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Experience Thailand, International Culinary Tours

08.26.19

International Culinary Tours, specializing in food, wine and cooking tours to Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, South America and Asia is planning a Thailand trip on February 1 to 13, 2020.
Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Krabi Archipelago from Feb. 1-13, 2020, 13 days | 12 nights.

Highlights: Imagine yourself in the bustling city of Bangkok at the floating markets. Immerse yourself in nature at an Elephant rescue center in Chiang Mai. Relax on your private yacht in the Andaman Sea. Practice yoga in beautiful settings. Experience Thai culture through its food, cooking classes.

Price is $3,295.

For more information, visit internationalculinarytours.com or call 800.341.8687.

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Bacchus Bar & Bistro at Quail Hill

08.26.19

Did you know that Bacchus Bar & Bistro in Irvine offers 50+ wines by the glass and over 200 wines by the bottle? They’ve also added to their seasonally inspired menu crafted by Chef Leo. It’s a great place to stop in for a glass or pick up a bottle of wine to bring home that you can't find elsewhere. Also enjoy live music, private events, wine dinners, and a wine club.

The menu offerings includes: Cheese and Charcuterie, Chef’s Cheese selection, Shady Canyon Board, and Burrata. For the Table: BBQ Shrimp, Hummus, Lamb Lollipops with mashed potatoes, Pork Lollipops with mashed potatoes, Ahi Tuna Tartare with mango, cucumber and avocado salsa. Flatbreads: Prosciutto & Fig, and Bacchus Margherita, and Pork and Mushroom. Salads, such as Wedge Salad, Pear Salad, and Roasted Beet & Quinoa.

Entrée on Seared Scallops and Butternut Squash Risotto and English Peas, Market Fresh Fish and Jasmine, Asparagus, Carrots, Lemongrass Buerre Blanc, Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Carrots and Napa Cabernet Reduction and Rack of Lamb, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables; and Cubano with Confit Pulled Pork, Black Forest Ham, Pickles, Stone Ground Mustard, Gruyere, Italian Bread. Braised Short Ribs, carrots, asparagus and mashed potatoes, Chicken Marsala, with mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms, and squash.

Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Open for private events and catering Sunday. Happy Hour daily 3 to 6 p.m.

6735 Quail Hill Parkway in Irvine. 949.502.4600.