Fernet the Games Begin at Glasspar

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Summer is in full swing at Glasspar in Dana Point. The modern American seafood hall celebrates the season with summertime additions to Chef Rob Wilson’s menus and cocktail program. Glasspar will also host an evening of unfernettable fun celebrating the inimitable Fernet Branca.

Glasspar has also introduced new seasonal dishes, including Starters like Fresh Mexican Bay Scallop Aguachile Verde dusted with chile lime corn nut powder and Steamed Little Neck Clams with Spanish chorizo. Entrees include a classic Lobster Roll on a toasted Brioche bun, Day Boat Scallops with King Trumpet Mushrooms, and a truffle-pea puree, and a 16oz Grilled Duroc Tomahawk Porkchop atop a white cheddar polenta with baby green beans and stone fruit gastrique. When available, Chef Rob sources locally caught seafood including uni from Santa Barbara and line-caught Swordfish from the Avalon Trench off the coast of Catalina.

With names that evoke the carefree spirit of an endless summer, new seasonal cocktails include:

Marlinspike – Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Amaro Nonino, Giffard Abricot du Roussillon

Paradise Found – Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Grand Marnier, cranberry, lime, orange bitters

Aquadisiac – The Botanist Gin, lime, geranium syrup, cucumber juice

Smoke on the Water – Xicaru Silver Mezcal, pineapple, lemon, Liquor 43

Knot On Call – Diplomatico Rum, Amaro Nonino, Carpano Antica, orange bitters

Lost at Sea – Michter’s Bourbon, Flor De Cana 7-Year Aged Rum, lemon, meringue

Rambling Sailor – Mint-infused Woodford Bourbon, blackberry, lemon

On Wednesday, July 13, Glasspar kicks off summer with a celebration of everyone’s favorite aromatic spirit – Fernet. Held in Glasspar’s Private Dining Room from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., the evening will explore four Fernet cocktails paired with a lively selection of thoughtfully created bites. The special cocktails celebrate and play up the unique flavor profiles of Fernet.

Tickets are available for $75 per guest, and can be purchased online here.

Glasspar is located at 24961 Dana Point Harbor Dr. in Dana Point and is open for dinner Tuesday-Thursday from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Friday-Sunday from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Brunch is served Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. with afternoon bites served from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Happy Hour is offered Tuesday-Thursday from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Fridays from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, connect with Glasspar on Instagram at @glasspardanapoint or visit www.glasspar.com.

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