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FREE FRIDAY INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY
08.21.15
One lucky person will win a $50 gift card to La Vida Cantina, a modern Mexican restaurant at The Triangle in Costa Mesa. The gift card is good for dinner, weekend brunch or lunch (Friday through Sunday).
La Vida Cantina is perfect for summer celebrations or simply unwinding after work with friends. It also offers a large patio covered with two palapas and an outdoor bar to mimic a Mexican coastal resort. The relaxing atmosphere also offers numerous fire features to keep diners warm on cooler summer nights.
La Vida Cantina is open for dinner Monday through Friday at 4 pm, lunch on Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m., and Sunday brunch at 9 a.m. Happy Hour is offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 6:30 p.m., and a Late Night Happy Hour is available Thursday through Saturday, from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m.
La Vida Cantina is located on the upper level of The Triangle, where the 55 Freeway meets Harbor Blvd., at 1870 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa. 949.612.2349.
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Dining
Ocean Views at Every Seat : The New BLK Earth Sea Spirits
08.20.15
The newest venue in Huntington Beach to enjoy al fresco dining, amazing ocean views and summer sunsets is at BLK Earth Sea Spirits. BLK features contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on grilled certified Kobe and Wagyu hand‑cut steaks, poultry and fresh seafood.
The sophisticated yet casual restaurant also offers an extensive wine list and selection of craft cocktails, as well as 24 individual beer taps and a custom beer tap room.
Need lunch in a hurry? BLK has an Express Lunch menu available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a variety of entrees served in 10 minutes or less. A weekend buffet brunch and menu are also served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
The dinner menu includes an array of appetizers such as an ahi tower, an Asian marinated ahi tuna, edamame, fresh mango and avocado; brussels sprouts sautéed with garlic, shallots, ponzu sauce and bacon; crab cake served with fire roasted corn relish and spicy pepper sauce; steamed Mediterranean black mussels with tomato broth, crushed red chili and sourdough bread; lobster mac n cheese, a fresh lobster in a three-cheese chipotle blend with mild jalapenos and garlic and more.
BLK’s menu also offers Kobe beef, salmon and veggie sliders; margherita, pesto and asparagus goat cheese flat breads; soup made from scratch daily; and fresh salads including apple chicken, kale with fresh mango, ahi, salmon and others. There is also a charcuterie platter that makes a perfect starter or small plate.
Entrees from BLK’s Earth section of the menu include filet mignon, New York, rib eye, porterhouse and flat iron steaks from Heart Brand. An Akaushi Kobe style prime cut steak from Harwood, TX is also featured, along with Mary’s roasted chicken, rack of lamb, braised short ribs and more.
The Sea selections including fresh lobster; crab legs; Pacific halibut; grilled local Swordfish; grilled Atlantic salmon; herb crusted Alaskan cod; Chilean sea bass; and shrimp & lobster linguini.
BLK is also known for its Kobe style burgers made popular at its sister restaurant BLK Burgrz in Ladera Ranch.
BLK will offer live weekend music on the ocean view patio.
Open 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Lunch service starts at 11 a.m. on weekdays.
300 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 202, (at Main Street) in Huntington Beach. 714.960.0996. blkearthseaspiritshb.com
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