St. Regis' Executive Chef Calls on Bloomies; Spa Fashion Show

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EXECUTIVE DINING

There are several interesting things going on at the St. Regis Monarch Reach Resort & Spa now.

On Saturday at 2 p.m., you might want to lounge by Spa Gaucin"s private lap pool with wine, champagne and appetizers while the summer season's newest and hottest resofl and fitness wear and designer sunglasses hit the waterside runway.

The event is free but space is limited. So please pre-register with their Spa Gaucin al [phone].

If you are not taking in the fashions, you might instead enjoy watching the executive chef of the St. Regis. Frederic Castan, do a cooking demo at the new Bloomingdale's at South Coast Plaza.

He'll appear from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. This event is free and open to the public.

One more thing that happens every Saturday is the Afternoon Tea & Tini's Experience.

This is a lovely tea buffet on Saturdays from I p.m. to 3 p.m. in Motif restaurant.

An international variety of teas and handmade delicacies are featured, as well as a selection of specialty martinis. Reservations for Tea & Tini's can be made by calling [phone].

And this is a good time to remind you of the extended summer hours from June through August 2S for Stonehill Tavern, within the St. Regis. The restaurant now is open six days a week and closed on Mondays.

Stonehill Tavern is a one-of-a-kind dining experience (forget the Tavern part of the name and note that this is a gorgeous and very San Franc i...