Great Taste Magazine

Ra Sushi
155 5th St.,
California-92648
714.536.6390
rasushi.com

CuisineType : Japanese, Sushi

(Posted April 2012) The dreaded tax day is almost here! This year, the tax return deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 17, and RA Sushi is offering a reward for those who got their taxes done early or a little relief for the procrastinators. RA Sushi has created a “Tax Day Tuesday” special, extending its Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to close at the Huntington Beach and Tustin locations on April 17. Keeping a little money in their pockets, on Tax Day Tuesday guests can choose from more than 35 sushi, appetizer, and tapas selections ranging from $3 to $7, plus more than 30 beer, wine, sake, and signature cocktails ranging from $2 to $7. RA Sushi’s Happy Hour typically runs from 3 to 7 p.m., but on this specific day Happy Hour specials will be offered from 3 p.m. until close.

Speciali daily 3-6 pm

Meatball Monday: 1/2 price meatballs & meatball pizza

Take-out Tuesday: 20% discount off a pizza + insalate + bottle of vino

Wild Wednesday: burger & moretti beer for $14

Thrifty Thursday: 1/2 price all pizza & 10% off retail wine

Formaggi & Salumi Friday: 3 for 8 / 4 for 11 / 5 for 14

Social Saturday: $5 infusion per person + 1 Social Saturday per table

Sinful Sunday: NO corkage on all bottles from our wine shop over $20. / all night.

Cucina Enoteca
Irvine Spectrum
949-861-2222
www.cucinaenoteca.com

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

CuisineType : Other

(Posted Feb. 2012) It was five years ago when Chef Azmin Ghahreman opened his doors to Sapphire Laguna restaurant and the adjacent gourmet specialty shop, Sapphire Pantry, to share foods inspired by cuisines from around the world. In celebration of Sapphire’s 5th anniversary, Chef Azmin and his culinary family are offering a variety of specials during the month of February to say “thank you” for five amazing years.

Sunset Hour (available anywhere in the restaurant and patio):

Every day from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. during the month of February the chefs at Sapphire Laguna will tease your palate with delicious “little bites” on the house! To toast their loyal guests, Sapphire is also offering 5 drinks for $5 each during Sunset Hour.
Featured drinks:

- Sparkling – Prosecco
- White wine – Verdejo
- Red wine – Malbec
- Hinano Lager- Ketel One cocktails (on the rocks)

Breakfast Special at Sapphire Pantry:
During the month of February from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily, Sapphire Pantry is serving one of their fantastic Breakfast Tacos and a cup of freshly brewed organic coffee for only $5. Get it while it’s hot and soak up the morning sun at one of their patio tables. Stop by the Pantry or call in your order at 949-715-9889.

(Posted Jan. 2012) Enjoy half off Enchilada's, Sangria, Wine every Wednesday at ChaCha's

Enchilada Choices Include:

Cheese with Tomatillo Sauce

Chicken with Ancho Chile Sauce

Crab & Shrimp with Pesto, Habanero, or Chile Cream Sauce (or all three).

Visit:

110 W. Birch Street

Brea, CA 92821

(714) 255-1040

ChaChasBrea.com

(Jan. 2012) One part Roy's. One part fun. Shake well. It's Aloha Hour!

$5 Appetizers and Drinks

Featured Appetizers:
Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers Spicy Togarashi Miso Butter Sauce
Lobster California Roll Avocado, Cucumber & Tobiko
Tempura Crusted Spicy Ahi Roll Miso Butter Sauce
Salt & Pepper Crisped Calamari Unique Hawaiian Fusion Sauce Prepared by Your Local Chef
Szechuan Grilled Beef Tenderloin Skewers Kim Chee Cucumber & Sprout Salad
Wagyu Beef Sliders Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Aioli & Garlic Sweet Potato Fries

Hand Selected Wines & Beers
Rutherford Ranch "Roy's" Chardonnay, California
Rutherford Ranch "Roy's" Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Oxford Landing "GSM" Grenache/ Shiraz/ Mourvedre, McLauren Vale, Austraila
TerraNoble Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile
Kila Cava Sparkling Brut, Penedes, Spain
Kona "Fire Rock" Pale Ale $3

Entire Specialty Cocktail Menu

Well Cocktails

Hours and offering subject to change by location. Check your local Roy's for details.

(Jan. 2012) Deeply discounted special wine menu.

Sage Restaurant
2531 Eastbluff Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949.718.9650
http://www.sagerestaurant.com

Wine down your Wednesday with Half Off Bottles of Wine ALL DAY Every Wednesday at McKenna's on the Bay!

Happy Hour 3-7pm: $7 Bar Menu, $3 Beers, $5 House Wine & Wells

LIVE Music 6-9pm

McKenna's on the Bay
190 N. Marina Dr,
CA-90803
562.342.9411
www.mckennasonthebay.com
 

(Dec. 2011) Weekly happenings at Three Seventy Common in Laguna Beach:

TUESDAY NIGHTS: Brown bag night with dinner order. Enjoy a mystery brown bagged bottle of red or white wine for $15.

WINO WEDNESDAY: A three course menu + wine pairing put together by Chef Mitch each week, $30 per person.

SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL: Old fashion supper classics to be shared. Chef Ryan's menu selected weekly.

CUCINA Enoteca, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, evokes a modern kitchen coupled with the history and comfort of an old rustic country farmhouse. The menu features Italian classics made with the freshest local produce, and organic and sustainable ingredients.

MEATBALL MONDAY (1/2 price meatballs + meatball pizza)

TAKE-OUT TUESDAY (20% discount off a pizza + insalate + bottle of vino)

WILD WEDNESDAY (burger + moretti beer 14)

THRIFTY THURSDAY (1/2 price off all pizza + 10% off all retail wine)

FORMAGGI & SALUMI FRIDAY (3 for 8/ 4 for 11/ 5 for 14)

SOCIAL SATURDAY ($5 infusion per person + 1 Social Saturday per table)

SINFUL SUNDAY (NO corkage on all bottles from our wine shop over 20/ all night)

Cucino Enoteca
71 Fortune Drive,
CA-92618
(949) 861-2222
www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/Search/CUCINA_Enoteca.aspx

CuisineType : Italian

Happy Hour Schedule (3-7 pm unless otherwise specified)

Monday Night Football Monday: All bottled beer $4; draft $5

Tequila Tuesday and Locals Night: $8 signature cocktails made with tequila; locals get 25% off

Wine and Live Music Wednesday: $10 wine by the glass; 30% off all bottles (bottles applicable in dining room)

Tonic Thursday: $8 gin and tonics (your choice of gin)

Flight Friday: Discounted wine and beer flights

Sparkling Saturday: $7 Prosecco by the glass

Savings and Live Music Sunday: $6 Bloody Mary's

Reverse Happy Hour Friday – Sunday: Late night drink schedules from 10-11 pm

(Dec. 2011) Every Friday…

Bringing the tasting room to you!

Amazing tastes AND a little wine education. 3 pours for $16.

Happy Hour Bar Menu

Happy Hour Monday – Friday 3-6 pm

Saturday – Sunday 11:30am – 6pm

$ Regular Prices($ Happy Hour Prices)

• Tempura Battered Green Beans $8 ($3) spicy mustard sauce
• Ahi Spring Rolls $7 ($3) asian slaw, sweet & spicy thai dipping sauce
• Hot Dog $3 coleslaw, kraut, red onion relish, brown mustard, house chips
• Barbeque Pork Crepe $8 ($4) pulled barbeque pork, corn crepe, asiago cheese, coleslaw, sweet & tangy barbeque sauce
• Antipasto Plate $9 ($5) prosciutto, salami, cheese, olives, tomato jam, sweet basil pesto crostini
• Asian Beef Ribs $10 ($6) asian slaw, sweet & spicy thai dipping sauce
• Housemade Cajun Fries $5 ($2.5 bayou blast, smoked ketchup
• Sweet Potato French Fries $5 ($2.5) papaya mustard
• Spicy Canyon Chicken Wings $8 ($5) celery sticks, blue cheese dressing
• Today’s Pizza $12 ($7) please ask your bartender

Drink Specials

• $5 wines by the glass
• $5 well drinks
• $3 draft beer

Canyon Neighborhood Restaurant and Bar

Canyon Plaza Shopping Center

5775 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd

Anaheim Hills, CA 92807

Reservations: (714) 283-1062

NEW Happy Hour Menu

Sunday – Friday 3-6pm

The following specials are offered at the bar during Happy Hour:

Wine $5/Glass $20/Bottle (Selected varieties)

Draft Beer Half Price

Martinis $6 (six choices)

Well Drinks $5

Happy Hour snacks $3-5 Twelve tasty choices including Deviled Eggs for $3 and a Filet Mignon Taco for $5

Check out the Happy Hour Menu for details.

Prime Cut Cafe & Wine Bar

1547 W. Katella Ave. #101

Orange CA 92867

714-532-4300

Have you ever wanted to try a great wine before you buy it?

The Cellar has teamed with some of our favorite wine partners to help you stock your cellar for the holidays. On Saturday, November 14th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm you are invited to taste from a selection of over 50 different wines from California and around the world. This one day sale will feature a special retail discount for every bottle ordered and an additional 10% off of each 12 bottle case.

When you arrive you will be handed Riedel wine glass and you are invited to explore each tasting table. Taste each of the wines, enjoy a canapé, or even a nip of scotch from our friends at The Macallan. This event is a unique opportunity to try a wide variety of wines and base your purchase on your palate.

A few of our featured wines:

CaymusRobert Mondavi Reserve

Rubicon Estates

Laetitia

Tierra Roja

Iniskillin

Nickel & Nickel

Bianchi

Bodegas Garcia Figuero

Wild Horse "Cheval Sauvage"

Hill Family

Hoopes

The Cellar
305 N. Harbor Blvd.,
CA-92832
714-525-5862
www.cellardining.com

CuisineType : French Brasserie

Kuleto Wine Tasting
Thursday, November 17th
6:30pm – 9:00pm
$24.95 Per Person
$19.95 ATGC Members

Featuring:
Zinfandel, Napa Valley, 2007
Syrah, Napa Valley, 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2004

Live Entertainment:
Howard Westbrook

Blind Tasting Contest
Challenge the Chef, Jeff Platt in our Brown Bag Contest

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

A one day event featuring over 50 wines and wine representatives from California and around the world. Sample your favorites and base your purchase on your own palate. This sale offers deep retail discounts and an additional 10% off with the purchase of each 12 bottle case.

The Cellar
305 N. Harbor Blvd,
CA-92832
714-525-5682
www.CellarDining.com

SOL COCINA: Mondays in November = Half-Off Wine by the Bottle!

Celebrate the fall harvest at SOL Mexican Cocina, where November has been dubbed wine month! Every Monday night from 4:30 p.m. to close during the month of November, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy ½ off select bottles of wine with any food purchase. The promotion is intended to highlight the thoughtful wine list at SOL, which is known for having one of the most extensive selections of tequila in the region.

SELECTION OF WINES OFFERED AT 50% OFF:

WHITE

Brander Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley reg. price $35

Conundrum, California reg. price $44

Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley reg. price $40

Ferrari Carano Pinot Grigio, Russian River Valley reg. price $35

X Winery White, North Coast reg. price $32

Miner Family Vineyards Viognier "Simpson Vineyard," California reg. price $37

Chamisal Vineyards Chardonnay "Stainless," Central Coast reg. price $35

Au Bon Climat Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County reg. price $44

Michael & David Chardonnay "7 Heavenly Chards," Lodi reg. price $31

Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands reg. price $53

Trinitas Chardonnay, Carneros reg. price $51

RED

Hahn Pinot Noir, Monterey County reg. price $33

Mieomi Pinot Noir by Belle Glos, Santa Barbara, Sonoma & Monterey Counties reg. price $46

Tantara Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley reg. price $54

Jade Mountain Merlot, Napa/SLO Counties reg. price $31

Cosentino Cabernet Franc "The Franc," California reg. price $37

Joyce Merlot, Monterey reg. price $37

Ravenswood Zinfandel "Zen of Zin Old Vine," California reg. price $31

Candor Zinfandel, California reg. price $39

Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma reg. price $39

Blind Dog by Ecluse “Midnight Run Cuvee,” Paso Robles reg. price $36

Tobin James Syrah, Paso Robles reg. price $39 Adelaida Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles reg. price $51

Earthquake Petite Sirah, Lodi reg. price $42

For more information, menus, hours of operations, online reservations and directions, visit http://www.solcocina.com/.

SOL Cocina
251 E Pacific Coast Hwy,
Ca-92660
(949) 675-9800
www.solcocina.com

Veteran promoter/Dj Danny Love begins this mid week party with a sophisticated blend of down-tempo and house groves moving towards electro beats as the late night and drinks kick in! Come early for dinner and take part in 1/2 off bottles of wine (w/dinner entree) AND late night happy hour from 9:30pm-12am with $5 food items and $3.75 well drinks!

The Memphis Group
2920 Bristol St.,
CA-92626
(714) 432-7685
memphiscafe.com/events/

Madness Monday

$7 House wines, $7 Cocktails and Discounts on All Kabob Tapas and Entrees

Nightly Live Music and Happy Hour

Port Restaurant / Bar

440 Heliotrope Ave

Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

949-723-9685

www.portcdm.com

July 6-12

Wednesday 25% off all Bottles of Wine

$ 11.95 Center-Cut Top Sirloin Dinner incl Mash Potatoes & Veggies

Kids under 12 Eat Free (2 per adult meal) Kids Menu and Kids GF/CF menus

Thursday…Half Price Pitchers of all our Beers..

$ 16 95 12 oz. New York Steak Dinner

Friday…Music from Tina Hoffman & TaJaVu

$ 15.95 Swordfish Dinners

Saturday Happy Hour 12:30 till 6:30

25% off Bottles of Wine all night

$ 19.95…16 oz. Rib Eye Dinners

Music By Hugh Lehane

Sunday…Happy Hour 12:30 till closing

$19.95 Porterhouse dinners

Monday…Happy Hour till closing

Filet Mignon Night:

7 oz. Petite Filet Dinner…$ 16.95…10 oz. Filet Mignon only $21.95

Tuesday MLB All Star Game with $ 5.95 Burgers

2000 Newport Blvd

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

(949) 548-0099

www.skoshmonahans.com

Start it out right on Thursday night with Half-Price Pitchers of beer

Happy Hour till 6:30 and $ 16.95 New York Steak dinners served as late as 11:30 pm

Friday night Happy Hour till 6:30…with $ 15.95 Swordfish Entrees and full kitchen till 12:30 am…plus music by Kerry Getz starting at 8:30 pm

Saturday open at 12:30 pm with Happy Hour running from opening until 6:30 pm

25% off all Bottles of wine all night with $ 19.95 16oz. Rib Eye Steak dinners

music by Tajavu at 8:30

Sunday again open at 12:30 pm with Happy Hour from open until closing…yep all night! our Sunday night special is the 18 oz. porterhouse dinner for only $ 19.95

Sorry but we are CLOSED MONDAY JULY 4th Have a great holiday!

Tuesday special music appearance by Dave Stewart with our Tuesday burger special

$ 5.95 Cheeseburgers & Gardenburgers with all our specialty burgers only $ 7.95 including our GF selections

and finally our Wednesday specials: KIDS EAT FREE plus for the adults…25% off all bottles of Wine & Champagne and our Top Sirloin dinner for only $ 11.95

Have a great 4th and hope to see you all

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Skosh Monahan’s Steakhouse & Irish Pub is located at:

2000 Newport Blvd

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Phone: 949.548.0099

Commonwealth Lounge & Grill
112 E Commonwealth Avenue,
Ca-92832
www.commonwealthlounge.com

CuisineType : American

CW introduces a BRAND NEW BURLESQUE SHOW featuring MISS DAKOTA with live band Simple Compounds.

Doors Open: 4pm Show: 8-11pm

Tickets:Only $5 at the door only

Also featuring: Wine Wednesdays 1/2 Off Wine by the glass Every Wednesday25% Off Bottles Of Wine

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