In the immortal words of The Monty Python Boys, ”…and now for something completely different”. So far, we’ve talked only about food, good food, and affordable food. Now lets discuss good thirst quenchers.
The Alley, on the far end of Newport Beach, Ca has Happy Hour from quitting time to beyond dinner time: Sunday - Thursday 4:30 – 10:00 pm, the longest in the area!
Cocktails are set at decent prices, about $5 and all appetizers are ½ off. The Spinach Artichoke Dip which, let’s face it, is on every menu in America is especially delish with HUGE wedges of artichokes, crispy parmesan crust, and creamy everything else, it can’t be beat! The secret, they use full fat everything! We are not a diet tips location after all… this blog is about good food and sometimes good food is also soooo bad. Want another good find there, try the way overloaded twice baked potatoes, the calamari, or when in season, the grilled artichoke. Casual food, cocktails, and attire- most ride in on beach cruisers.
Want something more elegant and full bodied; Rothschild’s is the place for you. This excellent Italian dining room with an English motif, located in the heart of Corona Del Mar Village has $5 glasses of wine with a selection from across the globe. From 4-7 pm Monday thru Friday choose from their fantastic selection of Italian, French, or Californian to name a few. Escargot, classically prepared in garlic, parsley, white wine butter sauce, Frog’s Legs, Oysters Rockefeller are among the appetizer that you can select from on the house. Other appetizers are free during happy hour- most come here in Bentleys.
What, too elegant a style for you? Want something more in the middle walk one block north to Oysters. Happy Hour is the same time but a little different. This Asian Fusion Restaurant serves ½ off appetizers and, $5 beer and wine, and $6 martinis. Oysters Rockefeller still appears, along with Thai Spiced Crab cakes made with jumbo lump crabmeat, served with mango-papaya relish. Feeling bold, order the Roasted Nueske Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates, Laura Chenel goat cheese with a soy-port glaze. For a nice classic try The Cutting Board—a variety of Spanish and Italian cured meats, served with toasted ciabatta points, spreads made fresh daily.
So there you have it, a little something for everyone. Try them all and be your own judge.
Bon Apatite.
Bon Apatite.
