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Water Park Summer Kick Off
05.20.19
Kickoff the start of summer at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on May 24 to May 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. as they launch the Water Park! They have brand new inflatables for the largest inflatable obstacle course in SoCal.
They also offer a new fleet of watercraft rentals, including Radiant Rides. Tour the Back Bay on one of these watercraft and you might even find dolphins and sea lions.
Water Park Tickets are on sale now for $25 per person. They can be purchased at the door.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is at 1131 Back Bay Drive in Newport Beach.
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New ocean-inspired offerings at Driftwood
05.17.19
Adding to his already acclaimed menu of ocean-inspired offerings, Driftwood executive chef Rainer Schwarz offers dishes featuring fresh, vibrant Spring ingredients. Among the new items is the DK Seafood Tower, a seafood lover’s dream, filled with Maine Lobster Tail, King crab leg, poached jumbo Mexican shrimp, oysters on the half shell, Spanish octopus ceviche, and tuna tartare.
A sampling of Chef Rainer’s new menu items includes the following dishes:
Small Plates
House Cured Steelhead Salmon cucumber and dill creme fraiche, brioche toast points, Peruvian peppadews.
Duck Confit & Goat Cheese Ravioli beurre blanc, sauteed mushrooms, toasted pistachios.
Large Plates
Whole Roasted Dover Sole "sauce Grenoble", potato onion brandade.
Seared Diver Scallops pan seared scallops, fregola pasta, cauliflower, moroccan salsa, morcona almonds.
Pan Seared Thai Snapper roasted eggplant chutney, tomato jam, grilled yellow squash, blistered baby heirloom tomato.
Blackfoot Buffalo Ribeye ancho chili glaze, creamy parsnip puree, green beans, and sweet garlic parsnip chips.
DK Seafood Tower Maine lobster tail, king crab leg, poached jumbo Mexican shrimp, oysters on the half shell, Spanish octopus ceviche, tuna tartare (Petite/Large).
Chef Rainer's menu still includes Driftwood Kitchen’s signature Yellowfin Tuna Tartare Tacos, Grilled Spanish Octopus, and Whole Fried Texas Redfish, which can feed up to 4 guests and must be ordered in advance.
Driftwood Kitchen is located at 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane in Laguna Beach and is open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily.
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