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New ocean-inspired offerings at Driftwood
05.17.19
Adding to his already acclaimed menu of ocean-inspired offerings, Driftwood executive chef Rainer Schwarz offers dishes featuring fresh, vibrant Spring ingredients. Among the new items is the DK Seafood Tower, a seafood lover’s dream, filled with Maine Lobster Tail, King crab leg, poached jumbo Mexican shrimp, oysters on the half shell, Spanish octopus ceviche, and tuna tartare.
A sampling of Chef Rainer’s new menu items includes the following dishes:
Small Plates
House Cured Steelhead Salmon cucumber and dill creme fraiche, brioche toast points, Peruvian peppadews.
Duck Confit & Goat Cheese Ravioli beurre blanc, sauteed mushrooms, toasted pistachios.
Large Plates
Whole Roasted Dover Sole "sauce Grenoble", potato onion brandade.
Seared Diver Scallops pan seared scallops, fregola pasta, cauliflower, moroccan salsa, morcona almonds.
Pan Seared Thai Snapper roasted eggplant chutney, tomato jam, grilled yellow squash, blistered baby heirloom tomato.
Blackfoot Buffalo Ribeye ancho chili glaze, creamy parsnip puree, green beans, and sweet garlic parsnip chips.
DK Seafood Tower Maine lobster tail, king crab leg, poached jumbo Mexican shrimp, oysters on the half shell, Spanish octopus ceviche, tuna tartare (Petite/Large).
Chef Rainer's menu still includes Driftwood Kitchen’s signature Yellowfin Tuna Tartare Tacos, Grilled Spanish Octopus, and Whole Fried Texas Redfish, which can feed up to 4 guests and must be ordered in advance.
Driftwood Kitchen is located at 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane in Laguna Beach and is open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily.
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