C O V E R F E AT UR E
Marcia Girard
CEO Girard
Systems
My favorite choice for dining in
San Clemente is Rocco’s Restaurant.
This quaint restaurant is a small oasis – upscale and classy, yet casual.
Rocco’s Restaurant is owned and operated by local Master Chef Rocco
Carbonara who has been creating hand-crafted meals for San Clemente
locals since 1992. Enjoy wonderful ambience, the freshest ingredients,
diverse cuisine and wines.
I enjoy it so much I return often for family celebrations, dinner with friends,
and entertaining business visitors. The cuisine includes Latin, Italian and
European specialties, exquisitely prepared right in front of you with only the
finest and freshest ingredients.
The recent expansion provides more seating and patrons will soon
be able to enjoy liquor and cocktails along with wine and beer.
Catering & Special Events / Three Nightly Specials
Prices: $8 to $28 entrees / Open 7 Nights a Week: 4:30 to 10:00 pm
203 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente / 949.388.7766 Reservations
RECIPE
Bruschetta with Tomato & Basil Recipe
INSTRUCTIONS
Finely chop the tomatoes and place them in a
INGREDIENTS
• 6 or 7 ripe plum tomatoes
medium bowl. Mix in the minced garlic, extra
virgin olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Stir in the
thinly sliced basil and add salt and freshly ground
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
black pepper to taste. Note, tomatoes love salt;
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
you may need to add more than you expect.
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Slice the baguette on the diagonal making half-
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves,
inch thick slices. Brush one side of each slice
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