale, candied pecan, goat cheese gnudi and pear cider vinaigrette; Beet Ravioli with herb goat cheese and orange hazelnut dressing; or Caesar Salad with black garlic aioli. Entrées are Kurobuta Leg of Ham with Smith apple celery root puree; American Wagyu Ribeye Roast 12 oz with smoked trumpets, creamy horseradish and cabernet jus; or Mary’s Farm Heritage Turkey with slow poached breast and dark meat roulade, house cranberry and masala jus. For Dessert, there’s Chocolate Pecan Coconut Pie or Baker’s Pumpkin Pie. And, guests will want to pair their holiday dinner with fine wines and bubbly from Selanne’s Wine Spectator “The Best of Award of Excellence” list. $95 per adult; $25 per child (ages four to 12), exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are available by calling (949) 715-9881. Thanksgiving at Montage Laguna Beach 30801 Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 715-6420 Thanksgiving Day at The Loft Thursday, November 22, from 12 to 9 p.m. The culinary team is creating a celebratory Four-Course Holiday Tasting Menu with a choice of Appetizers like Maine Lobster Bisque. Second Course options include Pumpkin Agnolotti and Pan-Seared Diver Scallop, and entrees are Mary’s Farm Turkey with traditional accompaniments, Slow-Roasted Beef Short Rib with polenta and glazed carrots or Pan-Seared Baja California Striped Bass. Tempting...
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Read More2018 Nutcracker Performances in Orange County
Affiliate Featured The Land of Sweets is coming to you! Discover all the Nutcracker productions bringing a bit of holiday magic to Orange County. American Ballet Theatre Performance of The Nutcracker Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA The ballet will perform December 14th through the 23rd. Tickets – Start at $29. “This Nutcracker is cracking good!” raved the New York Post when American Ballet Theatre premiered this delectable holiday favorite. As the lights dim and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score fills the air, young Clara enters a dreamlike journey amid magical toy soldiers, mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes and a glittering Christmas tree! With an impressive cast of more than 100 performers, ABT’s The Nutcracker features set and costumes by Richard Hudson (Tony Award winner, The Lion King), with choreography by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky. The Orange County Register praised it as a “… colorful, cinematic creation filled with spectacle, humor and eye-popping costumes.” The Nutcracker: Beloved Holiday Dance Favorite Plummer Auditorium 201 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 714-626-3890 The American Pacific Ballet Company once again charms young and old alike this holiday season with a production of The Nutcracker. Featuring choreography by Mignon Furman, this beloved seasonal favorite is chock-full of lively children, scampering mice, beautiful dancers and more, not to mention a thrilling battle, magical transformations, a mysteriously “growing” Christmas tree, and delicately falling snow. Yuriko Kajiya and Jared Matthews, principals with the Houston Ballet, will perform the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The Nutcracker: Holiday Classic From Coast City Ballet Huntington Beach Historical Theater 1905 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714-536-2514 Experience the magic of dance at Coast City Ballet’s annual production of this famed holiday favorite featuring students, company members and guests artists from throughout California, with dazzling sets, colorful costumes and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Choreographed and directed by Clara D’Autilia, this glittering tale follows young Clara, who receives the gift of a nutcracker at a festive family Christmas party. That night she dreams of a grand adventure that begins with a handsome prince, continues with an epic battle between mice and toys, and comes to a climax with a magical journey to the Land of Sweets where Clara meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and dancers from foreign lands. The Nutcracker: The Anaheim Ballet’s Holiday Treat City National Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806 714-712-2700 The Anaheim Ballet gets the...
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Read MoreWorld Premiere of Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
I attended as a guest of Disney It was a magical start to the week as I curled my hair, put on a fancy dress and went to Los Angeles for the world premiere Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Before going to the premiere, I had the honor of talking with Mackenzie Foy and Misty Copeland about the making of the film. I then walked over to a festive pre-party where I sipped on a sparkling glass of champagne and participated in all the activities. There were people of stilts walking around the event, a hairdressing station, nail painting from OPI and a candy bar hosted by Ziploc. The room smelled amazing from the Glad candles that were twinkling on all the table tops. When it came to the food, there was salad and sliders, but the one food I couldn’t get enough of was the pumpkin tortellini. They were so delicious that I may or may not have had three servings of the amazing tortellini. Once we were done eating, I went to have my hair decorated complete with lots of glitter. After getting my hair perfected, I went to the OPI nail station where I had my nails painted with the Disney’s Nutcracker-themed limited edition OPI nail polish shades. https://ocmomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-10-29_17-13-16-2.93-6.07.mp4 We made a quick stop at the photo booth and then did my favorite activity of the evening – the candy station. I filled my Ziploc bag with all of my favorite candies and then brought them home to share with my children later that evening. Then the time had come for us to walk over to the El Capitan Theatre to see Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. I was captivated by the film and felt immersed in the magical world. I fell in love with the film, and it became my favorite holiday movie of all time. I can’t wait to bring my family back to see Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms with my family this weekend. Enjoy seeing the magical movie with your family in theaters this Friday, November 2nd! Learn more about The Nutcracker and the Four Realms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Share your love for the film by using the hashtag...
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Read MoreIrvine Park Railroad’s 23rd Annual Christmas Train + Giveaway
It’s the season, once again for Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart every 15 minutes from the brightly-lit train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole. Christmas Train tickets may be purchased to ride the train at a specific date and time — get in line and board the train any time during the hour for which you purchase tickets. Tickets may be purchased online ONLY and can be purchased beginning November 1st; tickets may not be purchased in person. Visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com for details. While waiting to board the train, there are many activities for children to enjoy in Santa’s Village located next to the train station. Activities will be open when the Christmas Train runs and include: Story Time with Mrs. Claus Christmas Cookie Decorating Carnival Games Ice Fishing Santa Claus Moon Bounce Blizzard Ball Christmas Coloring Corner Picture Stands Prices for activities vary; for additional information and costs, visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com. At the North Pole, visitors may purchase coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn, hot pretzels, and cookies from Santa’s Snack Shop. A full kitchen menu is available at the train station. Visitors may take their own pictures with Santa or you may purchase a picture taken by Irvine Park Railroad. Each 5” x 7” photo will be presented with an Irvine Park Railroad frame and available for pickup shortly after being taken. After visiting with Santa, hop back aboard the train and enjoy the colorful Christmas lights and decorations, as well as the magical “Tunnel of Lights”, on the ride back to the station. When visiting the Christmas Train, remember to dress warmly, bring a camera, and arrive early to avoid crowds. The Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train is open beginning Friday, November 30th through Sunday, December 23rd. Please visit our web site for hours and to purchase tickets. The cost to ride the Christmas Train is $15.00 per person. Children younger than 24 months ride free. The parking for Irvine Regional Park is $3.00 per vehicle on weekdays and $5.00 per vehicle on weekends; parking for the Christmas Train is free after 5:00 PM. Annual Irvine Park Railroad events include the Anniversary Celebration, 4th Grade California History Education Program, Easter Eggstravaganza, Pumpkin Patch, Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off, and Christmas Train. During the day, visit Irvine Regional Park’s other activities including Wheel...
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Read MoreYappy Howl-O-Ween at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Nothing gets cuter than a dog dressed in a costume. With Halloween just around the corner, we’d love for you to join The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s Yappy Howl-O-Ween, a canine and companion cocktail party and costume contest! Perfect for families and friends to enjoy, the resort’s Yappy Howl-O-Ween can’t be missed! Proceeds from the event (and all of the resort’s Yappy Hours) are donated to Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs. When & Time: Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 4- 7 p.m. Where: The Dana Lawn at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel (1 Ritz Carlton Dr., Dana Point, 92629) What: Haute hounds will enjoy flavored water like bacon, chicken, beef, or vegan, while human guests relax with a glass of Mutt Lynch Unleashed Chardonnay, Merlot Over and Play Dead, Chateau d’Og Cabernet Sauvignon or a refreshing cocktail featuring Tito’s Vodka. Additional beverages and a selection of barbecue items are also available for purchase. Dogs and owners alike are encouraged to dress in their favorite costume and are welcomed to participate in a costume contest! The contest begins at 5 p.m. and features four categories: Best Individual, Dynamic Duo, Best Themed Group, and Best in Show, with a $10 registration fee per dog, per category to participate. Owners can register their dog on-site at the event. The event is complimentary to attend, with the exception of food and...
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Read MoreIrvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch Through the Eyes of a Teenager
We visited as a guest of Irvine Park I have been going to the Irvine Park Railroad since I was a baby. Irvine Park Railroad is one of my favorite family traditions. Now that my brother and I are older, our friends ask us, “Do you guys still enjoy going to Irvine Park Railroad?” Well, let me give you the most straightforward answer…YES! Just because we are teenagers does not mean we don’t love panning for gold and decorating our own cookies. In fact, when we know that a holiday is coming up, we jump at the chance to go to Irvine Park Railroad. I know a lot of the activities they have at the park seem like they would only be appealing to toddlers and younger children, but adults forget that teenagers are kids too and probably wouldn’t mind some sibling competition over who has the best aim for ring toss. My brothers and I love some friendly competition every once in a while. Not only do they have fun carnival games, but some of their activities are meant for older kids such as panning for gold or pumpkin decorating. Of course, younger kids could still do these, but older ones can certainly get more creative in the pumpkin decorating area. Another tradition that my family has kept forever is picking out the perfect pumpkin, and now that we are all older we are so much better at looking for the perfect one (primarily because we can pick them up now.) This year, we decided to bring our grandparents along. We had so much fun going through the spooky haunted house and eating popcorn while walking around and talking with our grandparents. Even they enjoyed playing some of the fun games. Even though we are too old to drive the mini john deer tractors or bounce in the bouncy houses, there are about 100 other things to do that bring the whole family joy. It is all just proof on how Irvine Park Railroad has no age limit. It is fun for all ages (including teenagers,) so when buying tickets to make sure not to leave your teenagers out. Trust me; they will thank you for it later. Trust me when I say there is not a better way to start the holiday season than with bringing the whole family to Irvine Park Railroad for some spooky fun. Ella is the OC Mom Blog teen blogger. She is...
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Read MoreTips for Having the Most Magical Time at Disneyland During Halloween Time
We visited as a guest of Disney Halloween is one of the most magical times to bring your family to the Disneyland Resort. While we don’t seem to be having fall weather here in Orange County, your family can enjoy a little taste of the season by enjoying comforting foods and admiring the festive decor at Disneyland. One thing that I always encourage parents to do when bringing their kids to the Disneyland Resort is to plan ahead so that they can get the most out of their magical time at The Happiest Place on Earth. These are some of my tips to help your family with getting the most out of your magical time at the Disneyland Resort during Halloween Time. Purchase the Disney MaxPass Visiting the Disneyland Resort has changed forever with the introduction of Disney MaxPass. The cost is $10 per day, per ticket, and worth every penny. Utilizing the Disneyland Resort app families can use Disney MaxPass to request FASTPASS right from a cellular device. It can help your family with planning your day and getting to experience the most amount of attractions during your visit. My favorite feature of Disney MaxPass is the unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads! The Disney PhotoPass photographers are incredibly talented, and the photos always end up being my favorite ones taken during our visits. Make Dining Reservations in Advance When planning your upcoming visit, I highly recommend making your dining reservations in advance. Utilize the Disneyland Resort app to see what dining options are available on the day of your visit and make the reservations with a click of the button through the app. Mobile Ordering If your family does not want to have a sit-down meal, mobile ordering can help save time waiting in line for food. Utilizing the Disneyland Resort app, your family can purchase food in advance from select food venues located throughout the park and then go right up to the window to pick-up your ordered food without having to wait in line. Pick-out Your Favorite Treats One of the best things about visiting the Disneyland Resort during Halloween Time is all the tasty treats. There are so many to choose from, and you can’t eat them all during one visit, so I recommend going to the Disney Parks Blog to see all the Halloween-themed treats available during Halloween Time and pick-out your favorites to taste while visiting. Be In the Moment My best advice for...
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Read MoreStar Wars Teen Movie and Game Night
Sponsored I don’t know about you, but game nights are my favorite kind of nights, especially when game nights are based on one of the best movies. Solo: A Star Wars Story. The film was one of my families favorite Star Wars movies. After hearing that the movie was coming to DVD and BluRay, my brothers and I decided to have a game night, but make it Solo themed. When we were done with playing the game, we would go inside and watch the movie. We first started setting up by taking the Han Solo Monopoly game board and set it up outside on a blanket. We then threw some comfy Chewbacca blankets and pillows to make the space even more comfortable. We then waited for the sun to set and began our family game night. My little brother was immediately in love with the entire thing; his favorite part was the fact that we watched the movie after the game because who can resist a good Star Wars movie? We had some friendly family competition as we rolled the dice and played the best-themed Monopoly game ever! My older brother had fun reciting some of his favorite lines from the movie as we played the game. One of my favorite things was that while we played Monopoly, we were reminded of some of the key points and events of the movie since the cards and properties we from the actual film. It worked as a great review game before going inside to watch the movie. The time finally came for us to watch the movie in the comfort of our own home with a BluRay machine. My older brother eventually won the game, but none of us were mad because we knew what awaited us inside. We brought our blanket inside to the sofa and began the Solo film. We watched as Han Solo figured out his whole way through the galaxy and tried to find his way home. My brothers and I ended the night by sharing our favorite parts of the game and movie and heading up to bed. Solo: A Star Wars Story is now available on DVD and BluRay so that you can have a movie night of your own! Ella is the OC Mom Blog teen blogger. She is an integrated arts student at the Orange County School of the Arts by day, and a fashionista by night. She loves baking, teddy bears...
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Celebrate the Aquarium’s 20th Anniversary For Just $20!
Celebrate the Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th Anniversary and meet our new animals with a special discount through November! From now until November 30, receive $9.95 off adult admission. That’s just $20! Join in on the 20th Anniversary celebration featuring special programs and exhibits highlighting our fascinating history and bold future. You’ll also get to meet some of our newest animals including Kaya—the baby harbor seal, Chase—the sea lion, a scalloped hammerhead, and more! Follow the link to...
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Culture Chinese Lantern Festival
Starting November 15, the Pomona Fairplex will host the Hanart Culture Chinese Lantern Festival — a fully immersive multicultural experience the entire family will love. This visually-stunning event combines art, tradition, culture and cuisine, creating opportunities for alluring photographs and wonderful memories. Chinese Lantern Festival will run for 8 weeks: Every Thursday – Sunday, from November 15, 2018 – January 6, 2019, plus holidays. Children under 3 get in free! The event will light up the L.A. night...
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