Great Taste Magazine

Nello Cucina
3333 Bear Street Costa Mesa, CA,
CA-92704
www.nellocucina.com

Lighter Fare & Reasonable Prices Mark New Menu at South Coast PlazaTrattoria

Rising temperatures and longer days mean one thing at Nello Cucina. The critically acclaimed Italian trattoria at South Coast Plaza’s Crystal Court in Costa Mesa is rolling out its summer menu, announced Managing Partner Franco Vessia. Swordfish Carpaccio; Tagliata di Manzo, thinly-sliced grilled and marinated flap steak on a bed of garden greens; and Farfalle al Salmone Affumicato, bowtie pasta tossed with smoked salmon, leeks in a light cream sauce are among the items marking their debut. A number of fresh salads, pasta dishes, entrées and Panini make up the summer fare with prices that are accessible for a broad range of guests (most items are under $15).“What better way to roll in summer than with a menu that is, at once, varied, flavorful and reasonably priced,” said Vessia. “Whether you opt to dine in our open, air-conditioned dining room or on the covered patio, our new summer menu has something for everyone.”

Nello Cucina is a classic trattoria offering a wide variety of traditional Italian fare. Pasta is made fresh on the premises daily using top-quality ingredients; fresh fish, chicken, veal and beef entrees are made with precision by a dedicated culinary team; authentic, thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas — considered some of the best in Orange County — come out of the restaurant’s wood-burning oven; and a dizzying array of desserts top off the varied menu. A full bar and extensive wine list of reasonably priced varietals is available. Open daily for lunch and dinner the 110-seat restaurant boasts al fresco dining and indoor, open seat dining.

Nello Cucina is located at 3333 Bear Street, Costa Mesa. Call (714) 540-3365 or visit www.nellocucina.com.

Enjoy Crepes made in front of you on every Wednesday at 5:30PM on the Heated Patio, with Crepe maker PIERRE-LOIC DENICHOU (from Brittany, where Crepes were born..)

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1733 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 434-9509

Nothing beats a weekend in beautiful Laguna Beach, with its great shopping, restaurants and, of course, those killer views. That said, the folks at Tommy Bahama ask, “Why wait until the weekend?” Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach is serving up three delicious reasons to visit, Monday through Wednesday, with day-specific promotions that are available all day. What a tasty way to begin the week.

Monday: It’s the beginning of the workweek. Start yours with gusto, in the form of $10 premium burgers and half-priced draft beer. Choose from any of Tommy Bahama’s top-of-the-line prime Angus beef burgers, such as The Smokehouse, with Nueske’s applewood bacon, roasted garlic aioli, sharp white cheddar and barbeque ketchup on a toasted brioche (also available with house formed, veggie patty or chicken breast). If your idea of the perfect burger is inspired by the garden, the Laguna Burger is for you: A house formed veggie patty is topped with pepperjack cheese, guacamole, roasted chili mayo and watercress. And what better way to wash it down than with draft beers, including Allagash, a Belgian-style wheat beer and Spaten Optimator, a full-bodied doppelbock from Munich.

Tuesday: Slip into an island state-of-mind with half-priced seasonal cocktails and martinis. Regularly priced at $12, Tommy Bahama’s British Rickshaw, Ay Carumba and Berry Peachy Day are just $6 on Tuesdays. Decisions, decisions: With its eclectic list of martinis priced from $4.50-$5.50, will it be the Basil Grapefruit Martini, or a Cant-e-lope Tonight (Ketel One, fresh orange juice and melon liqueur)?

Wednesday: Oenophiles, this is your day! Borrowing the wildly successful promotion made popular at Tommy Bahama Island Grille in nearby Newport Beach, Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach celebrates midweek with half-priced bottles of wine — all bottles — on Wednesdays. Enjoy a bottle of Rombauer Chardonnay for under $30; watch the sunset with a 2007 Groth Napa Cabernet for just $48.50.

Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach invites you to rethink your week — celebrate Monday through Wednesday with special all-day promotions that are both delicious and deliciously priced. What better way to kick off your week than with a trip to scenic Laguna Beach? Enjoy great food, drink and views in a relaxing atmosphere…the only thing missing are the crowds.

400 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2404
(949) 376-6886
www.tommybahama.com

Sunday : Inquire for Sunday Specials

Monday : Local Specials, 20% off & Drink Specials

Tuesday: Sushi Night

Wednesday: Ladies Night

Thursday: Jazz Night

Friday : Late Night Specials 10-midnight, Live Entertainment until 2 AM

Saturday : Late Night Specials 10-midnight, Live Entertainment until 2AM

8052 Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92646-3825
(714) 960-3670
www.diggsrestaurant.com

30% Off all bottles of wine at the bar or with dinner

1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Venice, CA 90291

Phone: 310.392.0004

Fax: 310.392.7444

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