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Luxe Summer Escape Package
07.02.19
Fashion Island Hotel is offering a stylishly attractive package valid through Labor Day. It must be booked by July 31 with 15% off room rates and a $50 credit per stay to be used for dining or spa.
During applicable Friday nights, with Fashion Island Hotel’s Luxe Summer Escape guests can also enjoy a complimentary Summer Dive-In Movie experience. Any visit to Fashion Island Hotel should include a relaxing visit to the resort-style pool and Spa or excursions to nearby beaches, Newport Beach boutique shopping along with great dining at the hotel and at other appealing area restaurants.
Starting at $195 per night. Pricing excludes applicable taxes. Based on availability. May not be combined with any other offer or promotion. Blackout dates may apply. Reservations available by calling 877-591-9145 or visit the website.
Fashion Island Hotel is at 690 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.759.0808.
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Andrei’s Celebrates 10 Years of Giving
07.02.19
Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in July and in honor of this milestone, the Irvine restaurant will be donating 20% of all sales for the month to Miracles for Kids, with the mission to improve the lives of critically-ill children and their families in need.
In addition to the month-long fundraiser, through July 13 guests will be able to partake in a special menu of 10 Andrei’s signature items, all priced at $10. The menu features gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes, a shareable multi-dessert tasting, and the restaurant’s noted Bastille Day Cocktail, which commemorates Andrei’s opening on Bastille Day in 2009.
Andrei's Anniversary Menu Each Item Priced at $10 through June 13:
Calamari – Flash-Fried Calamari, Garlic, Shallots, White Wine-Lemon Reduction
Double Dip Duo – Cilantro-Green Pea Hummus, Avocado Bacon Dip, Warm Pita, Seasonal Vegetables
Portobello Steak Fries – Panko-Crusted Portobello Mushroom Fries, Tartar Dip vg
Black Angus Spring Rolls – Feuille De Brick, Moroccan–Spiced Ground Beef, Fresh Herbs, Sauerkraut, Tzatziki
Andrei’s Chop Salad – Organic Field Greens, Roasted Chicken, Cucumbers, Avocado, Tomatoes, Corn, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Dates, Corn Bread Croutons, Sherry Vinaigrette
Market Fish Tacos – Daily Fish, Pickled Cabbage, Guacamole, Black Beans, Spanish Rice, Handmade Corn Tortillas
Lamb Burger – Superior Farms Seasoned Ground Lamb, Heirloom Tomato, Arugula, Shaved Cucumber, Onion, Feta, Fennel-Lemon Aioli, Brioche Bun, Pommes Frites
Vegetable Caponata – Organic Carrots, Indian Eggplant, Sweet Peppers, Kohlrabi, Caulilini, Zucchini Noodles, Fresh Pesto
Andrei’s Dessert Tasting – Piña Colada Carrot Cake, Bourbon Peach Cheesecake, Andrei’s Beignets
Bastille Day – X-Rated Liqueur, Fresh Berries, Brut Champagne
More information, address and menus can be found at andreisrestaurant.com/.
2607 Main Street in Irvine. 949.387.8887
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