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The very first time I went to fondue, it was one of those “why have I never tried this before?” types of experiences. I call it an experience because we ate for at least 2 1/2 hours and savored every last morsel. Whenever my husband asks to take me out for a special date night, I always request The Melting Pot because I relish the opportunity to sit down for a leisurely meal and have real conversations over amazing food.
For those who have yet to visit The Melting Pot, the experience is not to be missed. The menu changes periodically, but you’ll always find signature dishes including my favorite Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue made with Gruyère and Emmenthaler Swiss cheeses, Fondue Delight (my husband’s favorite menu item) which includes filet mignon, a cold water lobster tail, all-natural chicken breast, Pacific white shrimp, and wild mushroom sacchetti, and their simple but divine Pure Dark Chocolate Fondue.
The experience begins with your choice of cheese fondue, prepared fresh at your table and served with artisan bread and seasonal vegetables. While you’re waiting for your dinner dishes to be prepped, you can enjoy one of the restaurant’s fresh salads (the California is my favorite!). The best part of the whole experience (in my opinion) is cooking the meats, fish, and vegetables prepared by your server. I absolutely love dipping them in their amazing sauces and even mixing things up a bit.
Once you’ve finished your dinner, be sure to save room for one of the restaurant’s absolutely decadent chocolate fondues served with season fruit, cakes, and brownies!
As I mentioned earlier, some menu items change. This season’s fondue features include Bourbon Bacon Cheddar Cheese Fondue, Seasoned Pork Tenderloin with Fig & Gorgonzola Sacchetti, and White Chocolate Crème Brûlée Fondue!
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While I definitely think The Melting Pot makes the perfect date night venue, what about grabbing a few friends for a girls’ night out? This Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 the Irvine and Brea locations will host a “Doll It Up” Vintage Hollywood Girls’ Night Out at The Melting Pot from 5 pm to 10 pm. Put on your favorite retro outfit and stop by for a wonderful evening featuring a four-course savory fondue for just $30 per person. All evening long, guests can also enjoy $6 creative cocktail specials and there will be opportunities to win prizes, including a $50 gift certificate to Meow Vintage on 4th Street Retro Row in Long Beach. If you plan to attend, be sure to make reservations by calling 714.671.6000 for the Brea location and 949.955.3242 for the Irvine location.
For more information about The Melting Pot, visit MeltingPot.com.
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