Ultimate Holiday Celebration with 5-star Brunch and Anaheim Ballet’s Nutcracker

— The world-class Ambrosia Restaurant is pleased to announce a holiday brunch on Sunday, December 9 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Following the 3-course brunch, guests are invited to see a matinee presentation of the Nutcracker by the Anaheim Ballet in the OC Pavilion theatre. Tickets for the Nutcracker event are sold separately and available online at www.ocpavilion.com or through the OC Pavilion box office at 714-550-0550.

The cost for the holiday brunch is $45 for adults and $20 for children. The menu features a choice of three Starters including Traditional Johnnycakes, “Crêpes au Mer” and a White Asparagus, Hearts of Palm and Artichoke Salad. The choice of Entrée’s includes “Ambrosia Benedict” (the chef’s interpretation of Eggs Benedict), Dayboat Sea Scallops with Sweet Corn Pudding, and “Steak Frites” (char grilled Onglet steak). For dessert, guests can choose Mixed Berries Flambé, Chocolate Chunk Brioche Bread Pudding or Cranberry Panna Cotta. Guests that present their tickets for the Nutcracker performance on Sunday will receive $5 off of brunch per ticketed person. Brunch reservations are highly encouraged as reservations tend to fill up prior to the event.

The Nutcracker story remains a source of inspiration for audiences of all ages and interests. The enduring theme remains unchanged – good overcomes evil – but Anaheim Ballet's staging of the family classic is constantly updated, which keeps the production remaining fresh, even for returning audiences.

Tickets for the holiday spectacular are $30 for orchestra, $35 for balcony, $40 for theatre front and $35 for theatre rear. A map of specific seat locations can be found online at www.ocpavilion.com or by visiting the OC Pavilion box office. The plush theater holds only 529-seats with leather seats, wide aisles and an exceptional view from any location.



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About Ambrosia
The award-winning Ambrosia Restaurant, designed and built by Michael F. Harrah, provides a celebration of the Seasonal Marketplace. The menu, designed by Executive Chef Michael Rossi, features a pairing of fine wines with the freshest fruits, vegetables and entrees of the season. The restaurant features Chris Williams, award winning jazz vocalist, to serenade diners during dinner. A brick-domed Wine Cellar offers rare vintages of fine wines from around the world in a temperature controlled European-designed private dining room. Ambrosia Restaurant was awarded 2007 Best Restaurant in Orange County by OC Weekly readers, 2007 Best Neighborhood Restaurant/Chef by Orange County Register readers and is featured on Gayot.com as Orange County’s Most Romantic Restaurant and Best Wine List. Ambrosia is open for lunch Tuesday – Friday, 11:30am – 2:30pm and dinner Tuesday – Saturday & Every Show Night, 5:00pm – 10:00pm. Reservations can be made online at www.ocpavilion.com or by calling 714-550-0811.

About OC Pavilion – www.ocpavilion.com
The OC Pavilion, built and designed by Michael F. Harrah, is the most intimate and exclusive performing arts theater and restaurant complex in Orange County, California. Located in historic downtown Santa Ana “the Golden City”, the beautifully appointed theater, equipped with chandeliers and exquisite hand-painted murals, assures an exceptional close up view of any event. With a state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems and a myriad of high-resolution video screens, it is quickly becoming known as Orange County's own "jewel box". The theatre features various musical and theatrical events and is available for private leasing. For more information, contact 714-550-0880.