Newly appointed Chef Alfonso Ramirez debuts spring dishes that offer gorgeous flavors in interesting combinations.When you want to indulge in a knock-your-socks-off kind of meal, head straight to Pinot Provence and taste the new spring menu of rustic French cuisine that offers a balance of intense flavors sure to wake up your palette while still remaining light. New seasonal menu highlights include a refreshing crab and melon salad with cavaillon melon, Dungeness crab coriander and port wine; beautiful spot prawns with yukon potatoes, uni, osetra caviar and pistachio vinaigrette, where the uni adds a bit of decadence without being too rich and crispy roasted halibut with pea puree, hen of the woods mushrooms and saffron thread emulsion. The meyer lemon panna cotta with blood orange and honeycomb offers just enough sweetness to cap off a wonderful meal.
With its flower-laden dining room and enchanting patio, Pinot Provence offers a romantic setting, bringing all the warmth and rustic charm of Southern France to Costa Mesa’s ultra-stylish Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel. Easy, elegant service makes events and celebrations here a breeze. Guests are lavished with the finest culinary delicacies showcasing seasonal ingredients, classic and contemporary favorites and an award-winning wine list from this recipient of the Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winner since 2003. 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.444.5900. patinagroup.com