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Happy Hour at The Clubhouse
As Happy Hour Week only lasted so long, each restaurant choice was crucial. Happily enough to say, The Clubhouse Restaurant at South Coast Plaza granted us a satisfying experience. Although we were seated at the incorrect location at first, they were more than accommodating in directing us to the bar where the Happy Hour menu was offered.
The service was wonderful. The hostess, waitress and bartender were very pleasant and friendly, however each withheld any intrusive, snobby or forced conversation. Read More
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Fine Indian Cuisine, Indeed
I recently tried Indian food for the first time at Royal Khyber Fine Indian Cuisine. The service was commendable and the staff was helpful; when I had questions about dishes, the servers took the time to explain their detail. I can understand why the restaurant has been here in South Coast Village for many years.
Chicken Samosa and spicy Tandoori Kebabs were the starter dishes. The Samosa was palatable and accompanied with jam/salsa sauce that was sweet, yet included enough spice to complement the pungent sweetness. My companions’ kebabs were absolutely wonderful. The lamb meatballs were divine, almost bite sized yet filled with flavor. Mind you, there’s a little kick in this course. I would be weary of this- otherwise, dig in! The chicken kebabs were another surprise. Tender, smooth chicken that almost tasted as if they were stuffed with ricotta cheese. Very delicious! Read More
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Food (and Beer) for Thought
Though Karl Strauss Brewery is mainly known for its wide variety of beers, its diverse menu offerings are noteworthy as well. I’m typically in the habit of being “safe” at restaurants and ordering the same thing each time so I know I’ll like it, but Karl Strauss (which I will lovingly and lazily abbreviate “KS”) in Metro Pointe is actually one of the places where I have sampled various menu items, pending what I was in the mood for. And because of the array of items they offer, I’ve been able to satisfy numerous different cravings despite how different they may seem. Read More
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Maggiano’s Little Italy is Bigger and Better Now
Maggiano’s in Costa Mesa just recently expanded their bar area. It’s a much needed expansion, since the bar and waiting area was way too small for the volume. They took over the Corner Bakery and it’s now all Maggiano’s. I thought I was going to be walking in through the Corner Bakery as usual and was pleasantly surprised to see that it’s more of Maggiano’s. There’s now plenty of room to spread out and meet friends for a drink in the bar.
This night we had Mom’s Lasagna and Veal and Mushroom Ravioli al Forno. All was fabulous as usual. Abbondanza!
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