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With a new Happy Hour menu, you can easily grab an excellent \u00a0bite and drink in the relaxing lounge area conveniently located at the very front entrance with both indoor and outdoor seating.<\/p>\n
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Featured items include the very tasty Deviled Eggs with Dungeness crab and chipotle aioli shown above and the Crispy Calamari that comes with a spicy chile sauce. Of course you will want to try some cocktails to sip while you eat. The three above are from left to right:\u00a0The Derby (Evan Williams Bourbon, Carpano Antica, orange curacao lime) is a somewhat classic bourbon cocktail and is a great way to start the evening. \u00a0The very refreshing cucumber flavored Spring Sipper \u00a0(St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, prosecco, lime and cucumber). The third drink is the very beautifully red\u00a0Martinez Fresco (strawberry infused Hendricks gin, house made rhubarb simple syrup, carpano antica, and lime juice). Although a bit sweet for my taste, you may wish to give it a try as an alternative to stronger or dryer cocktails.<\/p>\n
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As you can see in the list and on the left in the image below, you can’t have a lounge without beer and Lark has some great offerings at very good prices (some beer offerings are only a buck during happy hour).<\/p>\n
$4\u00a0beers<\/span>: Also some $10\u00a0large format bottled beers<\/span>: and some very good $5 wines on tap including\u00a0Girl in the Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc,\u00a0Hess Shirttail Chardonnay, and\u00a0Until Vineyards Rosso Italian Blend.<\/p>\n The center drink below is the\u00a0The Yellow Jacket (Harradura Resposado Tequila,\u00a0Cocchi Americano and Yellow Chartreusetastes) was a\u00a0favorite and one of the stronger drinks. With a spicy twist this drink\u00a0is served with a large ice cube for an even drinking experience. The last drink featured below right is the\u00a0Whistle Stop (Hibiscus-infused bourbon, lime, Demerara simple syrup, egg white, and burlesque bitters). Along with the smooth blended ingredients that make up most of the cocktail,\u00a0this crowd favorite\u00a0\u00a0is shaken with egg whites to make a kind\u00a0of\u00a0\u00a0light meringue\u00a0top.<\/p>\n Now back to the food, you must come during happy hour (from Sunday –\u00a0Thursday from 3pm-7pm & Friday \/Saturday from 3pm-6pm) \u00a0because for only a $1 each you can throwback\u00a0these\u00a0Fanny Bay Oysters shown below. \u00a0Don’t miss out, they are as fresh and wonderful as they look.<\/span><\/p>\n Sliders are always a crowd favorite and the\u00a0two (yes you get 2) pork belly sliders below are no different. Using the\u00a0meatiest sections of the belly, to create a meaty patty, they\u00a0are then marinated and grilled with a hoisin glaze. The sliders are served on a crisp\u00a0brioche bun and topped with a house made kimchi-sooooo goood with one of the many beer selections.<\/p>\n Not to be out done, the\u00a0tamale pancake is a\u00a0unique must try dish.\u00a0It\u00a0is a cross between a broken down\u00a0tamale and a corn based pancake. This\u00a0tamale like meal\u00a0also features\u00a0BBQ style chicken,\u00a0avocado salsa and crispy tortilla strips.<\/p>\n Last and not least on our happy hour tasting menu (even though we shared we where all so stuffed with big smiles on our faces) was the street sized\u00a0braised short rib tacos ( chipotle rub, pickled cabbage and avocado-tomatillo salsa)\u00a0. With house pickled cabbage and avocado tomatillo salsa on the side, they quickly disappeared from the plates.<\/p>\n You’ll be tempted to try them all and they are all very very yummy and filling. So bring an appetite for both drinks and food if you are anywhere near Newport Beach. \u00a0Or better yet get yourself near there and do your taste buds a favor. \u00a0Wendy and I enjoyed it so much, we’ve already brought friends here. \u00a0You know what they say, sharing is caring!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lark Creek
\nDraft Beer
\nEagle Rock Revolution, Extra Pale Ale
\nSpeakeasy Ales Big Daddy, IPA
\nHangar 24 Orange Wheat, Unfiltered Fruit Beer
\nNorth Coast Scrimshaw, Pilsner
\nBottled Beer
\n21st Amendment
\nHell or High Watermelon Wheat, Unfiltered Fruit Beer
\nBear Republic Brewing Company Racer 5, IPA
\nNorth Coast Old Rasputin, Russian Imperial Stout (featured below; a dark beer with no bitter aftertaste\u00a0–\u00a0I highly\u00a0recommend)<\/strong>
\nStone Ruination, Double IPA<\/p>\n
\nEagle Rock Solidarity, Black Mild Ale
\nIronfire Brewing Company 51\/50, IPA
\nNoble Ale Works The Good Ship, ESB
\nTelegraph Brewing Company, White Ale
\nThe Lost Abbey, Judgement Day Ale, Quadruple<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Collages7.jpg\")
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\n957 Newport Center Dr
\nNewport Beach, CA 92660
\n(949) 640-6700<\/p>\n