Dining
Signature Culinary Series at Montage Laguna Beach
05.27.14
The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach is offering its don’t miss signature Culinary Series dinners with The Loft’s Chef de Cuisine Casey Overton and visiting winemakers on June 6 and June 18.
On Friday, June 6, Chef Overton invites guests to spend an evening with winemaker Michael Browne to enjoy his signature Loft cuisine paired with the distinctive wines of Kosta Browne Winery. Specializing in intense, balanced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Kosta Browne will offer wine enthusiasts special pours from the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast with each of Chef Overton’s unique 5 courses below.
Kosta Browne Winemaker Dinner
Reception starts at 6 p.m. followed by a seated dinner at 7 p.m.
Dungeness Crab Salad
Peas and Roasted Radishes, Shallot Dressing
Kosta Browne Chardonnay, One Sixteen, Russian River Valley 2012
Duck Confit and Sour Cherry Raviolo
Duck Cracklins and Bitter Greens
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2010
Cook Pigs Ranch Pork Cheek
Fig Mostarda and Braised Fennel, Morcilla Sauce
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2009
Luigi Guffanti Salva Cremasco
Pickled Mushrooms and Garlic Chips, Black Pepper Toast
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, 4 Barrel, California 2008
Venezuelan Dark Chocolate Opera Torte
Almond Milk Ice Cream, Apricot Purée
$175 per person plus tax and gratuity.
To make reservations, call 949.715.6420. Advance reservations are required. Space is limited.
On Wednesday, June 18th, join an exclusive opportunity to taste some of the legendary wines of Allegra Antinori’s family’s estate. Classic wines will be paired with an inspired menu created by Chef Casey Overton specifically for this event. The Antinori family’s legacy of world class wines began in 1385, and has been family run for over six centuries. Chef Overton’s menu, below, harmonizes with the wines from Antinori’s Italian holdings.
Antinori Wine Dinner
Welcome reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by a seated dinner at 7 p.m.
Maine Scallop Tartare
Grilled Jalapeño and Honeydew Consommé
Antinori, Cervaro della Sala, Umbria, Italy 2011
Rotisserie Guinea Hen
Potato Dumplings and Melted Root Vegetables, Rosemary Ash
Antinori, Tignanello, Tuscany, Italy 2011
Whole Roasted Angus Tenderloin-
Succotash Stuffed Tomato and Braised Leeks, Bone Marrow Reduction
Antinori, Guado al Tasso, Tuscany, Italy 2010
Lemongrass Pot de Crème
Lavender Honey, Mace Shortcake
Antinori, Muffato della Sala, Umbria, Italy
$145 per person plus tax and gratuity.
To make reservations, call 949.715.6420. Advance reservations are required. Space is limited.
Montage Laguna Beach is at 30801 S. Coast Hwy, in Laguna Beach.
Easter Sunday on The Deck
04.14.14
Enjoy Easter Sunday on one of the most picturesque beaches in SoCal at The Deck in Laguna Beach. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz will offer Brunch and Dinner items served all day on Sunday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Chef Schwarz’s menu specializes in "ocean-to-table" favorites, such as Classic Lobster Bisque, Maine Lobster Risotto, and Oysters on the Half Shell, as well as brunch and dinner classics, including Quiche Lorraine, Laguna Cioppino, and Domestic Rack of Lamb Chops.
Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 949.494.6700.
EASTER BRUNCH MENU ON THE DECK on LAGUNA BEACH
For Every Table
Mini Muffins/ croissants / preserved jams / Vermont creamery butter
Appetizers
Oysters On The Half Shell/ today’s catch / grated horseradish / mignonette / lemon
Classic Lobster bisque / Champagne cream / ciabatta croutons / fresh chervil
Grilled Asparagus Bundle / fried quail egg / shaved parmesan / piquillo pepper sauce
Maine Lobster Risotto / basil coulis / fine herb salad
Little Gem Salad / shaved radish / avocado / Point Reyes blue cheese / tomato / bacon / red wine vinaigrette
Roasted Tomatoes on the Vine / Di Stefano burrata / arugula pesto / toasted pine nuts
Entrees
Stack of Stuffed Blueberry Pancakes / caramelized hazelnut butter / Vermont maple syrup
Eggs Benedict / Berkshire ham / blood orange hollandaise
Quiche Lorraine / spinach / sweet cherry tomatoes / asparagus / fine herb salad
Laguna Cioppino / clams / shrimp / scallop / daily fish / tomato broth
Pan-Seared Northern Halibut / roasted fingerling potatoes / Carlsbad mussel – saffron sauce
Domestic Rack of Lamb Chops / goat cheese ratatouille / thyme jus / caramelized cipollini onions
Greater Omaha Filet Mignon / sweet corn and haricot vert succotash / morel mushroom sauce
Dessert
Opera Cake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
The Deck on Laguna Beach is at 627 Sleepy Hollow Lane, between the Pacific Edge Hotel and the Pacific Ocean, just off Pacific Coast Highway. 949.494.6700.
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