With Mother's Day coming up, it should not be the only time we celebrate mom. Plan a day of mother-daughter fun here in Orange County. Three great cities with activities and places to eat all in close proximity are Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Newport Beach.
Here are some ideas to get you started. From 9 a. Feeling adventurous? Pair your meal with a brunch cocktail like a Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Visiting the major anchor stores like Macy's, Nordstrom, Sears, Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue along with so many boutique shops to choose from, you will have so much fun wandering around and peruse at your own pace. One of the newest restaurants in South Coast Plaza, Casa Barilla extends the Barilla brand pastas that you see in grocery stores to a whole new level while cooking healthy per the Mediterranean Diet.
Start with a Panzanella Salad of romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, croutons, goat cheese, sweet onion, and balsamic dressing.
Choose a main dish like Orecchiette Pugliesi made with Italian sausage, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and pecorino cheese. End with Tiramisu β espresso-soaked cookies in espresso, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder.
If your daughter is over 21, hop in the car and end your day at Wine Lab where you can taste a variety of wine flights out of test tubes or plan on attending an upcoming wine event where different wineries showcase their wines.
