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Sapphire’s Italian Harvest Dinner

By Greer Wylder

October 15, 2013

In celebration of the Italian tradition of the autumn harvest, Sapphire Laguna is hosting a special one-night-only dinner on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. by welcoming award-winning Chef Fabrizio Schenardi into the kitchen. Sapphire's Chef and owner Azmin Ghahreman will be cooking alongside Chef Fabrizio as they prepare a five-course, family-style harvest dinner where guests will feast on rustic dishes inspired by Chef Fabrizio’s hometown of northern Italy, including homemade duck mortadella, ricotta and veal ravioli and roasted wild boar shank with polenta. Chef Fabrizio has spent time cooking in some of the world’s finest hotels and…

Savannah Chop House Turns 15

By Greer Wylder

September 22, 2013

Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel is celebrating its 15th year of serving signature American cuisine with Southern flare through Sept. 30. In honor of the milestone, the Golden Foodie Award Nominated restaurant for Best American Cuisine, is celebrating daily starting at 4:30 p.m. when a Champagne bottle will be sabered for its anniversary. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling cider, and complimentary dessert with live music. Savannah Chop House will also feature fifteen classic dishes from its menu for only $15. Daily festivities include: Today, a Sailor Jerry’s signature cocktail reception with Golden Foodie…

Two Madres in the Ktchen

By Greer Wylder

September 12, 2013

Galardi Group, the same Irvine based company that brings us Wienerschnitzel, just opened Two Madres Mexican Kitchen in Mission Viejo. The new concept offers burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, and tortas created with fresh ingredients handmade daily by a chef-trained team helmed by Chef Brent Omeste, formerly with Charlie Palmer, Cucina Enoteca and Marché Moderne. The menu gives guests the option to customize their perfect dish and there’s something for everyone: meat-lovers, vegetarians and gluten-free options, too. The drill goes like this, “Pick It,” and choose either a burrito, tacos, bowl, torta or salad; and then “Fill It” with proteins such…

Tasting Vitaly in OC

By Greer Wylder

September 12, 2013

As the saying goes, “good things come to those who wait” and Orange County has waited forever for an authentic Italian café just like you’d find in Italy. Vitaly opened at the Camp in May, thanks to its owners, husband and wife team, Maurizio and Barbara Cocchi of Bologna, Italy. They recreated the first Italian Café in Orange County that specializes in street-food style piadina sandwiches. Vitaly also offers pasta made fresh daily, homemade Italian gelato, pastries, espressos and wine. With a piadina you can choose between three flatbreads, classic (organic local white or wheat flour, Italian olive oil and…

Tequila Thursdays at SOL

By Greer Wylder

September 03, 2013

SOL’s popular weekly Tequila Thursdays continues with a new line-up of tequila partners, beginning with Karma Tequila on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SOL Cocina in Newport Beach. Enjoy a complimentary tasting every Thursday in the bar and the featured tequila will be half-off the normal price. The event takes place in the bar area and guests will be served on a first come, first serve basis. Tequila Thursdays will run every Thursday thereafter, with schedule below. Sept. 5: Karma, Sept. 12 Corralejo, Sept. 19: El Jimador, Sept. 26: Private Event, Oct. 3: Casa Noble, Oct. 10: Apocalypto, Oct. 17: Aga-Vie, Oct. 24: Heradura, Oct. 31: Patron,…