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Classic English Christmas Dinner at The Whale and Ale - San Pedro, CA

 

 

Christmas Eve  4 p.m. to 10 p.m.& Christmas Day  2 p.m. to 8 p.m. 2008

Cream of Broccoli & Stilton Soup/warm onion bread  *  Whale & Ale house Salad  *  Prawn cocktail/spicy tomato chutney 

  Roast Turkey breast/smoked sausage/sage stuffing & warm Cranberry Sauce  *  Roast Christmas Goose *  Beef Wellington  *  Whale & Ale Prime Rib/Yorkshire pudding   *  Baked Scottish Salmon over Savoy cabbage with bacon sauce   Range of vegetarian dishes
All are served with seasonal vegetables & mashed red jacket potatoes

English trifle with aged sherry  *  Cumberland sticky toffee pudding 

327 West 7th. Street, San Pedro, California

The Whale and Ale

 

July - British Pub Month at The Whale & Ale, San Pedro CA

July - in our third season of British Pub Month...

Fish & Chips for dinner, all month long for $12.50 per person.
To introduce British Pub Specials, we have previously featured:

English Bangers & Mash. Shepherd's Pie.
Now it's time for Fish & Chips.
All through the month of July, for 12 and a half dollars, you can enjoy English Fish & Chips at its best.
From 5 p.m. every day, until we close.

The Whale & Ale, San Pedro CA

British Pub Month at The Whale & Ale

First Thursday of July 2007 ( July 3). 

 

In honor of British Pub Month, Our $22 fixed price English three-course menu:

Traditional Shrimp Cocktail over shredded lettuce, with English Cocktail sauce
English Fish & Chips:  Icelandic Cod filet fried in our own Bass Ale batter with English chips, warm Cumberland sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream.

The Whale & Ale - San Pedro, CA

Mother's Day at The Whale and Ale, San Pedro, CA

The Whale & Ale Mother's Day Menu, Sunday, May 11th    2008. 

(Try to book early; this will sell out)
Chef David has gone overboard to make this year's menu exciting and different, and our menu prices are down to help you keep your expense low! 

From 1 till 8 p.m.  Children $7.95 to age 9, & half adult price to age 15

Homemade Butternut Squash Soup or
New England Clam Chowder; with diced smoked bacon, & ocean clams
The Whale & Ale house salad of fresh mixed lettuces with blue cheese, mushrooms, walnuts & peppery homemade creamy dressing
Whale & Ale Crab Cakes; served with mixed greens and citrus dressing
Grilled Tiger Shrimp: six jumbo shrimp marinated in chile oil breaded, grilled & served with mango butter sauce
Ploughman's plate: one grilled English 'banger' sausage, small house salad wedge of English Cheddar cheese, Branstone pickle

Fish & Chips: Atlantic Cod deep fried in beer batter & English chips 14.95
Petrale sole with lemon/caper/butter sauce - fresh petrale sole breaded in panko bread crumbs, sauteed & served with fresh vegetable 16.95
Blackened Salmon with corn salsa: Fresh salmon dipped in Cajun spices served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables   17.95
Baked Salmon: fresh Scottish salmon filet with spinach & tomatoes baked in herb butter sauce; steamed potatoes 19.55

Carved Fresh Roast Turkey: Mashed fresh potatoes, gravy, stuffing & cranberry Sauce 14.25

Twice-roasted Duckling & Cumberland sauce (redcurrants simmered in port wine with citrus juices); green beans, mashed potatoes 18.50
Bangers & Mash: two large English Pork sausages grilled & served with mashed russet potatoes, gravy & Coleman's mustard 14.75
Roast Rack of New Zealand Lamb: rubbed with garlic, mild mustard & rosemary; rolled in fresh breadcrumbs, baked to your liking; mashed fresh potato & creamed spinach  24.00
Shepherd's Pie: our famous pie with ground roast leg of lamb, ground filet, peas & carrots topped with mashed potato; browned in the oven 16.55
Roast Prime Rib of Beef au jus, chive mashed potatoes & creamed spinach...
English cut (eight ounces) is thinly sliced 14.95   & King's cut 16oz 19.25
Grilled Filet mignon under melted blue cheese, vegetables, mashed potatoes 22.65
Desserts & Puddings
Cumberland Sticky Toffee Pudding & vanilla ice cream
English Sherry Trifle with whipped cream
Queens Apple* in pastry with cinnamon & brown sugar; vanilla custard cream
Seasonal Fresh fruit with marscapone cheese & raspberry sorbet
Old Fashioned Raisined Bread Pudding & homemade caramel sauce
Tea and English scone, whipped cream and jam

The Whale and Ale - San Pedro, CA

Dinner/Show package - Little Fish Theatre San Pedro CA

              Little Fish Theatre Don't forget our Dinner/Show package!

Little Fish Theatre offers an exciting banquet of thrilling, thought-provoking & captivating plays, - a veritable smorgasbord. And we're serving up a variety of ticket packages to tantalize discerning tastes.

CRIMES OF THE HEART
by Beth Henley - directed by Melanie Jones
Apr 18 - May 24 It's busting at the seams with childhood jealousies, unrequited love, & a lifelong vendetta.

Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street at 8th, San Pedro, CA. Entrance & Parking is provided behind the theatre, accessed through the alley between 7th & 8th Street.
Visit our website at www.whaleandale.com for even more information.

Mural Unveiling & Reception - First Thursday is April 3, 2008

First Thursday is April 3, 2008
In addition to our regular menu, and Patty and Dayton Borders' music all evening, without a cover charge, there's the  three course 'starving artists' menu that night is a mere $22!
Our renowned 'house' Whale & Ale salad.

(Don't forget we now bottle and sell David's exceptional salad dressing!)

Linguini tossed with peas & real prosciutto in cream sauce

Coupe Rossini: Fresh seasonal berries with mascarpone cheese, a splash of sweet Muscat wine and raspberry sorbet.

...the very same night: (First Thursday) "Last Night All My Friends Had the Same Dream"
Please join the volunteers, staff and friends of Grand Vision for an Artist Reception and Mural Unveiling on First Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 7 p.m. celebrating the completion of a mural by noted Harbor Area artist Aaron White entitled "Last Night All My Friends Had The Same Dream."  The mural also includes contributions by artists Victor Gastelum, Craig Ibarra, Hanadi Chawaf & Scott Aicher. Hope to see you there!
Mural Unveiling & Reception

Mural by Aaron White and Guest Artists: Victor Gastelum, Craig Ibarra, Hanadi Chawaf & Scott Aicher
Reception 7 p.m. - Refreshments & Music
Access mural by walking through the building or from the  5th St. public parking lot behind the Warner Grand Theatre. 
434 W. Sixth Street, San Pedro, Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 7 p.m.

Best of the Year: The Whale and Ale in San Pedro, CA

Well, 2007 is definitely over! What a year... The Whale & Ale was graced with a visit from a former President and First Lady, - quite an honor, and were very proud to receive the coveted Best of LA award, (for our shanty singers), from LA Magazine.    
What does 2008 have in store? Well, it looks like being a bumper year thanks to the resurgence of quality retail businesses in old town San Pedro, not only Mischi's Strudel, Catwalk Shoes, Infected Clothing & many others, (here is a list of new businesses that just occurred to me!):

• Soluna 315 West 6th Street 310-619-4130; 
• Glamour Puss 317 West 6th Street 310-831-0332 Beauty Boutique; 
• Catwalk Shoes 319 West 6th Street 310-519-3410; 
• Under the Bridge 358 West 6th Street 310-519-8871; Latino Books & gallery; 
• Born to Party 411 West 6th Street 310-831-3950 Paintings by Rachel Leonardo & local artists; 
• Our Creations 416 West 6th Street 310-519-8231 Art & Craft Supplies for Special Occasions; 
• Z Fabrique 421 West 6th Street 310-547-1871 Gifts, folk art & more; 
• JD Hobby Center 455 West 6th Street 310-514-3702 Models; 
• OM Basics 461 West 6th Street 310-427-7517; 
• Bum Duck 301 West 7th Street 310-809-5070 Ladies Clothing; 
• Infected Clothing Store 331 West 7th Street 310-986-0111 Clothing; 
• Studio 347 Hair Salon 347 West 7th Street 310-809-6823; 
• Thomas Towne Reavey, Inc. 359 West 7th Street 310-514-1733 Local artists, Peggy Reavey; 
• The Hive Salon 367 West 7th Street 310-832-3836 Local artists; 
• Off the Vine 600 S. Pacific Avenue Suite 103, 310-977-7990 Fine wines - Your hosts: Michael Koth & Alison Shaw; 
• Haute Mer Imports 741 S. Pacific Avenue 310-833-2221 Indonesian rustic teak furniture, batik, paintings, carvings & home accessories; 
• 8th St. Lofts Corner 8th Street & Pacific Avenue 310-547-3334 boutiques, & local artists. 

The Whale and Ale is also proud to welcome:

• Mishi's Strudel Bakery & Cafi 309 West 7th Street 310-832-6474; 
• Nosh Cafe/Deli  617 S. Centre Street 310-514-1121 Breakfast/Lunch; 
• Gypsy Way BBQ 655 West 7th Street 310-832-0402 Persian Cuisine; 
• Port Town Caffe 800 S. Pacific Ave 310-547-0849 Coffee/Meals; 
• Crimsin Bar & Lounge 345 6th St., 310-833-8818... 

& there are probably others that I have not thought about. So much new retail business can only make this an even more interesting town to visit.

Chinese New Year at the Whale & Ale San Pedro CA

Start the Chinese New Year off with Art! Visit the many downtown merchants and the local artist studios and galleries!

Further to Chef David's memos last year suggesting a theme for each month, the Whale & Ale will be celebrating February 7th as follows:
Live Music 6.30 to 10 p.m., (no cover nor drink minimum) and $25 starving artist's menu, which this month is....

February 7, 2008 is the first day of Chinese New Year 4705.

Wonton Soup: The name won ton means ' swallowing a cloud':  our soup features wonton floating to resemble clouds; broth filled with chicken wontons, shrimp & oriental vegetables. Then

Fresh ling cod in black bean sauce: sauteed with green onions & snow peas in garlic black bean sauce; steamed rice or

' B & B'...         Beef & broccoli in oyster sauce served with steamed rice

Orange sherbet

David Juarez, - Executive Chef
The Whale & Ale

Dinner & Theater Little Fish Theatre and the Whale and Ale

At the Little Fish Theatre. Two different shows this month:
Location: Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street at 8th, San Pedro. Entrance and Parking is provided behind the theatre, accessed through the alley between 7th & 8th Street, immediately behind the Whale & Ale.

DINNER/THEATRE PACKAGES:

Enhance your evening out by dining with a theatre/dinner package -- we offer perfect pre-theatre fare.

WHALE & ALE $45 per person - an authentic three-course English Pub Dinner. 327 West 7th St. RESERVATIONS:  310.832.0363

Per person price includes dinner and a ticket to the Little Fish Theatre. Please e-mail or call ahead to make reservations and allow 1.5 hours to dine.
a) STRING OF PEARLS by Michele Lowe, directed by Cecilia Fannon
Mar 2 - 31 on Fri & Sat @ 8pm; Sun 3/18 & 3/25 @ 7pm; Thurs 3/8* & 3/29 @ 8pm
PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH PANDORA PRODUCTIONS
*Partners in Action Performance benefiting Beacon House Thurs 3/8 @ 8pm

STRING OF PEARLS is the story of the curious migration of a family necklace through time, geography, and owners. In this comedic fable, four actors play more than two dozen women who covet, steal, bestow, and misplace a single strand of beads.
WACKY WEDNESDAYS  with The Spotlights Comedy Troupe, March 14, 21 & 28 on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Specially Priced Tickets: $15

b) It's BIG COMEDY in March with The Spotlights Comedy Troupe presenting Wacky Wednesdays.  Enjoy an evening of good clean entertainment.  Combining zany antics, silly situations, witty banter and, of course, audience participation, The Spotlights serve up a smorgasbord of fun.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Whale & Ale, San Pedro, CA

           Thanksgiving Day 2006 at The Whale & Ale
                Thursday, November 23rd from 1 to 7 p.m.

House salad of mixed baby lettuces, sliced mushrooms, crumbled blue cheese & chopped walnuts with creamy housemade salad dressing, or
Homemade butternut squash soup with prosciuto & cream

Then choose from these entrees
Carved whole roast turkey; sweet potatoes, mashed russet potatoes, country stuffing, fresh vegetables, gravy & cranberry sauce
Beef Wellington with mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables
Roast leg of lamb, mashed potatoes, mixed fresh vegetables,
Roast prime rib of beef au jus with mixed fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding
Roast duck & Cumberland sauce; vegetables & mashed  potatoes
Filet of fresh Atlantic salmon with vegetables &mashed  potatoes

Chef David's homemade apple or pumpkin pie
with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

$25.00 per person, (Children 10 & under half price).