Great Taste Magazine

Seattle’s Best Coffee
22621 Lake Forest Dr., Ste. D2 Lake Forest, CA 92630,
CA-92630

seattlesbest.com

CuisineType : Coffee Shops/Diners, Other

Seattle’s Best Coffee Cafe is now open for business in Lake Forest (corner of Lake Forest and Muirlands) and a grand opening celebration will take place on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. The first 150 guests to visit the cafe on May 1 will receive a free small Mocha, Latte or Cappuccino. Complimentary fresh-baked goods will be offered and there will be chances to win exciting prizes including free coffee for a year, Seattle’s Best Coffee® merchandise and other cafe perks. During opening week, one lucky guest will win free coffee for a year (one coffee beverage per week for a year) from cards deposited May 1-7, 2012. Additionally, weekly drawings will take place every Tuesday and cafe perks are redeemable at both Lake Forest and Irvine Seattle’s Best Coffee locations.

The new Lake Forest cafe will serve the full line of delicious coffee and non-coffee beverages, including lattes, mochas, iced coffees and blended beverages. In addition, the cafe will offer an extensive food menu featuring fresh-baked pastries, muffins, cookies, and bagels as well as other specialty treats made by local Orange County chefs.

Lake Forest cafe hours are Monday through Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The cafe offers seating for 35 people and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Location: 22621 Lake Forest Dr., Ste. D2 Lake Forest, CA 92630

Lexington Social House
1718 Vine St.,
California-90028
323.461.1700
lexingtonsocialhouse.com

CuisineType : American, Bar & Grill

(Posted April 2012) To offer Angelenos a taste of relief this tax season and celebrate 2012’s extra filing days, Lexington Social House in Hollywood (www.lexingtonsocialhouse.com) will offer guests 17% off their entire bill from Friday, April 13-Tuesday, April 17, with mention of Tax Day 2012 (discount cannot be combined with any other offer). Diners can reward themselves for submitting their filings by feasting on Executive Chef Jared Simons’ new spring menu, with dishes including Steak Tartare with root beer “caviar,” Jidori Chicken Liver Toast, Braised Boneless Short Ribs with farro and green cabbage slaw, a “Roadside Burger” on a pretzel bun, and oven-fired flatbreads (regularly $5-$38).

Queensview Steakhouse
435 Shoreline Village Dr.,
California-90802

CuisineType : American, Seafood

(Posted Feb. 2012) Enjoy one appetizer on us for the celebration of our one-year anniversary.

LUCCA
6507 Quail Hill Parkway,
CA-92603
949.725.1773
www.luccacafe.net/

CuisineType : Continental, French, Italian

At LUCCA there’s only one way to the heart – through the stomach. Husband-and-wife team Elliott and Cathy Pavlos have built LUCCA with lots of heart, which means great attention to its seasonal menu, reminiscent of a Euro bistro, complete with an exquisite wine bar. This year, they showcase their offerings through a truly heartwarming Valentine’s Weekend Dinner Tasting Menu on Tuesday, February 14th and every couple dining at LUCCA that night will receive a $25 gift certificate to use at a later date!

The special Valentine’s Dinner Menu courses may be ordered as à la carte specials on Friday, February 10th through Monday, February 13th alongside LUCCA’s regular dinner menu, and on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, as the only menu for the evening. The expandable menu is $65 per guest for an American 4-course or $71.50 for a European 5-course or $79 for a European 6-course. A full 4-course vegetarian menu is available for guests.

Those who would like wine paired with their meal may add wine pairings, chosen especially for this menu, for $20 per guest, or Elliott’s reserve pairings of premium wines for $35 per guest. All prices exclude tax, gratuity and additional beverages. Vegetarian options are available, as are cheeseboard addition and wine flight upgrades for every course. Reservations are highly recommended and gift certificates will not be accepted for this holiday tasting menu.

Valentine’s Dinner Tasting Menu
“ATTRACTIVE OPPOSITES AND OTHER NICETIES”
Tuesday, February 14
(menu items available à la carte and alongside regular menu Feb 10-13)

On the table
Crostini, gougeres and olive crisps…oh my!

Amuse(d)
House grappa and herb cured wild salmon gravlax stuffed avocado, oven roasted tomatoes, fennel pollen and cilantro-lime aioli

Rich and Spicy
Lobster bisque with a spicy peri peri swirl and creme fraiche

Bold and mostly Wild
Porcini crusted petite Black Canyon filet mignon, mustard cognac bearnaise, wild mushrooms, all natural pork tenderloin with a coffee-two chili rub, caramelized onions, port wine reduction, roasted garlic Yukon gold potato mash, local asparagus

We had you at Hello
Handmade double trouble sorbet duo with a scoop of dark chocolate and a scoop of fresh raspberry-chocolate chunk
and
Lucca’s favorite mini Euro pastries and chocolate strawberries …as always, Lavazza Italian coffee

**Every couple dining with us on Valentine’s Day will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to come back to Lucca to experience our regular menu

65. per person without wines; 20 per person for wine pairings
complete vegetarian menu available
Wine Flight upgrades available 15.
Artisan Charcuterie and Antipasto Plates available for the table 13.
Cheeseboard with Artisan and Imported Cheeses, Chutneys, Sweet Bread and Seasonal Fruit available for the Table 15.

Guests should make reservations by calling 949.725.1773.

(Posted Feb. 2012)

Valid at The Cellar
305 N. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714-525-5682
http://www.cellardining.com

www.mimiscafe.com/

CuisineType : French, French Bistro

(Posted Feb. 2012) Mimi’s Cafe Goes Red. Starting in February, American Heart Month, Mimi’s Cafe is giving a piece of its heart to the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement. The neighborhood Bistro inspired by France is the first-ever restaurant to nationally support the effort. Go Red For Women is dedicated to fighting heart disease, the number one killer of women, and harnessing the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out the disease.Mimi’s is activating its heartfelt campaign on National Wear Red Day, February 3.

Guests who show their support by wearing red will receive a FREE cup of soup with any purchase to warm their heart. And throughout the month, guests will be invited to join in the fight against heart disease in women. For every $1 donation, guests can post a red heart-shaped tribute card on the giant in-restaurant red dress display. With a $5 donation, guests will also receive a commemorative red dress lapel pin. As a thank you for these donations, Mimi’s will provide each guest with up to $35 in savings.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
455 Newport Center Drive,
CA-92660
949.720.9633
www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com

CuisineType : Steak

(2012) Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will celebrate the passion this year with three evenings of luxe specials and a Valentine gift for couples dining on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, February 12th through the 14th.

To enhance the occasion, Executive Chef Russell Skall has created three mouthwatering entrees perfect for Valentine’s dinner that will be available in addition to Fleming’s popular a la carte menu. “Valentine’s celebration is always a memorable time for our guests,” remarked Chef Skall. “There is nothing more romantic then savoring the pleasures of a delicious dinner and wine with someone you love.”

Filet Mignon & Prawns, Prime New York Strip & King Crab, and Colossal North Atlantic Lobster Tail with Lobster Mac & Cheese will be offered, each at $69.95. A dessert for two, Red Velvet Cake with Espresso Truffles, is $9.50. Wine Director Maeve Pesquera has crafted a Cupid-perfect cocktail for the holiday: The Bella-Tini is a Bellini-inspired cocktail with Belvedere Vodka, peach purée and Mas Fi Cava sparkling wine for $9.95 (recipe and image upon request). Suggested wine pairings to toast the evening include Tiamo Chianti, Italy, 2010; Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2007 and Roederer Brut Rosé, Anderson Valley NV.

To give guests another reason to celebrate, Fleming’s is offering each couple dining February 12th through February 14th a complimentary $25 Fleming’s Dining Card to use toward a future rendezvous with their sweetheart.* Reservations advised and may be made at www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com. Fleming’s is located at 455 Newport Center Drive (Fashion Island), Newport Beach. Phone: 949.720.9633. Other locations include El Segundo, Downtown at LA LIVE, Woodland Hills, Rancho Cucamonga and Rancho Mirage.

(Jan. 2012) Dine with us at French 75 or Savannah Chop House and enter to win tickets to see OVO from Cirque de Soleil. Opens January 20th at the Santa Monica Pier.

(Jan. 2012) Visit Posch in the month of January with a printed copy of the coupon below and receive $10 off your meal.

(Dec. 2011) Purchase a $100 gift card for that someone special on your gift list and get a $20 gift card just for you!

*Promotional offer ends December 31.

(Dec. 2011) Dolce Group Offer: Buy a $100 Gift Card, and get a $25 Gift Card for free

www.dolcegroup.com

(Dec. 2011) A perfect holiday deal that you cannot pass up! (yes, we are crazy…)

Buy a $50 Mama's on 39 Gift Card and receive another $50 Mama's on 39 Gift Card ABSOLUTELY FREE. No limit on how many you can buy. These are great holiday gifts for an amazing deal. Keep some for you and give some to your friends, neighbors, grandparents, boss, employees, pets, and anyone else who needs some holiday cheer. This offer is only available for a limited time so hurry in!

(Dec. 2011) 'Slice of Joy' Card

With more than 200 made from scratch menu items, a gift card from the Cheesecake Factory can be a tasteful gift for family, friends, co-workers, and clients. Gift-givers can share the gift of cheesecake with everyone on their shopping list and receive a "Slice of Joy" card valid for a complimentary slice of cheesecake with every $25 gift card purchased from Nov. 25 – Dec. 24. Gift cards are available for purchase at all 155 restaurant locations and an 'eGift Card' can be easily purchased and sent online at www.TheCheesecakeFactory.com. The 'Slice of Joy' cards are redeemable on a future visit from Dec. 26 – March 31, 2012.

(Dec. 2011) Give and you shall receive…

FREE $5 gift card with every $20 gift card purchase.

Offer available at:

(Dec. 2011) It's better to give than receive, but Mimi's now makes it easy to do both! For a limited time, Mimi's is offering a free $5 off coupon for guests with every $25 gift card they purchase at any Mimi's Cafe. The gift of Mimi's is wonderful for family, friends, or co-workers who enjoy dining out. With freshly prepared, delicious food at a great value, a Mimi's Cafe gift card is a great way to help transport your loved ones from their everyday lives to a warm, inviting, French inspired bistro.

www.mimiscafe.com

(Dec. 2011) This holiday season, give the gift of The Winery!

Gift Card Promotion!

Purchase  $300 in gift cards and receive a complimentary $50 gift card

or

Purchase $500 in gift cards and receive a complimentary $100 gift card

No restrictions & no expiration date. Promotion runs November 25 to December 30.

For more information, call 714-258-7600

(Dec. 2011) This year, give the gift of Chipotle and get some holiday cheer for yourself.

Receive a free burrito with every $30 gift card purchase.

This holiday season, it is better to give than receive. But best to give AND receive! At Chipotle Mexican Grill, the more you give, the more you can get for yourself. From now until December 31st, buy $30 worth of Chipotle gift cards and and you can receive a free burrito, burrito bowl, salad, or order of tacos on a subsequent visit when you present the receipt from your gift card purchase.

Valid at any Chipotle in the United States and Canada. January 31st is the last day for customers to redeem gift card purchase receipts in exchange for burrito, burrito bowl, salad, or tacos. Gift cards can be a variety of amounts that total to $30 or more. Gift cards must be purchased in Chipotle restaurants for promotion to be valid (no third party retailers or online purchases).

(Dec. 2011) Lazy dog gift cards make a great present for the holiday season. And when you purchase $25 worth of cards, you get $5 towards your own meal. At Lazy Dog, give, and you shall receive.

Offer available in-store or online.

(Dec. 2011) This holiday season, thank everyone who makes a difference in your life with a Fleming's Gift Card.We'll thank you with a memorable gift of your own: Receive a $20 Bonus Card for every $100 in Gift Cards you purchase by December 31st.*

Fleming's
www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Citrus City Grille's Holiday Card Promotion

Purchase $50 in Gift Cards and receive a $10 Bonus Holiday Card

Purchase $100 in Gift Cards and receive a $25 Bonus Holiday Card

For more event information visit: citruscitygrille.com

You give and you receive! Now until Christmas Eve.

Purchase $100 worth of Crow Bar and Kitchen gift cards and you will receive a complimentary $15 gift card.

Purchase $150 worth of Crow Bar and Kitchen gift cards and you will receive a complimentary $30 gift card.

We have plenty, so buy some for all your friends, family, co-workers, or even yourself and you will get complimentary good times at the Crow Bar and Kitchen. It's our gift to you.

For every $100 purchase in gift cards, receive a $25 gift card bonus.

Now through Christmas.

Applebee's Has Your Holiday Bonus: A Free $10 Bonus Card With Purchase of Every $50 in Applebee's Gift Cards

With Applebee's Gift Cards, holiday bonuses are not a thing of the past.

Applebee's announced the return of a FREE $10 Bonus Card for the 2011 gift-giving season. With the purchase of every $50 in Applebee's Gift Cards, in-restaurant guests receive a $10 Bonus Card — a 20 percent value. Applebee's Bonus Cards are available only in participating Applebee's restaurants for a limited time.

Applebee's Gift Cards are available in a variety of different styles and themes, including patriotic, holiday, sports and Girls' Night Out. Applebee's Gift Cards are accepted at nearly 1,800 U.S. locations, have no expiration dates, no hidden fees (such as inactivity charges) and offer an easy way to check card balances online.

Bonus Cards will be available at participating Applebee's through Dec. 31, 2011 and are redeemable through Feb. 19, 2012.

For more information about Applebee's Gift Cards with Bonus Cards, visit your neighborhood Applebee's or www.applebees.com.