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HEALTHY SUMMER MEALS AT STONEFIRE GRILL!

05.14.11

Review by Joanne Tucker

If you really need some healthy and quick meals on a hot summer night, then head to Stonefire Grill and order up from its new and very delicious Healthy Alternatives Menu. 

Seriously, with this healthy menu, you won’t feel guilty indulging in a crispy grilled cheese-less pizza (170 calories per slice) or a side dish of cowboy-style beans (180 calories).

With two OC locations in Fountain Valley and Irvine, Stonefire Grill says it has “infused its Healthy Alternatives Menu with items that boast fewer calories without sacrificing flavor to its salads, pizza, chicken, beef and salmon entrees and sides.”

But can that be true? Yes!

We taste-tested a variety of healthy menu items and our taste buds were delighted at the petite spinach salad with grilled chicken breast, fresh mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomato, mozzarella cheese, avocado and croutons (500 calories without dressing) with roasted red pepper vinaigrette on the side (160 calories).

The other healthy salad is the Italian chop, which has freshly-chopped greens, garbanzo beans, mozzarella cheese and your choice of grilled chicken breast or dry salami (440 calories without dressing). Try the Dijon mustard vinaigretteon the side (150 calories).  

The grilled vegetable plate of red peppers, mushrooms, zucchini and feta cheese (110 calories that serves two guests) was outstanding as was the cheese-less, thin-crusted pizza with eggplant, zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and fresh oregano.

For heartier fare, we highly enjoyed the mesquite barbecue chicken breast (240  calories that serves two guests), the mesquite barbecue tri-tip (210 calories that serves four guests) and the sesame-glazed fresh salmon (350 calories that serves two guests).

For more information about Stonefire Grill or to view the complete nutritional profiles for its new Healthy Alternatives Menu, visit www.stonefiregrill.com.

More About Stonefire Grill

In addition to the new healthy alternatives menu, Stonefire Grill features more than 14 salads and lots of pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and entrees. This restaurant also has kid’s meals, family-style meals, crowd pleasers, desserts, wine and beer.  Also, the entire menu is available for take-out orders.

18727 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, 714-968-8300.

3966 Barranca Parkway (Crossroads Shopping Center), Irvine, 949-77-1177.

 

Joanne Tucker is a freelance dining and travel writer based in Costa Mesa, Calif.

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ENO-VERSITY CLASSES THIS SUMMER!

05.09.11

By Sheryll Alexander

Ever been to Eno-Versity wine classes at one of our favorite food and drink destinations in OC, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel?

These informative classes, which are held at The Ritz Carlton’s fabulous ENO wine tasting room, includes lots of sips and noshes while you learn from expert winemakers and artisan producers. We love how these interactive classes are intimate, communal and a perfect first course for dinner at The Ritz's new posh restaurant, RAYA.

All of the wine classes below are held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and cost $40 per person. Here’s this year’s summer schedule:

June 10: Ceviche and Sauvignon Blanc

Discover how the spicy, citrus flavors of ceviche match perfectly with the bright, zesty characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc.

July 15:  Salsa and Sangria

Savor the spice of life with a variety of sangrias and salsa to match.

August 12: Greek Wine

Try these up-and-coming Greek wines that make you say "Opa!"

To register, call resort services at 949-240-2000.

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