Join Greenleaf Chopshop at SOCO Collection every other Thursday for Thirsty Thursday from 6pm-8pm! Tickets are $20 at the door and $15 if you preregister by emailing ocevents@greenleafchopshop.com.
The tickets include 5 Beer tastings and paired, gourmet appetizers!!!
You’re invited to SOCO’s Lord of the Strings Summer concert on Sunday, September 27 from 3-6pm, featuring one of Europe’s finest soloists, Clive Carroll. Carroll is an incredible acoustic talent and a favorite of names like Jean-Christophe Novelli and Madonna. A genius on strings, Carroll compiles his music slowly, with love and care. All of his pieces are associated with a particular person or major event in his life. Don’t miss out on this acoustic guitar phenomenon and the opportunity to hear his journey through his music. During the concert, guests will have the option to purchase wine and food pairings curated by LCA Wine and one of SOCO’s culinary partners. Purchase your tickets ahead of time for $30 at http://lordofthestringsconcerts.com.
LCA Wine at SOCO Collection is located at 3315 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Doors will open at 2pm.
Please join Pirch for a special evening of whiskey tasting hosted by Ray Pearson, whiskey educator, collector and connoisseur of fine single malt scotch whiskey on Wednesday, September 2 from 6pm-8pm. Gourmet appetizers and savory bites will compliment your whiskies for a delicious experience.
Tickets are $100 and available for purchase at sipandsavorpirch9215.eventbrite.com
From creating the perfect crepe to a fluffy mousse, our Chef Instructor will walk you through a few of France’s best desserts. You will also learn how to bake custards, make a light sponge cake, and tips for perfect madeleine cookies. Create and enjoy: Cherry Clafouti – Honey and Orange French Madeleines – Mousse au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) – Summer Berry Genoise with Chantilly Cream – Crepes Suzette. Just in time for Bastille Day, celebrate with fabulous French desserts.
Tickets are $65 per person, now on SALE for $55. To sign up, please visit our “events” page at surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)
The comforting flavors of the South are always a summertime favorite. In this hands-on class, our Chef Instructor will show you how to bake chicken and pasta perfectly. You will also learn how to make a glaze, create a classic béchamel sauce, and tips for biscuit method mixing techniques. Enjoy a generous tasting of: Muffaletta Olive Salad – Bourbon Baked Chicken – Collard Greens – Creamy Macaroni and Cheese – Fresh Peach Cobbler. Easier than you think and more delicious than you can imagine, this menu will soon become your favorite year round.
Tickets are $65 per person. To sign up, please visit our “events” page at surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)
Environment Furniture will be hosting a book signing for The Things We Tell Ourselves on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 5pm, with author Victoria Namkung (3315 Hyland Ave., Suite F, Costa Mesa, CA 92626). All events are free and open to the public. There will be wine and light bites, along with comfy couches and chairs. Books will be available for $15. Please RSVP to hello@standardtimepress.com.
The Things We Tell Ourselves is a literary examination of the damage that one generation can inflict on the next and the compromises we make between our ideals and life’s realities, between what we desire and doing the right thing.
Twenty-two-year-old Georgina Park dreams of being a hard-hitting journalist, but to pay the bills she’s covering the red carpet for a celebrity magazine. Her world is turned upside down when a chance meeting with Simon Grant, an Australian TV reporter who is 20 years her senior—and married—leads to an intense, sexually charged relationship that continues even after he returns home to Sydney.
But when some compromising photos from Georgina’s past come back to haunt her years later, it appears Simon is to blame. Now a prolific newspaper columnist and college instructor, Georgina must use her investigative reporting skills to save herself—and revisit the affair that started it all.
Set in Los Angeles, The Things We Tell Ourselves takes readers from the klieg lights of Hollywood to the dark corners of the Internet, exploring love, marriage and technology along the way.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Victoria Namkung has written extensively for the Los Angeles Times, InStyle, USA Today and The Huffington Post, among other publications. She received her master’s degree from UCLA and appears on Mike Epps’ AOL Originals series, That’s Racist. She lives in Los Angeles. Learn more at victorianamkung.com.
Join Granola Babies and the SoCo farmers market on August 1st for a 1 hour DIY workshop! Granola Babies will host guest speaker and nutritionist, Janice, owner of Socal nutrition and wellness who will demonstrate and talk about easy baby food- making, shopping local, and more! Attendees will also receive a short tour of the market and be given $10 in farmer’s bucks to spend! Tickets are $15. For signups and more information, visit granolababies.com
A class on Home-made Baby Food, paired with the SoCo Farmers’ Market. This fun class includes:
teaching how to make your baby food at home
recipe ideas
information about the benefits of using organic and pesticide-free produce
a walk through of the farmers market, where you will receive a $10 Farmer’s Bucks to SOCO Farmer’s Market
Join Surfas for the perfect cup of tea and a flaky scone. In this hands-on class, your Chef Instructor will share techniques for creating flaky scones and perfectly steeped tea. You will also learn tips for customizing your scones at home. Enjoy and generous tasting of: Perfect Cup of Tea from SerendipiTea – Tea and Buttermilk Scones – Cherry Chocolate Chip Scones – Clotted Cream – Surfas Jams, Jellies, and Curds – Surfas Café Coffee. Spend your morning with us and our favorite breakfast, fresh made scones!
Tickets are $25 per person. To sign up, please visit our “events” page at surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)
Roll, shape, and cook gnocchi to perfection! Our Chef Instructor will share tips and techniques for perfecting potato and ricotta style gnocchi. You will also learn how to make a rich, San Marzano tomato sauce, a savory butter sauce, and a light pesto. After perfectly pairing your gnocchi with the sauces, you’ll taste and enjoy your hard work alongside your fellow classmates. Create and taste: Gnocchi Classico (Italian Potato Dumpling) – Gnocchi di Ricotta (Italian Ricotta Dumpling) – Gnocchi di Patate Dolci (Italian Sweet Potato Dumpling) – San Marzano Tomato Sauce – Arugula Marcona Almond Pesto – Brown Butter Sage Sauce. Not to be missed, this class will make you a gnocchi believer!
Tickets are $65 per person. To sign up, please visit our “events” page at surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)
With summer’s many seasonal ingredients, creating fresh salad combinations is easy and delicious. Our Chef Instructor will share tips on grilling vegetables, cooking with ancient grains, and preparing homemade vinaigrettes. Enjoy a generous sampling of: Roasted Corn Curry Salad – Watermelon Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Yarra Valley Feta – Thai Freekeh Salad – Grilled Panzanella Salad with Summer Vegetables – Cacao Nib and Summer Berry Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette. Perfect for a light dinner or a satisfying side dish, join us and make the most of summer’s produce!
Tickets are $55 per person. To sign up, please visit our “events” page at surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)
