Dining
Brio Tuscan Grille’s new, “Moderno” menu
09.08.16
Tuscan dining in Orange County just got even better with Brio Tuscan Grille’s new, “Moderno” menu featuring 13 new entrées; delicious small plates ideal for sharing, a renewed drink selection, and a chic menu design. The menu highlights a new take on Tuscan dining. “Moderno” menu items include Espresso Rubbed Ribeye, Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Balsamic Braised Short Ribs and Roasted Tomato Basil Fettuccine.
Longtime fans of Brio's time-honored favorites can still choose from signature plates such as Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, grilled to order steaks, made-to-order pastas, Caesar salad, Bruschettas and Flatbreads, Tuscan Grilled Porkchops and plenty of low-calorie and gluten-free selections.
The wide variety of choices on the new menu was created to cater to individual tastes. BRIO's two-course lunch plates allow you to combine a soup or salad with a delicious entrée, while enjoying portion control. In the spirit of sharing, guests can enjoy the dinner menu's array of small plates, from Mezza Beef Carpaccio to White Bean Dip, created for two, three or four people to experience together.
Brio's new menu items include appetizers such as Brûléed Parmesan Crème and Burrata & Ciabatta; and Bruschetta Chef's Seasonal Bruschetta.
Seafood selections include Crab Crusted Salmon; Shrimp Risotto & Broiled Maine Lobster Tail; Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and Pan Roasted Tilapia.
From the Grille — New Grilled Entrees with inspired sides include Espresso Rubbed Ribeye (16 oz.); Center-Cut Filet Mignon (6 oz. & 8 oz.); Lamb Chops; and seasonal fresh catch.
Sides such as Fingerling Potatoes BRIO; Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Sicilian Cauliflower, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach & Kale, White Bean & Escarole Ragout, and Haricot Vert & Roasted Peppers.
Chef's Specialties include Balsamic Braised Short Rib and Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Sandwiches include Burger Americano; Prosciutto & Burrata Sandwich; and Short Rib & White Cheddar Sandwich. Pasta includes Roasted Tomato Basil Fettuccine.
BRIO Tuscan Grille (near Nordstrom) is at the Irvine Spectrum Center at 618 Fortune Drive in Irvine. 949.341.0380.
Blog
Festival Of Children Celebrates 15 Years
09.07.16
For the past 15 years in September, Festival of Children has celebrated children with a charity outreach event held every weekend, in conjunction with National Child Awareness Month, at South Coast Plaza. The month-long Festival offers free family activities and events, including live music and dance performances, a grand scale back-to-school fashion show by South Coast Plaza retailers, including Macy’s, arts and crafts, animal shows, face painting, and more, while showcasing over 75 youth-serving organizations.
Ongoing activities include: Canstruction OC: Now through Sept. 26 – You can view 16 amazing structures made entirely out of canned goods. At the conclusion of the Festival, the structures are disassembled, and over 60,000 canned food items will be donated to the Orange County Food Bank for distribution to needy families in Orange County.
LEGO--every Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Carousel Court, kids can experience amazing craft activities.
Care Bears Plush Drive—Shoppers can “Share Your Care” with Care Bears™ by donating a plush stuffed animal to the We Care Bears organization. Bring a NEW plush donation and meet Share Bear from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 in Carousel Court.
Puzzle Zoo—on Saturday, Sept. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. in Carousel Court, stop by for Calico Critters Arts & Crafts. Enter to win drawings.
Coffee, Tea, Mommy & Me: Every Friday in September at 11 a.m. – Educational talks about home safety, vehicle seat safety, nutrition, water and safety, will be followed by arts & crafts activities, and music. Coffee and Tea is hosted by Corner Bakery.
For a complete list of programs and activities, please visit festivalofchildren.org.
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