Showing posts with label Costa Mesa CA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Costa Mesa CA. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Scott's Seafood Restaurant & Bar

I typically don't go to seafood restaurants because I don't like fish.  However, I do enjoy shellfish.  Bring on the shrimp, crab, lobster, and scallops any day.  I have passed by Scott's Seafood Restaurant & Bar in Orange County, California countless times over the years but have never dined there until a few days ago. I went with an open mind not knowing what to expect and of course I carefully looked over their menu on-line before venturing out.  After all, I wanted to make sure there was something on the menu that I would enjoy.  I have to admit I was amazed at the impeccable service and delicious food. The meal was amazing and the presentation was beautiful.  We can't wait to go back.


The dining room of the restaurant has a very coastal chic, comfortable feel with a mix of tables and booths. I thought that the leather on what could be an ordinary rattan dining chair was a nice design touch. Obviously, a design well thought out.


These petite glass lamps are at every booth. Very modern.

The open kitchen with a beautiful display of copper cookware.

The restaurant also has a dedicated lounge known as The Murano Bar.  It is appropriately named after the Murano glass chandelier, a focal point of the room.  The Murano Bar has a completely different vibe: chic and completely modern.

Sriracha shrimp pasta with scallions, shishito peppers, fresh tomatoes.

Roasted Maine sea scallops with salsa verde and evo emulsion.

Truffle mac and cheese.  Total comfort food.

Dark chocolate brick with roasted bananas, carmel, praline crunch, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Isn't this so very sculptural?

Homemade crepe hankerchiefs with oranges, agave nectar, grand marnier, and marscapone cheese.

Scotts Restaurant & Bar
3300 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 
(714) 979-2400

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Summer BBQ with Brooks Brothers

Mr. B and I went to South Coast Plaza this afternoon. If you aren't familiar with this mall let me put it to you this way...it is considered by many to be the Rodeo Drive of Orange County, California.  Yes,  Rodeo Drive as in Beverly Hills.  And yes, the same O.C. as in the Real Housewives of Orange County fame (or whatever you want to call it).  We walked past the Brooks Brothers store but I stopped dead in my tracks and realized I must go back. The summer BBQ window display at Brooks Brothers caught my attention. I am a sucker for a great display. Retailers love me....

So this is funny...after taking several pictures I was approached by a mall security guard who informed me that "pictures in the public areas are not allowed". For crying out loud...we are in a mall not a museum with national treasures. But I respect the mall rules and I politely turned my camera off and walked away. Plus, we were hungry and it was time for lunch.

Sorry for the glare in the pictures but shooting pictures in mall is sometimes tricky with different light sources.

The artwork is what first caught my eye.  I was secretly wanting to take home the crab painting to hang him (maybe a her?) in the lovely Cape Cod cottage I would so love to have.  Cliche, yes, but who cares. Maybe someday...
I love how the window designers incorporated the Brooks Brothers logo and the company's trademark seersucker fabric into the throw pillow design.  
The faux food and drink are amusing. 


The vintage Woodland Jug is a nice touch to help add a bit of authenticity to the display.