{"id":9414,"date":"2016-12-27T21:01:20","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T05:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=9414"},"modified":"2016-12-27T21:16:59","modified_gmt":"2016-12-28T05:16:59","slug":"habana-welcomes-2017-with-live-music-rum-tastings-cigar-rolling-and-a-champagne-toast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=9414","title":{"rendered":"Habana welcomes 2017 with Live Music, Rum Tastings, Cigar Rolling and a Champagne Toast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is over but the festivity continues as we get ready to say good-bye to 2016 to welcome 2017. I am so excited that Habana is hosting its New Year&#8217;s Even celebration\u00a0 featuring live music, rum tastings, cigar rolling, plus a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. The evening will include performances from The Lily Hernandez Band and Madcat with no cover.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"670\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Habana\u2019s prix fixe New Year\u2019s Eve menu is $100\/person and will offer two seatings for\u00a0dinner service at 6pm and 8pm. Special menu items by Chef Miguel Quintero include\u00a0Carne a la Guayaba (Dry aged Rib Eye, cebolla seca, boniato, guava cabernet reduction);\u00a0Regalo del Mar (Alaskan Halibut, Flor de calabasa, papaya, Zucchini); Hacha De Lechon\u00a0(Tomahawk, Heirloom Tomatoes, Watermelon Radish, Avocado); and Tres Chocolates\u00a0(Espresso Sponge, Spiced Dark Chocolate, chocolate blanco, dulce de leche).<\/p>\n<p>Allen and I got to preview the delicious cocktails and food a couple of weeks ago. Seriously, they are delicious!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/atfoodandtravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AT Food and Travel<\/a>)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/jpg58.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"547\" height=\"700\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-3\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mint Tomtillo Salsa with Sweet Potato, Plantain and Yuca Chips.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-6\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><strong>Tostone Cargado<\/strong> (Mariscos, Cucumber relish, Chile Serrano, Mango Enchilado).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-10\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><strong>Papita Rellena <\/strong>(Kobe beef, Cranberries, capers, pinenuts, papaya).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-12\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><strong>La Palmita<\/strong> (Hearts of palm, citrus salad, Mojito emulsion).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-20\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><strong>Arroz Con Pollo<\/strong> (Fried Chicken, Saffron, Heirloom Carrots, peas).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-21\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><strong>Regalo del Mar<\/strong> (Alaskan Halibut, Flor de calabasa, papaya, Zucchini).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-23\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><strong>Miatake a la caja chin<\/strong>a (Smoked hen of the woods, Tamal Cubano, Pure De Tomate).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-27\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><strong>Carne a la Guayaba<\/strong> (Dry aged Rib Eye, cebolla seca, boniato, guava cabernet reduction).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-29\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><strong>Hacha De Lechon<\/strong> (Tomahawk, Heirloom Tomatoes, Watermelon Radish, Avocado).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"habana-34\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/Habana-34.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><strong>Tres Chocolate<\/strong>s (Espresso Sponge, Spiced Dark Chocolate, chocolate blanco, dulce de leche).<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/28-9414-post\/jpg59.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"547\" height=\"700\" \/><strong>Pastellito de guava<\/strong> (Guayaba, Mascarpone, tropical caviar, Blood Orange).<\/p>\n<p>Habana will be open on New Year&#8217;s Even from 6:00 PM &#8211; 2:oo AM.\u00a0The Lily Hernandez Band will play from 6:00PM-9:00PM and Madcat starting at 10:00PM. Call (714)556-0176 to make your reservation NOW!<\/p>\n<p>I suggest you come with friends and family so you can order and share all these glorious food. Here is to a very Happy 2017 &#8211; Cheers!<\/p>\n<p>Habana at The LAB<br \/>\n2930 Bristol St<br \/>\nCosta Mesa, CA 92626<br \/>\n(714)556-0176<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is over but the festivity continues as we get ready to say good-bye to 2016 to welcome 2017. I am so excited that Habana is hosting its New Year&#8217;s Even celebration\u00a0 featuring live music, rum tastings, cigar rolling, plus a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. 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