According to the Citrus Fresh Grill’s extraordinary menu, every item
offered by the restaurant is prepared to be less than 485 calories –
how many menus can say that? However, they know we don’t always want to
be good, so the “Other” menu is also offered, where you will find Angus
burgers, steaks and pastas.
We shared a 10 oz. filet
mignon, with garlic mashed potatoes, camboloza fondue and miso-glazed
Chilean sea bass – outrageous! The sea bass was particularly epic – a
2-inch-high, melt-in-your- mouth filet served with parsnip ravioli and
edamame … fantastic.
The dessert presentation features a
variety of small bites for $2.25 each. You get just enough to satisfy
without going crazy, and with the modest prices, you’re encouraged to
mix it up. We had Old Fashioned Cheesecake and German Chocolate Cake.
The cheesecake was the stand-out – traditional, rich and creamy.
The
next morning, I enjoyed a decadent Sea C Spa Facial at R Spa. R Spa is
small, yet perfectly appointed with smoky blue hues and exceptional
service. Young, my esthetician, was highly skilled and knowledgeable
with a deft, firm touch. My skin still shows the results.
If
you are looking for lodging for out-of-town guests or want a local
getaway with something for the whole family, look no further than
Renaissance Club Sport in Aliso Viejo.
Susan Belknapp is associate editor of OC Family magazine.