Ecco Restaurant, Casey's Cupcakes and More
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On April 6, Hotel Laguna’s Jazz Wednesday series showcases The Eric Dries Trio (bass/keyboard/drums). Scheduled for April 20 is Slice (vibes/keyboard/trumpet). Concert times are 6-7 p.m. and 7:45-9 p.m. There is a $10 cover. Food and beverages are available for purchase. For event information, call 949.715.9713.
On April 15, 6-7 p.m., the Sonoma-based Mutt Lynch Winery will be the topic of discussion at Eno-Versity at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel (949.240.2000). These informative classes on the wine’s history, type of grape and region of origin are $40 per person, and are open to both the novice and expert wine lover alike.
On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, The Ritz Restaurant & Garden (949.720.1800) offers a 50% discount on all wines with dinner. The $10 At The Bar Only includes selections from an American/Italian/Mexican menu. The restaurant will be open Easter Sunday for brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A three-course, prix fixe menu will also be available. Book reservations by calling direct, or online at ritzrestaurant.com or opentable.com.
The original Pablo’s Cantina is on Oahu (808.591.8307), and now Pablo’s Cantina can be found in The District at Tustin Legacy (714.617.8230). Besides serving tasty margaritas, Pablo’s specializes in regional specialty dishes that include enchiladas Sonora, pescado a la Veracruzana and the rarely found dessert, pastel de tres leches.
Culinary personality and radio host chef Jamie Gwen invites you to join her on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise aboard Oceania’s newest luxury ship, The Marina. The voyage begins in Venice on October 11, with stops in Croatia, Greece, Sicily, Positano, Florence, Cinque Terre, and Monte Carlo, ending in Rome on October 21. Stateroom prices start at $3,999 per person, including airfare. For detailed information, call 800.367.5348 or chefjamie.com.
Studio Gallery of Irvine has installed the spring art collection at Bistango (949.752.5222, bistango.com). Fifteen artists have contributed to the exhibition of paintings, sculpture and photography that will be on display throughout the season.
Ecco Restaurant at The Camp (714.444.3226, eccocm.com) has specials every night of the week with attractive prices. Enjoy Meatball Monday without the spaghetti; award-winning pizzas on 2’Fer Tuesday (two pizzas for the price of one); Wino Wednesday; Threesome Thursday (food, drinks and music); Foodie Friday; late night happy hour on Savoring Saturday; and Sunday Fun-Day Breakfast and Brunch.
Casey’s Cupcakes and Cappuccinos has opened in Laguna Beach (949.715.8245) and features 14 attractive, flavor-intense selections. Decorate Your Own Cupcake parties are available. The cost, $14 per child/participant, includes one cupcake and the room fee.
Chef Tim Goodell (Aubergine, A, 25 Degrees) has opened Public Kitchen & Bar (323.769.8888) at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The interiors pay tribute to the hotel’s history and role as a Hollywood landmark. Menu highlights include a chicken liver terrine, crispy oxtail galette with poached farm egg and frisee, spiced duck steak leg confit, and cote d’bouef with two marrow bones. The majority of the eclectic American menu is under $30.
