Foodie Friday: The Bungalow {CDM}

Newport Beach Restaurant Week is in full swing.  Like I mentioned here, we planned to visit many of our local faves.  And Last night, after a quickie happy hour at Wine Gallery (another hotspot), we spontaneously decide on The Bungalow for much needed sustenance.  

The Bungalow is one of those places that has an old school/traditional steak house charm, yet still oozes OC chic-ness that I can't really put my finger on.  The ambiance provides comfort for guests dining in a suit and tie, or leather jacket and cute booties.  They even still give out matchbooks at the hostess stand!

My meal was delish! And $30 for a generous three-course fine dining experience…...I mean, it was practically free! :)

Dinner Menu:

Main Dish: Blackened Wild King Salmon

Dessert: Berries and Ice Cream!  YUM…

There's still time to check out NBRW (ends Sunday!).  Happy eating!

XOXO!

Newport Beach Restaurant Week - Wish List

If you live or work anywhere near Newport Beach, you've probably seen this sign....

This annual affair is minuscule compared to its LA counterpart, DineLA, or even the county's version, OC Restaurant Week; Nevertheless, these 10 days are much anticipated by locals in these parts of OC beach cities.  And our foodie hearts are no exception!

Wile we already frequent many of the participating restaurants, its always fun to see how they bring together the old favorites with new seasonal introductions on the fixed menus.  Its definitely an opportunity to stray from our staples - bruschetta, hummus, cheese plate, and the ever generic cobb salad - and try something new and exciting!  The HARA BARA PALAK KOFTA/SPINACH ROULADE on Tamarind of London's menu sounds adventurous, don't you think!?

Newport Beach Restaurant Week officially starts today, so of course we're well prepared with a list of GO-TOs:

1. Tamarind of London, Newport Coast { Wasn't kidding about the Hara Bara Palak!}
2. Five Crowns, CDM 
3. Summer House, CDM
4. Bambu Restaurant & Lounge
5. Lark Creek, Fashion Island
6. Bayside Restaurant
7. Crow Bar and Kitchen, CDM

So many choices, so little time!  We'll be back with photos and details of everything we devour. 

Happy Weekend!

Xoxo!