On Saturday, August 17th I had the opportunity to attend a fabulous evening of tray passed appetizers and signature cocktails hosted by Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, otherwise known as “JFAT.” This awesome party that contained around 300 people was a fundraiser for the newest restaurant in Dana Point. The money raised from the grand opening charity event went to support Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group, which is a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing support and outreach to the 5th Marines and Sailors, stationed at Camp Pendleton and deployed, as well as their families at home.
The interior of the new Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern in Dana Point was awesome. I have never been to the original location in San Diego, but the Dana Point location blew me away! The architecture of the restaurant was decadent! There was a large bar central in the restaurant that served a variety of decadent cocktails, wine, and beer and the interior had fabulous dark woods and leather booths! I am always scoping out a nice booth when I dine out. 🙂
The menu at JFat has a large variety of traditional American traditional items that are prepared daily from scratch. We had an opportunity to hear from chef/restaurateur David Wilhelm about his new restaurant and there was much excitement throughout the evening. The restaurant will open to the public, tomorrow, Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Be sure to make a reservation soon and get in to check it out! You will be impressed!
JFAT serves fresh local organic and sustainable food products and are also nationally certified GRA as a “Green Restaurant” which involves using recycled supplies, water conservation, and utility saving equipment. This was quite impressive to me! 🙂
Some of the items we had the opportunity to sample at the fabulous event included:
Awesome JFAT Menu Items I Sampled
Nest of Jalapeno Bedeviled farm eggs (6) $9
Tequila laced Baja style shrimp cocktail – avocados, tomatoes, red onions, citrus, jalapenos $14
Herbed organic tomato bisque – butter grilled 3 cheese Panini cup – $6, bowl – $8
100% certified Angus cheeseburger American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, – $16
Cowboy burger – onion rings, bbq sauce, bacon, cheddar – $16
Red velvet carrot cupcakes with pistachio cream cheese frosting trio for $8
Spicy fried chicken burger – jalapeno slaw, chipotle aioli – $16
Fabulous Libations
Basil Press – Belvedere Citrus Vodka, white peach puree, fresh basil, simple syrup, and ginger beer – $9
Gold Rush – Bulleit Bourbon, clover honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice – $9
Mango Martini – Vodka infused with fresh mangoes – $9
Cucumber Cooler – American Harvest Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liquor, fresh cucumber & lemon juice – $9
My favorite items I had the opportunity to sample were the tomato bisque soup with grilled cheese and the cowboy burger…Both of them definitely made my taste buds happy as I devoured them.:) My favorite drink I tried was the Cucumber Cooler..They were so refreshing that I had three…uh oh. 🙂 Head into Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern to taste fresh and fabulous classic American Cuisine that Jimmy’s has to offer. Overlooking the Dana Point Harbor, the view from Jimmy’s is also sure to impress! I cannot wait to go back after grand opening tomorrow. Let me know what you think of your Jimmy’s experience below. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
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I love seeing your reviews. It is nice that you give publicity to the Non-profits that are doing the fundraisers. Nice article.
Thank you Rachel! I am so happy to be a part of anything that is Non-Profit. It is so great to help local businesses get on their feet as well as support those in need.:)
WOW! I’m going to have to make the four hour flight out there someday. Your pics and reviews are fantastic!!!!
Yay! Glad to impress.:)
All that they served sounds so good! I love that they are “Green” and organic. I love a good grilled cheese…YUM for you!
Thanks for the comment Deanna.:) Grilled cheese rocks!
You have the best job! I never thought to put jalapenos on my devilled eggs, I want to try that out! Great review as usual!
Thanks for the message and the compliment Anita:) Those deviled eggs were pretty amazing:) Now you have a new idea of how to make deviled eggs!
What a great cause. Looks like a great time was had by all.
For sure.:) Thanks for the comment.:)
This looked like a great event. GREAT cause to raise money for…. Semper Fi
For sure:) It always feels awesome to be at events when charities are involved. Loves it! Super fun place too!!
Everything about your post is amazing!
Always enjoy to read your article
Thank you Alikekid. I love to have fun and eat and drink great food and drink:)
Wow….You have a great job getting to savor all these “yummy burgers”!
Lol.:) In my day job, I am a high school teacher, but I definitely enjoy my night and weekend job as a blogger. They were yummy burgers.:)
You always share such great deals. Maybe you can take a trip here and find us some deals.
Haha..Jim, I do have a lot of National deals I post. Join my facebook page to see them daily:) facebook.com/danisdecadentdeals 🙂
Wow! I’ve never seen jalepeno peppers on deviled eggs! Too cool!
They were pretty amazing.. I am not big into spicy items, but I was able to take them off and still not experience the burn, so I was happy.:)
What is Tomato Bisque? It looks awesome 🙂
Let me know Dani
Yup tomato bisque with grilled cheese..Yummmeerrz:)
From the looks of it I am certain that it was a great party.for a cause. I really like you’r job, it seems like you are always invited to such wonderful events as well as enjoying good food and drinks. Aside from good food I really love cocktails, I really wonder about the Mango Martini, I think its sweet. Again, such nice reviews.
Thanks you for the comments and compliment John:) This was a fabulous event! I am so very fortunate to attend so many fabulous events.:) The mango martini was a little sweet for me. I preferred the cucumber beverage. I am not a big sweet drinks person though.:)
That is one fine lookin’ burger!
Oh yes! Thanks. It was really tasty:)
I really love that you keep finding places that promote to charities! The Tomato Bisque with grilled cheese and the ahi look amzaing.
I agree with you Dionne. It is a great feeling to give back to the community! 🙂 Those were 2 of my favorite items as well! 🙂
I just with I was closer! You find such brilliant places
Thanks Jo:) I love checking out new places! 🙂
the burgers and drinks look incredible! I would love to go to JFAT some day
Totally! Let me know when you are in Cali:)