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5 takeout splurges when you want to celebrate: OC’s Best Places to Eat 2020

Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • October 7, 2020

celebrate in style at home and still let the restaurants do most of the work. The Capital Grille Nothing says celebration more than a big, fat, expensive USDA Prime steak. And The Capital Grille at South Coast Plaza now lets you enjoy their hand-cut steaks

from about $75 per person. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714-432-1140, thecapitalgrille.com Shrimp and crab cocktail from the takeout menu at The Capital Grille in Costa Mesa (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG) Hana re Hana re, the

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Review: Steakhouse steaks at home, who sells the best meat?

Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • May 28, 2020

continue, at least for now.  I purchased raw ribeyes from The Capital Grille, Mastro’s, Old Brea Chop House, Selanne Steak Tavern and Water Grill. Here’s what I found: The Capital Grille The steak: 22-ounce bone-in ribeye, USDA Prime, $40. This was an

-ounce dry-aged ribeye, USDA Prime, $51. This was the biggest steak I encountered for sale at any of the restaurant butcher shops. While expensive, it’s roughly the same price per pound as the steaks from Mastro’s and The Capital Grille. This incredibly

The Capital Grille Opens Today in South Coast Plaza

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • October 18, 2010

butter. This is the second Capital Grille to open in California. One opened in Los Angeles in late July. Chef Derek Venutolo (formerly of 555 East American Steakhouse in Long Beach) also does seafood, and the place will undoubtedly prove a strong

Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers Porcini Rubbed Delmonico with 12-Year Aged Balsamic Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin with Caramelized Shallot Butter Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese The Capital Grille, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA

On The Line: Derek Venutolo of The Capital Grille, Part Three

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • November 4, 2010

salt. 2) Cover and refrigerate overnight. 3) Combine all ingredients in a blender, puree, and pour through a strainer. The Capital Grille, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 432-1140; www.thecapitalgrille.com.

On The Line: Derek Venutolo of The Capital Grille, Part Two

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • November 3, 2010

Today we continue our Q&A with Derek Venutolo, the executive chef The Capital Grille in South Coast Plaza. Stay tuned for a recipe from the chef tomorrow. If you missed the first part, click here. What show would you pitch to the Food Network? Not

? Culinary or otherwise? The men and women who made the culinary industry what it is today. What cuisine that you are unfamiliar with would you want to learn more about and why? Thai–Chef Jason has Thai family. The Capital Grille opens in an area with a lot

On The Line: Derek Venutolo of The Capital Grille, Part One

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • November 2, 2010

A few weeks ago, we profiled the executive chef of Seasons 52. This week, we talk to the guy upstairs. We mean that literally. Chef Derek Venutolo is the executive chef of Capital Grille, the steakhouse that sits on top of Seasons 52 at South Coast

. Gordon Ramsey. Celebrity chef who should shut up: Gordon Ramsey. Proudest moment as a chef/restaurant owner: October 18th, opening night of The Capital Grille South Coast Plaza. Favorite music to cook by: Rock-n-Roll. Best food city in America: San

The 75 best restaurants in Orange County in 2019 (30-16)

Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • May 2, 2019

Pacific City in Huntington Beach (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG) 17. The Capital Grille, Costa Mesa (2018 ranking: 9) Of all the old-school steakhouse brands, The Capital Grille is still one of the poshest. Certainly no other

pie. Must order: Steak au poivre. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714-432-1140, thecapitalgrille.com The steak au poivre at The Capital Grille is a very American interpretation of a French classic. (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG

Review: Kyung Bok Kung raises the bar for Korean barbecue

Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • April 25, 2019

Kyung Bok Kung is the swankiest Korean barbecue restaurant in Orange County, and nothing in Los Angeles quite compares, either. Kyung Bok Kung is to Korean barbecue what The Capital Grille is to American-style steakhouses. It is a large luxury chain

Olive Garden Jumping On Small Plates Bandwagon To Attract Millennials

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • September 10, 2013

Since Marilyn Hagerty's viral review still isn't bringing in the young people to Olive Garden, Darden Restaurants, parent company of the chain along with Red Lobster and The Capital Grille, has been testing small plates on its menus and will be

Restaurant Roll Call for October 2010

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • November 2, 2010

IN OCTOBER:   Kami Sushi, Tustin Le Napoleon, Irvine Liang's Kitchen, Irvine Pizzelle's Bistro, Tustin The Capital Grille, Costa Mesa The Kickin' Crab, Santa Ana ] RESTAURANTS/VENUES CLOSED IN OCTOBER Illiano's, Tustin Fish Grill Factory, Santa Ana