It’s a multicultural kind of week, as French, Mexican, Italian and Japanese cuisines are all represented in this week’s Grub Guide. Whether you want to eat or drink your calories is up to you.
Bastille Day at Moulin – Newport Beach
For owner Laurent Vrignaud, Moulin is a daily reminder of his hometown in France. To commemorate today’s holiday, they will be serving an Entrecote Frites dinner. This dish represents many of the foods made available to Parisians as a result of the French Revolution. For $40, guests will dine on rib eye steak with fresh baguette, French fries, house salad and all-you-can-drink wine and beer! Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling (949) 474-0920.
De Anda Tacos Grand Opening – Brea
Find your way to Brea next Tuesday for one delicious grand opening. One dollar tacos and drink specials last all day. A formal ribbon cutting, followed by live music begins at 4 p.m. They are located at 120 S. Brea Blvd. (714) 784-6630.
Sake Tasting At Hi-Time Wine Cellars – Costa Mesa
The theme for this month’s tasting is Daiginjo. This sake is made up of water, koji mold, yeast and rice milled 50%, with 50% of each grain of rice remaining. For $20, meet some friendly faces and make each sip matter. No reservation is required this coming Wednesday from 6-8 p.m., and be sure to say “Hi!” to Veronica for us.
Coming Soon: Antonello Dinner and Cigar Smoker July 21 – Santa Ana
Dine on a multi-course feast and receive some hand-rolled cigar selections from Alec Bradley and Arturo Fuente. Think veal shank, wild boar antipasto and pasta in mascarpone sauce. Bonus: They’re also serving a cocktail flight with your meal. Call directly at (714) 751-7153 to make a reservation, or visit the restaurant and have an excuse to indulge in some carbs.
A contributing writer for OC Weekly, Anne Marie freelances for multiple online and print publications, and guest judges for culinary competitions. A Bay Area transplant, she graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona. Find her on Instagram as brekkiefan.