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 Weekend brunch at PregoPrego Ristorante owners Ruth and Tony Bedi have introduced a weekend brunch menu, and bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas for just $6.50. The deal is good from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. “Weekend Brunch is one of my favorite ways to relax with family and friends, so it has always been a goal to launch one to be offered both Saturday and Sunday at Prego,” says Ruth Bedi. Executive Chef and Partner Ugo Allesina created the delicious menu, which offers a variety of entrées, such as Eggs Al Forno all ‘Olio Tartufato, along with vanilla French toast, Belgian waffles with berries and whipped cream, and “Prego-style” beignets. Prego’s regular lunch menu is offered in addition to the brunch lineup. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. pregoristoranti.com  Anaheim White House’s new Lean & Mean menuAnaheim White House restaurant owner Bruno Serato lost 25 pounds on the Lindora Medical Clinic program, and it inspired him to create a new menu featuring dishes with a low glycemic index that are low in fat and carbohydrates. The new Lean & Mean menu is Lindora Lean For Life-certified and is a permanent addition to the restaurant’s traditional Northern Italian and French fare. Among the new selections: beef carpaccio with extra virgin olive oil, sautéed Costa Rican tilapia with fresh lemon juice, and oven-roasted petite filet mignon. Each entrée is served with steamed veggies seasoned with fresh herbs. Meals can be purchased in three courses at a fixed price of $42.50. anaheimwhitehouse.com  RAYA at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers a new exotic dining option with RAYA, which serves Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce and renowned Chef Richard Sandoval’s signature. “I am always exploring the potential of Latin cuisine by preparing regional recipes with unexpected ingredients and inventive techniques from around the globe,” says Sandoval. Appetizers include Coconut Shrimp Ceviche and Hamachi Tiradito. Latin-inspired entrées include Chile Ancho-Pistachio Crusted Tuna and Achiote Barbecued Salmon. You can top your meal off with Dulche de Leche Pudding, Lemongrass Panna Cotta or the Mexican Chocolate Tarte. ritzcarlton.com  Summer at the Island Hotel in Newport BeachGo to the Island Hotel in Newport Beach this summer between 5 and 7 p.m., and you can treat yourself to live music by local bands, lounging by the pool, tasty nibbles (like the Peel and Eat Shrimp with Chipotle Bloody Mary Sauce) and half-price drinks from the hotel’s Palapa Bar. Go there on a Sunday between 5 and 9 p.m., and you can enjoy a fabulous summer barbecue on the patio, with complimentary Palm Terrace Summer Punch (for grownups). The buffet-style selection includes Slow-Braised and Grilled Beef Short Ribs, and Pulled Pork Sliders with Corn on the Cob, and naan bread. Be sure to save some room for a delicious dessert, like the Tree-Ripened Stone Fruit Shortcake or Chocolate Fudge Cake. The meal costs $34 per person for adults and $12 per person for kids 12 and under. There’s no charge for kids under 5. theislandhotel.com  Live music at Zov’s BistroZov’s Bistro in Tustin has just gotten more entertaining. The restaurant now offers live music most Thursdays through Saturdays, and there’s a new bar menu to go along with it. The live music begins at 5:30 p.m., with musicians performing jazz and standard classics with a Mediterranean sound. You’ll also find a selection of new drinks featuring an assortment of premium spirits. All food items, made from high-quality organic ingredients, are priced under $20. Some of Zov’s most popular meals include Angus Braised Short Ribs on a Baguette, Armenian Pizza, and Chopped Seafood Salad with Chilled Poached Shrimp and Fresh Lump Crabmeat. Zov’s also has an extensive menu of mouthwatering desserts. zovs.com  Seasons 52 at South Coast PlazaSeasons 52’s first restaurant and wine bar located west of the Mississippi is set to open at South Coast Plaza on Aug. 30. The 300-seat eatery will feature an open kitchen, a large circular bar and vast patio seating. With rich wood accents and soft lighting, the restaurant has a casual yet refined ambience. Executive Chef and Partner Tim Kast will be creating the market-driven menu, featuring wood-fire grilling, brick-oven cooking – and no fryers. The autumn menu is expected to include Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Flatbread, Colorado Buffalo Chili, Caramelized Sea Scallops, Chicken Citron, Mesquite Grilled Filet Mignon and Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse. The menu will also include weekly seasonal specials that focus on local ingredients such as Dungeness crab, Pacific halibut and Salinas broccoli. seasons52.com A food-and-drink makeover for Honda Center Anaheim’s Honda Center is undergoing a complete food-and-beverage makeover. There will be new concession stands, unique new menu items and an improvement in service. The upgrade will be unveiled on Oct. 13 at the Anaheim Ducks’ home opener. Honda Center has partnered with Aramark in this cuisine reconstruction. The existing concession stands will be upgraded and redecorated. The quality of food, signage and uniforms will change. And three uniquely branded stands will  offer original specialty items.
The change, which began earlier this summer, will occur over a two-year
period. “Our goal is to offer not only the best in entertainment, but
also give fans the best options for dining,” says Honda Center
President and CEO Tim Ryan. hondacenter.comA Foodie Fest at Honda Center Orange County’s first major gourmet food truck event will be held on Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Honda Center in Anaheim. With a variety of mobile food sources, entertainment and shopping (a portion of proceeds will support local charities), The OC Foodie Fest promises to be both delicious and fun. A taste of what’s in store: fusion tacos, handmade dumplings, plus a vast array of baked delicacies. Local favorites like Taco Dawg, Calbi BBQ, Oh For Sweet’s Sake, Piaggio on Wheels, Seabirds and Tropical Shaved Ice will be on hand. Chef Ludo Lefebvre of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” will be appearing with his LudoTruck. Local Orange County bands Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, The New Limb and Seedless will be performing. In addition, there will be a DJ and a variety of dance crew performances (including a special performance by the Beat Freaks, of the MTV reality show “America’s Best Dance Crew”). Pretend City Children’s Museum will provide a fun learning environment at an on-site kids area. Local shopping vendors will be selling items. Presale tickets are available for $12 for adults, and $6 for children 12 and under. Kids 3 and under get in free. Ticket sales at the event will be limited. ocfoodiefest.com Tommy Pastrami’s half-sandwich Irvine’s Tommy Pastrami New York Delicatessen has reintroduced the half-sandwich. Options include pastrami, corned beef, brisket, chicken salad, albacore tuna and vegetarian. Alone, the half-sandwich cost $5; combos with a side order and fountain drink cost $7.95. The deli features an assortment of traditional New York foods in a quick-service and casual atmosphere. There are seven Tommy Pastrami locations in Orange County.tommypastraminydeli.com Sandy’s Beach Grill at the Huntington Beach Pier TS Restaurants’ newest California addition, Sandy’s Beach Grill, celebrates a new casual concept of dining by inviting guests to become a part of the vibrant scene along the strand in Huntington Beach. Located in the prime location where Chimayo and Savannah steakhouse once operated, Sandy’s Beach Grill was created with the goal of providing guests with a true Southern California coastal dining experience, complete with dramatic beach and ocean views, and cuisine inspired by the region. “We conceived Sandy’s Beach Grill to be a gathering place where guests could relax and share the experience,” says TS Restaurants CEO Bill Parsons. The menu offers both small and large plates for sharing. Smaller entrées include seafood ceviche with lime and avocado, lettuce wraps with pork or tofu and assorted vegetables and soy dipping sauce. For heartier appetites: Brandt Farms Beef Bavette Steak with Truffle Fries and Beer Can Chicken. tsrestaurants.com |
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