Greer's Daily Dose
Look Who is Popping up at the Camp!
02.10.12
Orange County is in for a major foodie treat when Chef Ryan Carson brings his touring restaurant, ‘Pri-vē, to taco asylum for a nightly tasting at 7 p.m. on select dates, on Sunday, Feb 12 to Tuesday, Feb. 14., Monday Feb. 19 and Tuesday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 26 and Monday, Feb 27. taco asylum’s Executive Chef Greg Daniels is lending his kitchen and opening his doors to Chef Carson, formerly Chef de Cuisine at AnQi, for a pop-up stint where diners can enjoy ‘Pri-vē’s 11-course tasting menu for $99 per guest (excludes beverages, tax and gratuity). ‘Pri-vē, his touring pop-up restaurant, has thrilled diners in Los Angeles and hopes to open a permanent location later this year.
Chef Carson known for mastering molecular gastronomy, and Pri-vē’s inventive menu will include some complicated scientific food wonders, yet he’s also bringing guests a taste of “nostalgia and playfulness” such has his interpretation of an Otter Pop; and a filet mignon with celeriac creamed spinach, black garlic, bone marrow, and truffled ‘tater tots’; and for dessert, a chocolate banana milkshake, chewy peanut butter ice cream, pretzel crisp, and micro celery. The menu will focus on globally influenced “post modern American” dishes. For the complete menu visit, tacoasylum.com.
Wine will be available for course pairings, along with taco asylum’s choice of craft beers and specialty non-alcoholic beverages, at an additional cost.
Some nights are sold out, however you can be added to the waiting list.
Reservations can be made by calling 909.576.9210 or emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), for more information, visit chefryancarson.com/tacoasylum.
‘Pri-ve at taco asylum is at The CAMP at 2937 S. Bristol St. B102 in Costa Mesa.
Evening at Home
Make your Valentine’s Day even more special by spending it at home with your loved one savoring an aphrodisiac inspired dinner for two delivered right to your front door. A Restaurant and Fleur de Lis Events have teamed up to present a drop off includes a 5-course dinner at $85 per person, and upgrades are available.
The menu includes Provence green grape spheres or shrimp cocktail or caprese skewers; second course includes grilled artichokes or grape leaves or truffle mac & cheese; third course includes hearts of palm salad, or a Caesar salad, or butternut squash soup with dried cranberries and candied pecans. The fourth course choice includes prime short rib with root vegetables or jidori chicken with hazelnuts and thyme or butternut squash ravioli with a sage butter. Couples choose 1 item from each course category.
For reservations, call 949.290.9873, and more information visit fdleventsinc.com.
Greer’s OC Weekend: Shades of Love!
02.09.12
Alexander Gray at OC Mart Mix is our favorite boutique for finding the world’s best indie frames, and it’s celebrating Valentine’s Day starting today with a party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and a sale continuing through Feb. 14. All frames and glasses will be reduced 40%, with an additional 10% off if you "like" Alexander Gray on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Top designer brands on sale include Salt Optics, Barton Perreira, KBL, Fendi, Jennifer Creel, and Fabien Baron. Since tonight is Taco Thursday at the OC Mart Mix, Alexander Gray invited the awesome band, The Joneses to perform. Enjoy live music, eat some tasty $1 tacos, and buy a Valentine a gift at 50% off!
Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Alexander Gray is at OC Mart Mix at 3313 Hyland Ave. Suite C in Costa Mesa. For more information, call 949.284.0564, or visit alexandergrayoc.com.
Love-ly accessories
Still looking for a classic stylish gift for your sweetheart? Ted Baker London at South Coast Plaza has must-have apparel and accessories for him and her. For the man in your life, pick up a great leather satchel, a boxer and sock set, a classic chocolate brown leather wallet with red lining, or a red suede oxford brogues. For the lady in your life, there is a statement embellished red ball dress, satin platform heels, a darling heart mirror, and red leather cape.
As a special through Feb. 13, you’ll receive a Valentine's Day Tote with a purchase of $250 or more.
Level 1, at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.751.1128.
Hopeful Hearts
Get your beauty fix for charity at the Valentine Beauty Pampering Expo to benefit Hopeful Hearts Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Newport Beach Tennis Club. All beauty services will performed on site, and you can shop for specialty items and apparel with 15% of proceeds going to Hopeful Hearts, a non-profit building both awareness and support for families affected by congenital heart disease. Vendors at the expo include makeup artists, hairstylists, spray-on tan services and more.
If you would like to donate but will not be able to attend, you can send a donation to Hopeful Hearts Foundation P.O. Box 8255 Newport Beach, CA. 92658.
Newport Beach Tennis Club is at 2601 Eastbluff Drive in Newport Beach.
