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SELANNE STEAK TAVERN OFFERS NEW PENALTY BOX POP-UP SERVICE
06.05.20
Adding lunch service to its offerings, Selanne Steak Tavern, hosts a pop-up Penalty Box lunch outpost on its outdoor terraces Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning Saturday, June 6. Advance reservations suggested due to limited seating to allow for physical distancing
The restaurant will continue to offer The Penalty Box menu for take-out and curbside pick-up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily. Guests may pre-order online.
The outdoor Penalty Box Pop-Up at Selanne Steak Tavern will feature PUCKS (burgers) made with the restaurant’s signature blend of sirloin, short rib, and wagyu beef, and any burger may be substituted with a soy-based veggie patty. Included are “The Great Eight” composed of an eight-spiced Moroccan lamb patty, roasted piquillo pepper, goat cheese, pickled red onion, rocket, chimichurri aioli on ciabatta; “The Broken Rib” made of a wagyu beef patty, bourbon BBQ short rib, giant onion ring and smoked gouda; and other prime choices.
Equally popular are its STICKS (hot dogs) that include “The Barnburner, an all-beef dog with spicy cream cheese, braised onions, pickled Fresno chili, “Sin-Bin” sauce; and “The Top Shelf” with grilled cheese style split Polish sausage, tomato, caramelized onion, American cheese, Tillamook cheddar, Penalty Box sauce on marble rye.
Also on the menu are Gourmet Poutines aka TWIGS like “The Vladimir” created with short rib, bacon, cornichon, pickled red onion, American cheese, scallion, and Russian sauce. Especially for the younger set is the Kids “Hat Trick” meal starring a plain cheeseburger or hot dog, fries, and chocolate milk.
Beverage accompaniments are Whipped Ice (shakes) with yummy selections including “Icing” (vanilla) composed of Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream, white chocolate chips, whip and sugar crisp and “Blowing A Tire” (chocolate) concocted of chocolate ice cream, dark chocolate chips, whip, and sugar crisp. Selanne Steak Tavern’s award-winning wine list, craft beers, and signature cocktails will also be available.
The original Penalty Box, owned by Hockey Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne and business partner Kevin Pratt, is at SteelCraft Garden Grove, located at 12900 S. Euclid Street, and recently reopened for dine-in and takeout from noon to 8 p.m.
Selanne Steak Tavern is at 1464 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.715.9881.
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SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY IS OPEN
06.05.20
Santa Barbara Wine Country welcomes guests back into wineries and tasting rooms with dine-in services and safety measures to keep guests safe as they sip the latest vintages and soak in the beautiful surroundings.
Over 200 wineries are part of the picturesque wine region known for producing highly rated, internationally recognized wines.
Wineries and tasting rooms are partnering with food trucks, local caterers, and restaurants. The re-opening is a rare opportunity for restaurants and caterers to show off their farm-to-table offerings aside the County’s award-winning wine. Guests will find sit-down meals with wines by the glass, flight or bottle.
To help ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff, Santa Barbara County wineries and tasting rooms are implementing the following protocols:
- Strict adherence to CDC health and safety guidelines: sanitization, hygiene, face coverings for staff and for guests when not consuming food or wine
- Use of outdoor space and other social distancing practices
- Daily employee wellness screenings and temperature checks
- Reservation systems to manage the number of guests
The Santa Barbara wine region is best known for two things: the exceptional quality of the wines and the laid-back community vibe. From signature Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs worthy of Burgundy to sought-after Rhone and Bordeaux style varietals, there is a wine for every palate with over 50 varietals grown throughout the region.
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