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Balboa Bay Resort ’ s A & O RESTAURANT | BAR has introduced weekly themed events , which will continue year-round , plus a dedicated tequila bar that will be offered until year ’ s end , all on the waterfront patio with live music on most nights . Barbecue plates and smoked whiskey cocktails are offered on Western Wednesdays while oysters with accompaniments like mignonette or bourbon butter and seafood platters of shrimp , snow crab claws and oysters are served on Raw Bar Fridays . Then , come back for Sushi and Sake Saturdays . And Taco Tuesdays will start soon with birria tacos and signature margaritas . Meanwhile , the tequila bar , open on Friday , Saturday and Sunday evenings , showcases ultra-rare and hard-to-find tequilas and mezcals that are distinctive in both design and flavor . Among the offerings , mezcal flights will be served in exclusive Himalayan salt shot glasses and guests are guided through an experience that includes a variety of salts and spices like the famous agave worm salt . Tequila bar patrons may also enjoy unique house-made snacks such as caramelized popcorn with peanuts and bacon or shaved dark chocolate with tandoori masala , which both pair well with anejo and cristalino tequilas as well as mezcals . Or try dehydrated pineapple with blanco and reposado tequilas as the fruit brings out the agave plant ’ s sweetness . ( 949-645-5000 ; balboabayresort . com ) — S . S . The new tequila bar at Balboa Bay Resort

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