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Swizzle Sticks and Frosted Glasses! ARC’s New Summer Bar Menu

05.29.14

Here’s the thing, you’re going to want to drink something cool with ARC’s open fire cooking, and what better than an equally handcrafted summery cocktail? The new summer libations at ARC just debuted from Bar Chef Koire Rogers featuring fresh Julep-inspired craft cocktails featuring a swizzle stick and frosted glasses. All drinks are made with fine, hand-cut ice, locally sourced artisanal ingredients, as well as house-made bitters and syrups.

The new cocktails are available through the end of summer:

Big Popa - pilar rum, sherry, yellow chartreuse
Framboozled - mezcal, raspberry, sour beer, chile
Jill’s Julep - amaro, vermouth, lemon, bubbles
Prescription Julep - brandy, rye, mint
Upstairs - cocchi americano, lemon, seltzer
Chartreuse Swizzle - green chartreuse, lime, pineapple
Hemingway - pilar rum, lime, maraschino
Friendly Fire - gin, apple, allspice, fire

ARC is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is located in Costa Mesa’s South Coast Collection (3321 Hyland Avenue, Suite F).

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.