Great Taste Magazine

Vue
25135 Park Lantern,
CA-92629
(949) 661-5000
www.lagunacliffs.com

CuisineType : Cal Cuisine

Vue New Year's Eve Dinner

Enjoy a 5 course Prix Fixe meal prepared by the award winning restaurant.

Cost of event: $105Reservations required

For more information visit: www.lagunacliffs.com

Looking for good fun and live entertainment

Then join Laguna Cliff Marriott in the Dana Ballroom. OC Vertigo, will be performing hits from the 70's.

Doors open at 8:30pm and the band will begin performing at 9:00pm.

Cost of Event: $25

LOCANDA DEL LAGO CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH A MERRY “CENA DI NATALE” CHRISTMAS MENU

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Santa Monica’s Northern Italian restaurant will serve a seasonally inspired, multi-course menu, crafted by Executive Chef Gianfranco Minuz

WHAT: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 and 25, 2011), Locanda del Lago—located on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica—invites friends and families to gather around the table for a holiday-inspired, three- or four- course feast ($55 for three courses; $68 for four courses; not including tax and gratuity). Featuring traditional Italian winter ingredients, such as chestnuts, artichokes, and veal, the specials will be offered alongside an optional wine pairing menu ($25) and a seasonal dessert ($11).

Executive Chef Gianfranco Minuz’s “Cena di Natale” (Christmas supper) menu will include:

Locanda del Lago
231 Arizona Avenue,
CA-90401
310.451.3525
www.lagosantamonica.com

CuisineType : Italian

Sapphire Lounge
1200 South Coast Hwy,
CA-92651
(949) 715-9888
www.sapphirellc.com

CuisineType : American, Cal Cuisine, French, Mediterranean

Sapphire Lounge's Christmas Eve Dinner Special

Menu includes:

Appetizer selections

New Orleans Shellfish Bisque – sherry-glazed shrimp and cognac cream

Hand-Cut Scottish Smoked Salmon – potato-caper salad, sweet onion, pumpernickel

Moroccan Duck Confit Warka – watercress-lentil salad, harissa jus, preserved lemon aioli

Poached Pear and Goat Cheese Salad – winter greens, toasted almonds, spiced red wine vinaigrette

Entrée Selections

Steam Loup de Mer Piccata Confit – baby fennel and tomato risotto

Class “Surf and Turf” Braised Prime Short Rib – butter-poached jumbo shrimp, creamy polenta and root vegetable garnish

Traditional Herb-Roasted Diestel Hen Turkey – dried fruit and nut stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, glazed root vegetables, citrus-cranberry relish and pan gravy

Hawaiian Glazed Kurobuta Pork Loin – char siu rice dumpling and luau greens

Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin – asparagus, potato-raclette ravioli and pancetta shallot jus

Dessert Selections

Warm Apricot & Butter Bread Pudding – honey cream and hazelnut praline

Spiced Egg Nog Crème Brûlée – pistachio gelato and espresso biscotti

Double Chocolate Cake – Godiva ganache and earl grey anglaise

Cost of event: $52-$66

For more information visit: Sapphirellc.com

Pescadou Bistro
3325 Newport Blvd,
CA-92663
(949) 675-6990
www.piscadoubistro.com

CuisineType : Eclectic, French, French Bistro

Piscadou Bistro's Prix Fixe Christmas Dinner

Celebrate Christmas with Piscadou Bistro

Let them do the cooking for you

Piscadou offers two dinner times:

5:30pm- 6:30pm & 6pm-9pm

For more information visit: www.piscadoubistro.com

For Christmas menu: http://www.pescadoubistro.com/events/Christmas%20Dinner%202011.pdf

The Winery Restaurants presents it's Inaugural Truffle Week

November 17th-23rd

Menu by: Yvon Goetz

Menu:

Colorado Buffalo "Deux Facons" Carpaccio/ Tartare

Truffle Grilled Cheese- Mache Salad

Jumbo Maine Scallops and Burgundy Black Truffle Napoleon

Champagne- Chervil Butter

Italian White Truffles and Porcini Risotto

Red Wine Reduction and Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano

Black Truffle Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Braised Truffle Potatoes & Organic Baby Vegetables, Cabernet Essence

Warm Black Truffle Cheesecake

Micro Greens and Black Truffle Vinaigrette

Attended by: Open to all guest

For more information regarding event visit: www.thewineryrestaurant.com

Roy's Restaurant
453 Newport Center Drive,
Ca-92660
(949) 640-7697
www.roysrestaurant.com

CuisineType : Fusion, Hawaiian

Celebrate Your New Year's Eve With Roy's Restaurant!

The Evening will include a four course meal, prepared by Chef Edgar Agbayani

For menu items and additional information visit: www.roysrestaurant.com

Jazz Kitchen
1590 South Disneyland Drive,
CA-92802
(714) 776-5200
www.rbjazzkitchen.com

CuisineType : Caribbean, Creole

Jazz Up Your New Year's!

Count down and bring in the New Year with Jazz Kitchen

Event Includes:

I

VIP seating in the FLAMBEAUX Room with live music or balcony seating overlooking downtown Disney

II

Enjoy a 3 course mea

lII

Party Hats and Favors

IV

Champagne toast at midnight

Cost of event: $95 per person

The Sky Room
40 S. Locust Ave,
CA-90802
(562) 983-2703
www.theskyroom.com

CuisineType : Cal Cuisine, Eclectic

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION!

1st Seating 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

I

Winter Arugula

fresh arugula, granny smith apples, maitake mushrooms, prosciutto, white truffle vinaigrette

II

Chilean Sea Bass

almond and black truffle crusted, porcini mushrooms, aged armagnac reduction

Butter Poached Lobster

Chef’s seasonal preparation

Prime Filet Mignon

green peppercorn crusted, braised endive, roasted fingerlings, froie gras cognac reduction

III

Trio of Dessert

$79.00 per person

(excludes tax and service charge)

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2nd Seating 9:00 – 1:00 a.m.

Hors D’oeuvres and Champagne Reception

(in Arcade level prior to dinner)

I

Winter Arugula

fresh arugula, granny smith apples, maitake mushrooms, prosciutto, white truffle vinaigrette

II

Fresh Diver Scallops

finger limes, pomegranate citrus reduction

III

Chilean Sea Bass

almond and black truffle crusted, porcini mushrooms, aged armagnac reduction

Butter Poached Lobster

Chef’s seasonal preparation

Prime Filet Mignon

green peppercorn crusted, braised endive, roasted fingerlings, froie gras cognac reduction

IV

Trio of Dessert

$159.00 per person

(excludes tax and service charge)

New Year's Eve Celebration

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Usher in the New Year with Providence! Chef Michael Cimarusti’s sumptuous Market Menu will be a delicious way to ring in 2012 with style.

new year’s eve 2011

wild japanese buri
yuzu lime, shiso/champagne gelée
koshu, issehara, aruga branca 2010
~
egg drop soup
black truffle, foie gras ravioli
champagne, cuvée prestige, taittinger m.v.
~
scallop grilled in its shell
nori butter
saint-aubin, sur gamay 1er cru, deux montille 2006
~
wild new zealand john dory
black truffle, pork belly, sunchoke
nebbiolo d’alba, valmaggiore, brovia 2008
~
american wagyu style beef
buckwheat, root vegetables, black truffle butter
rioja,viño cubillo, lopez de heredia 2005
~
satsuma tangerine
kumquat, yogurt, orange blossom
~
dark chocolate cake
dulce de leche, vanilla sorbet, milk chocolate
pedro ximenez, bodega san telmo

$195 per person / $260 with wine pairing

 

exclusive of tax, other beverages and gratuity
credit card confirmation required
menu subject to change without notice

We are offering two seatings on New Year's Eve:

Early Seating-5:30pm and 6:00pm
Late Seating-8:30pm and 9:00pm

Reservations for our holiday events fill up quickly. Please call (323) 460-4170 to reserve your table now or click here. We look forward to celebrating with you.

Providence
5955 Melrose Avenue,
CA-90038
(323) 460-4170
www.providencela.com

CuisineType : French

"La Vigilia-The Feast of the Seven Fishes"

Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2011

Celebrate Christmas Eve with a beloved Providence tradition, "La Vigilia-The Feast of the Seven Fishes". Chef Michael Cimarusti has created a fabulous menu featuring seven different seafood varieties inspired by his Grandmother Josephine and Great Grandmother Domenica Cimarusti. Our special hours on Christmas Eve are 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

“La Vigilia” Menu
Christmas Eve 2011

stuzzucino de mare

~ 
crudo di tonno rosso
tartufo nero
~
strachiatella al aragosta
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capasante
cavofiore, tartufo nero
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spaghetti alla chitarra al nero di seppia
sugo di granchio anche riccio de mare
~
striped bass
alla griglia, rosmarino, mellanzane, finnochio
~
dessert
~
struffoli

$120 per person/ $170 with wine pairing (exclusive of tax, other beverages and gratuity) credit card confirmation required, menu subject to change without notice.

Reservations for our holiday events fill up quickly. Please call (323) 460-4170 to reserve your table now or click here. We look forward to celebrating with you.

Providence
5955 Melrose Avenue,
CA-90038
323-460-4170
www.providencela.com/

CuisineType : Seafood

Joseph Phelps Vineyards showcases a five-course prix fixe menu. The evening begins with an amuse bouche of citrus marinated and grilled Catalina Island squid, paired with 2009 Fogdog Chardonnay. The second course features roasted wild quail served with 2007 Freestone Pinot Noir, followed by pan seared wild sturgeon with 2008 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon, next 48 hour Sous Vide beef checks, paired with 2006 Insignia, and the finale of carrot cake and ice cream and Eisrebe "Ice Wine." For reservations, call 714-257-0101 or go to: www.tapsfishhouse.com/brea.

TAPS Fish House & Brewery
101 East Imperial Hwy.,
CA-92821
714-257-0101
www.tapsfishhouse.com/brea

CuisineType : American, Brewery, Creole, Seafood, Steak

Christmas Eve Menu
$55 per person 3-Courses, $70 per person 4-Courses
Add $10 per person Flowing Sparkling Wine
With Warm Live Music

Chef Gregory Moro Menu

First Course:
Pumpkin Bisque
(White Truffle Cream)
or
Fig Frissée Salad
(Frissée Arugula Salad, Black Mission Fig Purée, Spring Onion Balsamic Dressing)
or
Soupe à L’oignon Gratinée
(Gruyère Cheese)

Second Course
(Included only in the four courses menu)
Seared Foie Gras
(Brioche, Cognac Strawberry, Port reduction)
or
Pan Roasted Diver Scallops
(Celery Root Purée, Asparagus Bacon Hash)

Entrees:
Filet Mignon Flambé au Cognac
(Dijon Pomme Purée, Sautéed Broccolini, Peppercorn Cognac Sauce)
or
Grilled Pork Chop
(Chestnut Purée, Sweet Potato Hash, Saint Germain Apple Sauce)
or
Oven Roasted Turkey
(Bacon, Braised Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Chutney, Pan Gravy)
or
Hazelnut Mahi Mahi
(Jerusalem Artichoke Purée, Sautéed Kale, Cabernet reduction)

Dessert:
Apple Tart Tatin
(Warm Upside Down Apple Pie, Vanilla Ice Cream)
or
Guittard Chocolate Soufflé
(Cointreau cream)
or
Pumpkin Cheesecake
(Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting)

French 75
1464 South Coast Highway,
ca-92651
949-494-8444
www.french75.net

CuisineType : Fine Dining, French

Pescadou
3325 Newport Blvd,
Ca-92663
(949) 675-6990
www.piscadoubistro.com

CuisineType : French

Beaujolais Nouveau is a young red wine from handpicked Gamay grapes grown in the Beaujolais region of France, where the beverage accounts for half of the region's production. While most red wines improve with age, Beaujolais Nouveau is all about freshness. Many producers, including regional giant Georges Duboeuf, race to deliver the first of the vintage to celebrations throughout France and the world.

Come celebrate with Piscadou bistro!

Beaujolais nouveau:

per glass 9

per bottle 34

Menu $39 per person.

Saucisson a l’ail aux lentilles du Puy

Warm garlic susage in braised green lentils

Or

Escargots au beurre a l’ail

Baked snails in garlic and herbs butter

Boeuf braise au Beaujolais

Braised beef shortribs in beaujolais wine and aromatic vegetables, potato Lyonaise

Or

Canard aux caneberges et cassis

Roasted duck breast, cranberry and blackcurrant, haricots verts, potato Lyonaise

Tarte aux poires et amandes

Pear and almond tart, chocolate sauce

Bon Appetit

Far Niente Wine Dinner

Thursday, November 10

At Pelican Grill, Chef Chang presents a special five-course dinner with wine pairings from the Napa Valley’s Far Niente winery.$140 per person with wine pairings, excluding applicable taxes and gratuities.

Call 800.820.6800 for more information and to make reservations.

Pelican Grill
22701 Pelican Hill Road South,
CA-92657
800.820.6800
www.pelicanhill.com

Color them cool because the Blue Man Group is an experience not to be missed! We’re definitely feeling the energy from across the street and invite you to taste our avant-garde prix fixe theatre menu, available November 8 – 20th. Continue being a megastar after the show and swing by for a late night cocktail or a scrumptious dessert! Only $35 per person. Plus free parking! For more info: http://silvertrumpetrestaurant.com/menu/

Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar
3350 Avenue of the Arts,
Yes-92626
7144428593
www.silvertrumpetrestaurant.com

CuisineType : American, Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner Show, Fine Dining, Healthy

Let us do the cooking so you have time to relax and enjoy the special day!

Our menu will be served from 11am until 7pm on Thanksgiving day.

Menu includes:

STARTERS
Roasted Squash Soup, Cinnamon Croutons, Sage Creme Fraiche
Autumn Salad
Endive, Apple, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Toasted Pistachios, Cider Vinaigrette
Seasonal Mixed Greens
Seasonal Mixed Greens Salad with Assortment of Toppings and Dressings
Ambrosia Salad
Apples, Marshmallows, Whipped Cream, Cherries, Raisins, Walnuts, Pineapple

CARVING AND ACTION STATIONS
Roasted Diestel Farms Turkey Carving Station, Carved to Order with Classic Giblet Gravy
Honey Glazed Ham Carving Station
Carved to Order with Stone Ground Mustard
Roasted Striploin Carving Station
Carved to Order with Peppercorn Jus

SIDES
Maple Glazed Carrots
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
Green Bean Casserole
Home Style Stuffing

DESSERTS
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Whipped Cream
Classic New York and Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cost: $35 per per person plus tax.

For more information visit, http://silvertrumpetrestaurant.com/special-events/

Wednesday Date Night

Two Glasses of Wine

One Shared Appetizer

Two Entrees

One Shared Dessert

$38.95 per couple

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

Il garage Ristorante & Bar
11200 Beach Blvd,
CA-90680
(714) 901-4400
www.parkavedining.com

CuisineType :

The wine dinner this month will feature the wines from Lawrence Cohen and will be in il garage ristorante. Lawrence is a former chef and is passionate about all things Italian. Il garage was recently named as Orange County's Best Italian restaurant by The Orange County Register. Join us for a wonderful evening of food, wine and music.

Menu for the evening:

Hors d'oeuvres CANTINA di SORBARA Lambrusco, Emilia Romagna

Prosciutto and Melon

Caramelized Onion, Apple, Pancetta Tart

Crostini with Mortadella, Drizzle of Balsamic Reduction

Panino Piccolo, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pesto and Olive Puree

Salad ITALIA Pinot Grigio 2010

Hand Made Ravioli with Squash and Ricotta

Marsala Butter with Crispy Garden Sage

Entrée TERREDAVINO Barolo 2007

Braised Lamb Osso Bucco, Heirloom Bean Ragout, Olive Tapenade

Dessert ROCCA Moscato D'Asti 2010

Chocolate Cake, Pumpkin – Walnut Streusel, Maple Cream

Cost of event: $60 per person

Stonehill Tavern
One Monarch Beach Resort,
CA-92629
800-722-1543
www.stregismb.com

CuisineType :

Stonehill Tavern: 4:00pm – 8:00pm Enjoy a Thanksgiving inspired five-course feast featuring Berkshire Pork Loin and Deistel Farms Turkey with brioche stuffing. $125 per adult; $195 with wine pairings; Tavern dining menu will also be available.

Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar
3350 Avenue of the Arts,
California-92626
7144428593
www.silvertrumpetrestaurant.com

CuisineType : American

Let us do the cooking so you have time to relax and enjoy the special day!

Our menu will be served from 11am until 7pm on Thanksgiving day.

Menu includes:

STARTERS
Roasted Squash Soup, Cinnamon Croutons, Sage Creme Fraiche
Autumn Salad
Endive, Apple, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Toasted Pistachios, Cider Vinaigrette
Seasonal Mixed Greens
Seasonal Mixed Greens Salad with Assortment of Toppings and Dressings
Ambrosia Salad
Apples, Marshmallows, Whipped Cream, Cherries, Raisins, Walnuts, Pineapple

CARVING AND ACTION STATIONS
Roasted Diestel Farms Turkey Carving Station, Carved to Order with Classic Giblet Gravy
Honey Glazed Ham Carving Station
Carved to Order with Stone Ground Mustard
Roasted Striploin Carving Station
Carved to Order with Peppercorn Jus

SIDES
Maple Glazed Carrots
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
Green Bean Casserole
Home Style Stuffing

DESSERTS
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Whipped Cream
Classic New York and Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cost: $35 per per person plus tax.

Silver Trumpet
3350 Avenue Of The Arts,
California-92626
(714) 442-8593
www.silvertrumpetrestaurant.com

CuisineType : American

Uncork after work! With Silver Trumpet

Raymond Vineyards & Paso Prime Farms Wine dinner:

Menu Includes:

Assorted Chef Canapés paired with Apple Ice Wine Cocktails

Beef Tongue CarpaccioBaby Herb Salad paired with Reserve Selection, Napa Valley, Chardonnay, 2009

SeabassOxtail Crepinette, Oxtail Consomme paired with Reserve Selection, Napa Valley, Merlot, 2007

Roasted Quail Stuffed with Sweetbreads Chestnuts, Pickled Kumquat paired with Reserve Selection, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008

Grilled Pave of New York Roasted Bone Marrow, Red Wine Risotto paired with St. Helena, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 & Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005

Steamed Persimmon and Suet Pudding paired with Generations, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007

Cocktails begin at 5:00pm

Dinner is served at 6:15pm

Cost: $69 per person( Reservations are required)

Commonwealth Lounge & Grill in Fullerton and Newport Beach presents… 

W I N E W E D N E S D A Y S

Enjoy 1/2 OFF ALL WINE BY THE GLASS and 25% OFF ALL BOTTLES EVERY WEDNESDAY! 

FULLERTON
Dinner is served from 4PM-10PM. Located at 112 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA, next to Sidebar. Ample free parking in our back lot. 714-525-8888.

NEWPORT BEACH
Dinner is served from 4PM-10PM. Located at 2406 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA, on the Peninsula. $5 Valet Parking Available. 949-675-4444.

Check out our website at http://www.commonwealthlou​nge.com/ for more weekly promotions and nightly entertainment.

Come over for a drink!

Nieuport 17
13051 Newport Ave,
CA-92780
714.731.5130
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188168001239976

CuisineType : Fine Dining

Join us Thursday, July 28 for a memorable dining experience with special guest host Jérôme Aubin of Aubin Cellars. Enjoy four world-class wines wonderfully paired with fine cuisine by Executive Chef Marco Colin

Seating is limited to only 35 guests
$75 per person plus tax & gratuity
Reservations 714.731.5130

See facebook for full menu.