Ten Asian Bistro in Newport Beach looks better than ever---the recently transformed hip bistro just added a new culinary powerhouse, Executive Chef Wendie Hoffman who updated the menu to include hot new items like tasty filet wontons, kung pao calamari, el nino roll, honey cashew shrimp, salmon carpaccio, and even chocolate sushi. Debuting tonight, Ten Asian Bistro kicks off Tuesday’s till Ten at Ten, an extended happy hour 5 to 10 p.m., and Wednesday its Locals Night, 50% off all food for locals; on Friday’s it’s Full House Fridays, take 1% off your dinner tab for every person in your group (groups of 10 to 30 take 10 to 30% off); and Saturday, it’s Sake Saturdays with $2/$3/$4 appetizers $4/$6 small/large hot sake, and $2 sake bombs.
Tuesdays’s till Ten at Ten is a sweet deal considering the restaurant is offering incredible drink specials as well as $5 Yaki Gyoza, pan-seared Chinese style chicken potstickers; $5 hot samurai roll with tempura style spicy tuna and crab sushi poppers stuffed with avocado and cucumber, $5 Bodhi spring rolls, $5 salt and pepper calamari; and $5 kerbau tenders, crispy chicken served with spicy Asian inspired buffalo sauce.
4647 MacArthur Blvd. in Newport Beach. 949.660.1010.
Doheny Blues Fest!
Doheny Blues Festival celebrates 15 years of bringing “Blues on the Beach” Saturday and Sunday at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. Headliners include Gregg Allman, Steve Miller, Buddy Guy, Los Lonely Boys and many more. Enjoy the best of blues, rock and roots music with more than 20 sets playing on three different stages, as well as micbrobrews and tasty food.
Tickets are going quickly, for details or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.omegaevents.com/dohenyblues, or call 949.360.7800. Doheny Blues Festival is at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point.
Fun with your Girl
Mark this under fun with your girlfriends for a great cause. Attend the 3rd Annual Girlfriend Event Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help support Nancy Pellegrino’s mission to make a difference after her beloved girlfriend and sister-in-law passed suddenly from a brain aneurysm. Her family created The Kathy Oldham Children's Endowment, and on Thursday Nancy and her skincare team will offer discounted rejuvenation facial peels, refreshments, and raffle prizes.
All funds will be donated to The Children's Endowment. Call 949.706.9919 for appointments. Nancy Pellegrino, NP is at 280 Newport Center Drive, Suite 205 in Newport Beach.
Spring Rummage Sale
Bella Bella Salon in Corona del Mar and iHOPEoc are teaming up for a Spring Rummage Sale on Saturday and Sunday at iHOPEoc’s resource center in San Clemente. It’s a great time to clean out your closets and garages to provide iHOPEoc’s mission of helping the homeless and the working poor with basic needs and resources. They are requesting new or gently used furniture, lamps and accessories; collectibles or antiques; sporting goods, books, records, toys and games; apparel for children through adults; electronics (in working order); and glassware, dishes, and cups.
Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at the iHOPEoc resource center at 106 W.
Canada Avenue in San Clemente. For more information to arrange a drop off or pick up call 949.973.2360 or 949.500.0494.
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