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Restaurant Spotlight: Sessions Sandwiches

After hitting the waves, head to Sessions Sandwiches where you will then have the best sandwich to hit your lip. Before you go there, you might want to take the time to learn a little more about it first.

The Menu

If you do not know what to eat, just ask a staff member, who will enthusiastically recommend their favorite items. Each sandwich is made creatively and healthy with fresh ingredients.

Stay your day on the beach right with a McSession, a toasted brioche with smoked ham, egg, cheese, and siracha syrup. Later in the day, order the meltdown, which comes with ham, swiss, Muenster, and onions on a French roll, or any of their signature sandwiches that come with their signature sauces.

A side of homemade parmesan chips will go great…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Five Crowns

Five Crowns has been a top dining destination for over 50 years. It is a very warm and cozy restaurant located in Corona Del Mar on East Coast Highway. It is an exact copy of one of the oldest country inns in England and is considered a landmark in Corona Del Mar.

The fireplaces, period paintings, and authentic antiques really set the mood. The English garden and sunlit greenhouse are also great mood setters. When you dine here you can expect nothing but the best food, wine, and service.

The Menu

In the words of the great Julia Child, “The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.”

The menu at Five Crowns is very extensive and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Some of the items you will find on…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Watermarc

If you want to experience one of the finest dining experiences in Laguna Beach, Watermarc Restaurant is the place for you. The restaurant pairs amazing dishes with some of the finest beverages for both lunch and dinner. Here's what you will discover at Watermarc.

The Menu

The menu consists of grazing plates to get you started and plenty of traditional entrees for your meal. Some of the favorite choices for lunch and dinner include>

• Ahi Watermelon Skewers
• Lump Crab Cakes
• Sweet Corn & Crab Chowder
• Prime Hanger Steak Cobb
• Blackened Chicken Sandwich
• Soft Tacos
• Roasted Mushroom Flatbread
• Oysters on the Half Shell
• Burgundy Burger
• Duck Burger
• Halibut Scampi Seafood Paella
• Braised Short Rib
• Filet Mignon
• …

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Which Orange County Bars have the Best Patios?

There's no shortage of craft beers on Orange County. There's also no shortage of good weather, which means more time to enjoy bars with back yards. Here are some of the best patio bars in Orange County, to make it a little easier for you to decide which one you want to check out first.

Five Vines Wine Bar

Five Vines Wine Bar is great for wine lovers, who will enjoy drinking a different wine every visit. With over sixty wines on their menu, you will be occupied for a while! Or how about asking your server which wine will go with an appetizer, such as hummus or their famous, secret recipe cheeseball?

The Blue Beet

Enjoy the rooftop view of the ocean as you listen and dance to live music every night. Make it a romantic date night with that…

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Restaurant Spotlight: The Beachcomber Café

The Beachcomber Café opened its doors in August of 2006 in the former location of the Whistle Stop. Located just off scenic Route 1 between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, The Beachcomber is in the Crystal Cove State Park. Mere yards from the beach, this eatery serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner year-round.

The Menu

Breakfast at The Beachcomber features the standards such as eggs and omelets, but also swerves off with other offerings. The amazing coconut macadamia pancakes come with warm coconut syrup and the lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes are equally delicious. For a lighter but equally delicious treat, the beignets pair with coffee or your morning cocktail.

Lunch and dinner offer an equal mix of eclectic meals with the Beachcomber…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Tavern on the Coast

Tavern on the Coast is the place for prime steaks, excellent seafood and craft cocktails. They provide some of the finest dishes you will find in the area and one of the best happy hours. Along with regular dining, you will find plenty of private dining options, as well.

The Menu

Tavern on the Coast offers a dinner, brunch, cocktail, happy hour, bar snack and wine menu. They have plenty of great choices on the dinner menu including:

• Ahi Poke
• Salmon Cakes
• Grandma's Meatball
• Crisp Calamari
• Steamed Pei Mussels
• Avocado and Kale
• Grilled Prime Filet Mignon
• Grilled Wild Skuna Bay Salmon
• Kurobuta Pork Chop
• Diver Scallops
• Tagliatelle
• And More!

The brunch menu provides plenty of options, as well, including:

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Restaurant Spotlight: Mama D's Italian Kitchen

Mama D’s follows a mission stating they are proud to be the World Class Crazy Ones. They take the time to do the extraordinary for their guests by offering talents and gifts. They are in the industry to hopefully blow the door off the hinges so to speak and offer food and a dining experience unlike any other.

They aim to offer the finest ingredients and to offer an experience that you can’t find anywhere else. Not only are they passionate at what they do, but they are committed to the satisfaction of every guest that walks through their front doors, and with a well-established patron loan they pride themselves in loyalty relationships with a team that is unlike any other.

If you’re looking for Italian food at its finest in the area, this is the…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Pescadou Bistro

Pescadou Bistro has been providing Newport Beach residents with amazing French cuisine for almost 20 years. When the restaurant first opened in 1998, it was owned by Daniel Sidhoum, the brother of the current owner, Olga. Olga and her husband, Chef Jacques de Quillien, took over the restaurant in 2002.

Both Olga and Jacques spent a portion of their childhood in France. It is this upbringing that has allowed them to provide restaurant goers with a French cuisine that has been influenced by a broad range of sources. Chef Jacques de Quillien previously owned Le Mistral restaurant in Corona del Mar. He has also been a chef in Houston, Coral Gables, San Diego and Montreal.

The Menu

There are four different menus you will find at Pescadou Bistro:…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Basilic Restaurant

Basilic Restaurant is an excellent dining option located in Balboa Island, California featuring Swiss French cuisine. They are open Tuesdays through Saturdays for dinner only and they are closed on Sundays and Mondays. It first opened in 1997 by chef and owner Bernard Althaus and features an intimate and romantic dining room featuring only 24 seats.

The restaurant proves that good things come in small packages. You won’t regret a night out at the Basilic restaurant where Chef Bernard prepares menu items with great detail. Here is a look at what you’ll enjoy during a visit to Basilic Restaurant.

About Basilic Restaurant

Chef Bernard got the idea from his family who own a Restaurant de La Gare which is a hotel-restaurant located in a…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Wildfish Seafood Grille

The Wildfish Seafood Grille is Orange County’s favorite seafood restaurant with an upbeat energy. The restaurant features a contemporary-style vibe, a lively sleek bar, a stunning outdoor patio and incredible cuisine. It’s a fun place to grab a meal with friends and while enjoying the sophisticated and lively atmosphere.

Whether you want to sit center stage at the sleek bar, relax in the inviting dining room or grab a seat in front of the bustling exhibition kitchen, there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Enjoy outdoor dining on the patio and try some of the freshest catch of seafood available no matter what the occasion. Here is a look at what you can enjoy at Wildfish.

What to expect

The atmosphere is urban yet chic with lively conversation…

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