West Coast BBQ Classic!

Fun at the West Coast BBQ Classic at the Queen Mary! 

Is there such a thing as TOO much BBQ? NEVER! ;)

This weekend I attended the West Coast BBQ Classic at the Queen Mary and had SO much fun sampling everything from ribs and pulled pork to the yummy yum Mac Crack BBQ Attack! It was an all around good time with eating contests, line dancing, and a great band playing some country favorites! 

First off, what a gorgeous location and view! This fabulous event took place at the Queen Mary's event park which is adjacent to the ship herself - great location right on the water. Luckily, the weather more than cooperated as it was a beautiful sunny (but not too sunny!) day in Long Beach!

One of my favs - the Mac Crack BBQ Attack-

layers of mac n cheese, pulled pork & topped 

with crunch garlic topping. YUM! 

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There was even BBQ'd BACON candy

at Uncle Al's! 

AND delicious smoked BBQ baked beans from Smoke Hound BBQ!

The even had dessert...bbq'd bacon in maple bacon nitrogen icecream made on the spot from Creamistry! YUM!

 This was such a fun way to spend a day! I would highly recommend this fabulous event to anyone in the future  - especially any BBQ fanatics, of which I know there are many in the OC!

Have you been to Ms Alice in Costa Mesa?!

A hidden gem in Costa Mesa!

The adorable decor in this Alice in Wonderland themed speakeasy is reason enough to visit but wait til you try the delicious food and tasty cocktails! 

Everywhere you look is a playful reference to the beloved childhood book & movie, "Alice in Wonderland."  The movie itself is even playing silently on one wall of the speakeasy, with cozy couches set up to watch it if you're so inclined! 

The cocktails here are whimsical (of course!) like the speakeasy itself, AND very tasty! Pictured here are is the Chiquita Bonita gin cocktail & the Queen of Hearts champagne cocktail. The cocktails are season, like the menu for the most part so the menu will change. 



The food at Ms Alice was equally delicious! One of my favorite dishes was the baked brie which was baked inside of a baguette and drizzled with honey. Can you say SINFUL?   Other standouts were the mushroom pasta and the chocolate cake made with of all things mayonnaise! 

Baked Brie

Mushroom Pasta - so yummy!\

Crab Dip

  

The amazing chocolate cake

Ms. Alice is most definitely worthy of a visit even if it's just for a couple cocktails and to check out the fun decor. It's hidden behind Mansion Nightclub, although not affiliated in any way. Open for dinner only, 6:30PM+ Tues-Thursday, 6PM+ Fri & Sat. Closed Sunday & Monday. 

Ms. Alice is located at 841 Baker St in Costa Mesa
Reservations highly recommended, especially on weekends. 
Phone number949/630-5688

http://mansioncostamesa.com/ms-alice/
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The Ultimate MEAT UP Returns to The Queen Mary on May 13!

All-New Bacon and Dessert Showdowns

For 6th Annual West Coast BBQ Classic

BBQ lovers! You don't want to miss the West Coast BBQ Classic happening this Saturday, May 13th at the Queen Mary in Long Beach! 

If you love a good backyard BBQ full of some of your favorite meats, then there's no better place to be when Top Pit Masters come together to compete for a cash grand prize and the bragging rights as the BBQ Pit Master of 2017! 

Over 50 barbeque pit-masters and amateur grillers will once again come together for a classic showdown that will leave taste buds filled with the unmistakable sweet ‘n smoky flavors of BBQ AND this year, they're adding bacon and dessert aficionados to the sizzlin’ line-up! You don't want to miss this bacon lovers!!! 

Whether you are a barbecue enthusiast or simply a foodie fan, the WCBC offers something for everyone. Experience delicious BBQ samples for only $2 each, live music, backyard-lawn games, bars, contests and a merchant market. Entertainment will be provided on two separate stages with performances by country sensation Dean Kalogris, DJ Rod Epic, and more artists to be announced. Join in the fun and participate in the watermelon or cobbler eating contests. Young BBQ fans are invited to Kids Country offering games, a bounce house, face painters, potato sack races, and more.

Tickets
West Coast BBQ Classic is open to the entire family. 
Saturday, May 13th 11am - 6pm at the Queen Mary's Waterfront Event Park

General Value Pack Tix: 
$24 for admission & 5 tasting tickets. 
VIP Value Pack Tix: 
$39 for 1 hour early admission &  5 tasting tickets.  
All ticket value packs include same-day access to the Queen Mary ship.  
Kids 4 & under are free.
Event parking is $20.




Buy your tix & get more information here: 
 http://queenmary.com/events/west-coast-bbq-classic/