Celebrate New Years With Champagne Brunch at The Gardens Casino

Time:
Sun, January 1, 2017
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST

Place:
The Gardens Casino
11871 Carson Street
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

Visit the new restaurant at The Gardens Casino to enjoy a bottomless Champagne Sunday Brunch on New Years Day. Bring as many guests as you like, as long as they are over 21 years of age. For just $22, guests have access to unlimited mimosas, your choice of appetizer (choices include: Shrimp Cocktail, Oyster Shots, Menudo, Muesli or Oatmeal), entree (choices include: French Toast, Chicken and Mushroom crepes, Fruit Crepes, Lobster Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Chilaquiles, Pork Porterhouse w/ Eggs, Lobster Roll, Fried Chicken, Lahina Pasta or Loco Moco), and access to the buffet. Guests that wish to have a brunch without champagne only have to pay $18.

And after you’ve had your brunch, you have the opportunity to try your luck at one of the 300 poker and California game tables to see if you can win it big! For more information about The Gardens Casino or Sunday Brunch, go to www.thegardenscasino.com.

 

Last Minute Holiday Shopping Tips To Use in Lakewood

So you’re one of those last minute shoppers? Don’t feel bad, most people are. But if you are reading this, there’s still a few quality days of Christmas shopping before the big day, so here are a few tips to help make life easier.

 

Discount gift cards: did you know you can purchase discount gift cards. Yes, there are a few sites that offer, say a $50 gift card for $45. You can purchase them for cheap and then ship them directly to your friends and family.

 

Buy online and ship: Most online store will be offering free online or expedited shipping over the next few days. So skip the malls, shop online and ship them directly to the people on your list. Last minute holiday shopping has never been so easy.

 

Ship food: another great last minute gift idea is to ship food. You can send cookies, cupcakes, desserts, or even meat packages. Many online stores offer a huge discount for first time users.

Thanksgiving Tips: Black Pepper Biscuit Recipe

Are you ready to make a batch of biscuits so tasty they melt in your mouth? We know Thanksgiving is busy, and most people opt for store bought biscuits, but this year why not take the extra time to make them from scratch? Here is a simply recipe.

Ingredients

4 cups of all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of salt
12 tablespoons of butter
1 1/2 cups of cold buttermilk
1/2 cup of heavy cream
2 tablespoons of black pepper
4 tablespoons of melted butter

Set your oven to 450 degrees F and then start to combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a food processor. Lightly mix, just to scatter the ingredients. Now add in the butter and pulse the processor 4 or 5 times. Next throw in the buttermilk and pulse until the ingredients come together.


Take the dough out and pat into 12-inch rectangles, 3/4-inch thick. Next use a round cutter to make 8 biscuits. Ball up the remaining dough and repeat the cutting process. Next brush the tops of the dough with cream and top with a pinch of black pepper. Try baking the biscuits for approximately 15 minutes.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/black-pepper-biscuits-recipe.html?oc=linkback

How To Score a Deal on a Weekend Trip

Weekend trips are fun and amazing, but they can also be expensive. If you are planning a trip soon, here are three ways to score a great deal.

 

Wait til the last minute: if you are looking to score a great deal on plane tickets or a hotel stay, wait until the last minute. Travel sites offer great discounts for last-minute travels, you just need to be flexible about the location.

 

Buy on Tuesday: according to most discount experts, buying early on a Tuesday morning will get you the best deals. The major airlines update their prices on Monday nights and by Tuesday morning everyone else is scrambling to meet those deals.

 

Use an app: many travel sites promote their apps with special discounts and deals. So download an app or two and trying to find something for cheaper.

Featured June Events near Your Home in Lakewood, CA

If you live in Lakewood, CA, then you’re probably looking forward to balmy June weather. It would be a shame to just sit at home when you can partake in exciting summer activities held within the local community.

You might want to check out the Summer Concerts in the Park, which traditionally begin in mid-June and run until August although the exact 2016 schedule hasn’t yet been released. Watch bands play live every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m in Del Valle Park. These concerts are family-friendly and free of charge.

Get ready for the annual Block Party at the Civic Center on June 25. Enjoy live music, food, amusements and fireworks along with a beverage garden for those over 21.

In the adjacent community of Long Beach, you might be able to find some cool collectibles at the long-running, thrice-yearly Long Beach Expo. From June 9 – 11, you’ll have the chance to browse through comic books, coins, stamps, sports memorabilia and more. Also in Long Beach, there are a couple of festivals being held on June 18 and 19. They are the Big Irish Fair & Music Fest at El Dorado Regional Park and the 30th annual Bayou Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park.

There’s no reason to remain bored this June. There are plenty of events in Lakewood and neighboring Long Beach cities for you to sample.

Valentine’s Day Flower Shops In Lakewood

Tradition seems to get lost in today’s social media day and age, but if you are planning a special Valentine’s Day this Sunday, why not go old school and get your date some flowers? The right arrangement can make a normal date a truly special one. If you are looking to up your “romance game”, here are three excellent flower shops to try this Valentine’s Day near your apartment. Just be sure to put your orders in now as things will busy this weekend. For information about prices, locations and arrangement options, click on the shops link.

 

 

Victor’s Flowers

4333 South St
Lakewood, CA 90712

Phone number: (562) 925-6676

 

Flower Perfect

11455 Carson St
Lakewood, CA 90715

Phone number: (562) 353-4731

 

Marlene Flower Shop

17420 Clark Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706

Phone number: (562) 243-1153