Dining
TWENTY EIGHT Brings Modern Chinese Cuisine to OC
12.22.14
Top Chef’s Shirley Chung just opened Twenty Eight Restaurant & Lounge in Irvine that brings a refreshing spin on traditional Chinese cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Named after an important number to Chef Shirley’s partner, seasoned restaurateur Stacie Tran, that signifies positive change and success in traditional Chinese culture.
Born and raised in Beijing, China, Chef Shirley is trained in classic French and Italian cuisine, and has an impressive culinary background including working for and opening restaurants with Thomas Keller, Guy Savoy and Mario Batali.
"I like my cuisine to tell a story," says Chef Shirley, of her innovative menu of sharable plates at Twenty Eight. "My inspiration for this menu is reflective of my childhood years in Beijing, my past experiences, and my travels, all of which have inspired me to push the envelope.”
Twenty Eight’s menu, which will change seasonally and features daily specials, along with modern Chinese dishes year-round, including Lobster Dumpling with Consommé, House-Cured Head Cheese & Beef Tongue, Singapore-Style Chili Lobster with Hand-Cut Noodles, Steamed Local Black Cod in Banana Leaf, Slow-Braised Ox Tail, Squid Ink Hand-Cut Noodles with Uni, 8 Treasure Rice, and Tofu Panna Cotta with Red Bean Ice Cream.
Chef Shirley is on a mission bring a new Asian experience to the county by offering a fresh, affordable approach to conventional Asian cuisine.
In addition to their menu of modern Chinese specialties, diners can enjoy Dim Sum and Small Plates menu, as well as a full bar with a focus on craft cocktails, and private dining options for both large and small gatherings.
Twenty Eight features seating in a main dining area and an indoor/outdoor Atrium Dining Room, as well as a comfortable bar and lounge. Guests can look forward to special events and wine dinners at soon.
19530 Jamboree Road in Irvine, adjacent to the Google offices. 949.852.2828.
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Diamond Jamboree Gift Card Program
12.22.14
Diamond Jamboree, Orange County’s international dining destination is offering a gift card program, where you can purchase gift cards that are perfect for foodies or anyone on your holiday shopping list.
For a limited time, customers who shop with a Diamond Jamboree Gift Card will receive a 10 % discount at participating merchants (see list below). There is no charge for the card, which can be loaded with any dollar amount up to $250.
Current merchants that are set up to redeem Diamond Jamboree Gift Cards include:
The Balcony Grill & Bar
Coffeebar Byul
Urban Seoul
Sandwich Club
Crown J Fashion
Salon Loxy
Coming soon
Pho Saigon Pearl
Takashima
Piyo Piyo Funhouse
The Diamond Jamboree Gift Card can be purchased at the center daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Diamond Jamboree Concierge Suite #209 next door to Plush Karaoke Lounge.
To check gift card balance, visit http://vipmember.diamond-jamboree.com.
Diamond Jamboree is at 2700-2750 Alton Parkway in Irvine.
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