HOLIDAY EVENTS
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OC METRO's Thanksgiving roundup
Local organizations are offering events and promotions to kick off the holidays.
By Breanna MoorePublished: November 23, 2009 10:30 AM
Runners stream from the starting line at the 2007 Turkey Trot.Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season – and a number of local shops, organizations and eateries are getting into the spirit with special feasts, events and, of course, shopping. Here's a look at some of the offerings in Orange County:
Thanksgiving Day
Dana Point Turkey Trot
Some 12,000 individuals are expected to attend this year's Dana Point Turkey Trot 5K and 10K run-walk. Designed to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, the event will include Olympic medalists Dawn Harper and Torri Edwards, who both competed in track and field in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. They will be joined by former UCLA sprinter Craig Everhart, as well as the world’s fastest woman, Lashinda Demus, who recently set record-breaking times competing in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2009 World Outdoor Championships. The event also includes a kid-friendly Hot to Trot race and costume contest. Registration for all events is required.
Address: Corner of Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
Time: 7 a.m.
Phone: 949.496.1555
Web: turkeytrot.com
Wyndam Hotel Orange County
For the perfect Thanksgiving breakfast, lunch or dinner, Wyndham Hotel Orange County is offering a buffet featuring a scrumptious spread of holiday favorites. The meal costs $30 for adults and $14 for kids 12 and under. Children under 4 eat for free.
Address: 3350 Ave. of the Arts, Costa Mesa
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; last seating at 3 p.m.
Phone: 714.442.8591 for reservations
Web: wyndhamorangecounty.com
St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
To celebrate the flavors of the season, Stonehill Tavern is presenting a five-course Thanksgiving tasting menu featuring delights such as Maine scallops with butternut-squash ravioli, spinach and brown-butter hollandaise, and a Diestel Farms Turkey with bourbon-maple yams, brioche stuffing and giblet gravy. A sommelier’s wine pairing is also available.
Address: 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point
Time: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Phone: 949.234.3318 for reservations
Web: michaelmina.net/mm_stonehill
Five Crowns
This Corona del Mar eatery is offering a full menu of its trademark dishes that represent the traditional family holiday. Entrées include the classic Oven-Roasted Tom Turkey, as well as favorites such as Roasted Prime Rib of Beef and Broiled Salmon. What's for dessert? Pumpkin pie with brandy-spiked whipped cream.
Address: 3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar
Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Phone: 949.760.0331 for reservations
Web: lawrysonline.com
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Runners stream from the starting line at the 2007 Turkey Trot. Thanksgiving Day Dana Point Turkey Trot Some 12,000 individuals are expected to attend this year's Dana Point Turkey Trot 5K and 10K run-walk. Designed to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, the event will include Olympic medalists Dawn Harper and Torri Edwards, who both competed in track and field in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. They will be joined by former UCLA sprinter Craig Everhart, as well as the world’s fastest woman, Lashinda Demus, who recently set record-breaking times competing in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2009 World Outdoor Championships. The event also includes a kid-friendly Hot to Trot race and costume contest. Registration for all events is required. Address: Corner of Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point Time: 7 a.m. Phone: 949.496.1555 Web: turkeytrot.com Wyndam Hotel Orange County For the perfect Thanksgiving breakfast, lunch or dinner, Wyndham Hotel Orange County is offering a buffet featuring a scrumptious spread of holiday favorites. The meal costs $30 for adults and $14 for kids 12 and under. Children under 4 eat for free. Address: 3350 Ave. of the Arts, Costa Mesa Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; last seating at 3 p.m. Phone: 714.442.8591 for reservations Web: wyndhamorangecounty.com St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach To celebrate the flavors of the season, Stonehill Tavern is presenting a five-course Thanksgiving tasting menu featuring delights such as Maine scallops with butternut-squash ravioli, spinach and brown-butter hollandaise, and a Diestel Farms Turkey with bourbon-maple yams, brioche stuffing and giblet gravy. A sommelier’s wine pairing is also available. Address: 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point Time: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Phone: 949.234.3318 for reservations Web: michaelmina.net/mm_stonehill Five Crowns This Corona del Mar eatery is offering a full menu of its trademark dishes that represent the traditional family holiday. Entrées include the classic Oven-Roasted Tom Turkey, as well as favorites such as Roasted Prime Rib of Beef and Broiled Salmon. What's for dessert? Pumpkin pie with brandy-spiked whipped cream. Address: 3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Phone: 949.760.0331 for reservations Web: lawrysonline.com NEXT PAGE >> Related headlines ‘OC METRO Minute,’ Nov. 24: Orange County’s holiday shopping forecast Irvine-based Kelley Blue Book releases Black Friday auto market research 2.2 million Southern Californians expected to travel over Thanksgiving |
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