rocco’s BISTRO 74 ROCCO CARBONARA, a classically trained chef from Italy, local culinary star for the past twenty years and proud owners of the highly regarded Rocco’s Restaurant is opening up a new restaurant at the Holiday Inn (111 Avenida De La Estrella) in downtown San Clemente.
The old restaurant “Maxim’s” has been completely remodeled and updated and the new restaurant, “Rocco’s Bistro 74” is now open from 4:30 to close, daily. The cuisine is casual, reasonably priced and of course feature Chef Rocco’s amazing creations made completely on site as usual to insure optimum freshness and quality. The menu features Appetizer’s, Burger’s, Sandwiches, Tacos, Salad’s, Pasta, Chicken, Fish, Duck and Steaks including a 16-ounce Rib Eye for only $24. May is “Rocco’s Bistro 74” Grand Opening Month with Daily Specials, open 4:30 to close daily; Monday Madness - $4 Domestic Beer, $4 House Wine and Well Featured Food - $2 Bratwursts, ½ priced Burgers Featured Drink – $3 Orange Crush shots. Taco Tuesday -$3 cans of Tecate, $4 bottles of Pacifico and Corona and $4.50 Well Tequila and Margaritas all night Featured Food - $1 Chicken, Beef and Pork Tacos Featured Drink – $4 Tequila Sunrise.
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caught up with Rocco Carbonara, local culinary star and owner of the popular restaurant “Rocco’s” the other day to see what he’s been up to lately. And it seems that he’s been quit busy lately as he has opened a second restaurant at the downtown Holiday Inn called “Rocco’s Bistro 74” and taken over Food and beverage for the hotel as well which features two conference rooms and a pool area
I visited Rocco at Bistro 74 recently and was impressed with the restaurant’s new modern look, the clean large kitchen and with the various conference rooms and pool area available for events, I’ve lived here for years and have driven bye the Holiday Inn many times but I had no idea that they had the facilities that they have. The pool area with adjacent conference room is perfect for parties and receptions. I
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asked Rocco about his new project, “With a restaurant that seats 60 to 70 easily and two conference rooms and pool I am able to accommodate much larger groups and hosts a wide variety of events, such as wedding receptions and birthday parties”, Rocco’s says. “ We have already had a wedding rehearsal dinner, a wedding reception, a pool party, several catered lunches, a memorial service and several birthday parties with great success and with happy clients”. “Also we recently had a charity event with the amazing band Tunnel Vision that drew hundreds of people and raised money for a great cause, we love to be able to
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give back when we can. Tunnel Vision is a local band that plays for us from time to time in the restaurant, the band has been recently signed and we expect big things from them in the future.” Rocco further went on to say, “When the owners of the Holiday Inn approached us with the opportunity to run their food and beverage operations we were intrigued. And when we were able to tour the facilities and see the conference rooms, the pool area and the restaurant and realized their potential we were excited to become involved with the Holiday Inn. The kitchen is large and clean, the restaurant has ample seating and it has a cozy bar area and the place has a laid back atmosphere.
Women’s Wednesday – Wine by the glass half priced ($4 well) Featured Food – ½ priced Appetizers, Soups and Salads. Featured Drink – $4 Beach Breeze (Ketel One Orange, Cranberry with a splash of Sprite and slice of orange). Thirsty Thursday – Whisky and Rum drinks - $4 Whisky and Rum drinks (well and call), $4 Domestic Beer Featured Food - $10 Flank Steak and $10 Pork Ribs Featured drink - $3 shots of fireball, $4 Bistro Wave Runner (Captain Myers Spiced Rum 1 Oz, Myers White ¾ Oz and Dark Rum ¾ Oz, Pineapple and Cranberry) We have great food, great drinks, a great staff and good music. We are able to host most events, large or small easily with the various facilities at our disposal.” I inquired about Rocco’s new Bistro 74 menu and was told that it is a little more casual than “Rocco’s Restaurant” and features a diverse menu that is quit reasonably priced (the most expensive item on it is a 16 ounce Rib Eye steak for $24). The restaurant itself has been completely remodeled, it has a warm inviting atmosphere and being tucked in like it is gives it a New York City vibe. The Sonos sound system is state of the art and
after dinner the music gets turned up for dancing and on weekends during the summer there is live music. For the many locals who love Rocco’s great food this new venue offers easy access, plenty of seating and a warm friendly atmosphere to accommodate your culinary needs be it for one or one hundred. The Address for Rocco’s Bistro 74 is 111 Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672, (949) 492-7744, bistro7744@ gmail.com. If you are interested in booking an event, party or to just tour the facilities please call Kevin MacGillivray at (949) 466-0072.
Family Fridays – Kids Eat Free (12 and under), and ½ priced Bottles of Wine Featured drink - $7 well and call Martinis. Happy Saturday – Happy Hour all Night, $3 cans of Tecate, $4 Bottle Beer, $5 Well and House wine Featured Food - ½ priced Starters (Appetizers and Soup) and Live Music Featured Drink – $6 Roosters (Vodka, Red Bull and splash of Cranberry) or $6 Jager Bombs (choice of Beer and shot of Jagermeister). Industry Sunday - Industry Night – Guest Local Bartenders and Outrageous Drink and Food Specials all Night. Rocco Carbonara and Business Partner Kevin MacGillivray have taken over Food and Beverage at the Holiday Inn in Downtown San Clemente, opening Rocco’s Bistro 74, a Casual Dinning Restaurant, hosting events in two conference rooms and operating room
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service for the 72-room Hotel. Rocco’s Bistro 74 does weddings, wedding receptions, birthday parties, youth and sports banquets, office parties, special events, cocktail parties, pool parties and catering. Call Kevin at (949) 466-0072 to book events or to tour the facility.
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