Dining
WILD SALMON SEASON COMES TO KINGS FISH HOUSE!
07.19.11
By Sheryll Alexander
King's Fish House, which has two OC locations at Huntington Beach’s Bella Terra Mall and near Anaheim Stadium, is now offering super fresh in-season wild Alaskan salmon. We recently taste tested some of these salmon dishes (along with excellent white wines by the glass) and we decided King’s Fish House is one of OC’s best seafood restaurants.
With a menu that changes twice daily for lunch and dinner, King’s Fish House is a serious purveyor of the freshest seafood. In fact, King’s works directly with fishermen to cull seasonal seafood such as soft shell crabs (now in season!), a caught-near-Catalina bluefin tuna and wild Alaskan halibut.
As for this season’s salmon, King’s Fish House works directly with Yup’ik natives who live along the Yukon River near the U.S.-Canada border. King’s cooks these pink-fleshed. wild-caught beauties in five dishes: salmon summer salad, salmon tataki roll, salmon crab cakes, hazelnut-crusted salmon and cedar plank-roasted salmon.
We were wowed with the salmon cakes, which were meaty and came surrounded by a sweet-and-tart butter, fennel and lime sauce. The hazelnut-crusted salmon was tender and earthy while the cedar plank-roasted salmon was surprisingly spicy with a dry rub of hot peppers. Salmon entrées also come with two sides such as super creamy garlic mashed potoates, sweet glazed carrots, rustic macaroni and cheese or sautéed spinach.
What about wines? We were happily steered into trying out a Spanish Albarino (Paco y Lola from Rias Baixas). This refreshing white has loads of complexity and pairs perfectly with the oily salmon. Another great thing about King’s Fish House is wines can be bought by the glass, by the half bottle carafe and by the bottle. For example, a half carafe of this above-mentioned Albarino costs $16 and you can get two very large or four small glasses from it.
We also tried perfectly-fried calamari and a smoky clam chowder, which was full of succulent pink clams. Some come to King's to sit at the oyster bar to choose from nine varieties of oysters from Mexico, Washington, Prince Edward Island, British Columbia, Virginia and Maryland.
The menu at King’s Fish House is long with tons of fresh seafood as well as sandwiches, pasta, chicken, steaks, salads and a famous burger.
Full? Don’t even think about leaving King’s Fish House without getting dessert. We thoroughly enjoyed the sweet, buttery and creamy strawberry shortcake and the tart and tastyy Key lime pie.
For more information, visit [url=http://www.kingsfishhouse.com]http://www.kingsfishhouse.com[/url].
Sheryll Alexander runs a news media agency based in Costa Mesa, California. Follow her! @sheryllalexande
20qs
Lacey Horning
07.19.11
1. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
That's a tough one. I want to do so much. Investments, stock trade, media, astronaut, producer, world traveler, agriculturist...the thing is I still plan to do a lot of these. I am an entrepreneur at heart and will always continue to create.
2. What’s your most prized possession?
Mental and physical health.
3. Favorite drink?
Chilled sparkling water with a twist of lemon.
4. Fantasy purchase?
Ranch property in Northern California.
5. What can’t you live without?
Heart.
6. What’s next on your “to do” list?
Beach run.
7. Biggest regret?
I don't regret anything as all the choices I've made have made me who I am and I am happy.
8. Cause that you’re most interested/involved in?
Human trafficking/sex slavery.
9. Your dream day in Orange County?
Sailing in the wide open ocean off the coast.
10. Favorite place for breakfast?
An acai bowl from Banzai Bowls.
11. What was the best day of your life?
I keep that one 😊
12. Last concert that you went to?
Coachella Music Festival.
13. Favorite vacation spot?
Somewhere I've never been.
14. If you had to live somewhere else, where would you like to move?
To a boat that travels the world.
15. Favorite books?
The Four Agreements, A New Earth, Celestine Prophecy, The Road Less Traveled.
16. Favorite restaurants in Orange County?
Blue Fin and A's.
17. What’s your biggest fear?
Fear itself.
Earlier this year we discovered Merritt Charles, a chic, up-and-coming label created by LA-based designer Lacey Horning, who recently opened an additional OC office. And we think it’s a must-have. Pieces are so chic, comfortable and flattering. Merritt Charles is bridging the gap between casual wear and high fashion.
Lacey uses her family name, Merritt Charles, for this collection of modern classic staples made locally (mostly in Los Angeles) from high-end Italian fabrics. Merritt Charles designs luxury casual apparel that you can keep and wear for years. Choose from sweaters, tanks, hoodies, denim, cardigans, a great infinity scarf, and more.
Lindsey Garland, buyer and owner of the fashionista’s favorite boutique, Westerly in Corona del Mar, says that Merritt Charles is ideal for SoCal lifestyle.
“The fabrics Lacey uses are the best quality, and you can see that in the way the line feels and fits on the body,” Garland said. “We blow out of it at Westerly. It is a no-brainer purchase for our clients. It takes them from home to carpool to a lunch date, around town and back. It's a beautifully made, and easy to throw on and go."
You can find Merritt Charles at chic boutiques in Orange County including Westerly at 2909 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. 949. 313.7111; Candace Paige at 324 Marine Ave. on Balboa Island. 949.673.5707; and 11th Moon in Laguna Beach at 1259 South Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.715.3254.
You can also shop and see the new spring line at Merritt Charles.
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