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Christmas Dining at OC’s Premium Culinary Destination, Top of the V at The Viv
12.07.22
Top of the V, located at the newly rebranded The Viv Anaheim, is an experience that immerses guests in the cuisine of the Basque Country of Spain. With impressive views of the city, this swanky rooftop restaurant and bar invites guests to enjoy our beautiful SoCal weather while exploring the Chef Tasting menu and Exhibition Kitchen.
Located on the 12th floor of The Viv Hotel Anaheim, lounge by the elevated rooftop pool or sit by the firepits and outdoor VIP lounges while watching the nightly Disneyland firework show. Chef Edgar Beas takes inspiration from his experience cooking Basque cuisine to create a playful yet familiar take on Spanish dishes that follow the old-world technique of charcoal grilling and cooking.
For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Top of the V will be offering a special five-course holiday meal available from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
- 1st course – Vieira | chilled scallopuni, seabean, buddha hand koshu
- 2nd course – Porrsualda | basque leek and potato soup, salt cod, jamoniberico
- 3rd course – Pichon asado | dry aged squad, squash roqueta, pedro ximenez
- 4th course – Cordero | lamb loin confit, stewed lentils, date puree
- 5th course – Pudin de pan| bread pudding marcona almond, dried fruit, dulce de leche
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1601 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim. Tel: +1 714-408-2787
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Paragon Holiday Grilled Cheese Pop-Up + The Return of Breakfast Sandwiches
12.07.22
The recently-opened Paragon at SOCO celebrates the season with a cozy, upscale dinner pop-up celebrating delicious takes on the Grilled Cheese Sandwich. These Holiday Grilled Cheese Dinners will take place 5-10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through Friday, Dec. 23.
“We wanted to take something that most everybody loves–the Grilled Cheese Sandwich–and put the Paragon spin on it, a few times over,” Executive Chef Dean Isom said. “ I’ve created two soups for the pop-up, too. Grilled cheese and soup when it’s cold out is the paragon of comforting food to me, and in many ways, that’s really what we’re all about.”
The pop-up menu features:
SANDWICHES (with gruyere, cheddar, and parmesan cheeses)
- Bacon Grilled Cheese / smoked bacon, red wine demi-glace, tomato
- Mushroom Grilled Cheese/spinach, cremini mushrooms, swiss cheese
- Chorizo Grilled Cheese / chorizo, avocado, tomato
- Crab Grilled Cheese/lump crab, avocado, tomato
- Grilled Cheese/gruyere, cheddar, and parmesan
SOUPS
- Tomato Bisque / toasted sourdough
- Potato Leek Soup / toasted sourdough
SALADS
- Caesar Salad / marinated anchovies, reggianito, lemon croutons
- Honey Gem Salad / pickled onions, herb goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette
SIDES
- Truffle Fries
- Garlic Parmesan Tots
- Small Tomato Bisque
- Small Potato Leek Soup
- Add a Side to Your Sandwich for $5
DESSERT
Pots De Crème / rich chocolate and coffee, raspberry whipped cream
Paragon is also bringing their fan-favorite breakfast sandwiches back to the menu starting Dec. 1. These sandwiches were originally on the menu when Paragon was a breakfast/brunch pop-up located inside of Shuck Oyster Bar, across the center at SOCO, inside of the OC Mix.
Sandwiches are available for dine-in, takeout and catering. The menu includes:
- Lox Sandwich / goat cheese / alfalfa sprouts / tomato / dill aioli
- Bacon Sandwich / over medium egg / american cheese / bacon jam
- Egg & Cheese Sandwich / two over medium eggs / american cheese / habanero aioli
- Chorizo Sandwich / over medium egg / pepper jack cheese / habanero aioli
Tuesday-Friday
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Restaurant | 3-5 p.m. Bar only
Saturday & Sunday
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Restaurant | 3-5 p.m. Bar Only | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Live Jazz
Holiday Grilled Cheese Dinner Pop-Up
5-10 p.m. every Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 1-23
Paragon is at 3321 Hyland, Ste. E in Costa Mesa. 657.247.0101
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