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BUILD A CASTLE FOR YOUR KINGDOM AT DISCOVERY CUBE ORANGE COUNTY
11.24.19
Imagine a place for children to create a kingdom or castle of their own where they can learn planning and construction skills. Discovery Cube Orange County in Santa Ana invites children of all ages to create their own kingdoms and castles at the new Castle Builder exhibit through Jan. 26. The exhibit will teach apprentices the planning skills they need to create their own castles, fortresses, and kingdoms.
“The Castle Builder exhibit will test children’s planning and construction skills as they build a castle brick by brick,” said Joe Adams, CEO, Discovery Cube. “Guests will get to explore a castle and see all of its intricacies, use a catapult to test the strength of a fortress wall, and even visit a dragon.”
After building a castle of their own in one of three build areas separated by age, guests can visit a giant castle and see the king and queen’s thrones, a suit of armor and dragon made of LEGO® bricks, and the king’s secret treasure room filled with jewels. Children also can dress up in medieval costumes, visit the lookout tower to fend off intruders, and study secrets from real-world castles such as Blarney, Arundel, and Neuschwanstein.
Additionally, guests can use a 3-D computer program and hands-on catapult to virtually build and test the durability of their castle walls. Visitors also can visit the dragon’s cave and create their own fantastical fairytale.
Created for children of all ages and their families, the Castle Builder exhibit invites builders to explore the medieval world with their imaginations.
Tickets can be purchased online at oc.discoverycube.org/event/castle-builder or at the ticket booth.
Discovery Cube is at 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana. 714.542.2823
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Andrei’s Winter Menu Celebrates the Diversity of California Cuisine
11.23.19
The diversity of California cuisine featuring the best in local and seasonal ingredients is celebrated in the new winter menu at Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails in Irvine. Executive Chef Porfirio Gomez features the most flavorful ingredients found this time of year, including Red and Yellow Beet Carpaccio, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Cauliflower, Wilted Rainbow Swiss Chard, Marinated Seasonal Mushrooms, Sautéed Kale and Slow-Roasted Butternut Squash.
Each of these new dishes benefits many charitable causes and organizations, as the restaurant donates 100% of its net profits through The Andrei Foundation.
MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA – Fresh Mozzarella Di Bufala, Petite Confit Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Opal Basil, Grilled Sourdough (Lunch & Dinner)
HARVEST BOARD – Marinated Artichoke, Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Mushrooms, Tempura Squash, Herb EVOO & Red Aji Emulsion (Vegetarian; Lunch & Dinner)
BEET CARPACCIO SALAD – Thin-Sliced Red & Yellow Beets, Rabiola di Capra, Petite Arugula, Candied Walnuts, Fig Glaze (Gluten-free, Vegetarian; Lunch & Dinner)
ROASTED TOMATO BISQUE (Vegetarian; Lunch & Dinner)
RED ORA SALMON SALAD – Grilled Red Ora Salmon, Scarborough Little Gem Lettuce, Slow-Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate Seeds, Shaved Almonds, Crispy Cauliflower, Goat Cheese, Seasonal Berry Vinaigrette (Lunch)
ANDREI'S FRENCH DIP – Sliced Roast Beef, Gruyére Cheese, Creamy Horseradish, Caramelized Onion Jus, Warm Potato Salad, French Roll (Lunch)
SHORT RIBS – House-Braised Short Ribs, Mornay Potatoes, French Green Beans, Red Wine Reduction (Lunch & Dinner)
WINTER VEGETABLE RAGU – Zucchini Noodles, Seasonal Vegetable Ragu (Gluten-free, Vegan; Lunch & Dinner)
PACIFIC SEA BASS – Seared Sea Bass, Sautéed Salsify, Braised Red Cabbage, Black Pepper Emulsion (Gluten-free; Lunch & Dinner)
RED ORA SALMON – Pan-Roasted Red Ora Salmon, Cauliflower Purée, Grilled Corn, Confit Tomatoes, Shallots, Petite Basil (Gluten-free; Lunch & Dinner)
PETRALE SOLE – Grilled Petrale Sole, Rosemary Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans, Lemon Caper Meunière (Lunch & Dinner)
WHITE ALBACORE BURGER – Coriander-Marinated Pacific Albacore, Heirloom Tomato, Alfalfa Sprouts, Piquillo Aioli, Brioche Bun (Lunch)
THE FORAGER SANDWICH – Marinated Seasonal Mushrooms, Sautéed Kale, Free-Range California Fried Egg, White Cheddar, Mushroom Aioli, Pretzel Bun (Vegetarian; Lunch)
FANCY HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH – Thin-Sliced Porchetta Toscana Ham, Tillamook Cheddar, Gruyére Cheese, House-Dried Pineapple Slice, Coarse-Grain Mustard & Clove Aioli, Challah Bread, Warm Potato Salad (Lunch)
DAY BOAT SCALLOPS – Pan-Seared Day Boat Scallops, Seasonal Mushroom Risotto, Scarborough Farms Sautéed Carrots, Madeira Reduction, Arugula (Gluten-free; Dinner)
DUROC PORK CHOP – Pan-Roasted & Oven-Finished 14 oz. Duroc Pork Chop, Celery Root Purée, Harissa Maple Glaze, Grilled Apples (Gluten-free; Dinner)
NEW FALL/WINTER DESSERTS
WINTER PEAR PAVLOVA – Port Wine & Cinnamon Poached Pears, Pavlova, Mascarpone Mousse, Star Anise
APPLE PIE POUCH – Gala Apple & Pomegranate-Stuffed Puff Pastry Pouch, Vanilla Gelato, Apple Cider & Clove Syrup
FIG & WHISKEY CHOCOLATE TART – Black Figs, Chocolate & Whiskey Ganache Tart, Whiskey Gastric, Chantilly Whipped Cream
CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE – Amarena Cherries, New York Cheesecake, Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust, Chocolate Shavings
ANDREI'S CARROT CAKE – Seasonal Carrot Cake, Brown Butter Frosting, Toasted Pistachios, Piloncilo Rum Reduction
Andrei’s is open for Lunch and Dinner Monday through Friday from 11:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday from 11 p.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour Monday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
More information and menus can be found at andreisrestaurant.com.
2607 Main St., in Irvine. 949.387.8887.

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