Dining

Travel Channel’s Top 10 The Beachcomber
07.16.15
How great is it that the Travel Channel chose a local spot, The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove for Best Brunch in their top 10 “Travel’s Best: Summer Foods” for 2015? The TravelChannel.com relied on culinary experts, award-winning chefs and “foodies” to scour the country to find the most incredible summer eats and The Beachcomber was the only spot in California to make the cut.
The Beachcomber café is right on the beach in the Crystal Cove area of Newport Coast – perfect for all day dining—breakfast, lunch and dinner.
At brunch, you can indulge in a trio lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes with warm mixed berry compote, powdered sugar and whipped cream; or a breakfast Panini with scrambled eggs, Emmental cheese, turkey bacon, wilted baby spinach, chipotle aioli, ciabatta roll and choice of spiral ham, sausage, turkey bacon, veggie sausage, apple wood smoked maple bacon, or Portuguese sausage.
The steak chilaquiles are a local favorite, with a flank steak braised in guajillo sauce, corn tortillas, cotija and cheddar cheeses, sour cream, avocado puree, diced tomato and green onions and topped with a sunny side up egg.
Then, treat yourself to dessert with the Beachcomber’s famous beignets with syrup, powdered sugar and whipped cream.
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Beachcomber is at 15 Crystal Cove in Newport Coast .949.376.6900.
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Opening Day Del Mar Race Track
07.15.15
Horse racing fans can celebrate Opening Day on Thursday, July 16 as the Del Mar Race Track summer season kicks off through Monday, September 7.
More than 40,000 attendees are expected to show up for Thursday’s fashionable Opening Day festivities that includes the Opening Day Hats Contest, and The Party with style, sun, music and action. Purchase a ticket and enjoy the races, DJs, beer gardens and food trucks. Tickets cost $30 per person. Gates open Thursday at 11:30 a.m., first post 2 p.m. Ten races on Opening Day.
Other highlights during the Del Mar Season includes a Summer Concert Series with ten free concerts with track admission such as The Wallflowers – Friday, July 17; The Wailers--Friday, July 24, The Offspring - Saturday, July 25; The Crystal Method - Friday, July 31; Thievery Corporation – Friday, Aug. 7; Steel Pulse –Friday, Aug. 14; Pepper—Friday, Aug. 28; “Weird Al” Yankovic—Friday, Aug. 28; Paul Oakenfold—Friday, Sept. 4; Weezer—Sunday, Sept. 6.
Family Fun Day—Family Days will happen every weekend, but on Sunday, July 19, it’s the "super-sized" Family Fun Day with more activities than ever. Bring the whole family and take advantage of the numerous FREE attractions for the entire family. Racetrack admission is FREE for children 17 & under, adults are $6. WEBKINZ PLUSH HORSE GIVEAWAY (children 12 & under only, while supplies last) Jockey Photo Day – have your picture taken, get an autograph and chat with your favorite jockeys. Appearances will be from noon-1 p.m.
Two beer festivals during the summer season. First a local craft beer festival on Saturday, July 25 where attendees will have a chance to sample delicious brews from San Diego’s distinctive craft beer culture. The second beer festival will feature international beers from around the world on Sunday, August 29.
Gourmet Food Truck Festival—Saturday, Aug. 15. Sample the best top 50 food trucks. Free with track admission.
Racing at Del Mar happens Wednesdays through Sundays July 16-September 6. For more information about gate opening times, first post, parking and more visit delmarscene.com, or call 858.755.1141.
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