NEWPORT BEACH, CA - OC foodies will have the opportunity to get cooking with celebrity chef Debbie Lee, one of the finalists for The Next Food Network Star and a rising luminary in the culinary world. William Lyon Homes is hosting this charismatic TV personality for a special cooking demonstration at its Canopy Lane neighborhood on October 8th and Augusta on October 15th. Festivities at both events will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., so get ready for a delicious afternoon where guests can sample Lee's sizzling Korean-inspired cuisine and get taste of these exciting new OC home collections. Seating is limited and guests are encouraged to hurry and RSVP for this weekend's event at Canopy Lane by calling 888-476-4179 or via email @ Canopylane@lyonhomes.com, or by October 13th for Augusta by calling 866-407-2060 or via email @ Augusta@lyonhomes.com.

"Debbie Lee is one of the most exciting new chefs in Southern California right now and we are thrilled to have her as a special celebrity guest at our neighborhoods for an intimate afternoon of cooking and sampling," said Lesley Pennington, Vice President of Sales for William Lyon Homes. "During these highly anticipated events, Lee will be making signature dishes for guests to enjoy and also signing complimentary copies of her Seoultown Kitchen cookbook for the first 10 guests who arrive at each neighborhood. Lee's first and highly acclaimed cookbook, which was recently honored as one of the Top 10 Cookbooks in the September 2011 issue of Details Magazine will be available for purchase in stores on October 20th. The activities don't end there -- attendees at Augusta can also feast on Korean snacks at Ahn-Joo, her gourmet food truck that is an instant sensation wherever it goes."

Prospective guests are encouraged to make their reservations today at Canopy Lane and Augusta. Bring your appetite and don't miss these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet Debbie Lee and get ready to be dazzled by her vibrant personality and her modern take on Korean pub fare.

Set amidst a prime South Coast Metro location in Santa Ana, Canopy Lane offers gated privacy and unrivaled OC convenience. Stylish and functional two-story detached floorplans range from approximately 1,871 to over 2,200 square feet, with three to four bedrooms, two- and one-half bathrooms and two-car attached garages. Spacious master suites, modern kitchens with islands and upstairs laundry rooms highlight the neighborhood's smart planning Prices are from the low $500,000s.

A prime location in the Villages of Columbus in Tustin and new home value make Augusta a must-have OC address, two-story single-family homes present three to five bedrooms and 2.5 to 4.5 bathrooms in approximately 2,587 to 3,008 square feet; two to three-car garages are included. Private center courtyards give residents the opportunity to enjoy casual outdoor living in a picturesque setting and select floorplans include large master bedrooms and secondary bedrooms conveniently located on the first floor. Prices are from the high $600,000s.

It matters who your builder is, and William Lyon Homes means it when they say that they put themselves into their homes. They build each and every home as if it were their own and have earned a solid track record for constructing homes throughout the West since 1954. Learn more by visiting www.lyonhomes.com, where online guests can easily access exciting information on William Lyon Homes' brand new neighborhoods for sale.

(Marketwire - Oct 6, 2011)