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FULLERTON MEXICAN RESTAURANT Celebrates VALENTINE’S DAY
02.12.19
Hidalgo Cocina & Cocteles in Fullerton is celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering a 3-course prix fixe menu for $45 per person and includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. The restaurant will still offer its traditional menu on that day.
Located at the Villa del Sol in Fullerton’s Historic Downtown, Hidaldo was recently purchased by husband/wife duo Ryan and Brianne Dudley, owners of The Cellar Restaurant, also situated at the Villa del Sol.
Its vast menu consists of Mexican and other Latin dishes served in a hacienda-like setting or al fresco in its garden-like patio. The Valentine’s Day menu is available both lunch and dinner and the menu is as follows:
First course choices include:
Chicken Tinga Tostada Chipotle-Tomato & Onion Sauce, Shredded Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Crema.
Ceviche Shrimp and White Fish, Citrus Juices, Pico de Gallo, Fresh Tortilla Chips.
Albondigas Soup From Scratch Lamb & Beef Meatballs, Hearty Vegetable Broth.
Spinach Salad Spinach Leaves, Dried Cranberries, Candied Walnuts, Red Onion, Blue Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Second-course choices include:
Steak Chimichurri Marinated Steak, Argentinian Pesto, Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Vegetables.
Pecan Salmon Chopped Pecans, Honey Dijon, Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Vegetables.
Pibil Taco Achiote Marinated Pork, Red Onion, Escabeche, Queso Fresco, Cilantro.
Enchiladas Corn Tortillas, Jack Cheese, Red or Green Sauce, Choice of
Grilled Chicken or Steak. ~Vegetarian Option Available.
Third: Chocolate Layer Cake and New York Cheesecake.
Hidalgo is at 305 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton. 714.447.3202 HildalgoFullerton.com
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Valentine’s Day at Surf & Sand Resort
02.11.19
Surf & Sand Resort is offering more than stunning views for couples enjoying Valentine’s Day this year. Located directly on 500 feet of Laguna Beach sand, it provides the perfect escape for a romantic staycation or Valentine’s Day dinner.
Couples can cozy up on private balconies and experience, Surf & Sand Resort's new Sunset, Caviar & Bubbles offering where Champagne and caviar can be served up on their oceanfront balconies for a romantic sunset experience. The culinary team prepares Ossetra Caviar and Buckwheat Blini with all of the perfect accouterments including crème fraîche, chives, egg white, and egg yolk hard boiled and red onion paired with the option between three uniquely exquisite Champagnes.
Sunset, Caviar & Bubbles Champagne offerings:
Bottle of Dosnon & Lepage, Blanc de Noirs, Brut, "Recolté Noir," Aube – $300.
Bottle of Perrier-Jouët, Brut, "Belle Epoque," Épernay 2007 – $500.
Bottle of Louis Roederer, Brut, "Cristal," Reims 2009 – $700.
Not staying? No problem. Enjoy Caviar & Bubbles at Splashes on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring the same delicious accouterments from creme fraîche to capers.
Additionally, throughout February the resort will offer a variety of in-room romantic decorating packages from rose petals and candles to chocolate strawberries and champagne (starting from $110), and a 4-course Prix fixe dinner on Valentine’s Day at Splashes oceanfront restaurant ($135 pp, and $185 with optional wine pairings).
1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach.
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