Dining

Fig & Olive’s Weekend Riviera Brunch
06.29.15
With Fig & Olive’s seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, a passion for the best olive oils and a relaxing upscale atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to also enjoy weekend brunch. And it just rolled out a new Weekend Riviera Brunch ($24*) buffet available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fig & Olive’s culinary team celebrates Mougins’ “Cuisine of the Sun” with menus showcasing seasonal ingredients such as spring peas, figs, and asparagus selected from local farms like Kenter Canyon Farm, Weiser Family Farm, and Babe Farm.
The buffet-style brunch offers a selection of signature dishes from Salmon Crudo with orange, grapefruit, dill, lemon, scallions, and Arbequina olive oil to customizable omelets and whole roasted Provençal style chicken at the carving station.
Families making reservations for the Weekend Riviera Brunch can receive one complimentary kids’ meal* per each weekend buffet purchased.
Fig & Olive is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.877.3005.
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Be Your Own Chef at Gyu-Kaku
06.26.15
By Mimi Ngo
At Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, you are encouraged to “Grill, sip, love, and be your own chef" If you’re looking for a casual and social dining environment, this is it. You will experience community dining where most plates are intended to be shared. A plate of meat can easily be distributed between two people making Gyu-Kaku great for date night or family night.
Popular BBQ items are 21-day aged Angus beef, garlic shrimp, chicken, duck, fish, pork, lamb, and a range of vegetables. Most of the BBQ is seasoned with a miso marinade or a tare soy marinade which can both offer a taste that is sweet and savory. Gyu-Kaku also has a variety of appetizers from wontons, dumplings, sushi, and chicken wings. The drink menu offers a variety of wine, Japanese beer, sake, Shochu and other domestic and import beers.
At each table, there are built-in smokeless grills that allow you to grill fresh raw items. At these tables you will also find soy sauce, ponzu sauce and the signature Gyu-Kaku Spicy Sauce. The helpful servers also offer cooking instructions if needed and can also help with food selections.
To get the best price on your meal, come during Happy Hour which varies by location. Food items as well as beverages are marked down. To stretch your dollar even more, Gyu-Kaku also offers a rewards program that can be easily downloaded to your smartphone. Customers can earn points after every meal which can turn into dollars towards your future visits.
Stay in the loop with their e-mail newsletters where you’ll get the latest deals and promotions. Best of all, Gyu-Kaku is open every day of the year allowing you to dine for any occasion or holiday.
Tables can be reserved through their app, open table on gyu-kaku.com.
Gyu-Kaku has two Orange County locations:
7862 Warner Ave., #109 in Huntington Beach. 714.842.8333.
14181 Newport Ave. in Tustin. 714.731.1719.
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