Now through March 7th is the time to dine out for the 7th annual OC Restaurant Week. More than 100 restaurants will be participating this year with Lunch prix-fixe menus ranging from $10 to $20 and Dinners from $20 to $50 (a new all-time high).
Here are the top dishes to order from some of my favorite biteries in The OC:
The Grubdown:
Anqi, Costa Mesa
- melts in your mouth, Misoyaki Butterfish with Aromatic Red Cargo Rice, Thai Herbs, Broccolini & Dijon-Misoyaki Glaze
Cucina Enoteca, Newport Beach
- this appetizer is a meal in itself, fluffy, tangy 'n sweet, Creamy Mascarpone Polenta Board with Chef's Whim Ragu (mine was Lamb)
Fig & Olive, Newport Beach
- upper class indulgent junk food, Truffle Mushroom Croquette with Cremini Mushroom, Parmesan, Béchamel & Truffle Olive Oil Aioli
The Winery, Newport Beach
- sweet 'n tender with a spicy kick, reduction is better suited for steak, Jumbo Maine Scallops and Wild White Shrimp with Saffron Roasted Red Pepper Edamame Bean Risotto & Crispy Prosciutto
- hearty 'n rich with a twist, Slow Braised Angus Beef Shortrib with Zinfandel Reduction, Carrot infused Pearl CousCous & Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus $29.95
Bon Appetit!
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