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Marché Moderne’s Bastille Day Bouillabaisse Brings France to OC
Chef-owners Amelia and Florent Marneau of Marché Moderne at South Coast Plaza will celebrate the historic storming of the Bastille by serving Chef Marneau’s much beloved Bouillabaisse Marseillaise for eight nights, from July 12-19. Reservations are highly recommended as spots fill up fast for this once-a-year opportunity!
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6 OC Restaurants to Eat at Before You Die Are in South Coast Plaza
Six of South Coast Plaza‘s renowned restaurants have had their signature dishes included in Orange Coast Magazine’s round-up of “The 50 Best Dishes in OC: The Ultimate Foodie Bucket List.” Next time you are in Costa Mesa be sure to check them out to see why they made the cut.
AnQi Bistro by Crustacean: An’s Famous Roasted Crab
Available at AnQi only on Tuesdays during dinner service, AnQi’s Master Chef “Mama” Helene An travels from Crustacean Beverly Hills with dozens of 2.5 lb. Pacific waters Dungeness crabs to prepare this must-eat dish. Cooked in her “secret kitchen,” which is a separate space from the main kitchen and only accessible by chefs who have worked with the company for at least ten years, Mama An prepares the crab in a savory Asian style with lots of oil, garlic and pepper.
Due to high demand, AnQi recommends that guests call 714-557-5679 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a roasted crab dish for an exceptional Tuesday dinner! Read More
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Food Truck Fare Wednesdays at the OC Fair & Event Center
Calling all Costa Mesa foodies and food truck lovers! Every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9 PM the OC Fair & Event Center parking lots are filled with some of the best gourmet food trucks in Southern California. Celebrating the food truck craze that seems to have swept not only California, but the entire country, the OC Fair & Event Center is continuing their Food Truck Fare nights in 2012.
Instead of chasing trucks around your neighborhood, come to the “truck stop” that is Food Truck Fare Wednesdays and take your pick from a variety of gourmet options! Admission and parking are free for diners, and food prices will vary from truck to truck. The OC Fair & Event Center is located at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, CA. Click here for directions. Read More
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Seasons 52 Now Open in Costa Mesa!
Seasons 52, a wine bar and restaurant, has opened at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
The restaurant offers a “contemporary American menu, a fun, accessible list of wines and cocktails, a casually sophisticated ambiance and exceptional service,” according to a news release.
The South Coast Plaza location is the first in California and the first west of the Mississippi. The restaurant is owned by Orlando, Fla.-based Darden Restaurants, which also owns the Red Lobster and Olive Garden.
The menu stresses wood-fire grilling and brick-oven cooking over the use of fryers. No butter is used during cooking and each item on the menu contains less than 475 calories.
The wine list includes 100 wines, 60 by the glass, and a full bar.
“We are thrilled to launch our California expansion here at South Coast Plaza,” Stephen Judge, president of Seasons 52, said in a news release. “Seasons 52 offers a distinctive dining experience that truly complements the California lifestyle and one that can satisfy even the most sophisticated, culinary-savvy diners. We’re also very excited that our culinary team now has local access to California’s seasonal bounty, which is by far some of the country’s best ingredients to cook with.”
Seasons 52 is located on the south side of South Coast Plaza, near the main entrance on Bristol Street. The restaurant has seating for 300, including a 65-seat patio with two fire pits, and is decorated in a contemporary style featuring earth tones and abstract art.
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Savoy Restaurant and Lounge Opens at The Hotel Hanford in Costa Mesa, CA
New Restaurant to Feature Private Wine Salon and Tasting Room
Savoy Restaurant and Lounge opened its doors in Orange County today, adjacent to South Coast Plaza. Executive Chef Michael Carpenter’s menu features a variety of small plates that take the diner on a tour of Europe. The restaurant’s fare and namesake are inspired by the House of Savoy’s trans-European rule from the 11th to early 19th century.
The restaurant will also soon debut its private wine salon and tasting room that will feature an award-winning selection from Sodaro Estate Winery, as well as select wines from Napa Valley’s Coombsville region. Read More
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