You are in for an Italian culinary treat. One of OC’s most accomplished chefs, Franco Barone, former executive chef of Antonello for nearly 20 years, and his wife Donatella are hosting their first wine dinner, July 27 at 6 p.m. at their namesake Barone Ristorante in Newport Beach. You can taste his Old World meets modern Italian culinary creations paired with Mission Wine Company wines from Ciro Cirillo. Space is limited, and the wine dinner is priced at just $65 per person, all inclusive.
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The dinner starts with assaggini, a selection of antipasto, thin slices of cured swordfish, drizzled with orange, citrus mustard vinaigrette topped with baby greens, and paired with a glass of Falanchina. Next dish, homemade thin pasta twills in a old fashion lamb ragú paired with Sangiovese Puglia. The second course, thin pounded medallions of beef tenderloin rolled with Parma prosciutto, provolone cheese, pine nuts bread crumbs and fresh herbs in a garlic white wine tomato sauce, paired with La Cattura. For dessert, fresh peaches and vanilla custard tarts served with caramel sauce and vanilla gelato, paired with Moscato d’Asti.
If you can’t make the wine dinner, you must stop in for lunch or dinner. Il Barone, a hidden gem, is one of our favorite Italian restaurants. From the kitchen you can taste Donatella’s mother’s recipes, like her breadsticks, and cannelloni di Mamma Giovanna, homemade crepes, braised beef and veal, tomato, mozzarella, and parmigiano ($15) and Chef Franco’s homemade pastas and family tradition classics. You must try the grilled octopus salad with celery, red onions, arugula and lemon ($10); the homemade pasta twills in delicate rabbit ragu ($14); and the tasty vitello al vapore, veal scaloppini, steamed in a clay pot wit lemon juice and herbs. And save room for Barone’s desserts: layered chocolate mousse sponge cake with raspberry sauce, and ricotta and mascarapone cheesecake, raisins cooked in mosto sauce.
Open from lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday; dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. open for dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. 251 Martingale Way in Newport Beach. 949.955.2755.
What better way to enjoy summer than a wine tasting right here in OC? This Thursday the St. Regis Monarch Beach is hosting The STARS of Paso Robles and BBQ featuring over $4000 worth of wine and 5-star BBQ. Thanks to our friends at DealPerk.com, you can purchase tickets for only $50 each (that’s a $100 value!) and those that purchase two tickets are entered to win a Free Night Stay at the St. Regis! Only 50 tickets are available for the event from 7-9:30 p.m. on July 15.
The top Paso Robles wine producers hope to share their amazing wines with Orange County residents in Dana Point at the event hosted by LearnAboutWine. While enjoying finger-licking BBQ, be sure to look at the silent auction items as all proceeds benefit the TJ Martell Foundation for Cancer and Aids Research.
St. Regis Monarch Beach, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point.
Indie boutique shopping is where it’s at, especially at Shop L. Hermann in Newport Beach. At L. Hermann you’ll experience the exact opposite of the worst of major department store experiences.
And mention Greer’s OC and you’ll receive a free item from the sale rack with the purchase of a regular priced item.
Owner Laurie Hermann takes the guess-work out of shopping. She offers well-edited fashions, not endless racks of apparel to sift through. You can receive personal attention that you want, and you’ll save time and money. Laurie can help you find your natural style—whether you need a perfect tee or a special occasion dress.
She carries local and European designers that are consistently chic, and she knows exactly how they’ll wash and wear. She just received Seaton, a line of darling swimwear cover-ups. She carries LA-based denim Babakul from Kym Gold, the former co-founder and co-owner of True Religion. And she has Sharon Segal (Fred Segal’s daughter), Rebel Yell, Bread and Butter, Tylie Malibu, Surfmonk, Itty Bitty Bra, Denim of Virtue, Stacia, For Joseph, and Alkemie jewelry made from recycled metals. Prices range from $16 for a pair of shorts to $700 for a leather handbag. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 357 N. Old Newport Blvd. 949.378.7741.
The Newport Beach Breakers are having a special “Ladies Night” tennis match Thursday at 7:15 p.m. against Laguna Beach resident Lindsay Davenport and the St. Louis Aces. Fans are encouraged to “Pink Out” the Tennis Club Newport Beach by wearing pink in support of breast cancer research and awareness. A portion of the proceeds from Ladies Night will benefit the Komen Orange County Affiliate.
The Breakers will also host a free women’s tennis clinic (5:15 to 6:15 p.m.) for females of all ages who attend the Thursday’s match July 15 match. The clinic features special appearances from Linsday Davenport and tennis legend Billie Jean King. Tickets cost $17.50. Tickets can be found at www.NewportBeachBreakers.com or through the ticket sales office at 714.352.6301. The Tennis Club Newport Beach at1602 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach.
Seed People’s Market at the Camp is having a huge Patagonia summer sale. Through Thursday, receive 30% off hundreds of shorts, swimwear, T-Shirts and more! Everything from board shorts to puff jackets, from camis to capris, People’s Market has a great selection of all organic outdoor gear.
Join Angels coach Micky Hatcher, outfielder Reggie Willits and pitcher Kevin Jepsen at the OC Fair this week on Friday, July 30 from noon to 1 p.m. The first 100 people wearing Angels gear in line at the main gate will receive first access to the autograph signing and a pair of Angels tickets!
Beginning Saturday, the U.S. Open of Surfing will take over Huntington Beach. Opening rounds and trials begin at 7 a.m. with the competition continuing through the next week. Performances by Weezer and Hot Hot Heat, BMX and skate contests and daily surf events highlight the weeklong event. Find what you like on the schedule at the U.S. Open of Surfing’s website.
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