The Crow Bar and Kitchen in Corona del Mar, CA

Cocktail:

Sparkling lemonade with a side of vodka (its been one of those weeks) 

Starters:

Cured Olives

Pot of Pickles

Sweet Potato Fries

Onion Rings with homemade buttermilk sauce

Main:

Homemade meatball sliders

Grilled Prawn Salad

My Thoughts:

I was a little disappointed that the pot of pickles consisted of 2 pickles and a bunch of pickled beats. The olives were served warm, which was new for me and not something I think I would hope for again. My two favorite things are pickles and olives so its always disappointing when they aren't satisfying. My meatball sliders were fantastic and definitely a unique menu item. The grilled prawn salad was good but I had I known there were a bunch of chopped nuts I would have asked for no nuts. I am sure nuts were stated on the menu so lesson learned: read the menu thoroughly. 

Seven4One in Laguna Beach, CA

Cocktail:

Pomegranate Martini

Starters:

Mediterranean Taste (homemade pita with humus) 

Main:

Scallop Risotto

My Thoughts:

This actually isn't a restaurant but a lounge within a stylish hotel located in Laguna Beach, CA. The food was fantastic and my pomegranate martini was like juice. What is so great about dining here is that its really small so the chefs are allowed to create their own dishes. Therefore, never limit yourself to just the menu offerings. This is also an intimate place to just sit and chat with friends next to the fireplace or on the terrace overlooking the ocean.