Friday, 11 February 2011
Re-Blogged from Hoag.org:
Lifestyle choices can help you reduce your risk of heart disease and making simple choices such as exercising regularly, not smoking and maintaining a diet with heart healthy foods can help you reduce that risk.
Since dining out is a big part of Orange County’s on-the-go, busy lifestyles, during the month of February, Hoag is partnering with Orange County restaurants to suggest options that will make your dining out menu choices more heart healthy.
During February, each restaurant will provide a special menu featuring up to three healthy menu choices including:
- Whole grains rather than processed (brown rice vs. white rice)
- Serving of fruit or vegetables (either raw or steamed vs. sautéed)
- Grilled options rather than fried (grilled chicken breast vs. fried chicken)
- Entrees without creamy sauces/condiments (or option to have them on the side)
Each restaurant will also provide customers a take-home card featuring tips on how to make health choices while dining out.
These simple choices can help you lead a healthier, happier life and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Click Here To See a List of Participating Restaurants
Friday, 4 February 2011
We have all heard that the way to a man or womans heart is through their tummy. So to make things easier for you this year we have compiled a dining guide to win over your special Valentine. WARNING: This guide is not for the faint of heart or appetite. Browse our selections to find the romantic offerings by Newport Beach’s top restaurants.
♥ 21 Oceanfront ♥
Cost: $125 per person
Date: Monday, February 14th
Time: 4-10pm (2 hr limit)
Type: Enjoy a 3 course meal at a restaurant voted most Romantic restaurant in Orange County in 2009. 21 Oceanfront is the picture perfect way to spend your Valentine’s Day with sunset ocean views at the Newport Pier.
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♥ The Coliseum ♥
Cost: $150 per person or $200 with wine pairing
Date: February 11-14
Type: “Dinner of the Senses” is a weekend long, intimate dining experience designed to stimulate each of the five senses of sight, touch, taste, scent and sound. Savor Chef Mark’s seven-course menu, while nestled in your own private cabana overlooking the world’s largest circular. NOTE: This menu is served without utensils for hand feeding your loved one.
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♥ The Alley ♥
Cost: $100 per couple
Date: Monday, February 14th
Time: 4-10pm
Type: A 3 course dinner package for two for $100 all inclusive is a great way to show your Valentine some romance without busting the wallet. And as if that wasn’t already a great deal they include a bottle of Chandon champagne to really get sparks flying!
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♥ Newport Landing ♥
Cost: $95 per couple
Date: Monday, February 14th
Time: 4-10pm
Type:Another one of Newport’s most amazing scenic views of the harbor. Enjoy a 4 course dinner for two with a choice of a bottle of house wine or champagne.
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♥ Pescadou Bistro ♥
Cost: $59 per person
Date: February 13th & 14th
Time: 4-10pm
Type: This little french bistro is frequented by none other than our Newport Beach Mayor Michael Henn and they will offer a 4 course menu that includes a dessert for both him and her. For those of us cupids that don’t like sharing ther dessert this may be your solution!
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♥ Sage ♥
Cost: $30 per person
Date: Saturday, February 12th
Time: 2:30 pm
Type: This is not a dinner suggestion but a Wine Tasting Event that might be a great way to surprise your Valentine with something different. While it falls just shy of Valentine’s Day this may be the perfect option for those looking to dine and then do other Valentine’s plans. This is a 4 part wine and food pair tasting that Sage says will, “open the pathway to the heart.”
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♥ Sol Cocina ♥
Cost: N/A
Date: February 11-14
Time: 4:30-11 (Feb 11-12) 4:30-10 (Feb 13-14) BRUNCH: 10am-3pm (Feb 12-13)
Type: Sol is asking Valentine’s to bare their SOLs this Valentine’s weekend. In addition to Executive Chef Deborah Schneider’s award-winning regular menu, guests can enjoy Valentine’s Dinner and Brunch Specials all weekend long. Who says you have to do dinner for Valentine’s day? What a refreshing option for those who want to change it up!
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♥ Zov’s ♥
Cost: N/A
Date: Monday, February 14th
Time: Call for Available Times
Type: Chef Zov has really out done herself this year. She has released a special 18 item Valentine’s Day menu. Pair that with a signed copy of her new book and you are sure to please your date.
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♥ Harborside ♥
Cost: $120 per couple
Date: Monday, February 14th
Time: 4-10pm
Type: Located at the Fun Zone on the Peninsula this restaurant offers great scenic sunset views, and a perfect spot to take a stroll and take in the night life. Enjoy a 4 course dinner for two with a choice of a bottle of house wine or champagne.
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♥ Bayside ♥
Cost: $59 per person
Date: February 14th
Time: 5-10pm
Type: Love is in the air at Bayside! They are offering a 3-course meal with almost 20 items to choose from and live music until 10pm.
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♥ Tradition by Pascal ♥
Cost: $78 – $145 per person
Date: February 11-14
Time: 4-10pm
Type: Looking for the entire package to sweep your special Valentine off their feet? This 4-course dinner will be concluded with a lovers sweetheart cake that is soft, tender, and breakable, just like our own and there will be live, romantic music playing Saturday through Monday…..and every madame and mademoiselle shall receive a rose. Now that is sweet!
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♥ Sam & Harry’s ♥
Cost: $59 per person
Date: February 11-14
Time: 4-10pm
Type: Located at the beautiful Marriott Hotel and Spa and Fashion Island, Sam & Harry’s is offering a 4 course Lobster dinner.
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