Taste of Orange County

Starting tonight, all Zov’s Bistro locations will reserve Mondays for Kebab nights, starting at 5 p.m. Kebabs (photo above) are $16.95 and come with a green salad. Zov's Bistro, 17440 E. 17th St. Tustin. 714.838.8855. Also: 3915 Portola Parkway, Irvine. 714-734-9687. And: 21123 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast. 949-760-9687. www.zovs.com 

On Thursday, you can join some of the “Real Housewives” at La Vie en Rose for the ultimate girls night out. “A Night of Glamour, Martinis & Sharing” is a cocktail party hosted by Adrian R’Mante from Disney’s “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” while Tammy Knickerbocker and Tamra Barney from “The Real Housewives of Orange County” will model pieces from Bettinis Boutique. There will also be a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds from the evening will benefit Canyon Acres Children and Family Services. 6:30 p.m. $50 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres, dessert, two drinks and door prizes. 240 S. State College Blvd., Brea. 714-529-8333. www.lavnrose.com 

Watch the Super Bowl in style: the lounge at Charlie Palmer will have the game on its giant 88-inch high-definition TV, while Chef Amar Santana serves refined versions of your favorite game-day foods: chicken wings with Sriracha and blue cheese fondue, Wagyu hot dogs and Kobe-style beef sliders, among others. 3333 Bristol Ave., Costa Mesa. 714-352-2525. www.charliepalmer.com 

Fullerton’s Cantina Lounge starts the party early – 10 a.m., to be exact. Until 2 p.m., $17.99 gets you into a Sunday brunch buffet with all-you-can-drink mimosas. During the game, there will be drink specials, raffles and other activities. 2736 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton. 714-879-8094. www.cantinalounge.com 

Ra Sushi is offering three different party platters for those who tire of all the game-day wings and things. Platters range from $20 to $50 and include things like tempura, edamame and various rolls. 155 5th St., Huntington Beach. 714-536-6390. Also: 2401 Park Ave., Tustin. 714-566-1700. www.rasushi.com 

Colts and Saints fans alike are gonna want to stock up their Sunday afternoon Super Bowl parties with enough sustenance to last for the whole game. The crow bar and kitchen is offering large-quantity takeout for those who don't want to cook. Choose from things like meatball sliders ($39 per dozen), hot wings ($22 per dozen), crow bar chili ($15 per quart) and Icelandic cod ceviche ($25 per quart), among other things. Place your order by tomorrow. 2325 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. 949-675-0070. www.thecrowbarcdm.com 

The Alley in Newport Beach is having its own Super Bowl shindig, where $25 gets you all-you-can-eat grilled bratwurst, spicy Andouille chili, sliders and two pints of Bud Light. There's also a hot wing competition, where you can enter your sauce to win. 2 p.m. Sunday. 4501 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. 949-646-9126. www.thealleynewportbeach.com 

Newcomer SideDoor will have specials in honor of the big game: $7 draft pints, bottomless chips, Cuban sandwiches and other gameday fare. 3801 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. 949-717-4322. www.sidedoorcdm.com 

This weekend, Art Institute students and local chefs will join forces to raise money for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which works to fight against cancer in children. Chefs Colleen Johnson, Sandy Kim and Art Institute Chef Peter Striffolino (photo above) are among the six chefs who will each prepare a course for guests. Expect things like pumpkin porridge, Swiss chard tarts, beef short ribs pots de crème and other selections. Dinner is served family style. 50 Forks (on the Art Institute of Orange County campus), 3601 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana. First seating is 6 p.m., second seating is 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday. $50 per person, with every red cent going to the foundation. Reservations: 714-429-0918. www.artinstitutes.edu/aiorangecounty 

Sprinkles Cupcakes now offers its popular red velvet flavor in vegan and gluten-free versions. The vegan cupcake uses soy milk, tofu-cream cheese and coconut oil, while the gluten-free version is made with gluten-free flour and the regular cream cheese frosting. Both versions are available daily. 944 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. 949-760-0003. www.sprinkles.com 

On Wednesday, all Daily Grill locations will donate a portion of its sales from signature menu items to Haiti relief. When you order a chicken pot pie, cobb salad, cheeseburger or fruit cobbler, 10 percent of what you’ve paid for those items will go to the American Red Cross and Partners in Health. www.dailygrill.com  for locations.