Blog
National Wear Red Day!
02.04.11
Wear your favorite little red dress (or anything red for that matter) at Chef Michael Mina’s acclaimed Stonehill Tavern at St. Regis Monarch Beach tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. and enjoy a little red dress cocktail party with special Rose Petal Martinis and limited edition heart healthy dishes. The event is in support of National Wear Red Day and Go Red for Women for the American Heart Association.
A portion of proceeds from signature Go Red for Women menu items will benefit the AHA, and anyone who wears a piece of red clothing will receive a complimentary rose petal martini. Continue the celebration in The Lobby Lounge and to make a night of it with A Time for Pleasure, offering 20% off room rates. Mention special rate code “Pleasure.”
Stonehill Tavern is at the St. Regis Monarch Beach, One Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. For dinner or resort reservations, please call 1.800.722.1543.
Dining
CLANCY’S CLUBHOUSE FOR TRUE COMFORT FOOD
02.03.11
Review by Sheryll Alexander
Sitting amongst a sea of corporate restaurants in Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort district, Clancy’s Clubhouse is a rare and beautiful thing.
Owned by longtime OC resident Cheryl Clancy, this sports bar and restaurant offers a casual place to watch the game, to drink some brews, to play billiards and to eat real American comfort food at reasonable prices. Just opened this summer, Clancy’s Clubhouse was built to take advantage of the nearby Disney tourist and convention traffic, but is really out to please the locals.
My beefy husband, who is a fan to most any sports bar, remarked that he was “pleasantly surprised” by the atmosphere here. “I expected it to be touristy,” he said. Nope, you won’t find any Disney or even Anaheim Angels kitsch at Clancy’s.
What you will find is a convivial spot to enjoy the game (and free wireless for web surfing!) with cozy booths, lots of four-top tables, a friendly bar and no less than 36 flat screen TVs.
Proprietor Cheryl says she worked closely with Chef Francisco Rincon to build a menu full of American comfort food with fresh flavors and low prices. Did they succeed? Yes!
We started with a plate of very fresh and very crispy chicken wings ($9 for a pound!), which came with traditional Buffalo-style sauce (although you can also get teriyaki, barbeque, Cajun, mango habanero or spicy diablo sauces). The terribly tender calamari ($7.50) was also perfectly cooked and came with three different sauces on the plate.
Surprisingly, each entrée such as a delectable and light chicken pot pie ($10) came with a cup of soup or salad. The cup of clam chowder was light and very tasty with super fresh clams, onions, carrots and celery. The accompanying Caesar salad was, again, very fresh, crisp and perfectly seasoned with a tart-and-tangy dressing and lots of Parmesan cheese.
My picky husband was very skeptical about ordering an expensive steak here. However, the $32 filet mignon, he said, was tender and flavorful and he could not stop talking about the delicious creamy polenta (rather than boring mashed potatoes).
Other tempting dishes on the menu we did not try include the New England-style pot roast ($13.50), an entire burger menu ($8-$9), zero trans-fat fried chicken ($9-$17), a turkey dinner with all the trimmings ($10.50), grilled calves’ liver ($14), braised short ribs ($19), herb-crusted Prime rib ($21-$28) and a pan-fried bologna sandwich ($7.50). Other dishes worth noting are the daily $10 blue plate specials such as shepherd’s pie, beef stroganoff and fried chicken with country gravy.
As for dessert, the kids will love the brownie sundae, but adults may veer towards the hand-crafted bread pudding with Bourbon vanilla bean sauce.
Because Clancy’s Clubhouse isn’t yet well known in OC, it may be the perfect place to watch the big game. Yep, this Sunday starting a 2 p.m., you and your buddies can pay $20 each for two raffle tickets, one free entry on the $500 game board and a $20 food credit. (Raffle prizes include an iPod, personal TV, sports memorabilia, tees, hats and Clancy’s gift cards.) Although the regular menu will be available, game-day specials include $5 appetizers, $2.50 beers, $3.50 house wine and $4.50 margaritas. Reservations for preferred seating must be made in advance.
Clancy’s Clubhouse, 2191 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714-750-7500, [url=http://www.clancysclubhouse.com]http://www.clancysclubhouse.com[/url].
Open Mon.-Tues. at 4 p.m. and Wed.-Sun. at 11:30 a.m.
Sheryll Alexander is a lifestyles writer based in Costa Mesa, California.
Follow Greer on Pinterest
from the blog
- 10.15.24 – Sherman Library Celebrates 50 Years with Special Open House on October 22
- 10.15.24 – Autumn Music Fest in Costa Mesa
- 10.14.24 – 25th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival: Must-See Films and Exclusive Screenings
- 10.13.24 – Seasonal Sips at Press & Moka Coffeehouse in Irvine
- 10.10.24 – Capture Timeless Family Moments at Brystan Studios!
- 10.10.24 – Experience Natural, Next-Level Skin Rejuvenation at ICONIC Wellness
- 10.10.24 – Ewan McGregor to Receive TV Performance of the Year Award at 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival
- 10.09.24 – Discover Doctor Clean: Your Trusted Cleaning Solution in Orange County
- 10.08.24 – Cocktails for a Cause: Monthly Fundraisers at The Park Club
- 10.02.24 – Segerstrom Center for the Arts Continues the 2024 Fall Cabaret Season
- 10.02.24 – Grand Reopening of Lido Theater: A Celebration of Art Deco Glamour with a Free Sugar Ray Concert
- 09.30.24 – Celebrate National Taco Day at Puesto with Golden Ticket Giveaways and Exclusive Specials!
- 09.30.24 – Get Behind the Wheel at the Orange County Auto Show
- 09.27.24 – An Evening of Musical Masterpieces: Rachmaninoff, Beethoven & More
- 09.26.24 – Step into ‘The Gathering’ at Roger’s Gardens Halloween Boutique
- 09.24.24 – Flora Avocado Farm: A Scenic Venue for Private Events and Photoshoots
- 09.23.24 – Support Local Hairstylists Battling Breast Cancer: Enter The Jill Foundation’s Fundraiser Today!
- 09.23.24 – Market Broiler Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Exclusive Tasting Dinners
- 09.22.24 – Oktoberfest Menu at Bayside: New for 2024
- 09.18.24 – Transformative Currents: Where Art Meets Ocean Action at Crystal Cove
More Daily Doses
- 10.14.24 – Join the Fall Cocktail Tour & Colors of Fall at The District at Tustin Legacy
- 10.10.24 – Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Debuts in Costa Mesa with Grand Opening Celebration
- 10.09.24 – Inaugural Mexican Food & Wine Festival at CHAAK Kitchen
- 10.09.24 – StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island on October 16-20
- 10.08.24 – Renaissance ClubSport Hotel & Fitness Resort Completes Renovations
- 10.02.24 – Pop Pie Co. Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Exclusive Chef Collaborations and Special Giveaways
- 09.30.24 – Verde: A New Destination for California Cuisine and Crafted Libations
- 09.30.24 – Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach 2024: Aerial Thrills and New Beachside Action
- 09.27.24 – McG Ushers in New Era for The Lido Theater with Restoration and Expanded Entertainment
- 09.24.24 – 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival Honors Nicolas Cage, Colman Domingo, June Squibb and More
- 09.23.24 – Newport Beach Film Festival Kicks Off 25th Anniversary with World Premiere of ‘Old Guy’
- 09.18.24 – Paddle Up Pickleball Tournament to Fight Cancer
- 09.18.24 – ROL Hand Roll Bar Opens Third OC Location in Irvine
- 09.17.24 – All-New IMAX with Laser Now Open at AMC Tustin 14 at The District at Tustin Legacy
- 09.16.24 – Discover Six New Exciting Additions at The District at Tustin Legacy
- 09.16.24 – OCAPICA – An Evening with Tastemakers of Orange County
- 09.13.24 – Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Musco Center
- 09.11.24 – Learn & Grow Family Fair: Free Fun, Live Entertainment, and Activities at The District
- 09.08.24 – Darkroom: OC’s Newest Everyday Fine Dining Destination with a Vinyl Twist
- 09.06.24 – Project Playhouse: Tour, Bid, and Support HomeAid at Irvine Spectrum