Fabulous Fall Flavors

California harvest season is full of rich flavors and beautiful colors. Bring them home in these delicious menus designed to showcase the harvest bounty.

Zinfandel Braised Beef
Thursday, October 2, 6pm; Marlene
Laguna Beach location
Menu: Stilton-stuffed baked pears; Zinfandel-braised beef with onions & potatoes; Sautéed green beans with bacon & pine nuts; Individual chocolate mousse cake. Price: $85 per person.

Cozy Dinner at Home
Saturday, October 4, 5pm; Bryce
Laguna Beach location
Menu: Tossed green salad with home made vinaigrette; Grilled pork chops with quince sauce; Bacon-buttermilk squash mash; Sautéed Swiss chard with cranberries & pistachios; Bourbon caramel apple upside-down cakes with vanilla ice cream. Price: $95 per person, or $180 for two; with wine pairings, add $20 per person.

First Course Fall Soups
Tuesday, October 7, 6pm; Deb
Laguna Beach location
Menu: Cauliflower soup with seared sea scallops; Curried pumpkin soup served in a mini pumpkin with chives; Spiced beet cream soup with clover honey, crème fraiche & curry sprinkle; Parsnip & apple bisque; Mixed fall greens with apples, pecans & Stilton cheese with sherry shallot vinaigrette. Price: $85 per person.

Perfect Autumn Lunch
Saturday, October 18, 9:30am; Marta
Laguna Beach location
Menu: Baby greens with goat cheese phyllo blossoms; Roasted wild salmon with pearl couscous; Slow roasted tomatoes with lemon herb oil; Pear & mincemeat crumble with vanilla ice cream. Price: $85 per person.

Vegetarian Delights
Saturday, October 25, 5pm; Bryce
Laguna Beach location
Menu: Swiss chard, pea & ricotta filled Manicotti topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella; Roasted beet, romaine & radicchio salad with Parmesan croutons & poppy seed vinaigrette; Marinated eggplant with capers & mint; Chocolate “Devil Dog” cake with marshmallow frosting. Price: $95 per person, or $170 for two; with wine pairings, add $20 per person.

Pot Roasted Leg of Lamb

Thursday, October 30, 6pm; Marlene
Laguna Beach location
Menu: Frisée, baby spinach & golden beet salad; “Pot roasted” leg of lamb; Rosemary fingerling potatoes; Chocolate chip Dutch baby. Price: $85 per person.