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Two Nights of Unforgettable Jazz with the John Pizzarelli Quartet

By Greer Wylder

August 15, 2024

Get ready for a memorable evening as Grammy Award winner John Pizzarelli and his trio returns for their 11th spectacular appearance at the Sunset Jazz Series at Bistango Restaurant in Irvine on August 20 and 21.The Boston Globe praises Pizzarelli's vocals and guitar playing for "reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz." A celebrated bandleader and solo artist, Pizzarelli has recorded with artists such as Natalie Cole, Kristin Chenoweth, Rosemary Clooney, Ruby Braff, and Buddy DeFranco. His television appearances include The Tonight Show, Conan, David Letterman, and other popular shows. Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary interpreters of…

Warehouse 72 Modern Bistro + Bar Opens in Irvine

By Greer Wylder

August 15, 2024

Warehouse 72 Modern Bistro + Bar, a new upscale modern American restaurant just opened at the renovated Hyatt Regency Irvine. Reservations are available through OpenTable, with a Grand Opening celebration planned for mid-September.Founded by Orange County native and restaurateur Doug Pak, Warehouse 72 offers an elevated dining experience focused on modern art, design, and American cuisine. The 6,200-square-foot indoor-outdoor dining space features a unique 30-foot LED digital art installation.Executive Chef Jaime Salazar's seasonal food and beverage program emphasizes fresh, simple ingredients from vetted partners like Jidori Chicken and Salmon Creek Farms. The menu includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, with…

Chef Gabriela Gomez Helming Griffin’s - New OC Restaurant

By Greer Wylder

August 08, 2024

Griffin’s Kitchen + Bar has opened its doors, offering chef-prepared cuisine in a stylish, street-front restaurant located at 120 S. Brea Blvd in downtown Brea. This newly expanded and remodeled venue is situated alongside the Brea Improv, Yard House, and other emerging dining and entertainment destinations on North OC’s vibrant Brea Blvd corridor.Griffin’s combines quality, presentation, and taste in a setting where elegance meets comfort. The restaurant features a chef-driven kitchen paired with an “urban-upscale” casual dining and bar experience. The menu reflects the New American culinary movement with an Alta Baja influence, blending traditional Mexican ingredients with contemporary California…

Habana Irvine Revives Popular Sunday Brunch Buffet

By Greer Wylder

August 08, 2024

Habana at the Irvine Spectrum Center is announcing the revival of its popular Sunday Brunch Buffet, returning on August 11, 2024. Originally launched in April 2017, the brunch buffet at Habana was a hit, selling out nearly every Sunday until the restaurants had to close due to COVID-19. Modeled after a Cuban mansion, Habana Irvine transports guests to 1950s Cuba.The brunch is returning with an exceptional spread of Cuban-inspired dishes, including plantain pancakes, a made-to-order omelette station, endless homemade Latin pastries, breakfast empanadas, whole roasted pig, paella, and more. Each dish features unique spices and homemade sauces, traditional Cuban plates…

Seafood & Steaks: Experience Ocean 48 at Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

August 08, 2024

Ocean 48, the highly anticipated new restaurant, has opened its doors at Fashion Island, taking over the former Fig & Olive location near Red O. Created by the James Beard-nominated Mastro brothers, Jeffery and Michael, along with their father Dennis and business partner Scott Trolio, Ocean 48 offers a luxurious and contemporary fine dining experience specializing in seafood and steak.The restaurant boasts an elaborate glass-enclosed show kitchen, an interior reflection pool, private dining suites, and a selection of intimate dining rooms, all designed to provide a unique coastal atmosphere. Ocean 48 is dedicated to using the highest quality ingredients and…