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Bluewater Newport Beach Lures Seafood Fans with Lobster Tastings
By Christopher Trela | NB Indy Lobster lovers , rejoice ! Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach ’ s Cannery Village has two tempting lobster specials guaranteed to please your palate .
On the second Tuesday of every month , Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach ( as well as locations in Redondo Beach , Temecula , Santa Barbara and Carlsbad ) offer a seasonally fresh fish or shellfish uniquely prepared by Bluewater chefs and handpaired with a local or international wine , draft beer or sake .
For the November 14 Second Tuesday Tasting , Bluewater chefs are creating a special handmade , oven-baked Lobster Pot Pie featuring Maine lobster meat , potatos , red bell peppers and onions in a cream filling with a crusty pastry topping .
This dish is paired with a Joseph Drouhin Macon Villages Chardonnay from France . Diners also get their choice of a Caesar or garden salad , or a cup of Bluewater ’ s housemade New England or Manhattan chowder , to enjoy with a pour of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand .
The November 14 two-course feast with two wine pairings is $ 70 per person or $ 55 for registered Bluewater eCrew members . Four weeks later at the December 12 Second Tuesday Tasting , the lobster theme continues with California Spiny Lobster “ Puerto Nuevo ” Style : Plump , 1¼-pound lobsters from local waters are split and flat-grilled with garlic and butter and
Lobster pot pie at Bluewater Grill
served with marble potatoes and green beans . The dish is paired with a Trefethen Oak Knoll Chardonnay from Napa Valley .
You can start your meal with a choice of a Caesar or garden salad , or a cup of Bluewater ’ s New England or Manhattan chowder to pair with a glass of Rusack Ballard Canyon Sauvignon Blanc Estate Reserve .
The December 12 two-course celebration with a wine pairing for each course is $ 110 per person or $ 85 for registered Bluewater eCrew members .
Can ’ t make it to the Tuesday tastings ? No worries , the dishes are all available a la carte in November and December .
And if you haven ’ t been to Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach lately , they remodeled the restaurant and refreshed the ambiance .
Visit www . bluewatergrill . com .
Join the Segerstrom Family at our Traditional Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Michelle Barto Announces Candidacy for Newport Beach City Council , District 2
Town Center Park Adjacent to The Westin South Coast Plaza
Local business owner and Newport Mesa Unified School District Trustee Michelle Barto has announced her candidacy for election to the Newport Beach City Council , District 2 .
Current Newport Beach City Council Member Brad Avery , who represents District 2 , is termed out in 2024 .
Barto already has a list of endorsements from Newport Beach leaders , including Avery , Mayor Noah Blom , Mayor Pro Tem ( and former Mayor ) Will O ’ Neill , and Council Member Joe Stapleton .
Her fellow Trustees , Krista Weigand and Lisa Pearson , have also endorsed her . She is also supported early by State Senator Janet Nguyen and former Mayor Duffy Duffield . According to Mayor Blom , “ Michelle has worked closely with the City to ensure the safety of our kids , including advocacy for an additional School Resource Officer , a solid partnership for mental health and drug awareness campaigns , and wholefamily awareness . We will be well-served by her leadership on the Newport Beach City Council .”
“ Serving Newport Beach has been a true honor and I look forward to asking residents for a chance to serve on City Council ,” said Barto . “ We all share core values that focus on public safety , quality of life , strong infrastructure improvements , continuing efforts to decrease homelessness , and improving the jewel of Orange
Local Business Owner and School Board Trustee Michelle Barto
County that is our Harbor .”
Barto is a mother of four NMUSD students , a small business owner , and Trustee for the NMUSD Board of Education . She served recently as Board President and championed campus safety , mental health , and strong education foundation .
Barto has been involved with the Assistance League of Newport-Mesa , Pretend City Children ’ s Museum , Harbor Council PTA , Project Hope Alliance , the Newport Beach Foundation ’ s Distinguished Citizens Program , and the Coastline Regional Occupational Program Board .
South Coast Plaza ’ s tree lighting features a magical performance by Orange County School of the Arts . Enjoy a celebration of the holidays and a special visit from Santa . Admission is complimentary .
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