Subscribe for a FREE Daily Dose of greer's OC

Greer's OC

Aphrodisiac Cocktails Anyone?

02.12.13

Pin It

Your best bet for a romantic evening on Valentine’s Day in Orange County? You have to ask yourself who is serving aphrodisiac margaritas? The answer, SOL Cocina Newport Beach is unveiling aphrodisiac cocktails, as well as Valentine’s dinner specials served a la carte from 4:30 to 11 p.m. created by Chef Octavio Flores served alongside Executive Chef Deborah Schneider's award-winning menu featuring modern interpretations of traditional Coastal Mexican cuisine with a focus on seasonal, sustainable ingredients.

Chef Flores is serving up mariscos, shrimp with diablo sauce and nopales, tomatoes and onions; smoked salmon with corn poblano potato cake served with chipotle sauce and crema; platillos, day boat scallops with corn, poblano, mushroom and asparagus, with coconut tequila sauce; and 7 oz. filet mignon with agave shrimp, asparagus and mole rojo. And to finish, try a sweet ending like coconut rice pudding; or orange flan with agave Mezcal sauce.

The special Valentine's Cocktails menu will be served from 11:30 a.m. to midnight including the Farmer's Market Aphrodisiac margarita (offered through Feb. 20); a Lavender & Hibiscus Margarita with Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice, lavender-infused simple syrup, and Chef Deb's Famous Hibiscus Flower Infusion Copa de Amor (margarita for two), it’s a frozen margarita served in a bulldog schooner with choice of Chambord or La Pinta Floater, and served with two straws; or a Amor y Tequila Guava Margarita with Corralejo Blanco Shaken into a Martini Glass with Clase Azul La Pinta Pomegranate-Infused Watermelon Ice Cubes.

251 E. Coast Highway in Newport Beach. 949.675.9800.

Some Like It Hot

Fancy yourself a hot chili pepper eating expert? You can enter a chili pepper eating contest tonight at 6 p.m. at the Surf City Nights Street Fair and Certified Farmer’s Market in Huntington Beach. The proud winner will leave with great prizes. Surf City Nights runs every Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. with 90 participating vendors, street performers, live music and activities for the kids.

And through February, the theme will be Western Nights with country music, free line dancing lessons from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and also stick horse rodeo races at 6 p.m.

Main Street between Orange and Pacific Coast Highway.

‹ First < 2610 2611 2612 2613 2614 > Last ›

The Latest from greer's oc

A Desert Escape in Tempe: Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes Debuts Renovation

Pin It

Turning 65 and Still Working: What to Know About Medicare

Many people assume they must sign up for Medicare the moment they turn 65. In reality, the timing depends on whether you are still working and what kind of health coverage you have through your employer.

If you are working past…

Pin It

A Fresh Swing and a Perfect Matcha at The CAMP

Spring has arrived, and The CAMP is getting even greener with two new openings just after the spring equinox.

Bentgrass Golf Supply celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, March 28, with a portable golf…

Pin It

Cape Crusaders, Cosplay and Comic-Con Energy Take Over Anaheim

WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center March 27 to 29, bringing one of the West Coast’s largest celebrations of comics, movies, television, gaming and cosplay to Southern California.

Produced by Comic-Con International, WonderCon…

Pin It

Follow Greer on Pinterest

Subscribe to Greer's OC

from the blog

More Daily Doses