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Chris Williams Performs at First Annual Ambrosia Wine Festival

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The First Annual Ambrosia Wine Fest promises to be Orange County's premier Wine Event. Hosted by the Ambrosia Restaurant in Association with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and The Bacchus Society, the event will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, July 19th, 2008

The Wine Fest will be held within the opulent surroundings of The OC Pavilion situated just south of the 5 freeway in uptown Santa Ana. The event will feature over fifty prestigious Wineries from around the globe and is truly a fantastic opportunity for connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike to sample the best in both Old World and New World wines. All wines featured will be available for purchase at a discounted rate with a portion of the profits being donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Guests will also be offered the chance to visit the exclusive Vault V.I.P. Lounge where they will be able to sample from the most luxurious Champagne Houses. The tasting event will culminate with both Live and Silent Auctions and a Raffle featuring several grand prizes. Following the event, Ambrosia Restaurant will be serving a five course wine pairing dinner in collaboration with the esteemed Flora Springs Winery.

General Admission tickets for the event will be available for $50. General Admission tickets with a Champagne Room Pass will be available for $60. Limited VIP Passes (which includes a general admission ticket, champagne room pass and world-class Ambrosia Wine Dinner) will be available for $150.

Executive Chef Michael Rossi will feature a dynamic menu that pairs fine wine selections with the freshest fruits, vegetables and entrees of the season. Rossi's menu achieves a dynamic balance that both excites and entices the palette of the food and wine enthusiast. The Award-Winning Ambrosia Restaurant offers intimate, custom leather booths reminiscent of a Parisian romance in a candlelit atmosphere while lovers are swooned to the romantic sounds of jazz vocalist Chris Williams. Award winning jazz vocalist Williams has performed at many prestigious jazz venues around Southern California and performs at Ambrosia Wednesday through Saturday each week. The restaurant also features a European-inspired, brick-domed Wine Cellar that offers rare vintages of fine wines from around the world.

Reservations can be made by contacting the Ambrosia Restaurant at 714-550-0811.



About The Bacchus Society
The Bacchus Society is a philanthropic organization dedicated to promoting the enjoyment and understanding of wines, gourmet food, travel and entertainment. Our events, which are held throughout the world, are fun and accessible. Each event supports a worthwhile cause and 100% of the proceeds go directly to the designated charity.

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $550 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.

About the Ambrosia Restaurant
The award-winning Ambrosia Restaurant 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. 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, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM and dinner Tuesday - Saturday & Every Show Night, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Reservations can be made online at http://www.ocpavilion.com or by calling 714-550-0811.

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