Who doesn’t love the lively bite of fresh blue cheese or shaved parmesan accenting their salad? Or mac and cheese made with the most flavorful cheddar? Paul Martin’s®  American Bistro stays true to our mantra when we incorporate all-natural, handcrafted cheeses into our chef’s creations. Point Reyes Farmstead blue cheese is all natural, hand-crafted, certified gluten-free and kosher for dairy, making it the perfect topping for our fresh ground Nature Source Farms or Naturewell natural angus Bistro Burger. We also use artisan cheeses from Bellwether Farms in Sonoma County and Bravo Farms Cheese Factory in Traver, CA.

Each of our cheese purveyors has a long history of handcrafting some of the finest cheeses in the world, right here in California. And in the midst of all of those happy cows, we can’t forget the goats. The pioneer of goat cheese in America, Laura Chenel, established the prototype for the many successful goat cheese makers in the U.S. today. Recognizing that goats are sensitive to climate, feed and environment, Laura Chenel’s producers are located in temperate local climates to ensure the goats aren’t subject to severe weather spikes. This creates a steady supply of milk that is balanced in protein and fat which results in the exceptional freshness, flavor and texture of their chevre.

Some of Paul Martin’s® signature dishes with these delightful bites of creaminess are Spinach Dip, Butter Lettuce & Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese Salad, Three Mushroom Burger or Bistro Burger, and of course our House made Macaroni and Cheese.
To us, cheese isn’t just an afterthought – each component in our dishes comes from the finest vendors who support our mission. We know cheese lovers will appreciate the quality of our creamy, flavorful handcrafted cheeses.

Paul Martin’s® Roseville restaurant: 1455 Eureka Road, 916-783-3600

Paul Martin’s® El Segundo restaurant: 2361 Rosecrans Ave. 310-643-9300

Paul Martin’s® American Grill in the Irvine Spectrum Center: 31 Fortune Drive, 949-453-1144

Please join Paul Martin’s American Bistro at the  4th annual “Taste of the South Bay” presented by Hush Hush and the Los Angeles Kings. All proceeds will benefit the Kings Care Foundation. This is an opportunity for LA Kings players, celebrities and guests to sample the food from the top restaurants in the South Bay.

The excitement is Sunday, February 19th, from 6:00-9:00pm, at the Shade Hotel (1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach). Click here for tickets. With auction items, casino gaming, raffle opportunities- this just may be the event of the season!

All proceeds from Taste of the South Bay will benefit the Kings Care Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and recreational opportunities for youth throughout the greater Los Angeles area.  Since its inception in 1996 the Kings Care Foundation has donated over $5 million to the local community.  In August 2009, the Kings Care Foundation proudly announced a $500,000 commitment to the Blood Donor Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.  The largest donation ever made by the Foundation serves to increase the much needed collection of life-saving blood for the most seriously ill and injured children at CHLA through the LA Kings Bloodmobile.

Paul Martin’s® El Segundo restaurant will be dishing up our mouth-watering, fall-off-the-bone short ribs, with homemade mashed potatoes, au jus and horseradish cream.  Buy your tickets, meet some of your LA Kings, and try our ribs, all the while supporting a tremendous cause! See you Saturday – 6:00pm – the Shade Hotel – don’t miss it!

For additional information call Mike at Paul Martin’s El Segundo restaurant: 310-643-9300, or email him: Mike@PaulMartinsAmericanBistro.com.

These great fans of Paul Martin’s® won our Valentine’s Day Contest!  Congratulations go out to:

El Segundo Winner: Lourdes Garcia

Roseville Winner: Scott Stayner

Irvine Winner: Julian Barber

They are celebrating Valentine’s Day with dinner at Paul Martin’s®.

Thank you to all who entered and participated!

For reservations call:

El Segundo Restaurant: 310-643-9300

Roseville Restaurant: 916-783-3600

Irvine Restaurant: 949-453-1144

OpenTable.com diners voted Paul Martin’s® El Segundo restaurant onto the February 2012 OpenTable Diners’ Choice lists! These lists are compiled from emails OpenTable sends to diners who have eaten at Paul Martin’s® asking them to complete a Dining Feedback Form about the different aspects of their dining experience. This is actually a tribute to the excellent experience our diners have had at Paul Martin’s American Bistro – El Segundo restaurant.

Thank you to our diners who voted for us!

Congratulations to our hard working staff in El Segundo!

For reservations call the restaurant at 310-643-9300 or book online at OpenTable.com

A note from our friends at Larkspur Landing Hotel in Roseville ~ A Valentine’s Day Special includes:

• Overnight suite accommodations featuring our luxurious FeatherBorne Bed
• Your choice of champagne or sparkling cider delivered to your room upon your arrival
• A gift certificate valued at $40 for dinner at Paul Martin’s American Bistro
• One box of decadent chocolates
• One long stem rose
• Delicious Healthy Start Breakfast
• 1pm late checkout, enjoy your morning!

Reservations can be made online or by calling the hotel at (916) 773-1717. Please specify your beverage choice when making your reservation. Late checkout is subject to availability.

Reservations at Paul Martin’s American Bistro Roseville restaurant are recommended – 916-783-3600.

Your romantic date night awaits you! We look forward to your arrival.

Beginning Friday, February 10th Paul Martin’s® will be offering a special menu to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day. Choose from a succulent steak and lobster dinner, a mesquite grilled, all natural rib eye, or a fresh lobster dinner! And pair your dinner with a delightful glass of bubbly! Call now for reservations:

Roseville Restaurant: 916-783-3600

El Segundo Restaurant: 310-643-9300

Irvine Restaurant: 949-453-1144

Don’t forget to enter to win our Valentine’s Dinner for Two Contest, by 11:59pm on Feb. 9, 2012. (One winner per location).

Win Valentine’s Dinner for Two at Paul Martin’s® American Bistro or Paul Martin’s® American Grill! 

Visit Paul Martin’s® on Facebook for details for a chance to win Valentine’s Day dinner for two at http://www.facebook.com/paulmartinsamericanbistro or go to http://paulmartinsamericanbistro.com/valentines-day/ for more information.

With a special Valentine’s Menu, you and your sweetheart are sure to enjoy a wonderful Valentine’s Day at Paul Martin’s®!

For reservations call:

El Segundo restaurant: 310-643-9300

Roseville restaurant: 916-783-3600

Irvine restaurant: 949-453-1144

The Laguna Journal’s restaurant editor, Glori Fickling, dined with us last week at our newest restaurant Paul Martin’s® American Grill. Please read her expert epicurean review on Paul Martin’s® new Irvine location.

“Paul Martin’s® American Grill sets an enticing pace for what’s ahead at this newest dining delight in multi-faceted Irvine Spectrum. Grandiose is the scope of this attractive restaurant which sports an elongated bar, massive wine display unit,  cushy dining areas, twin patios and an intimate hideaway for romantic interludes.  Enticing depicts the affordably priced menu referring to seasonally updated offerings of farm fresh cuisine encompassing organic produce, mesquite grilled meats and seafood, delectable house made desserts and breads. Add to these taste sensations, sincere hospitality from dedicated servers hip to many facets of a fine dining experience, obviously predicated upon Paul Martin’s initial victory in Roseville, California five years ago, followed by a second success less than three years later…” For more from Glori’s “Paul Martin’s American Grill New Irvine Triple Threat” please read on!

Paul Martin’s® American Grill is located at 31 Fortune Drive, #302. 949-453-1144.

Paul Martin’s® Roseville restaurant is located at 1455 Eureka Road, #100. 916-783-3600.

Paul Martin’s® El Segundo restaurant is located at 2361 Rosecrans Ave. #180. 310-643-9300.

One of our purveyors, Sun Grown Organics, brings up a great point. “People don’t know where their produce comes from anymore. Mass-produced this and processed-that. What happened to real food grown by real people?” In business for over 20 years in San Diego, Sun Grown cultivates microgreens, microherbs, sprouts, micro mixes, specialty greens and shoots, and edible blossoms.

Paul Martin’s® works with a variety of produce growers and suppliers to always put the freshest, most vibrant greens on our plates. Earthbound Farm has been organic since their beginning in 1984, and in 1986 was actually the first to successfully produce the pre-washed, packaged lettuces that we all purchase in the supermarket today. Their certified organic California greens are still produced with the guidance of the original founders and the same commitment to quality.

At Paul Martin’s® American Bistro and Paul Martin’s® American Grill, we appreciate the expertise and dedication of our purveyors, and know our guests will as well!

At our Irvine restaurant we have baby beets sprouting up in a new feature salad with some amazing goat cheese and almonds. It will be delighting taste palettes in the OC this week!

Paul Martin’s® Roseville restaurant will be at the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s 24th Annual  Winter Wine and Food Fest on Saturday, January 28th. This elegant event raises funds to grant wishes for local children with life-threatening medical conditions.

We will be dishing up our short ribs, mashed potatoes, au jus with horseradish cream! Melt in your mouth deliciousness! Join us at this incredible event! Help us raise money to grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their human experience with hope, strength, and joy. All proceeds raised stay within the chapter and make dreams a reality for our local wish children. Last year the fundraiser was able to grant 87 wishes to children from this chapter; the Sacramento and Northeastern local chapter covers 24 counties – from Redding down to Stockton and Modesto.

The fun starts at 5:00pm, Saturday January 28th at the Sacramento Convention Center. For additional information call (916) 808-5181, or purchase tickets here.

Also on the 28th Paul Martin’s® will be serving our short ribs and all at the Temple Or Rishon’s “Rock of Ages: A Night at The Auction” Fundraiser at their Temple in Orangevale (7755 Hazel Ave. Orangevale).  The event supports such community efforts as Mustard Seed School (for displaced children), St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Kitchen, Placer Nature Center, Folsom Zoo, WEAVE, the Wind Youth Center, various senior residences, and Loaves and Fishes. The evening will of Music by Denon & Doyle, Wine & food tastings from local restaurants, live and silent auctions; with TV personality, Bob Hilton as auctioneer.

For more information call Temple Or Rishon at (916) 988-4100, or go online.