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sharable dishes serve up to four and can be pre-ordered 48-hours in advance by emailing catering @ lighthousenb . com .
“ Our Dock & Dine program is an exciting way to extend the Lighthouse Café experience to Newport ’ s vibrant boating community and travelers taking to the water ,” said General Manager Travis LeCompte .
According to information from Lighthouse Café , guests can easily place their orders online and pick them up at the café ’ s host stand – located just above the adjacent public dock . This new service emphasizes Lighthouse Café ’ s commitment to providing a scenic dining experience , not to mention dishes inspired by the restaurant ’ s locale .
Lighthouse Café is located within Marina Park on the Newport Beach Peninsula ( 1600 W Balboa Blvd .) and is open daily , serving brunch , lunch , and dinner from 8 a . m . to 9 p . m . For more information about Lighthouse Café , visit https :// lighthousenb . com .
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By Christopher Trela | NB Indy
Montage Laguna Beach has always had a reputation for outstanding cuisine . The resort ’ s latest culinary endeavor takes a slightly different approach to a beloved British experience .
“ Tea with a Twist ,” held Friday through Saturday afternoons from 12 to 2 p . m . in the oceanfront Lobby Lounge , takes the concept of classic Afternoon Tea and elevates it with unique tea offerings .
Guests can expect all of the high tea elements you ’ d expect with afternoon tea including delectable tea sandwiches and bite sized desserts , but there ’ s a tipsy twist : a creative menu of elevated tea-based cocktails and a selection of champagnes . Among the novel cocktails :
• London Fog with Earl Grey Infused Gardener French Riviera Gin , Bergamot , Lemon and Lavender , finished with a Vanilla Honey Foam : a sophisticated and aromatic cocktail that combines floral , citrus , and herbal notes with creamy sweetness .
• Ocha Time with White Tea Infused Japanese Whisky , Lemon , Lime , Pear , Chartreuse and Cream Washed , finished with Cremant de Bourgogne : this smooth and
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nuanced cocktail harmoniously blends the delicate flavors of white tea-infused Japanese whiskey with citrusy brightness , fruity sweetness , and herbal complexities .
• May Blossom with Caribbean Rums , Hennessy VSOP Cognac , Whiskey , Absinthe , Green Tea , Tropical Spices and Clarified Milk , finished with Pineapple-Lemon Oleo : this bold and adventurous cocktail explores a journey of flavors that evolve with each sip .
The “ Tea with a Twist ” experience is $ 216 per guest and is available Friday – Sunday through Sept . 1
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Tea with a Twist
from 12 to 2 p . m . and includes a selection of elevated craft iced teas , two tea-based cocktails of guests ’ choice or a half bottle of champagne , and a variety of sweet and savory selections .
For more information on “ Tea with a Twist ” visit https :// www . montage . com / lagunabeach / menus / tea-with-a-twist .
See a full menu selections here and images here ( Credit : Montage Laguna Beach ). If you would like to highlight the new offering or any of the above cocktails , let me know !
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