BEST PICK TO DRIVE ON THROUGH “Java...

BEST PICK TO

DRIVE ON THROUGH

“Java to Go. They’ve got great coffee and you don’t have to stand

in line.”

Gary Monahan, Costa City Council member and restaurant owner

“My sister used to fly from Minnesota to visit me and the first

place she would stop after John Wayne (before coming to my place) was

the In-N-Out Burger on 19th Street.”

Shari Rooks, Newport Beach public works specialist

“Oh, Those Donuts. The doughnuts are some of the best anywhere.

Far better than any mega-chain could ever produce. On top of that,

they’re fast through the window in the mornings, so I can take a

swing past their window to bring a dozen for the office now and

then.”

George Berger, program manager for Community & Economic

Development for Newport Beach

Best pick for breakfast

“Plums. My best breakfast place, of course.”

Katrina Foley, Costa Mesa City Councilwoman

“I’m a Shirley’s Bagels fan.”

Doug Stuckey, Newport Harbor High graduate and former Newport

Beach Chamber of Commerce employee

“Side Street Cafe. That’s the best breakfast place. Bar none.”

Gordon Bowley, Costa Mesa businessman

BEST PICKS FROM FRENCH STUDENTS VISITING NEWPORT-MESA

Spot that most seems like “Newport-Mesa”

“Balboa Island, she thought it was really pretty,” Newport Beach

Sister City Committee vice president Marie Atkinsx said.

Jessyca Thenot exchange student from Antibes, France

“South Coast Plaza because many different people are there and all

the people are friendly.”

Fanny Moulin, exchange student from Antibes, France

Best “SoCal” food

“We took her to the Ruby’s on PCH in Corona del Mar, and she loved

the big selection of American hamburgers,” Newport Beach Sister City

Committee Vice President Marie Atkins said.

Chloe Maufoux, exchange student from Antibes, France

“I would say La Cave. Strong drinks, old-school atmosphere, lot of

regulars and dark.”

Jim Kalatschan, owner T.K. Burger

“Best bar would be Oysters Restaurant for the happy hour Monday

through Thursday, from 4 to 6 p.m. Oysters are half price there.”

Laura Davick, founder Crystal Cove Alliance

BEST PICK FOR A GREAT POUR AT A BAR

“Malarky’s. There’s a great young crowd and great prices. Good,

inexpensive food too. A great place to go with a group of friends and

limited funds.”

Jim Turner, Newport Beach Lifeguard captain

“Cassidy’s has a pretty stiff drink. They have good burgers, too.

The prices there are very good and it’s right there in the heart of

things.”

Brian Townsend, Newport Beach resident who does fire art

reproduction for IPG

“Newport Rib Co. I’ve always liked their bar. It’s cozy, always

friendly and they have a very nice way of pouring their drinks.”

Michael Villani, Newport Beach resident and spokesman for

DiTech.com

BEST PICK FOR CHOCOLATE

“See’s Candy. My wife says she likes the chocolate-covered almonds

and light and dark chocolate. I like to get the chocolate-covered

peanuts.” How often does he go? “Once in a while for a special

treat.”

Dave Gardner, Costa Mesa Historical Society

“We’re either Godiva or See’s fans. My wife’s allergic to

chocolate, but she’ll go [to See’s] as often as she can. We’ll get

those chocolate lollipops they have. I like the caramel ones.”

Ric Olsen, senior associate pastor at Harbor Trinity

“Give me a dark chocolate Bordeaux from See’s. I can’t get into

the fancier chocolates. See’s is hard to beat. I’ve been loving those

forever.”

Paula Tomei, managing director of South Coast Repertory