Wines for the Wise - Patina Group
25% off all wines from January 1st - February 28th 2009.
Filed under: Recession Busters, Award-Winning Wine List, Special Promotions, Discounted Wine
Tidbits & Kudos
- Restaurant letter grades are toast! Ignoring a grand jury finding, supervisors in Orange County decide to retain the old rating system for eateries. Read the article at the LA Times and let us know how you weigh in … - Read More »
- 3 California TGI Friday's restaurants close without notice! Check out the article from the SF Gate, home of the San Francisco Chronicle. We knew it was bad but.... - Read More »
- Congratulations to ACF Culinary Team USA and all the ACF members who competed at the Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung (IKA) International Culinary Art Competition, Oct. 19-22, Erfurt, Germany. Known as the "culinary Olympics" by culinarians around the world, … - Read More »
- Doris Crandall - In Memorium January 29, 1923 – October 30 2008 Friday November 7, 2008, friends, restaurateurs and business associates gathered at the Anaheim White House to celebrate the amazing life of an extraordinary lady, Doris Crandall, who recently … - Read More »
- Steve Demos, organic and natural foods industry leader of NextFoods, is dispatching his new probiotic fruit drink line, Goodbelly. Goodbelly is the first probiotic drink free of wheat, soy, and dairy within the
Huntington Beach awaits the exciting opening of RA Sushi on December 15 at The Strand. The 5,300 sq ft venue focuses around a 2,000 gallon saltwater aquarium, topped with a vibrant party ambiance. … - Read More »
Mohammed "Mo" Iqbal former (1994-1995) president of Family Restaurants Inc.'s Mexican dinnerhouse division – El Torito/ChiChi’s is soon (Dec. 2008) to open his dream restaurant, Prime Cut Café & Wine Bar. Affordable luxury dining at … - Read More »
In celebration of their 50th anniversary Back Bay Bistro at Newport Dunes underwent a ground up $2 million renovation designed by Style Interior Design, which has been named one of the nation's top … - Read More »
Congratulations go out to Casa Laguna Inn and Spa in - On October 27, 2008 El Cholo honored all local heroes-teachers, police officers, firefighters by providing meals on them! In addition, all proceeds from meal sales that night were donated to children's charities. www.elcholo.com - Read More »
- Opening their doors in June 1984, The Newport Rib Company in Costa Mesa will be celebrating it's 25th Anniversary with its two other sister companies located in Long Beach and Ladera Ranch. The Newport Rib Companies will celebrate … - Read More »
- When art and food come together, they really know how to pull it off! World renowned abstract expressionist, Palo Uber will be showcasing his work at Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach, through the end of … - Read More »
- Great news for our friends at Golden Spoon! The largest frozen yogurt chain in California by sales volume, has signed a development agreement with Pacific Yogurt Partners to develop 30 additional Golden Spoon franchise locations in the greater … - Read More »
- Bravo Network is hosting another season of "Top Chef" in New York. The new season is to premiere on Wednesday November 12, 2008 at 10 pm ET/PT. Congratulations to all 17 chef contestants and a special "HURRAY" … - Read More »
- The Orange County Weekly has announced Avanti Cafe to be the best restaurant of 2008. Congratulations to Avanti for winning an exceptional award! - Read More »
- OC's Melting Pot goes political! Guests wearing "I Voted" stickers on the night of the upcoming 2008 Presidential Election will receive Election-Night Dinner specials. Offering red, white, and blue cocktails, along with door prizes and rewards for political … - Read More »
- T&T (Tacos & Tequila) is Now Open at Luxor Hotel and Casino. Offering a high-engery atmosphere with a deliciously sexy menu, T&T shows off its' style by combining fun, electricfying vibes, sensational flavors of traditional and modern Mexican … - Read More »
- San Francisco's mini-burger flipping extravagansa, BEST-O-BURGER, is celebrating their 100,000th burger! The craze?--they just opened in May! Our excited congratulations to partners Steve Weber and Nick Graham for developing such a fun and successful concept. Another burger please!Read More »
- Enter to show off your HOT cooking with The Food Network. Auditions will run through the end of October so sharpen those knifes, grill up the stove, and listen loudly as Great Taste Magazine cheers you on! For … - Read More »
- Formally known website, CookedApple, has changed their name! Now known as MenuCalc, this online tool helps to bring the nutritional calculator straight to your kitchen using cutting edge results. Now that Gov. Schwarzenegger has passed for all California … - Read More »
In This Issue
Prix Fixe Menus - Zov’s
New lunch and dinner prix fixe menus from Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
www.zovs.com
Filed under: Recession Busters, Special Promotions, Prix Fixe Dinners
Economic Stimulus Package - Sage
Mead’s “Economic Stimulus Package” offers specials just about every day of the week: * Monday nights feature 20% off at both locations.
* Tuesdays include a Happy Hour Menu available all evening long at Sage on the Coast.
* Mid-week features “No corkage” Wednesdays at both Sage and Sage on the Coast.
* The third Thursday of the month, Mead offers an afternoon tea-a relaxing way to enjoy friends on the patio at Sage in Eastbluff.
* Casual Fridays at Sage on the Coast include Casual Combination lunch options priced at just $10.
* The second Saturday of every month, Sage on the Coast offers special wine and food pairings.
Sage on the Coast
Crystal Cove Promenade
7862 East Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92657
949.715.7243
Filed under: Recession Busters, Tea Service, Special Promotions, No Corkage, Happy Hour
Prix Fixe Menu - Tradition by Pascal
3 course special lunches ($20) and dinners ($40) served at low prices for you.
949.263.9400 or www.pascalnewportbeach.com
Filed under: Recession Busters, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, Special Promotions, Prix Fixe Dinners
Lobster Madness at Sapphire Laguna
LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF. (December 1, 2008) – Who doesn’t love, love, love lobster? As a special holiday treat now through December 23, Chef/Owner Azmin Ghahreman is inviting dinner guests to select from Sapphire Laguna’s “Lobster Madness” Menu. Each night that this special menu is offered, there will be several different Lobster Feasts offered at the ridiculously sensible price of $19.95 per Whole Live Lobster with Accompaniments.
WHY: This is the time of the year when you want to think summer, but it’s really getting to be winter. This is the time of the year when you often want to eat something that is not turkey, ham, duck or pork. And, this is a great time to enjoy a favorite chef’s surf, not turf – after a hard day of shopping or planning for the holidays – without breaking the bank. It would be difficult for a home cook to serve Lobster Madness meals at this reasonable price.
WHAT: LOBSTER MADNESS
Dinner selections will change nightly, but may include such dishes as: Lobster Mango Red Curry with Eggplant and Garlic Fried Rice; Home Baked Lobster Deep Dish with Mushrooms, Peas, Mashed Potatoes and Herb Crumbs; Fresh Lobster Enchilada with Roast Corn and Poblano Mornay; and Classic Broiled Lobster with Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus and Drawn Butter.
Includes Fresh Whole Lobster with Sides, $19.95 per dinner, exclusive of tax and gratuities.
WHEN: Now until December 23, 2008
Dinner Served Nightly, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.; open until 11 p.m. on weekends.
WHERE: Sapphire Laguna
1200 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
For reservations, please call (949) 715-9888.
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Filed under: Recession Busters, Afternoon Events, Food Festivals
Recovery Mondays - Sage
Stimulus dinners, 20% off total bill at Sage Eastbluff and Sage on the Coast every Monday Night.
Filed under: Recession Busters, Special Promotions
Holiday Hard Times Happy Hour - Lola’s
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
Hangar One Spice Pear Vodka with a splash of pear nectar and a splash of Cinnamon Schnapps poured into a chilled Martini glass garnished with a cinnamon stick
Ginger Snap
Captain Morgan Spice Rum, Canton Ginger Liquor and Egg Nog and squeeze of molasses shaken poured into a chilled Martini glass
Dance of the Sugar
Absolut Vodka and Stirrings Simple Plum shaken in a glass with
a plum juice sugared rim
Chilled Hot Chocolate Mint Martini
Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Crème de Cacao and a splash of Peppermint Schnapps shaken and poured into a chilled Martini glass rimmed with chocolate shaving; garnish with a miniature candy cane.Happy hour seven days a week from 5:30 - 7:30.
Filed under: Recession Busters, Special Promotions, Happy Hour
Holiday Offerings - Blue Water Grill
Holiday Baked Stuffed Maine Lobster for $28.95
Three-course Holiday Shopper’s Special $19.95 - available at Tustin only.
Seasonal holiday drink - Holiday Cranberry Bog Lemon Martini.
Filed under: Recession Busters, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, Special Promotions
Lobster Madness - Sapphire Laguna
Lobster Feast menus offered at $19.95 until December 23.
949.715.9888
www.sapphirelaguna.com
Filed under: Recession Busters, Special Promotions
Weekday Specials - Kona
All day Tuesday, Wednesday-Saturday
The KONA $2.95 Happy Hour
Bring your friends to Orange Counties oldest original Tiki Bar!
$2.95 Kona Draft Beer, $2.95 ABSOLUT Vodka and one mixer (try the new ABSOLUT L.A!), $2.95 off our famous Mai Tai’s, $2.95 house wine.
7 Pupu’s (appetizers) to choose from including Kobe beef & Kalua pork sliders for $2.95
Sunset Dinners $10.95 Tuesday - Sunday 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Party platters to go.
Sunday luau champagne brunch.
Kona Restaurant
16278 South Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, Ca 92649
562.592.1321
Filed under: Recession Busters, Special Promotions, Live Entertainment, Happy Hour, Brunch
A Taste of TAPS
TAPS Fish House and Brewery, Brea and Corona locations
TAPS presents their end-of-summer 3-course dinner for $24.95. Guests can customize their meal by choosing from 19 selections in 3 categories. The dinner includes a 12-oz. glass of TAPS gold medal-winning Cream Ale. Offered through mid-October.
Filed under: Recession Busters
Landmark Corona Del Mar
Happy Hour - 5 - 7 p.m. Weekdays
Live Piano Entertainment beginning at 6p.m., Tuesday-Friday featuring Jeff Vance and Ed Waters on Landmark’s recently added Classic Baby Grand Piano.
Mondays - 1/2 off Wines by the Glass
Tuesdays - 3 courses - $30
Thurs, Fri & Sat - after dinner DJ and dancing
Landmark Restaurant, Newport Beach
949.675.5556 - www.landmarknewport.com
Filed under: Dinnertime Live Entertainment, Recession Busters, Dinner/Nightclubs, Live Entertainment, Prix Fixe Dinners, Discounted Wine, Happy Hour