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Summer Menu Unveiled at Farmhouse
08.16.17
Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens just unveiled a new summer menu created by Executive Chef/owner Rich Mead. It features new dishes highlighting the freshest produce and flavors of the season, as well as a new off-menu, highly curated cheese program. It’s a perfect place to dine in Orange County, with spanning views of the beautiful gardens and Chef Mead’s renowned farm to fork cuisine.
The full summer menu is also offered in the Farmhouse bar, which features four refreshing new summer cocktails, hand-crafted by Anthony Laborin, head of Cocktail R&D.
Highlights from the new menu include the Farmhouse Market Salad, with peaches, persian cucumber, heirloom cherry tomatoes, radish, mixed lettuces, pistachios, flame raisins, goat cheese, basil, balsamic vinaigrette; the Farmhouse Vegetable Plate with grilled corn, summer squash and Tehachapi Grain Project farro, blistered green beans with heirloom cherry tomatoes and garlic, chipotle braised greens, fried shishito pepper, grilled peach chutney; and a Seared Albacore Salad with heirloom cherry tomato and olive tapenade, heirloom tomatoes, green beans, sweet onions, nicoise olives, capers, hard-boiled egg, pee wee potatoes, dijon vinaigrette. And, a Panko Crusted Icelandic Cod with creamy Tehachapi Grain Project farro, green beans, grilled summer squash, spinach, basil pesto, roasted heirloom cherry tomato & olive tapenade.
Dessert choices include Regier Farms Peach Crisp with brown sugar and oat topping, vanilla bean ice cream, and caramel sauce; Grilled Satsumaimo Sweet Potato and Ginger Poundcake
Pudwill Farms berries, sweet cream, toasted pistachios; and a Farmers Market Fruit Tart with vanilla bean ice cream.
Open daily for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open for dinner 5 p.m. to closing.
2301 San Joaquin Hills Road in Corona Del Mar. 949.640.1415.
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Happy Hour Along the Coast
08.15.17
Looking for some great options for Happy Hours along the coast? We have a round up of where to go to enjoy food and drink specials that we know you'll enjoy.
K'YA BISTRO BAR - LAGUNA BEACH
k'ya]http://www.lacasadelcamino.com">k'ya[/url] Bistro Bar, a Mediterranean inspired restaurant located inside the historic La Casa del Camino hotel in the heart of Laguna Beach, gives guests the perfect go-to spot for happy hour after a long day at the beach. Guests can enjoy $6 drink specials and 1/2 off food specials, Monday through Friday from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. The Laguna Beach restaurant offers a tapas-style menu in a vibrant San Francisco-esque environment. With small plates and an emphasis on sharing, the Laguna Beach bistro offers a fun and interactive dining experience on top of satiable dishes such as Grilled Lamb; Blackened Scallops & Risotto served with lobster cream; Blackened Swordfish Tacos; and Petit Filet Mignon.
K'ya Bistro Bar is at 1289 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach.
COASTAL KITCHEN -- DANA POINT
Dana Point's darling restaurant, Coastal Kitchen is now offering an extended happy hour, Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., where guests can enjoy an array of sips and small bites, all for under $10. Cool down with a cocktail (or two) as you munch on roasted red pepper hummus, pork belly bites or the crowd-favorite chef’s daily tacos. Coastal Kitchen offers a diverse menu featuring seafood, farm-fresh salads, sandwiches and premium dry-aged steaks
The Southern California inspired restaurant is now open every day at 11:30 am, serving signature lunch items such as the classic Tuna Melt, Cheeseburger, and the Fried Brie Salad featuring crispy garbanzo beans, grapes, Granny Smith apples and agave-madras vinaigrette.
34091 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point.
FLY-N-FISH OYSTER BAR - NEWPORT BEACH
There is no better way to enjoy happy hour than while taking in the sweet salty ocean breeze and people watching on the bustling boardwalk of Newport Beach. Fly-n-Fish Oyster Bar on the Balboa Peninsula recently debuted new happy hour specials in celebration of summer. Monday through Friday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., guests can enjoy a variety of food and drink specials, including Executive Chef Julio's signature Crab Cakes, Fish Tacos, Fresh Shucked Oysters, Grilled Artichokes as well as beer, wine and well cocktails. The Newport oyster bar is known for its fresh, high-quality seasonal seafood, daily food and drink specials, and craft cocktails.
2304 W Oceanfront in Newport Beach.
WAYS & MEANS OYSTER HOUSE -- HUNTINGTON BEACH
Ways & Means Oyster House recently debuted its new happy hour, called 5 for 5, where guests can enjoy $5 booze and bites, Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Highlights from the menu include signature Fish & Shrimp Tacos, Roasted Oysters, Sweet & Spicy Pan-Roasted Wings, Burger Sliders and Battered Jumbo Shrimp. Guests can also design their own well cocktail for $5, with options including Fords Gin, Hangar 1 Vodka, Evan Williams Straight Bonded Bourbon and Agavales Tequila Blanco. Ways & Means Oyster House is located at Pacific City in Huntington Beach and was created in the tradition of world-class oyster bars around the world, boasting fresh, sustainably-caught seafood and seasonal dishes. The oyster bar aims to reflect a strong sense of community and the coastal lifestyle. Located at 21022 Pacific Coast Hwy B140, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. For more information, or to view the 5 for 5 menu, visit www.wmoysters.com.
THE ROOFTOP LOUNGE - LAGUNA BEACH
Located on top of the historic La Casa del Camino, The Rooftop Lounge is a MUST-SEE restaurant offers the best views in all of OC, with panoramic views of the Laguna Beach coastline. Guests can enjoy happy hour specials, Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm, featuring 1/2 off all hand-muddled mojitos, well cocktails, beer and wine. The Rooftop Lounge is located at 1289 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA. For more information, visit www.rooftoplagunabeach.com or call (949) 497-2446.
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