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Italian Favorites at Russo’s Ristorante | Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week
02.23.18
With Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week kicking off on Sunday, Feb. 25 through March 3, you’ll want to get into Russo’s Ristorante, a local Italian favorite eatery on Naples Island for nearly 30 years. The menu features customers' all-time favorites mixed with some great new dishes. And, at just $30 for three-courses, it’s an amazing deal. Some of the main courses cost $24.95 alone!
You can choose to dine on the patio or in the warm and cozy dining room. You will be pleasantly surprised at the generous portions and selections. Favorites from the menu include the coconut shrimp appetizer with mango chutney; The Alla Taranto salad with shredded roasted chicken, feta, tri-colored bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, kalamata olives and fresh herbs; Linguini di Mare with jumbo shrimp, bay shrimp, scallops,calamari, green onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic in a light tomato wine sauce; and the Pollo Piccata with breaded chicken breast topped with a lemon caper sauce served with rosemary potatoes and sautéed vegetables. Save room for their house special Cannoli, that’s off the charts delicious.
All entrees come with Fresh Baked Focaccia Bread. They also offer whole wheat capellini or gluten free penne.
For Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week, you can enjoy three courses from for just $30, and they are extending the offer through March 8. You can choose an appetizer (Coconut Shrimp, Grilled Artichokes, Bruschetta, Gorgonzola Wedge, or Russo Delight); entrée (San Marco Linguini Di Mare, Salmon Palermo, Pollo Piccatta, Sicilian Walk Viola, Rib Eye Steak 8 oz.); and a dessert (Crème Brulee, Tiramisu, Chocolate Lovers 3 Layer Cake, House Special Cannoli).
Open 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
5856 E. Naples Plaza in Long Beach. 562.433.1616.
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Childhelp’s 32nd Annual “For the Love of a Child” Fashion Show and Luncheon
02.23.18
The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp invites you to the 32nd Annual “For the Love of a Child” Fashion Show and Luncheon on Thursday, March 15 at 11 a.m at Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. It’s a magical day benefiting the children of Childhelp with a runway fashion show inspiring daring creations and dazzling sparkles, sponsored by our friends at South Coast Plaza.
This year’s event, hosted by Honorary Chair, Patti Edwards, and co-chairs, Linda Burns and Tami Smith will feature opportunity raffles, a grand prize raffle, and a fabulous luncheon The recipients of this year’s awards: “Childrens Friend Award,” Tilly Levine; and “Our Inspirational Award,” Beverly Cohen.
Benefitting Childhelp’s California programs and services, Childhelp Orange County has been strengthening families and bringing together a community to support victims of child abuse since 1970. Their members speak out and stand up against abuse… for the love of a child.
Tickets start at $150 and can be purchased here.
Fashion Island Hotel is at 690 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.
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