Beverages, Bites & Queens!

Join the LGBTQ Center OC for an unforgettable afternoon of bold flavors, refreshing drinks, and fabulous entertainment at our annual BBQ: Beverages, Bites & Queens!

Enjoy four savory BBQ-style tastings and one sweet bite, each paired with specially crafted BBQ-themed drinks. Savor the experience while being dazzled by games with our Queens and soaking up the laid-back, fun-filled atmosphere of a beautiful Shady Canyon home.

This lively backyard celebration not only brings our community together—it directly supports the LGBTQ Center OC’s mission to provide health, wellness, advocacy, and cultural programs serving over 20,000 people annually.

Come ready for great food, great drinks, and even greater company!

When: Sunday, November 9th

Where: Private residence in Shady Cannon, Irvine

Time: 1pm-4pm

Beverages, Bites & Queens | Pairing Menu

V – vegan | VG – vegetarian | NA – nonalcoholic | GF – gluten free

Carolina Bites & Leaves (GF)
BBQ Ground Chicken | Pickled Vegetables | Gem Lettuce
Paired Cocktail: Cucumber Mint Cooler (Gin, cucumber, mint, lime, soda)

Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese
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Paired Beer: American Brown Ale

Roasted Potato Salad (VG, GF)
Pea Shoots | Pesto | Hazelnuts
Paired Wine: Matua Sauvignon Blanc

Street Corn Elote (V, GF)
Charred sweet corn brushed with smoky chile-lime aioli, dusted with cotija cheese, and finished
with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Paired Cocktail: Smoky Mezcal Paloma (Mezcal, grapefruit juice, lime, agave, soda)

Mole Spiced Brownie Bites (VG)
Non-Alcoholic Option: Vegan Horchata

The Meet the Chef Tasting Lounge is a premium, interactive culinary experience that invites guests to connect with Chef Dorian in an exciting, inclusive space with speakeasy vibes. Guests will savor, sip, and engage directly with Chef Dorian in a warm and welcoming setting.

What to expect:
A warm welcome from Chef Dorian
️ A guided tasting of 2–3 surprise dishes
Stories behind the dishes and interactive Q&A

Add this exclusive experience to your ticket at checkout!

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