Dining
Tommy Bahama Opens in Laguna
11.01.10
By Joanne Tucker
The laid back charm and whimsical artistic vibe of Laguna Beach is captured at Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach Bar & Grill, which invites beach goers and locals to hang out in its Hawaiian Island-inspired décor of natural wood shutters, rich oil-rubbed bronzed hardware and railings and multiple windows to let in Laguna’s gentle ocean breezes.
Located in the newly-renovated 1931 landmark Heisler Building on the corner of PCH and Laguna Avenue, Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach Bar & Grill features an open air dining area and an adjacent retail store for diners to indulge in a shopping spree before or after drinks and bites when the restaurant opens on Saturday, Nov. 6.
Just steps away from Laguna’s Main Beach and shops, Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach offers contemporary American cuisine for lunch, dinner and in-between pick-me-ups in its open air dining area and way cool bar.
Lagunatics (Laguna Beach residents), day trippers and tourist alike sit at the modern, yet totally casual bar and sip on hand-crafted, tropical-inspired cocktail quenchers. Or, some order a microbrew on tap or a relaxing glass of wine from the rather extensive wine list.
Start with a selection of lobster corn dogs, ahi tuna tacos, shrimp Avalon (chilled tiger shrimp and Dungeness crab), the wedge salad or a generous cheese plate. We enjoyed the chilled shrimp Avalon and light and crispy ahi tuna tacos made with wonton shells, wasabi-lime infused avocado and Asian slaw. Starter prices range from $5-$16.
At the entrée course, we ordered the shrimp BLT. Yes, that’s right! Shrimp in a BLT that was loaded with Nueke’s applewood-smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, avocado and garlic aioli on toasted sourdough. Yummy!
Mains include a swordfish sandwich, pablano chicken, fillet and shrimp, mahi mahi. With the “Laguna Harvest” burger, you can choose the protein from Prime angus beef, chicken breast or veggie. Try a side of lobster macaroni and cheese, crispy fries with truffle oil and dried tomato risotto. Sides go for $5-$16 and entrees from $12-$25.
Could desserts get any better? Reasonably price from $6-$10, savor post-meal bites such as a real honest-to-goodness root beer float or a heavenly slice of banana cream pie or the triple chocolate cake with mocha mouse whipped cream.
After a time in Tommy Bahama’s Laguna food and drink paradise, browse the retail store for this quality surf brand’s men’s and women’s sportswear, swimwear, accessories and home décor.
Restaurant Hours:
Sunday to Thursday, 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 11:30 am – Midnight
Retail Hours
Thursday: 10 am -11 pm
Friday & Saturday: 10 am - Midnight
Parking:
Metered street parking and a public parking behind the restaurant off Laguna Avenue costs $6 (cash or credit card) for three hours.
400 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Restaurant: 949.376.6886
Retail: 949.376.6881
Website: www.tommybahama.com
Joanne Tucker is a lifestyles writer based in Costa Mesa.
Dining Bistro le Crillon Fall Wild Game Menu
09.28.10
For the first time, the acclaimed restaurant Bistro le Crillon is offering its in-season non-farmed wild game menu nightly throughout the fall. Up until now, you had to wait once a year for a Hunter’s Dinner & Cigars evening, a feast on American wild game and a selection of fine cigars. The extravagant five-course menu begins with an assorted hunter’s plate of wild boar proscuitto from San Geminiano, Italy; chef/owner Chantal Betron’s homemade terrine of wild duck with pistachio; breast of venison; and venison and wild boar salami.
Guests will enjoy a second course of Chantal’s casserole of wild boar pappardelle, followed by a third course of rack of elk with chestnuts puree, green apple puree and mushroom sauce Grand Veneur. The fourth course is a selection of fine cheese from France, and ending with a final sweet course of blueberry tart.
The dinner costs $150 per person prix fixe or is available a la carte, and excludes wine, cognacs, cigars, tax and gratuity. Suggested wine and fine cigar pairings are available with each course. Cigar selections include Winston Churchill Blenheim by Davidoff, and the Jose Padron 1926 No. 1 Double Corona, among others.
Open for dinner Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed on Sunday. Eastbluff Village Center , at 2523 Eastbluff Drive at Vista del Oro, in Newport Beach . 949.640.8181, or visit www.bistrolecrillon.com.
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