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Chef Jon Blackford at A Restaurant’s Dine Newport Beach Menu
01.19.15
Executive Chef Jonathon Blackford at the A Restaurant in Newport Beach could easily be one of the best chefs in Orange County, and his Restaurant Week menu perfectly shows off his culinary talents.
The A Restaurant menu starts with a duck liver pate, or braised meatballs, or a salad with Fuyu persimmons and Envy apples. Main course choices include a 10 oz. prime block cut New York, Niman Ranch Pork carnitas, or Scottish salmon. The dessert is simply a baked hot chocolate.
The cost for this delicious menu at Newport’s oldest restaurant with a retro chic décor is just $50.
The A just launched a special drink today, “A” Resolution, in honor of Dine Newport Restaurant Week. It’s a refreshing mix of Broken Shed Vodka from New Zealand, muddled cucumber, mint and jalapeno, and lime juice, served up in a martini glass. The jalapeno adds the perfect spicy kick.
3334 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach. 949.650.6505.
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Toys for Tech Drive at Stag Bar + Kitchen
01.19.15
You can experience the new Stag Bar + Kitchen in Newport Beach and get in the holiday spirit while sipping some spirits at Incipio’s 5th Annual Toys for Tech Drive on Wednesday, December 16 at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a complimentary Incipio smartphone case in exchange. Free pizza for all guests! You can also enjoy featured drinks including beer and cocktail specials.
Toys will be distributed as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in Orange County via the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.
Stag Bar & Kitchen is at 121 McFadden Place in Newport Beach.
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