The following are summaries of recent Times...

The following are summaries of recent Times restaurant reviews.

Duang Dara, 8924 Bolsa Ave., Westminster. (714) 891-8775. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Westminster’s Bolsa Avenue is known as Little Saigon, but its culinary treasures are not restricted to Vietnamese restaurants. Duang Dara, a Thai restaurant in the neighborhood, is authentic and accomplished. Try the larb , a spicy appetizer made from ground chicken; it will blow the top of your head off. Somp tum , made from shredded papaya, is another memorable experience. There are more than 100 dishes to choose from on this large and diverse menu, created by Vietnamese Beau Dolan and his Thai wife Penkae.

Hornblower Yacht Cruises, P.O. Box 1779, Newport Beach. Call (714) 548-8700 for further information.

Hornblower offers weekend dinner cruises in exotic Newport Harbor as an acceptable alternative to shore-bound dining drudgery, and brings it off with style. Chef Todd Mosher, a young Bay Area talent, keeps the menu simple and satisfying, limiting the options to three exquisitely prepared specialties. Accouterments, like an excellent trendy salad of oak leaf and chicory, and real San Francisco sourdough, reflect solid taste and good judgement. There is a dance band and, on Sunday, a brunch.