{"id":27604,"date":"2017-12-31T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2017-12-31T15:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=27604"},"modified":"2017-12-31T08:19:58","modified_gmt":"2017-12-31T16:19:58","slug":"sweet-treats-and-dessert-cocktails-at-provenance-dessert-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/sweet-treats-and-dessert-cocktails-at-provenance-dessert-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Treats and Dessert Cocktails at Provenance #Dessert Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

I can think of no better way to forget this awful year than indulging your senses with one of the decadent desserts or dessert cocktails from Provenance in Newport Beach.<\/p>\n

\"Dark<\/p>\n

Dave Barry nailed it in his 2017 Year in Review<\/a>:<\/p>\n

“Looking back on 2017 is like waking up after a party where you made some poor decisions, such as drinking tequila squeezed from the underpants of a person you do not really know. (At least you\u00a0hope<\/em>\u00a0it was tequila.)”<\/p>\n

2017 was that bad. But, instead of drinking tequila from strange vessels, let’s be safe and indulge in, say, a decadent Dark Chocolate Tar<\/strong>t with torched bananas and marshmallows (above). Or a piece of this rustic Pumpkin and Pecan Country Galette<\/strong> (below).<\/p>\n

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Executive Chef and Restaurateur Cathy Pavlos and Pastry Chef Norma Acevedo have created a bevy of new desserts that you can cozy up to this winter at her garden-to-table concept,\u00a0Provenance<\/b><\/a>. A hidden gem tucked away in Newport Beach\u2019s Eastbluff Village Center, Provenance\u2019s new desserts feature seasonal classics presented with a bold twist. Chef Cathy\u2019s menu always showcases fresh, flavorful ingredients, many of which are grown in the restaurant\u2019s own 1,300-square-foot organic raised-bed garden.<\/p>\n

\"Pumpkin<\/p>\n

Pumpkin Pecan Galette topped with a scoop of Butter-Pecan Ice Cream.<\/p>\n

I’m drawn to lighter, fruity desserts, so my favorite is the lovely Vanilla Bean Budino crowned with a delightful Passionfruit and Rhubarb Compote. Decorated with edible flowers, it was almost too pretty to eat. Almost.<\/p>\n

\"Vanilla<\/p>\n

Vanilla Bean Budino | Passionfruit and Rhubarb Compote<\/p>\n

Here is the official sweet treat lineup:<\/b><\/p>\n

Apple Pie a la Mode on the Beach<\/b>:\u00a0Caramelized Granny Smith Apples, Bourbon-Candied Pecan Sauce, Spiced Cookies, Caramel, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Cinnamon Sand (Gluten Free)<\/p>\n

Vanilla Bean Budino<\/b>,\u00a0Passionfruit and Rhubarb Compote, Edible Flowers<\/p>\n

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Waffles<\/b>,\u00a0Brandy Spiced Poached Pears, Toasted Walnuts, Burnt Honey, Cr\u00e8me Anglaise<\/p>\n

Pumpkin and Pecan Country Galette<\/b>,\u00a0Butter-Pecan Ice Cream<\/p>\n

Dark Chocolate Tart<\/b>, Torched Bananas and Marshmallows w\/ Scoop of Ice Cream\u00a0(ask your server for available flavors)<\/p>\n

Chef\u2019s Artisan Cheese Plate<\/b>\u00a0(selections vary daily), Chutneys, Seasonal Fruit<\/p>\n

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Old Fashioned Gingerbread Waffles<\/p>\n

Best of all, Lead Bartender Leo Montesinos is shaking things up this winter with three creative cocktails for those who prefer sipping on their dessert.<\/p>\n

\"Dessert
\nNot Your Mom’s Milkshake<\/strong> is a modern rendition of a Brandy Alexander\u00a0\u2014 a luscious concoction of Bourbon, Banana Cordial, Peanut Butter Stout Reduction and Milk.<\/p>\n

The Naughty Toddy<\/strong> is a warm, comforting beverage of 1776 James E. Pepper Rye, Green Apple Cordial. If you are down with a cold, this will cure what ails you.<\/p>\n

Montesinos’\u00a0Black Walnut Espresso Martini<\/strong> is intriguing with Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka, Lavazza Espresso, and Black Walnut Liqueur Cream.<\/p>\n

\"Garden<\/p>\n

Provenance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

2531 Eastbluff Dr.<\/p>\n

Newport Beach, CA 92660<\/p>\n

949-718-0477<\/a><\/p>\n

Happy New Year! <\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Vanilla<\/p>\n