Grand Cru Wine Event Preview/Post Coverage in Long Beach on August 22, 09
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A fantastic evening of food, wine, music and auction items provided for a beautiful evening to raise money for Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.
The Creme Brulee from the Reef Restaurant and everything from Parker’s Lighthouse was delicious especially the scallops on the half shell and the smoked salmon mousse in a puff pastry shell.
Sir Winston’s at the Queen Mary had a particularly tasty sesame crusted tuna with seaweed Salad. The edible arrangements display was impressive and the fruit was very fresh.
Another favorite was the food from Gladstone’s in LB. The Blue crab cakes were the best and the seared rare ahi was also excellent.
The hot smoked albacore tacos accented with a lemony avocado cream and cucumber salsa from Chefs A La Carte Catering was excellent.
The Gnocchi al Pomodoro from Ill Poggio was also a bit hit. Restaurant 555 East had an outstanding sliced New York steak with horseradish cream
and the Braised short rib on ciabatta with herb tomato and Cabernet demi sauce was the most outstanding from Mister R’s Grille at the Marriott Hotel.
The Rainbow Park was decorated beautifully with white table cloths and chairs accented by purple bags and purple centerpieces. All of the volunteer stay were very friendly and helpful. They made the night very pleasant.
Indulge…(it’s for a good cause.)
"My partners and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the Long Beach Grand Cru’s international wine festival. The wine, food and setting, coupled with the chance to meet many interesting people, made for a wonderful evening."  The Long Beach Grand Cru Awards and Wine Tasting gala has quickly become a favorite annual gathering of state and local government officials, industry leaders, business professionals, attorneys, and leading restaurateurs. (Please see our List of Sponsors.) This event continues to be sold-out! The Long Beach Grand Cru recognizes Title, Presenting, Sweepstakes, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship levels. Sponsorship contributions are tax deductible as permitted by law; the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Based upon their selected level of participation, sponsors of the Long Beach Grand Cru are promoted by special event recognition; pre-event print advertising and press releases; prominent company banner display at the event; LAFLA Newsletter distributed to 10,000 lawyers and businesses; listing on the souvenir Program cover and sponsor page; a Reserved Table for 10 at the event, accompanied by complimentary bottles of award winning wines and a printed company name sign; and limited admission to a private reception/VIP party featuring award-winning wines for designated sponsors and their distinguished guests. Please visit Sponsorship for more information. |
Order Grand Cru Tickets Call before August 19 for discounted ticket price $160 pp. (At door $180) By Phone: (213) 640-3894
The Long Beach Grand Cru gratefully acknowledges the following people and businesses for their contributions to the 2009 Long Beach Grand Cru: [click here]
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