{"id":51313,"date":"2016-12-05T09:36:16","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T16:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/?p=51313"},"modified":"2016-12-05T09:36:16","modified_gmt":"2016-12-05T16:36:16","slug":"dvine-fresh-authentic-mediterranean-experience-fullerton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/dvine-fresh-authentic-mediterranean-experience-fullerton\/","title":{"rendered":"D’Vine: A Fresh & Authentic Mediterranean Experience In Fullerton."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Fool\"<\/a><\/p>\n

D’Vine Restaurant<\/strong><\/a> in Fullerton — Somehow it feels hidden, though it’s within plain sight in the heart of downtown Fullerton, an area hosting some of the best restaurants in Fullerton.<\/p>\n

\"D'Vine<\/a><\/p>\n

It has been open a few months and I’m glad to finally try it.<\/p>\n

\"Cold<\/a><\/p>\n

D’Vine<\/a> is a gem and its Master Chef Owner, Walid Alarja is a Star. \u00a0His food is truly authentic, fresh and flavorful — Love of food, cooking, and years of worldly experience are behind each and every ingredient and dish. \u00a0An authentic Mediterranean experience is created, as the D’Vine sign says.<\/p>\n

\"Chips\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Pita Chips, Olive Oil and a Spice mixture of Thyme, Sumac, Sesame Seeds, Salt (and maybe more) are served upon arrival — I like that. \u00a0All is house-made, dried, baked, mixed, toasted, etc.<\/p>\n

\"Dip\"<\/a><\/p>\n

First Dip the Pita Chip into the Olive Oil and then in D’Vine’s Special Spice Mixture.<\/p>\n

\"Interior\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This is D’Vine’s<\/strong><\/a> second location. \u00a0The other one is in Brea — It’s been open for about five years.<\/p>\n

\"Arak<\/a><\/p>\n

I had\u00a0Arak<\/strong> on the Rocks with Water (above right) — Arak is a traditional drink in the Middle East. We tried it and a Mediterranean Cooler (above left) and both ultimately wanted the Mediterranean Cooler<\/strong>. \u00a0Though I knew Arak to have an Anise flavor, it punched us in the face, ha. \u00a0It was a flashback to my Jagermeister college shot days. \u00a0Not the best choice to compliment this wonderful meal, but fun to try it. \u00a0D’Vine<\/a> offers several Signature Drinks and a full bar of options.<\/p>\n

\"Kefta\"<\/a><\/p>\n

We also shared the Kefta<\/strong> made with grilled ground Beef and Lamb, finely chopped Onions, Parsley and House Spices, along with their Red Cabbage Salad<\/strong> — All Entrees are served with your choice of (1) one of D’Vine’s Cold Mezza’s (they make and offer 14), Rice and Pita Bread.<\/p>\n

\"Shawarma\"<\/a><\/p>\n

We enjoyed D’Vine’s<\/a>\u00a0Chicken Shawarma<\/strong>\u00a0made with grilled, thinly sliced marinated Chicken Thigh Meat, with their Cucumber Yogurt Salad<\/strong>. \u00a0Walid even makes his own Yogurt. \u00a0He is quite impressive. \u00a0We were honored to meet him and taste why we should go back.<\/p>\n

\"Interior\/Kitchen\"<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s very nice inside with a long bar, and tall and short tables.<\/p>\n

\"Smoking<\/a><\/p>\n

There’s a sometimes<\/em> smoking area (above) that leads out to a large outdoor patio.<\/p>\n

\"Event<\/a><\/p>\n

And there is a beautiful room (above) for events of all kinds. \u00a0It could be a perfect venue for a wedding reception with < 120 people. \u00a0It’s attractive and serves great food, which is sometimes hard to find in a venue. \u00a0This room makes me want to have a party. \u00a0Cheers to all parties there!<\/p>\n

And finally, there is Fool<\/strong> (top photo) — Of course I loved it. \u00a0Fool is offered under D’Vine’s Hot Mezza’s. \u00a0It’s seasoned Fava Beans with Lemon, Garlic, Olive Oil and Jalapenos. \u00a0It’s so flavorful and great with Pita Bread. \u00a0It’s what I want most again. \u00a0I also have much respect for Walid’s Turshi<\/strong>, house-made Pickles, Olives, Beets, Turnips, etc. \u00a0All were better than imagined and well flavored.<\/p>\n

Note<\/span>: \u00a0Apologies for the date stamp on some photos (above).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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