Bobbi Brown Make-up

Yesterday I plopped my booty down in a Bobbi Brown make up chair looking for some new Bobbi Brown make up. It has been eons since a department store make over has been applied. Back in the day my pick was Dior. Skin painted whiter than a fishes underbelly with black caterpillar eyebrows and ultra red lips was the result. Think ‘Addicted to Love’ by Robert Plant. To wear this look today, I’d feel like complete tranny hot mess.

Knowing that I needed a few new additions to the make up drawer repertoire, I felt a make-over was a good idea, to try things out. Since Bobbi Brown’s signature look is light and natural, this is where I landed. I requested a light ‘daytime’ face to make doubly sure a Geisha look would not ensue. My fingers were crossed.

The result resided somewhere between, full coverage – but natural. Mind you, I am not the type to don full coverage for my average day. Makeup application MTWThF is few and far between. Totally cool with that. This Bobbi Brown application would be great on a weekend night out on the town. Want to see what I found whilst having my make over? Here are a few finds I’m swooning over. Some are old finds, some new!

Addicted to this one. Brightening SPF 50 UV Protective Face Base It shields your skin from the sun with both broad-spectrum UVA and UVB shield. That means super good protection. Lightweight and quick-absorbing. You and your make up of choice will never know it’s there. Promise.

Next up, an eye liner that gives you the look of liquid liner with the ease & feel of a gel formula. It is long-wearing, water-resistant and let’s you get it just right before it dries. Then stays without a smear or crease. Awarded ‘Best of Beauty’ by ‘Allure’ Magazine (2011). Awarded best liquid liner by ‘The Knot’ Magazine(2010). I love Sepia Ink, but found a new one to hoard Espresso Ink.

On that note, if you are more of a pencil gal and don’t care to apply with a brush. Bobbi Brown just introduced Bobbi’s Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in pencil form. Don’t be surprised if they have already sold out of them at your local department store. They are flying out the door.

This one was a surprising, Treatment lip Shine SPF 15. It is a lightweight, soft shine lipstick that doubles as a moisture treatment. It instantly comforts dry, chapped lips. Really all the colors are beautiful – Raspberry, Papaya, etc., but for me, I settled on Plumberry and Desert Rose.

Lastly, Bobbie Brown Lip Balm SPF 15. Okay. First hand. It feels non-greasy as well as comforting, while strangely lip plumping. It is now the very first thing I grab in the morning after my coffee. I think it is magical and will never be able to live without it.

FYI, the first week of June, Bobbi Brown at Nordstrom is offering a gift with purchase. This is a RARITY! Bobbie Brown it NOT a gifting cosmetic line. The make up artist let me peek at it. If you send $150 you will receive a gift set that is beyond cool. The eye shadow palette sold me.

Saving my pennies,

www.ksugarandspice.com

Fig and Olive is Coming to Fashion Island

FIG & OLIVE and the Irvine Company today announced a lease agreement that brings FIG & OLIVE to Fashion Island. With restaurants in New York and West Hollywood, FIG & OLIVE’s presence in Orange County will be exclusive to Fashion Island.

Scheduled to open in 2013, executive chef Pascal Lorange – who began his training at a young age with three-star Michelin Chef Georges Blanc in Vonnas, France– will introduce a menu of refined elegance with classic flavors and the highest quality of ingredients inspired by the Riviera and coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Just look at the photograph above.

Fashion Island will be FIG & OLIVE’s sixth location nationwide.  The industrially chic French Riviera-inspired eatery boasts five big-city locations, including three restaurants in New York City’s trendiest neighborhoods – the Meatpacking District, Uptown, and Fifth Avenue– one location in Westchester, NY and a sophisticated West Coast flagship location situated on Melrose  Place, which opened in March 2011.  The wildly popular NYC and West Hollywood locations have attracted high-profile guests including President Obama, Heidi Klum, Reese Witherspoon, Mila Kunis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Depp, John Krasinski, and David Beckham to name a select few.

FIG & OLIVE will be located on the South side of the Center in a new standalone structure.  FIG & OLIVE’s elegant and warm design, with limestone stucco walls, terracotta ceiling, and green rosemary and olive trees will exude the essence of the French Riviera and compliment Fashion Island’s fresh Mediterranean look.

“FIG & OLIVE’s crisp and unique menu and ambiance will continue to transform Fashion Island as a premier destination for unique culinary experiences,” said Dan Sheridan, President of Irvine Company Retail Properties.

I am counting the days,

ksugarandspice.com

Tilly’s and Kiehl’s Events in Orange County

Tilly’s and Kiehl’s here in Orange county have two terrific events coming up. Check it out.

The All-American Rejects will be performing at Tilly’s at the Irvine Spectrum Center TODAY at 7 p.m.

The first 300 customers at Tilly’s who buy the new All-American Rejects album, “Kids in the Street” will receive VIP wristbands, an autograph signing and in-store band performance.

And, while you’re there you can shop for surf, skate, moto, and street clothing, shoes and accessories from Volcom, DC, Fox, Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver, Hurley, Etnies, Vans, Levi’s, and more.

Tilly’s is open 10 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Tilly’s is at Irvine Spectrum Center at 81 Fortune Drive in Irvine. 949.788.0781

Kiehl’s President Chris Salgardo will be making a stop in Costa Mesa with other riders on motorcycles from the company’s first Desert Run for amfAR from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, to raise funds and awareness for amfAR. The event will take place at Kiehl’s in South Coast Plaza on SUNDAY from noon to 1 p.m.

The celebration will include refreshments and Kiehl’s President Chris Salgardo, motorcycle designer Paul Cox (who designed a custom-made Kiehl’s chopper), photographer Timothy White, and actor Grant Reynolds, will present a $25,000 donation to amfAR.

You can to pick up Kiehl’s Limited Edition Desert Run Set, an assortment of Kiehl’s best-selling travel size products, proceeds will benefit amfAR.

Kiehl’s is open:

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday;
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday;
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Level Two at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.427.0998

Have a great weekend,

www.ksugarandspice.com

The Gap and Diane von Furstenberg

Today, Gap is as giddy as little girls, they are announcing their first ever collaboration, Diane von Furstenberg for GapKids and babyGap!

Wow.

The collection, which ranges from newborn to age 14, is so chic!  From a youthful play on the wrap dress, to jersey rompers for toddlers, and a navy stripe seersucker blazer complete with the DVF mantra “Love is life,” the pieces are classic DVF.

The line will be in Gap stores US, and Gap.com on March 28.

Like Mother, Like Daughter.

Cannot Wait!

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Stein Mart Opens This Thusday at The Market Place

Stein Mart will be celebrating the opening of its new, larger relocated store at The Market Place in Irvine this Thursday morning at 10am. Guess what? I was able to get a sneak peek. There is nothing better than a well-organized store. Truly dreamy.

On the day of the Grand Opening, the first 250 guest will receive a rose. Talk about star treatment! At 11am the store will also be having a drawing for a $500 gift card and five $50 gift cards. Brands such as Democracy and Contrast will be hosting on site giveaways throughout the week. Additionally, on Thursday night, Playlist 92.7 will be on hand from 5pm to 7pm with even more give-always. The problem with these wonderful gift cards is trying to decide what to buy. This store is packed with delightful finds. The clothes, kitchen ware, accessories, shoes and home decor sections are loaded with merchandise that are oh so easy on the pocket-book.

Stein Mart is opening next to 24 Hour Fitness on the Irvine side of the Market Place. The store will feature an extensive assortment of contemporary designers. The more fashion-forward merchandise mix will include famous maker labels and an expanded choice of menswear.

The store is located at:

13742 Jamboree Road, off Bryan, in Irvine.

Open 10am – 9pm Monday through Saturday

Open 11am to 6pm on Sunday

Remember the Grand Opening, Thursday morning at 10am!

See you there,

www.ksugarandspice.com

New Nordstrom Rack In Orange

Two of my favorite finds from this store are:

Organized shoe shopping. Pairs of shoes are now displayed, some in boxes. “We’ve actually been opening our new stores for a few years now with this presentation and have found that customers like the speed and convenience,” said Kendall Ault, Nordstrom spokeswoman.

Point of sale mobile device checkout. There are compact check out stations throughout the store with salespeople who have handheld devices resembling a mobile phone. They use the devices to scan your items, then show you your total on the device’s screen. If you pay with a credit card, it is swiped on the side of the device. You sign on the screen using your finger. Your receipt is printed or you have the option of having your receipt emailed to you. Your purchase is bagged at a nearby station and you’re good to go.

This point of sale payment was introduced at Nordstrom stores last year and is available at all Orange County Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack locations. Don’t you just love technology?

This Nordstrom Rack store is designed to be self-service with merchandise organized to make it easy for customers to shop. With the bottom line being incredibly low prices on great brands. Welcome to The Outlet’s at Orange Nordstrom, nice to see you.

It’s Back! Restaurant Week in the OC

Shopping for a restaurant to try?

Well, you are in luck. Orange County’s favorite dining event has returned until March 3rd, 2012. It only happens once a year, so be sure to check out all the amazing offerings around town!

Restaurants from Fullerton to Laguna Beach will be offering pre-selected multi-course menus with set pricing. You typically have a choice between two dishes per course, sometimes more depending on the restaurant. Lunches are priced from $10 to $20 while dinners are priced from $20 to $40. Below is a list of establishments, in alphabetical order, along with a glimpse at their main course selections to wet your whistle. For further information, including an interactive restaurant selection tool (price – city – restaurant), click on the link Orange County Restaurant Week.

For where I will be dining, check out Ksugarandspice.com.

118 Degrees (Costa Mesa) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Avocado Curry Rolls in coconut wrap with delicious vegetable filling or Peppered Portobello Stacks with fresh Italian vegetables marinated in our special seasoning blend with caramelized mushroom sauce.

230 Forest Avenue (Laguna Beach) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Herb Roasted Halibut creamed corn, roasted pepper broth. Hanger Steak bulgar wheat, mushroom pan-gravy.

370 Common Kitchen and Drinks (Laguna Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Black Cod with lentils/chorizo/leeks/parsley-red onion, Prime Steak Salad with greens/pistachio/pear/blue mustard-sherry vinaigrette, Parmesan Risotto with parsnip/watercress/black pepper, or Pork Schnitzel with roasted apple/brown butter/spaetzle/arugula salad.

6ix Park Grill (Irvine) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Vegetable Rigatoni mix mushrooms, brussel sprouts, brocollini, pomodoro sauce. Chicken Sandwich grilled chicken breast, tomato, lettuce, herb aioli. California Fish Taco white fish, shredded slaw, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime crema, guacamole.

6ix Park Grill (Irvine) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Vegetable Rigatoni mix mushrooms, brussel sprouts, broccolini, pomodoro sauce. Skuna Bay Salmon herbed quinoa, pearl vegetables, raspberry coulis. Top Sirloin barley risotto, portabello, grilled tomato, demi-glace.

Anaheim White House (Anaheim) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Penne Amatriciana, Whitefish Meuniere, Chicken Volaille Supreme, John Adams Tri Tip Beef, Grilled Chicken Caesar.

Anaheim White House (Anaheim) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Rigatoni Carbonara, Brasato Piemontese, Whitefish Meuniere, Penne Amatriciana, Filetto di Maiale.

Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine (Irvine) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Beef Short Rib Sliders, Andrei’s Chop Salad, Chermoula Salmon.

Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine (Irvine) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: House-Made Fettuccine. Fresh House-Made Fettuccine. Roasted Chicken Pacific Mahi Mahi

AnQi (Costa Mesa) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Soy Glazed Salmon Salad with savoy cabbage, Mango Tiato dressing. An’s Famous Garlic Noodles With Beef. Half Tumeric Roasted Cornish Game Hen with Wild Arugula, Caramelized Sweet potato, Pistachio.

AnQi (Costa Mesa) $40 dinner – Main course choices: Duo of New York Strip and Braised Sweet Shoyu Short Rib with Cilantro Aioli, Arugula, pickled Shitake Mushrooms. Soy Glazed Salmon with Green Tea noodles, Red endive and Wasabi Miso Ponzu.

Avanti Cafe (Costa Mesa) $10 lunch – Build your own 4-topping pizza with organic whole grain Roman style focaccia crust and your choice of 28 house-made toppings. Comes with a drink and your choice of Avanti cookies.

Avanti Cafe (Costa Mesa) $30 dinner – Organic roasted polenta w/ roasted apple, organic kale & chard. Stacked portobello mushroom w/ falafel crusted eggplant, mixed vegetables.

Bluewater Grill – Newport Beach (Newport Beach) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Entree of the Day, Filet of Tilapia, Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Grilled or Baja Style Fish Tacos, Angus Burger, Shrimp Louie Salad.

Bluewater Grill – Newport Beach (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Entree of the Day, Filet of Mahi Mahi, Filet of Salmon, San Francisco Style Cioppino, Chicken Paillard, Tenderloin Tips, Shrimp with Basil and Roasted Tomato, Bow Tie Pasta.

Bluewater Grill – Tustin (Tustin) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Entree of the Day, Filet of Tilapia, Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Grilled or Baja Style Fish Tacos, Angus Burger, Shrimp Louie Salad.

Bluewater Grill – Tustin (Tustin) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Entree of the Day, Filet of Mahi Mahi, Filet of Salmon, San Francisco Style Cioppino, Chicken Paillard, Tenderloin Tips, Shrimp with Basil and Roasted Tomato, Bow Tie Pasta.

Brasserie Pascal (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Coq Au Vin, Red Wine Braised Hen Leg and Thigh with Pearl Onions and Bacon. Gilled Flat Iron Steak, Roasted Tomato Provencal, Braised Leek Pommes Puree and Bordelaise Sauce. Herb Crusted Sea Bass Served with Wild Mushroom Pommes Puree and Champagne Buerre Blanc.

Brea Improv (Brea) $40 dinner – Dinner & a Show. Tossed green salad and your choice of Honey Shrimp Bistro Pasta, Asiago Chicken, NY Burger, Honey Chicken Pasta. (Offered 2/26 & 3/1)

Cafe Tu Tu Tango (Orange) $15 lunch – Main course choices: Cajun Chicken Eggrolls, any Brick Oven Thin Crust Pizza, Tango Herb Chicken Sandwich, Tango House Salad with Salmon, Grilled Vegetable Sandwich, or any of our famous burgers.

Cafe Tu Tu Tango (Orange) $30 dinner – Main course options (choose two) : Picadillo and Cheese Empanadas, Blackened Main Lobster Skewers, Chipotle Chicken Empanadas, Cuban Filet Mignon Skewers, Any Brick Oven Pizza, Steamed Clams with Chorizo.

Canaletto by Il Fornaio (Newport Beach) $20 lunch – Main course choices: Pizza con salsiccia piccante. Casonzei con stracchino e pere. Insalata di tacchino. Panino con salmone affumicato.

Canaletto by Il Fornaio (Newport Beach) $40 dinner – Main course choices: Risotto Sant’Erasmo. Salmone Alla Griglia. Petto di Pollo Al peperoncino. Casonzei con Stracchino e pere.

Canyon Restaurant (Anaheim) $15 lunch – Main course choices: Grilled Italian Sausage and Linguine. Ahi Burger & Housemade Chips. Grilled Hoisin Glazed Chicken salad.

Canyon Restaurant (Anaheim) $30 dinner – Main course choices: Grilled Hoisin Glazed Country Pork Chop, Grilled Flatiron Steak and Bernaise Sauce, Panko Crusted Fish and Linguine.

Capital Grille (Costa Mesa) $20 lunch – Main course choices: Dry Aged Sirloin Salad, The Grille’s Signature Cheeseburger with Truffle Fries, Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon, Roasted Shelton Farms Breast of Chicken.

Capital Grille (Costa Mesa) $40 dinner – Main course choices: Filet Mignon 8 oz. Shelton Farms Breast of Chicken. Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon. Accompaniments: Sam’s Mashed Potatoes Fresh Creamed Spinach.

Catal (Anaheim) $40 dinner – Main course chioces: Arroz con pato, mushroom bomba rice, duck leg confit, truffle aioli, over easy duck egg, sweet onion sofrito. Steamed P.E.I. mussels chorizo Bilbao, pearl pasta, white wine, smoked paprika, guindilla peppers.

Cedar Creek – Brea (Brea) $15 lunch – Main course choices: CC’s Cedar Planked Salmon. Marcy’s BBQ Chicken Salad. Roast Beef Dip. Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro.

Cedar Creek – Brea (Brea) $20 dinner – Main course choices: Cedar Creek Planked Prime Rib Pork Chop, CC’s Deluxe Bacon-Gorgonzola Burger, Angel Hair Pasta Pomadoro.

Cedar Creek – San Juan (San Juan Capistrano) $15 lunch – Main course choices: CC’s Cedar Planked Salmon. Marcy’s BBQ Chicken Salad. Roast Beef Dip. Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro.

Cedar Creek – San Juan (San Juan Capistrano) $20 dinner – Main course choices: Cedar Creek Planked Prime Rib Pork Chop, CC’s Deluxe Bacon-Gorgonzola Burger, Angel Hair Pasta Pomadoro.

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen (Brea) $15 lunch – Main course choices: Tortilla Soup & Caesar Salad. Cheese Enchilada and Chicken Taco. Organic Mixed Greens. Any two tacos with salsa rice and black beans. Two cheese enchiladas with salsa, rice and black beans. Crab & Shrimp Enchilada. Roasted Chicken. Wood-Oven Carnitas. Fresh Grilled Salmon.

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen (Brea) $20 dinner – Crab & shrimp enchilada. Carne asada. Fresh Mahi Mahi. Roasted Chicken. Wood-Oven Carnitas.

Chapter One: the modern local (Santa Ana) $30 dinner – Main course options: Tamarind Glazed Porkchop with ginger sweet potato mash & friend plantains, Mushroom & Spinach Risotto with grana parmesan cheese and shallot-thyme champagin sauce, Skirt Steak Chimichurri with apple chimichurri sauce, red peppers, and yucca fries, or Seared Duck Breast with sweet potato waffle, strawberry ginger Kampot pepper sauce, bourbon maple syrup and balsamic reduction.

Chapter One: the modern local (Santa Ana) $20 lunch – Main course options: Mac & Cheese with white cheddar, fontina cheese, smokey bacon, fried onions, and toasted panko, or Italian Burger with special beef blend, herbs, roasted tomato relish, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese crisp, portabella mushroom, basil aioli, and duck fat fries, or Turkey Prosciutto Torpedo, or House Flatbread with Grilled chicken.

Charlie Palmer (Costa Mesa) $20 lunch – Main course options: Pappardelle Pasta with garlic butter, capers, parsley prosciutto chips, or 6 oz. Grilled Pork Flatiron with creamy polenta, port caramelized figs, and sauteed arugula.

Charlie Palmer (Costa Mesa) $30 dinner – Main course options: Seafood Risotto with sauteed shrimp, calamari, squid ink croutons, citrus butter sauce, scallions, or Red Wine Braised Short Rib with garlic potato puree, sauteed spinach, baby carrots, surf & turf ($10 supplement).

Citrus Fresh Grill (Aliso Viejo) $15 lunch – Main course choices: California Cobb Salad, Tomato, eggs, kalamata olives, avocado, triple smoked bacon, pesto chicken, and gorgonzola dressing. Oven Roasted Arctic Char, sticky rice, wilted spinach and plum glaze. Gluten Free Penne Bolognaise, house made meat sauce with roasted red bell peppers, chili and shaved asiago.

Citrus Fresh Grill (Aliso Viejo) $30 dinner – Main course choices: Chicken Marsala, mushrooms, quinoa and garlic leafy greens. Mongolian Lamb Chops, Scallions, chilies, broccoli and sticky rice. Rock Shrimp Mac and Cheese Tender seared rock shrimp, macaroni and smoked gouda sauce with an herb crust. Flat Iron Prawns Grilled Flat iron steak on au gratin potatoes topped with one giant prawn and our signature cracked pepper sauce.

Crow Burger Kitchen (Newport Beach) $15 dinner – Main course options: Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger, Double J Burger, Mom’s Meatloaf Burger, Organic Garden Burger, Bird Burger, Just Out of Water, the CBLT, Breakfast Burrito, or Icebox Salad. Add your choice of Side and Add your choice of Soft Drink or Draft Beer.

Crow Burger Kitchen (Newport Beach) $15 lunch – Main course options: Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger, Double J Burger, Mom’s Meatloaf Burger, Organic Garden Burger, Bird Burger, Just Out of Water, the CBLT, Breakfast Burrito, or Icebox Salad. Add your choice of Side and Add your choice of Soft Drink or Draft Beer.

Crystal Jade -Asian fine dining (Irvine) $10 lunch – Main course choices: Thai Basil Beef. General Tso Chicken. Mongolian Delight (Chicken and Beef) . Thai Sweet Chili Chicken. Braised Beancurd w/ Vegetables.

Crystal Jade -Asian fine dining (Irvine) $20 dinner – Main course choices: Lemon Grass Beef Tenderloin. Macadamia Shrimps. Shrimp and Beef Hunan style. Thai Sweet Chili Chicken. XO Chicken.

Cucina Enoteca (Irvine) $15 lunch – Soup or chopped salad with panini or pizza. For $20 soup or chopped salad with pasta or piatti.

Cucina Enoteca (Irvine) $30 dinner – Main course choices: Choose from the following pizzas: Honey roasted eggplant + herb goat cheese. Pear + gorgonzola. Margherita. From the garden. Meatball + mozzarella di bufala. Pepperoni + fennel sausage. Foraged mushroom. Speck + pineapple.

Dukes (Huntington Beach) $30 dinner – Main course options: Parmesan and Herb Crusted Opah, 1/2 Rack Mango BBQ Ribs, or Prime Teriyaki Sirloin.

Fire + Ice Grill & Bar (Anaheim) $10 lunch – All you can eat grill & soft drink. All you have to do is take a bowl and pile it high with whatever you want. As many times as you want.

Fire + Ice Grill & Bar (Anaheim) $20 dinner – All you can eat grill & dessert with a specialty drink. FiRE+iCE holds a marketplace of fresh meats, seafood, pastas, internationally influenced sauces, and both exotic and traditional vegetables. We offer our diners an endless array of culinary possibilities to explore for any appetite just waiting to be fired up to your taste on an over-sized round open grill.

Five Crowns (Corona Del Mar) $40 dinner – Main course choices: Wild Columbia River Sturgeon, roasted fennel, chamomile, citrus. Veal Skirt Steak Black trumpet mushrooms, confit potatoes. Nettle Bigoli Pasta Pancetta, artichoke, parmesan. Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef au jus, Yorkshire pudding, whipped organic horseradish cream, and your choice of two: Lawry’s creamed corn, spinach, or mashed potato.

French 75 (Laguna Beach) $40 dinner – Main course choices: Coq au Vin, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Bacon, Onions, Mushrooms, Cabernet Reduction. Beef Stroganoff, Fettuccini Pasta, Truffle Chive Creme Fraiche. Hazelnut Mahi Mahi, Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Sauteed Kale, Cabernet Reduction.

GG’s Bistro (Laguna Beach) $10 lunch – Main course choices: Falafel Pita with fries. Gyro Pita with rice. Spaghetti Bolognese.

GG’s Bistro (Laguna Beach) $20 dinner – Main course choices: Chicken & Lamb Kebab served with Vegetables and Rice Pilaf. Iskender Kebab gyro meat on pita bread served with crushed tomato sauce. Ciappino Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Squid and Sea Bass sauteed with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and a splash of white wine. Pasta Primavera A selection of fresh vegetables cooked in olive oil and served with fusilli.

Great Maple (Newport Beach) $20 lunch – Main course options: East Coast Pulled Pork Sandwich slow roasted with sweet onions, provolone, and peppers, or House Fried Penne Pasta with market tomato, fresh basil, farm egg, fennel sausage and parmesan.

Great Maple (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main course options: Flat Iron Steak Strip with blue cheese and pink peppercorn, Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon with organic succotash, and roasted red pepper coulis, or Lemon & Thyme Organic Chicken served with Daily Micro Garnish.

Harborside Restaurant (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main course choices: Blackened Mahi Mahi. Baby Back Ribs and Chicken. New York Steak. Macadamia Nut Opakapaka. Parmesan Red Snapper and Shrimp. Orange Coconut Crusted Salmon. Seafood Pasta. Shrimp and Crab Louie. Prime Top Sirloin.

House of Big Fish (Laguna Beach) $10 lunch – Main course choices: Daily Catch Tilapia, Mahi Mahi, Catfish or Salmon. Grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwich lettuce, cilantro-chili sauce. served with fries. Sirloin Burger american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion served with fries. Fish Taco Platter cabbage, pico de gallo, rice and bean. Kalua Pork Plate Lunch smokey shredded pork with cabbage.

House of Big Fish (Laguna Beach) $20 dinner – Main course choices: Daily Catch Mahi Mahi, Salmon, Tilapia, Swordfish or Catfish. 6oz Filet Mignon grilled, blackened or teriyaki topped with teriyaki mushrooms. Jambalaya seafood and rice. Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi guava butter sauce.

House of Blues (Anaheim) $30 dinner – Main course choices: trio of cheese rigatoni. Shrimp and grits. Chile braised short ribs.

Il Fornaio (Irvine) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Insalata di pollo dal girarrosto. Salmone con spinaci. Ravioli alla Lucana. Barilotti alla Pugliese.

Il Fornaio (Irvine) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Cappellacci di zucca. Pennoni alla vodka. Salmone alla Brace. Pollo Toscano.

Irvine Improv (Irvine) $40 dinner – Dinner & a show. Tossed green salad and your choice of Honey Shrimp Bistro Pasta, Asiago Chicken, NY Burger, Honey Chicken Pasta. (Offered 3/1-3/4)

K’ya Bistro (Laguna Beach) $20 dinner – Main course choices: grilled filet mignon. Picatta style Tilapia. Lobster & Mushroom Risotto. Chicken Marsala. Hibachi Salmon. Three Cheese Macaroni.

K’ya Street Fare (Anaheim) $10 lunch – Main course choices: Chicken chow mein. Blackened catfish. Chicken parmesan. Beef stir fry.

K’ya Street Fare (Anaheim) $20 dinner – Main course choices: Chicken chow mein. Blackened catfish. Chicken parmesan. Beef stir fry.

Katsuya (Laguna Beach ) $40 dinner – Main course choice: Hot Tasting Menu featuring Creamy Rock Shrimp Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna Robata Selection: Pee Wee Potato, Negima, Tsukune.

LUCCA (Irvine) $15 lunch – Main course choices: Grilled all natural chicken breast. All natural pulled pork shoulder sandwich. Blackened rib eye steak wrap with caramelized sweet onions. Pappardelle egg noodles with Mediterranean chicken sausage. Veggie lasagna.

LUCCA (Irvine) $30 dinner – Main course choices: Chairman’s Reserve all natural pork tenderloin. Tasting trio of house made handkerchief raviolis and 3 different sauces. Crispy New Zealand John Dory fish. Petite filet mignon Wellingtons with a trio of shrimp, beurre blanc and petite crab cake.

Lulu’s Creperie (Laguna Hills) $20 dinner – Main course options: Citrus Herb Cornish Game Hen, Breast of Duck Cerise, Poached Salmon Mousseline, or Chicken & Portobello Mushroom Crepe.

Lulu’s Creperie (Laguna Hills) $10 lunch – Main course options: French Dip Sandwich with fresh fruit cup or french fries, Chicken Portobello Crepe with cream sauce, or Apple Walnut Salad with Chicken, spniach, feta, & kalamata olive crepe.

Lumberyard (Laguna Beach) $10 lunch – Main course choices: Half pound angus chuck cheeseburger. Grilled chicken sandwich. Roast turkey sandwich. Turkey/Avocado or chicken caesar wraps. Albacore tuna salad sandwich. Wild mushroom and artichoke panini. BBQ pulled pork sandwich. Lumberyard meatloaf. Fish & Chips.

Lumberyard (Laguna Beach) $30 dinner – Main course choices: USDA Prime Skirt Steak. Grilled 10oz Prime Filet Mignon ($40 per person) . Cedar Planked Mahogany King Salmon. Parmesan Crusted Sole. Rotisserie Chicken. Penne Pasta with Chicken & Tomato-Vodka Sauce. Lobster Tail Dinner ($40 per person).

Maggiano’s (Costa Mesa) $15 lunch – Main course choices: Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Marinara. Salmon Lemon & Herb with Aglio Spinach and Crispy Potatoes. Famous Rigatoni “D”. Shaved Italian Beef Sandwich. Johnny’s Italian Hero Sandwich.

Maggiano’s (Costa Mesa) $30 dinner – Main course choices: Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Marinara. Famous Rigatoni “D”. Baked Sausage Ziti. Beef Medallions. Parmesan Crusted Tilapia. KB’s Lobster Carbonara.

Marrakesh (Costa Mesa) $20 lunch – Main course choices: Tagine of Chicken, Lemon Chicken served with olives and preserved lemons. Tagine of Lamb, Roasted Lamb in honey sauce topped with Prunes. Couscous Royal, Steamed semolina topped with Chicken kabobs and Merguez (Moroccan Lamb Sausage) with Vegetables.

Marrakesh (Costa Mesa) $20 dinner – Main course choices: Tagine of Chicken, Lemon Chicken served with olives and preserved lemons. Tagine of Lamb, Roasted Lamb in honey sauce topped with Prunes. Couscous Royal, Steamed semolina topped with Chicken kabobs and Merguez (Moroccan Lamb Sausage) with Vegetables.

Matador Cantina (Fullerton) $20 dinner – El Pastor Tacos with pineapple salsa, served with rice & beans. Fresh-grilled or beer-battered Mahi-Mahi tacos, served with rice & beans.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Buena Park) $36 dinner – four course feast.

Memphis at the Santora (Santa Ana) $15 lunch – Main course choices: the cobra fried chicken sandwich with bacon, cheddar, ranch, matchstick fries. Buttermilk fried chicken, potato pancake, mustard greens, country gravy. Southern meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, red wine gravy. Popcorn shrimp tacos, pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, fresh corn salsa.

Memphis at the Santora (Santa Ana) $20 dinner – Main course choices: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Southern Meatloaf Stack, Hickory Smoked Barbecue, Cornmeal Fried Catfish.

Mosaic Bar & Grille (Laguna Beach) $30 dinner – Main course choice: Mexican Torta on a Tolera Roll Seasoned and Marinated Carne Asada, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pinto Beans and Queso Fresco House-made Tortilla Chips and Avocado Salsa.

Mozambique (Laguna Beach) $30 dinner – Main course choices: filet of beef. Loch Duart Salmon. Vegetable Penne Pasta. Peri Peri chicken & prawn combo.

Mr. Stox (Anaheim) $20 lunch – Main course choices: Old Bay Lump Crab Salad on Corn Meal Fried Tomatoes with Greens and Spicy Tomato Vinaigrette. Wood Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Sliced and Served with Red Onion Marmalade, Asparagus and Roquefort Yukon Potato.

Mr. Stox (Anaheim) $40 dinner – Main course choices: Sauteed Pacific Halibut with Spinach, Purple Potatoes and Saffron Cream. Snake Rivers Farm Kobe Short Ribs with Blue Cheese Grits.

Nello Cucina (Costa Mesa) $15 lunch – Main course choice: Farfalle al Gambero Bow tie pasta, sun-burst squash, olive oil poached shrimp, light vodka cream sauce.

Nello Cucina (Costa Mesa) $30 dinner – Main course choice: Maiale in Coperta Pan seared pork tenderloin wrapped with prosciutto, grilled romaine hearts, kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts, gremolata sauce.

Newport Landing (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Prime Top Sirloin, Opakapaka, Teriyaki Mahi Mahi, Rib Eye Steak, Potato Wrapped Salmon, Swordfish and Shrimp Brochette, Shrimp Scampi, New York Steak, or Artichoke and Mushroom Chicken.

Nirvana Grille – Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: 6oz Grilled Loup de Mer’ Branzino, Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto, Beef Stroganoff, or Pork Medallion.s

Nirvana Grille – Mission Viejo (Mission Viejo) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: 6oz Grilled Loup de Mer’ Branzino, Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto, Beef Stroganoff, or Pork Medallions.

No Ka Oi (Huntington Beach) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Thai Shrimp Tacos with papaya mango salad and white rice, Tempura of Fresh Mahi Mah with pineapple tartar sauce and house made potato chips, Parmesan Crusted Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich, Portobello Sandwich, or Shrimp Po Boy.

No Ka Oi (Huntington Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Pan Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast with orange ginger sauce, mushroom truffle risotto and baby bok choy, or Monk Fish with garlic tomato sauce, shrimp ravioli and sauteed spinach, or Oven Roasted Veal Chop with tomato artichoke hearts sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, or Lobster Ravioli with shrimp sauce, mushroom, spinach, and tomato.

O’Neill’s Bar & Grill (Mission Viejo) $10 lunch – Main Course: Two item combo plate: half turkey or pulled pork sandwich, half napa salad or soup of the day.

O’Neill’s Bar & Grill (Mission Viejo) $20 dinner – Main Course: Carrot Risotto with peas, lemon and pecorino cheese, or Veal Delmonico steak, with white bean fennel cake and spring pea sauce.

Opah – Aliso Viejo (Aliso Viejo) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: BBQ Ono with sweet potato crab hash or Burgundy Skirt Steak with chimichurri, heirloom tomatoes, and fingerlin fries.

Opah – Irvine (Irvine) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: BBQ Ono with sweet potato crab hash or Burgundy Skirt Steak with chimichurri, heirloom tomatoes, and fingerling fries.

Orange Hill Restaurant (Orange) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Chilean Sea Bass, Roasted Breast of Free Range Chicken, Filet Mignon, or Simply Risotto.

Palm Terrace Restaurant (Newport Beach) $40 dinner – Main Course: Trio of Sous vide short ribs, pan seared Scottish Salmon, and Veal Scallopini.

Pinot Provence (Costa Mesa) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Ocean Water Poached Tasmanian Trout, Jidori Chicken Breast, or Housemade Pappardelle with melted leeks, wild muhsrooms, toasted hazelnuts, and black truffle lemon creme.

Pinot Provence (Costa Mesa) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Ocean Water Poached Tasmanian Trout, Jidori Chicken Breast, or Housemade Pappardelle with melted leeks, wild muhsrooms, toasted hazelnuts, and black truffle lemon.

Pirates Dinner Adventure (Buena Park) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Treasure’s Roasted Chicken or Buccaneer BBQ Pork Loin.

Pizzelle’s Bistro (Tustin) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Rigatoni de la Farma or Feelin’ Frisky Panini -Specially made herb bread, grilled eggplant, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, pesto aioli.

Pizzelle’s Bistro (Tustin) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Rigatoni de la Farma, Salmon Bliss – Herb seared Salmon, roasted potatoes and citrus basil cream sauce, or Tree Huggers Delight.

Pizzeria Ortica (Costa Mesa) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Margherita Pizza or Ravioli di burrata al pomodoro.

Pizzeria Ortica (Costa Mesa) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Local Cod, Short Rib, or Ppotato Gnocchi.

Prego Ristorante (Irvine) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Ravioli de Pere in light cream mascarpone sauce topped with fried sage and caramelized walnuts, Penne Affumicate sauteed with grilled eggplant, basil and smoked mozzarella, or Palazro di Pollo sauteed with fresh herbs.

Prego Ristorante (Irvine) $30 dinner – Main Course choices: Ravioli de Pere in light cream mascarpone sauce with fried sage and caramelized walnuts, Bistechina Bosayoca -10oz New York Steak with sauteed mushrooms, potatoes and sauteed organic vegetables, or Petto di Pollo Caprese – grilled chicken breast with vine ripe tomato, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella demi glace.

Prime Cut Cafe (Orange) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Filet Mignon Salad, Prime Cut Cheeseburger, Double Chicken Sandwich, Filet Mignon Tacos (2) , or Chicken Burgundy.

Prime Cut Cafe (Orange) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Filet Mignon, Prime Rib, Sirloin Coulotte, Hanger Steak, Filet Mignon Tacos (3) , Prime Rib Dip Sandwich, Chicken Burgundy, Spice-Roasted Chicken, Herb-Roasted Chicken, Today’s Fresh Fish,or Braised Beef Short Ribs.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach) $10 lunch – Main Course Choices: Bara Chirasha Bowl, Sushi Assortment (Nigiri) , Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, or Viva Las Vegas Roll.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Viva Las Vegas Roll, Beef Tataki Roll, Sashimi Assortment, or Chicken Otoko Salad.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Tustin (Tustin) $10 lunch – Main Course Choices: Bara Chirasha Bowl, Sushi Assortment (Nigiri) , Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, or Viva Las Vegas Roll.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Tustin (Tustin) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Viva Las Vegas Roll, Beef Tataki Roll, Sashimi Assortment, or Chicken Otoko Salad.

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (Anaheim) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Bayou Pot Pie, Crab Melt, Seafood & Gnocchi Frav Diablo.

.Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (Anaheim) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Blackened Catfish, Chicken Cassoulet, Seafood & Gnocchi Frav Diablo.

Rockin Baja (Newport Beach) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Baja-Sur Mex Salad, Taste of Baja Bucket, California Chicken Melt, or Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos.

Rockin Baja (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: The Original Baja Bucket (lobster tails, Mexican shrimp, marinated skirt steak, and chicken) , Surf & Turf Tacos, Seafood Enchiladas, Lobster Lover’s Combo, or The Epic Burrito.

Royal Hawaiian (Laguna Beach) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Ala Moana Spareribs, Huli Huli Chicken, or Hibachi Grilled Salmon.

Rusty Pelican (Newport Beach) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Simply Grilled Fresh Fish, Spicy Orange Ginger Glaze Mahi Mahi, Pear & Berry Salad, or Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

Rusty Pelican (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Simply Grilled Fresh Fish, Spicy Orange Ginger Glaze Mahi Mahi, Mediterranean Barramundi, Shrimp Scampi, or Chicken Picatta.

Ruth’s Chris – Anaheim (Anaheim) $40 dinner – Main course options: Petite Filet, 12 oz New York Strip, Wild Salmon, Blackened Sea Scallops, or Stuffed Chicken Breast.

Ruth’s Chris – Irvine (Irvine) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Petite Filet, 12oz New York Strip, Wild Salmon, Blackened Sea Scallops, or Stuffed Chicken Breast.

Sage (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main course options: Grilled Hoisin Glazed Country Pork Chp with asian veggies, egg noodles, and soy lemon grass sauce, Grilled Flatiron Steak and Bernaise Sauce, or Panko Crusted Fish and Linguine.

Sage (Newport Beach) $15 lunch – Main course options: Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Stuffed Pasta Rolls with braised beef, shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce, Ahi Burger & Housemade Chips, or Grilled Hoisin Glazed Chicken Salad.

Sandy’s Beach Grill (Huntington Beach) $15 lunch – Main course options: Old School Burger with cheddar, special sauce and fries, or 1/2 rack of BBQ Baby Back Ribs house rubbed and braised with baked beans, Sandy’s slaw, and corn bread, or BLT Flatbread.

Sandy’s Beach Grill (Huntington Beach) $30 dinner – Main course options: Sea Bass with pecan crust, shrimp couscous and red pepper butter, or Mixed Grill with lobster, shrimp, scallop, sweet potato-chorizo hash, and corn puree, or BBQ Baby Back Ribs house rubbed and braised full rack, bbq sauce, baked beans, Sandy’s slaw, and corn bread.

Savannah Chophouse (Laguna Niguel) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Lobster Ravioli, Southern Barbecued Beef Brisket, Sirloin Steak with Crawfish Fondue,or Applewood Smoked Prime Rib.

Savoy Restaurant & Lounge (Costa Mesa) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Caviar Bonneville, Wagyu Beef Burger, or 3131 Pappardelle.

Savoy Restaurant & Lounge (Costa Mesa) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: California Seabass, Meyers Ranch Filet Mignon, 3131 Pappardelle, or Duroc Pork Tasting.

Scott’s Restaurant (Costa Mesa) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Homemade Orrechiette Pasta with mustard greens and red chili, or Miso Glazed Hawaiian Ono with crispy rice and peanut sauce.

Scott’s Restaurant (Costa Mesa) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Grilled Swordfish with chimichurri sauce, roasted cous cous, and organic peppers, or Roasted Skuna Salmon with vanilla yogurt essence and huckleberry.

Seasons 52 (Costa Mesa) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Piedmontese All-Natural Beef Burger, or Lemongrass Salmon Salad with cumin-line vinaigrette, or BBQ Chicken Salad with jicama, grilled pineapple, fresh mango slices, pumpkin seeds, and feta cheese, or Blackened Fish Tacos.

Seasons 52 (Costa Mesa) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon, or Wood Fired Pork Tenderloin with broccoli, cremini mushrooms, herb polenta and shallot-Dijon glaze, or Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops with asparagus and tomato mushroom pearl pasta.

Signature Kitchen (Costa Mesa) $10 lunch – Sampling of all three chef’s cuisine: Marcus Samuelson’s Mini Kobe Slider and Garlic Pepper Fries, Cat Cora’s Mini Pork Slider and Mini Red Velvet Cupcake, and Nancy Silverton’s Mini Smoked Turkey & Bacon Slider.

Simply Fondue – Mission Viejo (Mission Viejo) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Beef Tenderloin, Teriyaki Tenderloin, Chicken Breast, Roasted Garlic Chicken, or Black Tiger Shrimp with Seasonal Vegetables.

Simply Fondue – San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Beef Tenderloin, or Teriyaki Tenderloin, or Chicken Breast, or Roasted Garlic Chicken, or Black Tiger Shrimp with Seasonal Vegetables.

Slaters 50/50 – Anaheim Hills (Anaheim) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Fried Chicken Pancakes, or Slater’s House Salad made with mixed baby grens, sliced pear, candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and dried cranberries with rasbery vinaigrette, or choose from our Burgers and Sandwiches (Slater’s Specialties) Click to view details on options!

Slaters 50/50 – Anaheim Hills (Anaheim) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Choose from our Burgers and Sandwiches. Click to view details on options! Includes your choice of 1 beer or 1 glass of wine.

Slaters 50/50 – Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Fried Chicken Pancakes, or Slater’s House Salad made with mixed baby grens, sliced pear, candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and dried cranberries with rasbery vinaigrette, or choose from our Burgers and Sandwiches (Slater’s Specialties) Click to view details on options!

Slaters 50/50 – Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Choose from our Burgers and Sandwiches. Click to view details on options! Includes your choice of 1 beer or 1 glass of wine.

SOL Cocina (Newport Beach) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Grilled Chicken Mulita with 3 Salsas, Corn, Back Bean & Shrimp Cakes with Avocado, Tomatillo Salsa & Salad, or Street Taco Combo (Choose either Mezcal Chicken, Carne Asada, or Pork Carnitas served with Borracho Black Beans, Spinach Garlic Rice or Avocado Ceasar Salad).

SOL Cocina (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Chicken Enmoladas, Coconut-Crusted Seasonal Wild Fish with Spicy Mango Sauce, Garlic & Pepper Marinated Skirt Steak, Grilled, with Salsa Borracha and Fried Plantains, or Street Taco Combo (Mezcal Chicken, Carne Asada, or Pork Carnitas served with Borracho Black Beans and Spinach Garlic Rice).

Spark Woodfire Grill (Huntington Beach) $10 lunch – Main Course Choices: Tarragon Scented Crab Salad Sandwich with English cucumber, avocado, and nine grain bread, or Slow Roasted Pork Jicama Street Tacos and squash blossom salad, or Grilled Black Forrest Ham and Brie and Blue Cheese Panini with house smoked tomato on toasted sourdough.

Spark Woodfire Grill (Huntington Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Braised Pork Shanks with spinach parmesan grits and cherry tomato skewer, or Vancouver Island Salmon with warm artichoke salad, or Duck Confit Flatbread with tomatillo, queso fresco, watercress micro greens, sunflower seeds, and fresh radish.

Splashes (Laguna Beach) $40 dinner – Main course options: King Salmon with beluga lentils, pancetta, and cipollini onions, or Grilled Hanger Steak with crispy onions and black pepper condiments, or Papardelle with wild mushroom, and truffle creme fraiche.

Splashes (Laguna Beach) $20 lunch – Main course options: Roasted Salmon with lentils, baby carrots, cipollini, pancetta and jerez vinegar, or Grilled Swordfish Sandwich, or Grilled Hanger Steak with crispy onions and green beans.

Starfish (Laguna Beach) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Wok Thai Chicken, or Wild Mushroom Garlic Noodles, or Imperial Fried Rice, or Shrimp Sesame Sugar Snap Peas, or Shrimp Pad Thai.

Starfish (Laguna Beach) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Main Course Choices: Wok Thai Chicken, or Wild Mushroom Garlic Noodles, or Imperial Fried Rice, or Shrimp Sesame Sugar Snap Peas, or Shrimp Pad Thai.

Summit House (Fullerton) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef with Classic Cream Corn, creamed spinach, and Yorkshire pudding, or Carbarnet Grape Crusted King Salmon with jasmine rice and Carbernet sauce, or Jidori Chicken with sundried tomatoes, tatsoi spinach, toasted pine nuts, and lemon caper butter sauce on Conchigle Rigate Pasta.

Summit House (Fullerton) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef with Classic Cream corn, creamed spinach, and Yorkshire pudding, or Sesame Seed Crusted and Pan Seared Hawaiian Ono with udon noodles and a spicy plum tomato Shiitake, mushroom salsa, or Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Pork with roasted red bell peppers and mashed potatoes with Cognac mustard sauce.

Sundried Tomato – Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Braised Beef Pappardelle, or Honey Cliantro Chicken Pesto Sandwich, or Salad Sampler tasting portions of chopped salad, blueberry and asiago, or chicken and apple.

Sundried Tomato – Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Filet, or Natural Half Chicken, 6oz Tournedos of File, or Braised Beef Pappardelle.

Sundried Tomato – San Clemente (San Clemente) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Braised Beef Pappardelle, or Honey Cliantro Chicken Pesto Sandwich, or Salad Sampler tasting portions of chopped salad, blueberry and asiago, or chicken and apple.

Sundried Tomato – San Clemente (San Clemente) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Filet, or Natural Half Chicken, 6oz Tournedos of File, or Braised Beef Pappardelle.

Sundried Tomato – San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Braised Beef Pappardelle, or Honey Cliantro Chicken Pesto Sandwich, or Salad Sampler tasting portions of chopped salad, blueberry and asiago, or chicken and apple.

Sundried Tomato – San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano) $20 dinner – Main Course Choices: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Filet, or Natural Half Chicken, or 6oz Tournedos of File, or Braised Beef Pappardelle.

Tabu Grill (Laguna Beach) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Peppercorn Crusted Filet Medallion with Truffled Potatos and Brandi Demi, or Miso Marinated Mero Seabass in soy/yuzu broth with Asparagus.

Tangata (Santa Ana) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Roulade of Grilled Skirt Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or Seared Chicken Breast with blue cheese polenta, grilled tomatoes and truffle nage, or Duck Confit Ravioli with butternut squash, ragout, sour cherry sauce, and micro herbs.

TAPS Fish House (Brea) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Chorizo Sole and Clams, or Free Range Chicken Pot Pie, or Crispy Slow Braised Porkchetta.

The Californian (Huntington Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Grilled Culotte Steak with glazed nantes carrots, midnight moon cheesy grits, and red wine demi, or Pan-Seared Redfish with white anchovy, sitrus and shaved fennel salad, and baby new potatoes, or Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Bloomsdale spinach and truffle beurre noisette.

The Capital Grille (Costa Mesa) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: 8 oz. Shelton Farms Breast of Chicken, 14 oz Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin, or Seared Glazed Salmon. Accompaniments: Sam’s Masehd Potatoes and Fresh Creamed Spinach.

The Capital Grille (Costa Mesa) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Dry Aged Sirloin Salad, The Grille’s Signature Cheeseburger with Truffle Fries, Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon, or Roasted Shelton Farms Breast of Chicken.

The Catch (Anaheim) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Herb Marinated Pork Tenderloin served with cirspy porcini gnocchi, or Artichoke & Mushroom Stuffed Trout over a Parsnip Puree, or Seafood Paella (sauteed shrimp, Manila clams, black mussels, and day boat scallops) served over saffron rice with cured chorizo.

The Crow Bar (Corona Del Mar) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Shrimp Greek Salad. Fried chicken salad. The Crow burger w/choice of sides. Fish & chips. Cubano – salmon creek farms pork loin, ham, house pickles, mustard aioli, havarti, torpedo roll. The kitchen sink salad w/fresh seasonal vegetables, organic lettuces, bacon, nuts & hard cooked organic egg.

The Crow Bar (Corona Del Mar) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: BBQ beef fillet. Crow pho w/braised pork belly, bok-choy, wild mushrooms and udon. Fish & chips. Blackened chicken paillard – 1/2 mary?s chicken, grilled romaine and sour apples, buttermilk. 21 day dry aged prime rib eye ?Black label? burger.

The Hot Lunch Lady (San Juan Capistrano) $10 lunch – Choose any wrap, cup of soup, your choice of drink, and fresh gelato made in house!

The Hot Lunch Lady (San Juan Capistrano) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Whole Organic Chicken, BBQ Teriyaki Chicken, Flat Iron Steak, Baked Organic Chicken Taquitos, Vega Bean & Vegetable Soup, Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce, or Penne Pasta and Meatballs.

The Melting Pot – Brea (Brea) $40 dinner – 1st Course: choose one of 6 fondue (click for details) . 2nd Course: choose one of five salads. 3rd course: Seasoned Choice Angus Sirloin, Old Bay Shrimp, Buffalo Chicken, Memphis-Style BBQ Pork Tenderloin, and Wild Mushroom Sacchetti. 4th course: Choice of Milk, Dark, or White Chocolate Fondue.

The Melting Pot – Irvine (Irvine) $40 dinner – 1st Course: choose one of 6 fondue (click for details) . 2nd Course: choose one of five salads. 3rd course: Seasoned Choice Angus Sirloin, Old Bay Shrimp, Buffalo Chicken, Memphis-Style BBQ Pork Tenderloin, and Wild Mushroom Sacchetti. 4th course: Choice of Milk, Dark, or White Chocolate Fondue.

The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon (Anaheim) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Petit Filet of Beef with butternut squash, sundried cheeries, cipollini onions, and tennessee truffles, or Confit of Muscovy Duck Leg with Beluga lentils, house made guanciale, and baby root vegetables, or Skuna Bay Salmon with black quinoa, California pistachios, vine-dried grapes, and tangerine nage.

The Ritz Restaurant & Garden (Newport Beach) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Chicken Piccata floured and sauteed with zucchini, yellow squash & lemon caper sauce, or Seafood Mixed Grill of scallops, prawns, swordfish, and halibut served with Remoulade, or Medallions of Pan seared Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with “Diane”" sauce and ritz potatoes.”

The Ritz Restaurant & Garden (Newport Beach) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Breaded Chicken Parmesan Breast with plum tomatoes, baked with mozzarella and fresh parmesan,or Pan Sauteed Australian Seabass served over fresh asparagus with zucchini, yellow squash, and lemon caper sauce, or 8oz. Prime Sirloin & Broiled Prawns with fingerling potatoes and asparagus spears.

The Rooftop Lounge (Laguna Beach) $10 lunch – Main Course Choices: Chilled Chicken Cobb Salad, Shrimp Club Sandwich with bacon and basil-aioli, or Braised Short Rib with spinach, mushroom & onioin polenta, or Picatta Style Tilapia with lemon caper butter and brown rice pilaf, or Spicy Penne and Sausage with spicy tomato cream sauce and parmesan cheese.

The Winery Restaurant (Tustin) $15 lunch – $15 2 course or $20 3 course. Main Course Choices: The Winery Corkscrew Pasta with grilled Sonoma chicken, baby artichokes, oven dried tomatoes, and basil pesto, or Grilled Alaskan King Salmon in basil and lemon oil sauce vierge with quinoa tabouleh, or Roast Prime Rib-Roquefort Cheese Panini with blue cheese and mozzarella.

The Winery Restaurant (Tustin) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: USDA Prime Cajun Flatiron Steak with black truffle mashed potatoes and Bordelaise sauce, or Grilled Alaskan King Salmon in basil and lemon oil sauce vierge with organic quinoa tabouleh, or Zinfandel Braised Angus Beef Shortrib with prosciutto wrapped asparagus, carrot infused pearl couscous, and Zinfandel reduction.

Tommy Bahama – Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Teriyaki Grilled Salmon Salad with farm fresh greens, asparagus, mango, pineapple, candied pecans, and mago-pomegranate vinaigrette, Blackened Fish Tacos with tomato relish, lime sour cream, roasted chili mayo, and Asian slaw, or Brie Chicken Sandwich with fig jam, roasted pepper coulis, tomato, caramelized onions and fries.

Tommy Bahama – Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Blackberry Brandy BBQ Pork Ribs slow roasted with Coca Cola, jerk spice, and fries, Herb Seared Shrimp & Scallopin meyer lemon burre blanc with butternut squash and Shiitake risotto, or Lemon Roasted Half Chicken with confit fingerling potatoes, baby carrots, brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes, and au jus.

Tommy Bahama – Newport Beach (Newport Beach) $15 lunch – Main Course Choices: Organic Roasted Chicken Salad with heirloom tomatoes, pepitas, cranberries, mango and Meyer Lemon vinaigrette, or Spinach Salad with fried egg, cirspy pancetta, snap peas, herb croutons, queso fresco, and warm bacon shallot dressing, or Chicken Breast Sandwich with tomato, avocado, mango aioli, and sweet potato, or Blackened fish tacos.

Tommy Bahama – Newport Beach (Newport Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Blackberry Brandy Pork Ribs slow roasted with Coca Cola, jerk spice, and fries, or Tiger Shrimp Angel Hair Pasta with oven dried tomatoes, cippolinis, spinach, and white wine, or Smoked & Grilled Chicken breast with mango mustard glaze, garlic smashed potatoes, and string beans.

True Food Kitchen (Newport Beach) $20 dinner – Main course options: Chicken Panang Curry, Red Chili Shrimp, Spaghetti Squash Casserole, Grilled Steelhead Salmon, or All Natural Steak Tacos.

Vue Restaurant (Dana Point) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Wild King Salmon with curry quinoa, spinach, and grapefruit beurre blanc, or Kobe Short Ribs with lobster risotto, leeks, and crispy potatoes, or Surf and Turf – filet medallions, jumbo prawns, garlic whipped potatoes, and cabernet reduction.

Watermarc (Laguna Beach) $40 dinner – Main Course Choices: Pan Seared Halibut with warm buttered hummus and zucchini salsa, or Pork Porterhouse with balsamic strawberries and roasted heirloom potatoes.

Zimzala (Huntington Beach) $20 lunch – Main Course Choices: Fish & Chips battered in stone IPA beer with smoked onion tarter sauce, or Grilled Sirloin Burger with caramelized onions, gruyere, arugula, roasted tomatoes, and parmesan garlic fries, or Margarita Flatbread with crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, or Turkey and Swiss Panini with artichoke aioli and fries or green salad.

Zimzala (Huntington Beach) $30 dinner – Main Course Choices: Irish Organic Salmon with tarragon-scented pearl couscous and baby heirloom tomato sambal, or Black Salt-crusted Skirt Steak with yukon potato puree, french beans mushroom supreme, and petite onions, or Parsnip Tagliatelle Pasta with sage and brown butter, golden chanterelles, camembert, thyme espuma, and crisp parsnip.

So hard to choose from, really needs to be a month long in my book.

Be sure to tip your server well, they are going to be busy!

Neiman Marcus Beauty Event

Sarah Bray, the social media coordinator at Neiman Marcus, is here to share “A Guide to Gifts With Purchase”.  These types of events, when I find out about them, fill me with excitement. Jumpy Claps!

The Beauty Event is back with a fresh batch of beauty freebies. Now through March 4, with your cosmetic or fragrance purchase of $100 or more, you will receive a snakeskin-embossed tote in one of the the trend-setting colors of the season – silver, pink, or yellow. Stock up on your favorite products just in time for Spring and receive even more gifts with purchase from participating counters. Some of our favorite freebies include designer makeup bags from Valentino and Balenciaga, a colorful umbrella from Marc Jacobs, a Sedu bright orange ionic travel blowdryer, and signature scents from Aqua di Parma and Viktor & Rolf.

Here is the FULL LIST. Thanks Sarah!

ACQUA DI PARMA Gelsomino Nobile: Yellow hatbox with Eau de Parfum and Body Cream; $100 minimum purchase.

AGRARIA Luxury Bath Bar; $100 minimum purchase.

AMOREPACIFIC Silver cosmetics bag with Treatment Cleansing Oil, Time Response Skin Renewal Serum and Eye Creme, and your choice of Time Response Skin Renewal Creme, Future Response Creme, or Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Creme sample; $300 minimum purchase. All of the above, plus keepsake box with Korean bojagi scarf; $500 minimum purchase.

ANNICK GOUTAL Eau d’Hadrien Shower Gel; $100 minimum purchase.

ANTHOUSA Votive Candle; $75 minimum purchase.

ANTICA FARMACISTA Champagne Room Fragrance; $92 minimum purchase.

ATELIER COLOGNE Leather pouch with Atomizer; $145 minimum purchase.

BABY QUASAR Pure Silk Serum; $350 minimum purchase.

BEAUTY BY CLINICA IVO PITANGUY PreVious: Gold cosmetics bag with full-size Cleansing Formula, full-size Detoxifying Formula, and full-size Toning Formula; $300 minimum purchase. All of the above, plus full-size BodYcare Hands Beauty Formula; $500 minimum purchase.

BILLY JEALOUSY Sucker Punch Face Scrub; $40 minimum purchase.

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH Activator for Lift; $400 minimum purchase.

BLISS Tote with Fabulous Foaming Face Wash, Lemon+Sage Body Scrub, and Lemon+Sage Body Butter; $50 minimum purchase.

BOBBI BROWN Extreme Party Mascara in Black, Extra Eye Repair Cream, and Heather Neutrals Eye Palette with Eye Shadow in Navajo, Cement, Mahogany, Charcoal, Heather, and Ivory,
Heather Mauve Shimmer Wash, and Eggplant Shimmer Wash; $150 minimum purchase.

BVLGARI Coral clutch with Omnia Eau de Parfum; $80 minimum purchase.

CARTIER Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum Travel Spray; $125 minimum purchase.

CHANTECAILLE Organza drawstring pouch with Flower Harmonizing Cream, Brilliant Gloss in Mirth, full-size Eye Shade, and Eau de Parfum vial-on-card; $150 minimum purchase.

CLARISONIC Floral bag with Normal Brush Head; $149 minimum purchase.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ Navy pouch with Gentle Cleansing Foam, Gentle Protective Emulsion, Brightening Serum Supreme, and La Crème; $300 minimum purchase.

CLINIQUE Cosmetics bag with Youth Surge SPF 15 Age Decelerating Moisturizer, Repairwear Intensive Eye Cream, Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Like Mink, Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher in Mocha Pink, Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Mega Melon, and High Impact Mascara in Black; $65 minimum purchase.

CRYSTALIFT Two Crystalift Refills; $199 minimum purchase.

DEBORAH LIPPMANN Full-size Nail Lacquer in Candy Shop; $48 minimum purchase.

DIOR Gray zippered trapeze pouch with L’Or de Vie La Crème Riche, Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Black, Rouge Dior in Rouge Blossom, and 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow in Mystic Smoky; $150 minimum purchase.

DOLCE & GABBANA Light Blue Body Cream; with purchase of any two Light Blue products.

ELIE SAAB Le Parfum Eau de Parfum; $100 minimum purchase.

ERNO LASZLO Clear vinyl bag with Timeless Skin, Total Skin Revitalizer, and Hydra-Therapy Skin Vitality Treatment; $175 minimum purchase.

ESTÉE LAUDER Sumptuous Mascara in Black, Gentle Eye Makeup Remover, and Advanced Night Repair Eye; $100 minimum purchase.

FEKKAI Sheer Hold Hairspray; with purchase of any two Fekkai products.

FRESH Cosmetics bag with Soy Face Cleanser, Brown Sugar Body Polish, Citron de Vigne Eau de Parfum, and Seaberry Restorative Body Cream; $100 minimum purchase. All of the above, plus Crème Ancienne; $125 minimum purchase.

GEL HAUTE POLISH Gel Polish in Tango; $60 minimum purchase.

GEORGIE BEAUTY Turquoise cosmetics pouch with L’Avant-Gardiste Refill; $50 minimum purchase.

GIORGIO ARMANI Jacquard pouch with Smooth Silk Lip Pencil in Hazelnut, Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in Hazelnut and Brown Black, Fluid Master Primer, Fluid Sheer in Pale Shimmering Rose, Regenessence [3.R] Lift Cream, Designer Lift Foundation in 5.5, and Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum Rollerball; $150 minimum purchase.

GIVENCHY NM Exclusive black pouch with Dahlia Noir Eau de Parfum; with purchase of any large Dahlia Noir fragrance spray.

GUCCI Guilty Eau de Parfum Travel Spray; with purchase of any two Guilty products. Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Travel Spray; with purchase of any two Gucci Pour Homme products. Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme After Shave Balm; with purchase of any large Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme fragrance spray.

GUERLAIN Orchidée Imperial: Deluxe case with Cream, Longevity Concentrate, Mask, and Eye and Lip Cream; $250 minimum purchase.

HERMÈS Eau des Merveilles Eau de Toilette Travel Spray, Terre d’Hermès Perfume, or Un Jardin aprés la Mousson Eau de Toilette Travel Spray; $100 minimum purchase.

HOUBIGANT PARIS Duc de Vervins Body Lotion; $90 minimum purchase. Quelques Fleurs Shower Gel; $135 minimum purchase. Quelques Fleurs Body Lotion; $200 minimum purchase. Quelques Fleurs Royale Body Lotion; $150 minimum purchase.

ISSEY MIYAKE L’Eau d’Issey Florale Eau de Toilette; $100 minimum purchase.

JACK BLACK Pure Clean Daily Face Cleanser; $75 minimum purchase.

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Le Male Soothing After Shave Balm; $100 minimum purchase.

J.F. LAZARTIGUE Hair Styling Gel; $85 minimum purchase.

JIVAGO Silk Scarves in 24K Gold or White Gold; $130 minimum 24K Gold or White Gold purchase. 24K Gold: Your choice of Body Lotion or Shower Gel; $150 minimum purchase.

JO MALONE Black leather travel case with Grapefruit Cologne and Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne; $150 minimum purchase.

KATE SOMERVILLE Organza bag with CytoCell Dermal Energizing Treatment and Dark Circle Corrective Eye Treatment; $200 minimum purchase.

KIEHL’S SINCE 1851 Clear/black bag with Midnight Recovery Concentrate, Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+, Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter, Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, and Rosa Arctica; $85 minimum purchase. All of the above, plus Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner; $125 minimum purchase.

LALIQUE Eau de Lalique Solid Perfume Heart Compact; $120 minimum purchase.

LA MER Travel case with Crème de la Mer, The Regenerating Serum, The Eye Concentrate, and The Hand Treatment; $350 minimum purchase.

LANCÔME PARIS Dark gray bag with Absolue Premium ßx Moisturizer, Eye Cream, and Hand Treatment, L’Absolu Rouge in Voile de Rose, Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Black, and Color Design Eye Shadow in Pink Pearls, Little Blue Dress, Pink Zinc, and Clock Strikes 12; $85 minimum purchase.

LA PRAIRIE White cosmetics bag with Cellular Power Infusion and Cellular Cleansing Water Eyes•Face; $300 minimum purchase.

LAURA MERCIER Cosmetics bag with Foundation Primer Radiance, Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara in Black, Repair Crème, and Tightline Cake Eye Liner in Plum Riche; $125 minimum purchase.

LE MÉTIER DE BEAUTÉ Lip Gloss Lip Creme in Red Velvet; $125 minimum purchase.

LOLLIA Relax Sea Salt Sachet; $75 minimum purchase.

MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN Aqua Universalis Scented Sachet; $185 minimum purchase.

MOLTON BROWN Heavenly Gingerlily Bath & Shower; $75 minimum purchase.

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ For Her Body Cream; $100 minimum purchase.

NARS Drawstring pouch with Eye Makeup Remover, Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, and
full-size Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara; $125 minimum purchase.

NATURA BISSÉ Diamond White, Intensive Tolerance Booster, The Cure Sheer Cream, and NB•Ceutical SPF 30 Daily Defense Oil-Free Fluid; $300 minimum purchase.

NEST Mini votive with purchase of liquid hand soap or bar soap.

NUFACE Cosmetics bag with full-size Conductivity Gel; $249 minimum purchase.

OMOROVICZA Cosmetics bag with Rejuvenating Night Cream, Thermal Cleansing Balm, Deep Cleansing Mask, and Copper Peel; $175 minimum purchase. All of the above, plus full-size Body Cream; $350 minimum purchase.

ORLANE PARIS Multicolor striped cosmetics bag with Extreme Line-Reducing Re-Plumping Cream, Absolute Skin Recovery Care Eye Contour, Firming Serum Neck and Décolleté, Thermo-Active Firming Serum, and Extreme Anti-Wrinkle Regenerating Night Care; $300 minimum purchase.

PHILIP B. Russian Amber Imperial Shampoo; $100 minimum purchase.

PHYTO Phytocitrus Shampoo; with purchase of any two Phyto products.

RÉVIVE Cosmetics bag with Intensité Volumizing Serum, Moisturizing Renewal Cream Supreme, Eye Renewal Cream, and Fermitif Neck Renewal Cream; $350 minimum purchase.

ROBERT PIGUET Fracas Votive Candle; $120 minimum purchase.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO F by Ferragamo Pour Homme Black Shampoo and Shower Gel;
$75 minimum purchase.

SEDU Shortie Flat Iron; $120 minimum purchase.

SIGMA SKIN Volcanic Ash Purifying Cleanser; with purchase of any two Sigma Skin products.

SISLEY-PARIS Cream cosmetics bag with Émulsion Écologique, Lyslait Cleansing Milk, Botanical Floral Toning Lotion, Sisleÿa Radiance Anti-Aging Concentrate, Sisleÿa Daily Line Reducer, Supremÿa, Soir de Lune Body Cream, and Instant Perfect; $300 minimum purchase.

SUPERSMILE 45º Angled Toothbrush and Professional Whitening Toothpaste in Icy Mint; $35 minimum purchase.

TRISH MCEVOY NM Exclusive pink leather pouch with Lash Enhancing Eye Liner, Lash Enhancer Nighttime Conditioning Treatment, Eye Base Essentials in Sheer Gold, and Instant Eye Lift; $125 minimum purchase.

TWEEZERMAN Full-size Browmousse; $20 minimum purchase.

VENEFFECT Folding carton with Anti-Aging Intensive Moisturizer; $150 minimum purchase.

VERSACE Bright Crystal: Coffret with Eau de Toilette, Body Lotion, and Body Gel;
$150 minimum purchase.

VIKTOR & ROLF Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum; $100 minimum purchase.

XEN-TAN Signature vinyl bag with Scent Secure and Body Sponge; $75 minimum purchase.

YVES SAINT LAURENT Large vanity case with Rouge Pur Couture in Luminous Fresh Pink Peach, Volume Effet Faux Cils Shocking Mascara in Black, Forever Youth Liberator Serum, Instant Eye Make-Up Remover, and Waterproof Eye Pencil in Black; $175 minimum purchase. Opium: Red/black mirrored pouch with Eau de Toilette and Body Moisturizer; $77 minimum women’s Yves Saint Laurent fragrance purchase.

Online now. In stores 02/23/12.  ONLINE: Beauty Event gift will be automatically added at Checkout if available and shipped at the time of your order; one gift per order, per customer, while supplies last. Qualifying items will be designated on the site with an indication on their product page. The value of your cosmetics or fragrance order must total $100 before shipping & tax.

In store offer expires 03/04/12. Online offer expires 03/05/12 at 8 AM CT.

Shop The Beauty Event on NeimanMarcus.com. Gifts may differ online.

Tamarind of London a Favorite OC Restaurant

Shopping for a Valentines Day Restaurant? Look no further. There is a new restaurant in town folks, and it is a favorite.

When it was determined that London’s premier Indian restaurant was going to open in Newport Beach in 2011, heads turned. Including mine. The original Tamarind of London, from across the pond, has been recognized with several top honors, including Michelin stars from 2001 – 2011, and the 2005 Best of Britain award for Restaurant Achievement of the Year. There’s was a reason why Southern Californians were Over-The-Moon.

The acclaimed restaurant opened at the end of last year in the former Sage on the Coast space. They joined the likes of Javier’s, Bluefin and Mastro’s Ocean Club in the Crystal Cove Shopping Center.

The restaurant has an impressive wine list, as well as a selection of traditional Indian beverages. The General Manager, Maneesh Rawat, recommended the Pimms No. 1, consisting of Fresh Strawberries, Cucumber, Oranges, and Fresh Lemonade or the Ginger Sutra mixed with Hangar Kaffir Lime Vodka, Jaggery, Fresh Ginger, and Lime.

A noteworthy feature of this new Indian restaurant are their three bright red tandoori ovens.

They are a corner-stone in the restaurant’s exhibition kitchen.  Their tandoori magic produces simply delicious dishes.

The Lamb Shank with whole spices, yogurt, saffron and Kashmiri chiles was my personal favorite.

For Newport’s Tamarind of London, Shachi Mehra is the Executive Chef. I see Michelin stars in her near future.

There is an extensive menu of lamb shanks, chicken, tiger prawns, and fish entrees. Something delicious for everyone.

Appetizers, breads, soups, salads and bar snacks: $4 to $13. Kebabs and main entrees: $16 to $29.

Happy Hour Daily from 4 to 6 p.m. at the bar only. Some wine and cocktails offered at $6. No discount on bar food.

Open Monday through Saturday 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Lunch and brunch coming at a later time)

Address: 7862 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach (at Crystal Cove Promenade)

See you there!

Where Surfers Buy Seafood in Orange County

Itching for a little surf and turf for upcoming foootball game playoffs? Need to know where to buy live crab and lobster at a reasonable price? Look no further, straight from the surfers who surf our Pacific waters, here are two favorite fresh fish markets in Orange County.

Dory Fishing Fleet Market

110 McFadden Pl
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 632-5939

Hours: Sat-Sun 6 am – 10 am

www.doryfleet.com

See you in line,