Drinks
Surf City Squeeze
Submitted by cathytran on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 10:26am.
Original post: August 24, 2006
Shoshanna and I were shopping at UTC for Amy’s bridal shower gift and I pretty much hadn’t eaten anything all day… since I skipped lunch to visit my new BFF at work, but that’s another story!
Tea Station
Submitted by cathytran on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 10:04am.
Original post: October 21, 2006
On my way home from LA, I was getting super tired, so I decided to stop by the Irvine Spectrum Center hoping to find a Starbucks, but they had a Tea Station instead, so I decided to try something different…
Lei Lounge
Submitted by cathytran on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 10:24am.
Original post: July 3, 2007
Lei Lounge has an inside bar with seating for dining outside. If you have at least 6 people, try reserving one of their white cabanas.
Like great tasting food at bargain prices? Check out Lei Lounge’s Happy Hour special on Mondays from 5 pm to 10 pm: 50% off their samplers!!! (The following prices are already discounted.)
Cafe Miaafe
Submitted by cathytran on Sun, 01/04/2009 - 5:38pm.
For Bridget’s birthday, we walked from her apartment to Cafe Miaafe… just a few treacherous blocks. It was dark and we almost had a casualty 
The atmosphere was awesome! We sat outside in a tent with the curtains drawn back. Inside, there is an art studio and gallery, but we didn’t have a chance to check it out. Maybe next time. The setting was so pretty with their tiny little lights, but it was cold.
Laurel
Submitted by candice on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 2:28pm.
Another favorite happy hour spot is Laurel. It had always been a great special occasion dinner place but a few years ago, Laurel was bought by the same group that also owns Chive and Kensington Grill. It’s still an upscale place but the new owner has given the decor a hip, swanky look and the bar is a comfy place for drinks or snacks with friends.
Nog-asaki Martini
Submitted by dennis on Thu, 01/01/2009 - 8:47pm.RA Sushi has come out with a great holiday cocktail, The Nog-asaki Martini... It’s a fresh combination of rum, vodka, and eggnog! Definitely not your grandma’s eggnog! It is available for $7 through the holidays.
Nog-asaki Martini
1.25 oz Captain Morgan
.75 oz Vodka
2.5 oz Eggnog
.5 oz Infused Simple Syrup
Add ingredients in a mixing tin. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Garnish with whipped cream and dust with nutmeg.
Infused Simple Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
¼ tsp nutmeg
Dime size piece of ginger
