Christmas Tree Decorating, Gift Exchange & Seasonal Potluck

Christmas Tree Decorating, Gift Exchange & Seasonal Potluck

Sunday, December 7, 2014

4-7 p.m.

Our theme is TREES -- decorating, donating and, of course, eating tree-themed treats!

We'll provide the trees and ask you to bring a few gently-used or new small ornaments to help decorate them. All trees will be donated to local LA, OC and SD charitable organizations or senior care facilities. $20 per person, plus a few ornaments and your favorite potluck dish.

510 Monterey Lane, San Clemente, CA 92672

(Parking on the street or in nearby lot)

Guests are welcome!

Click here to RSVP and purchase your tickets

Annual Membership Celebration Lunch

Annual Membership Brunch

Border Grill, DTLA

Sunday, November 23, 2014

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Our Annual Membership Celebration Brunch was held at the famous Border Grill in downtown LA. This is the home of the original "Two Hot Tamales," Dame Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. Inspired by a road trip through Mexico in VW Bug, they opened their first Border Grill in 1985, setting a new standard for gourmet Mexican fare in LA. Now there are eight Border Grill locations, including a food truck and the new Border Grill in the stunning Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas.

Mary Sue and Susan are two of the country's leading women chefs, cookbook authors and culinary personalities. We enjoyed a Sunday of fantastic food and a spicy good time, plus a very special salute to our own President (and hot tamale!) Dame Phyllis Ann Marshall of FOOD POWER for her phenomenal career and leadership for LDEI LA/OC over the past several years.

$65 PER GUEST - Click Here To Purchase Tickets

(includes brunch and the famous Border Grill Margaritas and/or Mimosas)

Guests are welcome!

Border Grill

445 S. Figueroa St. (Union Bank Plaza)

Los Angeles, CA 90071

Questions? Contact Dame Marje Bennetts at 310-503-7872 or marje@beach-

house.com.

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen Brunch Event

Sunday, September 14th, 2014 at 10am. 110 W. Birch Street, Brea

We enjoyed a Margarita Demonstration at Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen, Signature Brunch Dishes, and Found Out Why The Orange County Business Journal Named

Don Myers The Restaurateur of the Year!

WHERE: Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen 110 W. Birch Street, Brea, 92821

WHAT: Starting in the lounge the bartender demonstrated how they make their popular margaritas made with 100% blue agave tequila, freshly squeezed seasonal juices and various other techniques. During this time Don Myers briefly shared his restaurant history. At the conclusion of the demonstration our group moved out to the patio, which overlooks Brea Downtown, where we enjoyed fresh chips, homemade salsas and their signature guacamole along with a house margarita. Guests then enjoyed a two-course brunch menu, which included a choice of soup, salad or fruit for their appetizer and one of their signature entrees.