Valentines Day Dinner 2009 in Orange County

Valentine’s Day Dinner 2009

at the South Coast Winery Restaurant & Tasting Room in Orange County

 

APPETIZERS

  • • Ahi Tuna ~ Tandoori Spiced, Sticky Rice, Edamame, and Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette $13
  • • Pork Belly ~ Crisp Pork, Sweet and Sour Sauce with Charred Pineapple $8
  • • Coconut Shrimp ~ Tropical Salsa and Three Cabbage Slaw $12
  • • Fried Calamari and Shrimp ~ Lightly Battered with Caper Aioli and Marinara Sauce $11
  • • Prawn Spring Roll ~ Shishito Peppers, Yuzu Marinated Daikon and a Plum Dipping Sauce $10
  • • Cheese Plate ~ Served with Accompaniments. Manchego, Blue D’Ambert, St.Andre, Smoked Cheddar and Humboldt Fog Choose Three $12 Choose Five $16

 

SOUP
Cup $4 Bowl $6

  • • Butternut Squash ~ Pancetta Chip and Maple-Brioche Croutons
  • • French Onion Soup ~ Boursin Cheese Crostini

 

SALADS

  • • Traditional Caesar ~ Chopped Romaine, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Focaccia Croutons and Parmesan Shavings $8
  • • Bibb Lettuce Salad ~ Hard Boiled Egg, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Pancetta and a Dijon Vinaigrette $10
  • • Organic Greens ~ Baby Tomatoes, Candied Walnuts, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Dried Cherries and Meyer Lemon Dressing $8

 

ENTRÉES

  • • Scallops ~ Parsnip Puree, Marcona Almonds, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Swiss Chard and a Brown Butter Balsamic Vinaigrette $27
  • • Roasted Chicken ~ Farro, Bacon, Grapes, Brussel Sprouts and Saba $20
  • • Short Ribs ~ Cheddar Cheese Polenta Cake, Forest Mushrooms, Spinach and Natural Reduction $25
  • • Lamb Loin ~ Late Winter Vegetables, Duck Fat Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and Rosemary Scented Jus $30
  • • Filet of Beef ~ Brown Butter Potato Puree, Asparagus and Bordelaise Sauce $38
  • • Striped Bass ~ Ragout of White Beans with Bilbao Chorizo, Peas, Tomato, Asparagus and Smoked Bacon $26
  • • Salmon ~ Israeli Cous Cous, “Ratatouille” and Curry Sauce $26
  • • Risotto ~ Forest Mushrooms, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Peas and Parmesan $20
  • • Angel Hair ~ Rock Shrimp, Basil Pesto, Arugula, Pine Nuts, Broccolini and Parmesan Shavings $22

 

DESSERTS
All Desserts $7 each

  • • Crème Brulee ~ Vanilla Bean with Fresh Berries
  • • Espresso Silk Cake ~ Flourless with Chocolate Ganache and Crème Anglaise
  • • Chocolate Covered Strawberries ~ Dark and White Chocolate
  • • Almond Tuille ~ Almond Brittle with "Häagen Daz" Vanilla Ice Cream, Berry Coulis and Fresh Berries

 

 

Executive Chef ~ Enrique Acuna
Sous Chef ~ Mario Arellano

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.