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The Bungalow, located in Corona del Mar, is promoting the spirit of the season with its new summer menu.

Executive Chef Tracey Harter, who has been cooking for more than 30 years, created six new dishes for guests.

Items on the new menu include ahi tartare, Hawaiian steamed edamame, pan roasted Alaskan halibut, spicy kobe gouda burger, yellowfin grilled ahi sandwich and salmon pomodoro.

The award-winning steakhouse is also implementing a happy hour into its schedule, available Monday through Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. During this time, all dishes will be served for $6. A selection of beer will be available for $3.50 and wines by the glass will be $5.

Zinfandel sampling at 21 Oceanfront

21 Oceanfront, known for fresh seafood and prime steaks, is celebrating its award-winning wine list by holding a “wine tasting series.”

Located in Newport Beach, the restaurant will host the event once a month on Wednesdays.

The series began May 21 with a theme of European Wines.

At the next wine tasting, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 18, the public will have the opportunity to try California Zinfandels. Along with wine, 21 Oceanfront will serve different foods.

“Guests will have a nice sampling of six or seven different items that the chef selects,” said Nicole Hay, director of marketing and events.

Tickets, which are limited, are $60 per person after tax and gratuity.

“The event is not too formal,” Hay said. “It is more on the lighter side, so people will be walking around and mingling.”

For more information, call (949) 673-2100 or go to www.21oceanfront.com.

— Jacquelyn Rumfola