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Chocolate Wasted at Hotel Irvine
10.27.15
Celebrate National Chocolate Day on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. and get “chocolate wasted” with an exclusive event at Red Bar and Lounge at Hotel Irvine.
For the ultimate in decadence, Pastry Chef Maggie and Head Mixologist Gabe will pair chocolate creations with fine whisky selections like milk chocolate caramelized bar with Michter’s American Whisky or dark chocolate truffle with Deanston Virginia Oak.
Cost is $35 per person, excluding tax and gratuities. Reservations required by emailing info@redbarandlounge.com. Credit card required to hold reservation.
Hotel Irvine is at 17900 Jamboree Road in Irvine. 888.230.4452.
Dining
FIG & OLIVE NEWPORT BEACH CELEBRATES FALL
10.27.15
The best of fall’s seasonal offerings take center stage in Fig & Olive’s new lunch and dinner menus featuring three new signature Crostinis (Gorgonzola, Apple, Red Marmalade Crostini), as well as appetizers, salads and entrées including Fall Vegetables Linguini – traditional linguine flavored with artichokes, sautéed cremini mushrooms, radicchio, red onions, pine nuts, parmesan, lemon zest, and artichoke cremini mushroom purée and delicious Poached Pears in Spiced Orange Juice for dessert.
All dishes are complemented by founder, Laurent Halasz’s hand-picked selection of Spanish, French, and Tuscan olive oils (available in the restaurant and online).
You can also choose entrées such as a silky Butternut Squash & Chestnut Velouté with shaved chestnuts, onions, toasted squash seeds, and a drizzle of Arbequina olive oil; or Sea Scallops, crisply seared over roasted cauliflower purée, finished with cauliflower semolina, slivered almonds, cilantro, roasted almond oil, and citrus dressing; and Riviera Salmon with braised endives, sautéed broccolini, smooth cauliflower purée, and garlic bagna cauda.
For dessert, try the delicious and rich, Chestnut Mousse with Amarena Cherry, a smooth chestnut espuma mousse, walnut meringue, candied walnuts, cherry sorbet, Amarena cherry coulis, and mint.
Lunch is served daily from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; dinner is served from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday; 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday; 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday; and 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Fig & Olive Newport Beach is at 151 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.877.3005.
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