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New Fashion Forward Cocktails at Fashion Island Hotel
05.29.18
Fashion Island Hotel’s Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge just introduced new, sophisticated cocktails to reflect the property’s refreshed personality from transitioning from Island Hotel, to its alignment with Fashion Island – the upscale shopping destination and experiential lifestyle center in the heart of Newport Beach. Both new cocktail lists give a nod to iconic symbols in pop culture from fashion designers and musicians to songs, classic films and indulgent perfumes.
Oak Grill – an airy, light-filled restaurant featuring a 2,100-square-foot deck for al fresco dining – will offer drinks including:
- Bidi Bidi Bom Bom – Espolon Tequila Blanco, lime juice, agave, Liquid Alchemist Ginger, Mezcal Smoke. This tequila-based cocktail has been created to honor singer/songwriter Selena [Quintanilla-Pérez] after her top hit with the same name. Selena was known to love margaritas.
- James Dean – Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, Walnut Bitters, Disaronno, orange twist. Whiskey cocktail made in honor of legendary movie star and known whiskey drinker, James Dean.
- Candle in the Wind – Absolut Lime Vodka, Liquid Alchemist Ginger, lime juice, clover honey. Named for the song by Elton John, originally written to honor Marilyn Monroe and rewritten as a tribute to beloved international fashion icon Princess Diana upon her death in 1997.
- The Boss – Ketel One Citroen, lime juice, simple syrup, blackberries. A new classic, this clean, refreshing cocktail is named after fashion designer Hugo Boss.
- Boy George – Ketel One Citroen, Cointreau, simple syrup, mint. Named after the effervescent English lead singer of pop band Culture Club, Boy George. This visually inspired, sweet as pie cocktail has a ton of flair and served over a cotton candy ball.
- Dior – Plymouth Gin, lime juice, simple syrup, mint. Named after fashion designer Christian Dior and his sophisticated fragrance line, this cocktail has a clean and crisp finish.
Aqua Lounge boasts a 360-degree bar that is already highly renowned for its interactive mixology format. New Aqua Lounge cocktails include:
- Coco No. 5 – Nolet’s Gin, lime juice, simple syrup, raspberries, dehydrated lemon wheel garnish. Named after Coco Chanel’s famed Chanel No. 5 fragrance, this elegant, raspberry-colored cocktail is an instant classic.
- Pear-a-Dise – Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, lime juice, clover honey, mint, sparkling wine. A nod to the paradise that is Newport Beach.
- Flower Bomb – Grey Goose Vodka, Ju Passion Fruit, lime juice, agave, Combier Pamplemousse Rose. This lively and colorful cocktail with passion fruit aromas is named after the perfume by Viktor & Rolf.
- Infante – El Silencio Mezcal, lime juice, Liquid Alchemist Almond, nutmeg. Named after Pedro Infante, hailed as one of the greatest actors of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
- Beetle Juice – Old Forester Bourbon, lemon juice, blackberries, sage, Giffard Muroise du Val de Loire. Named after the cult classic Tim Burton fantasy film, this drink has a deep purple hue.
- Sassy Lopez – Corralejo Tequila Blanco, lime juice, agave, strawberries, basil. An homage to superstar Jennifer Lopez, this tequila-based drink brings the attitude.
Fashion Island Hotel is at 690 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.
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Old Vine Cafe Launches New Spring Menu
05.25.18
Old Vine Cafe’s Chef Mark McDonald is excited to launch the new seasonal spring menu, which will be available through June. For $95, guests can enjoy a four-course gourmet tasting menu.
New dishes include: Shrimp & Crab Cakes, Valeriana Greens, Tomato, Meyer Lemon to start; Crudaiola Barese: Cold Orecchiette Pasta Salad, Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil, Ricotta Salata for the second course; Tender Pork Cheek, Tomato-Olive Ragu, Broccolini, Pecorino Romano as the entree; and Chocolate Torta, Raspberry Ricotta Mousse, Vanilla Custard, Chocolate Crumble, Raspberry Coulis for dessert.
Each course can be paired with an Italian wine, courtesy of Sommelier Kate Perry. Old Vine Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch daily with an a la carte menu of paninis, omelets and small plates, and Tuesday through Saturday for dinner with multiple four-course tasting menu options.
Old Vine Café is at 2937 Bristol St A102, Costa Mesa. 714.545.1411.
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