I am blessed.
There was an article yesterday in my local paper, The Daily Pilot, which talked about how the snack bar at Big Corona Del Mar State Beach had changed hands and was being operated by a talented chef and his brother. This new eating spot is called, The Tackle Box.
I am blessed, because I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Southern California’s Coast. Yesterday the weather was 80 degrees and sunny, with a slight breeze. Being that it was such a beautiful summer evening, I decided that I would check out this new seaside eating spot and dine with some fellow eaters at The Tackle Box.
Parking at the beach is always a hard task. The costs to park in the lots are expensive and to even find an empty parking 
spot is a miracle. Here it was easy. They have ample parking just for the eatery. We arrived after 6pm and the parking there was free. So unexpected!
In front of The Tackle Box were about five wooden picnic tables with umbrellas, reserved just for them. We grabbed a picnic table and left one eater to hold our spot as the rest of us ordered at the counter. Top Chef alum, Brian Huskey was preparing the food as his brother helped us with our order.
My companions and I ordered the Cali Cheese steak sandwich that comes with homemade potato chips, their special of the day: Short rib tostada, and their Clam Chowder Chicharrones.
All of us agreed, that all of our food was exceptionally good. The quality and attention to flavors were outstanding. The atmosphere of eating tasty food with a fun, beachy location is almost enticing me back. The drawback was that, it emptied our wallets without filling our bellies.
Heading north on Pacific Coast Highway with the sunroof open, the sun pouring in and my hair swirling in the wind, I placed a to–go-order with Laventina’s Pizza for a large, pepperoni pizza.
Now our bellies are full! And blessed.
The Tackle Box
Address: 3029 E Shore Ave Newport Beach, CA 92625
Website: http://tackleboxoc.com/
Laventina’s Pizza
Address: 2819 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Website: http://www.laventinasbigcheese.com/
