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February 14, 2012 8:41 AM

An Evening with Le Cirque, Traveling “Pop-Up” Dinner Series heading to San Diego

The University Club Atop Symphony Towers to be Transformed - for One Night Only - into a Legendary Le Cirque Restaurant Experience

ClubCorp, The World Leader in Private Clubs, andlegendary Manhattan restaurant Le Cirque announced today a program to create a traveling dinner series, “An Evening with Le Cirque,” which will bring to life the Le Cirque experience in 10 of ClubCorp’s family of private clubs around the nation. The dinners, being held March 9 through June 1, 2012, will allow members and the public alike to meet Le Cirque’s new chef, Olivier Reginensi, and dine and visit with members of the Maccioni family, which opened the original Le Cirque in New York and now owns nine restaurants throughout the world, and enjoy Le Cirque’s authentic and timeless French cuisine. The series arrives in San Diego on May 11th. Other southern California stops in the series include Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Orange County.

Le Cirque, ranked among the best restaurants in the world and a favorite gathering place of celebrities, political figures, and high society for more than 35 years, will be showcased in the dining rooms of 10 private clubs in the ClubCorp family for one night only. “An Evening with Le Cirque” will feature a three-course menu with classic Le Cirque dishes and new items created by Chef Olivier.

Diners in each city will have the chance to experience the iconic wines of several benchmark producers from around the world. Marchesi Antinori, which has been making wine in Italy for 26 generations, will offer its Antica Napa Valley Chardonnay from the Antinori family estate on Atlas Peak. Two additional Antinori wine projects, crafted in partnership with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, will be poured: Col Solare (a Cabernet-based blend from Washington’s Columbia Valley) and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS (Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon). Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose from France will round out the wine selections.

To further enhance the Le Cirque experience, design elements will feature Le Cirque’s whimsical china, donned with their iconic monkey motif, flown in from New York, logoed menus and even the Le Cirque sugar sachets. As part of the club’s transformation, photos of Le Cirque’s founder, Siro Maccioni, with celebrities will be enlarged and displayed throughout the dining room’s main entrance. In addition, diners will receive a copy of Mr. Maccioni’s biography, Sirio: The Story of My Life and Le Cirque, which chronicles the life of the charismatic restaurateur who opened one of the most famed restaurants in New York.

“We are very excited to be holding ‘An Evening with Le Cirque’ events at so many of our clubs,” said Eric Affeldt, ClubCorp president and CEO. “ClubCorp is committed to offering first-class dining experiences to its members. These unique events take that commitment one step further, allowing members and guests to experience a part of culinary history in their own cities.”

“We are thrilled to offer members of ClubCorp’s clubs nationwide the opportunity to experience the legendary Le Cirque,” said Carlo Mantica, Co-Manager for The Maccioni Group. “This pop-up series will enable both club members and the public to enjoy the food, wine and gracious hospitality of the Le Cirque dining experience without hopping on a plane to New York.”

Admission to the events is $150 ++ per person and includes wine, dinner and a copy of Sirio: The Story of My Life and Le Cirque. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.clubcorp.com/lecirque.

(Source: sdatlarge.com)

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January 19, 2012 8:01 AM

Alaska Airlines Expands California Flying With Three New San Diego Routes, Including Daily Service to Monterey

Introductory fares as low as $59*

Alaska Airlines announced today it is adding daily nonstop service from San Diego to Monterey and Santa Rosa and twice daily service to Fresno, Calif. The new flights to Monterey and Fresno will begin June 4, 2012, while service from San Diego to Santa Rosa starts June 5. Alaska Airlines will also commence twice-daily service between Reno, Nev., and San Jose, Calif.

“We’re thrilled to bring Alaska’s low fares and award-winning customer service to beautiful Monterey,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines’ vice president of marketing. “Alaska Airlines has proudly served California for more than 30 years and we’re pleased to continue to grow our presence in the Golden State.”

To celebrate Alaska’s new service, the carrier is offering $59* fares on flights from San Diego to Fresno and Monterey; and $69* fares on flights between San Diego and Santa Rosa, and between San Jose and Reno. Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 25 and can be used for travel from June 5 through July 18, 2012. Visit www.alaskaair.com to purchase a ticket or call 1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522 or TTY/TDD line 1-800-392-0228).

Members of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan can also earn double miles on the new nonstop flights between June 4 and July 31, 2012. To qualify, customers must first register at www.alaskaair.com.

The new routes will be operated for Alaska by Horizon Air using 76-seat Bombardier Q400s. Travelers will enjoy Horizon’s award-winning onboard service, which includes complimentary Starbucks coffee, soft drinks, and (for passengers 21 and older) wines and microbrews.

Horizon Air’s Q400 turboprop is among the most environmentally friendly regional aircraft, burning 30 to 40 percent less fuel, producing an equally lower amount of emissions and generating 10 decibels less noise than comparable jets.

To support the new Santa Rosa-San Diego route, Alaska Airlines will discontinue service between Santa Rosa and Las Vegas on June 3, 2012. However, the airline is adding a third flight between Santa Rosa and Los Angeles, which will operate four days a week through Aug. 25, 2012.

* Terms and conditions for fare sale: Travelers are responsible for the following taxes and fees: Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 (amount depends on itinerary); U.S. Federal Segment Tax of $3.80 per segment (takeoff and landing); Sept. 11 Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement; and U.S. government excise tax of $8.40. A $20 baggage fee will apply for each of the first three checked bags. Additional fees apply to check more than three bags and for overweight or oversized items. Quoted fare is valid on nonstop flights only. Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 25 for travel between June 5 and July 18, 2012. Introductory fares are good for travel Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday only. For more information and complete terms and conditions, visit www.alaskaair.com.

General terms and conditions: Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or all days. A ticket purchased at an Alaska Airlines airport location or through a reservation call center will cost $15 more per person than the advertised fare. All fares, taxes and fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice, and other restrictions apply. Tickets are nonrefundable, but can be changed at alaskaair.com for a $75 per person change fee and any difference in fare (or $100 when changed through a reservation call center and any difference in fare). See www.alaskaair.com or call Alaska Airlines Reservations at 1-800-252-7522 for more information.

Terms and conditions for Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan double miles: Registration is required prior to the member’s first qualifying flight in order to receive double miles. Flight miles must be credited to the member’s Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account in order to earn double miles. All travel between San Diego and Santa Rosa, Fresno, Monterey, and between San Jose and Reno must be nonstop. Travel is valid from June 4 through July 31, 2012. Not valid on free or award travel. Double miles do not count toward MVP or MVP Gold status. Members should allow four to six weeks for travel and bonus miles to be credited. All terms and conditions of the Mileage Plan program apply. Offer subject to change without notice.

SOURCE Alaska Air Group