AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OPULENCE O.C. Restaurant Week 2012 by david vera
Every now and then, we as consumers need a reminder of how exqui-
sitely lavish the fruits of the restaurant industry can be. To finely tune our palate and enchant all our senses, we seek the expertise of the top tier of gastronomically gifted professionals. What better place to harvest the cream of the culinary crop than in the luxury capital of Southern California? For the fourth year, Orange County Restaurant Week beckons us with the aromas of the 100 finest eateries in the region. Bigger and more extravagant than ever before, The Orange County Restaurant As- sociation’s pride and joy will be held Sunday, February 26th through Saturday, March 3rd. “By limiting the event to restaurants who can offer the best menus, we
can ensure that diners will be presented with a truly special event with the county’s crème de la crème offering great incentives during this one week. After all, the goal is for everyone involved to have fun!” said Pamela Waitt, president of the Orange County Restaurant Association (OCRA). And fun it will be, as this year’s participating establishments will work
tirelessly to not only offer the smartest, most unique cookery they can, but at prices that delight us just as well. Self-taught foodies and clas- sically trained culinarians alike will certainly appreciate this round of personalized prix-fixe indulgences which will be priced at $10, $15 and $20 per person for lunch. Dinner prices will be listed at $20, $30 or $40 per person. Perfect for either a fashionably late Valentine’s Day celebra- tion or just a relaxed supper with an associate, eating smart on a budget just got a whole new definition. Best of all, we have an entire week in which to cram all our overdue celebrations! Just remember to make all your reservations now, before your favorite seat in your preferred bistro is taken!
ADMISSION Thanks to the clever heads at OCRA, no tickets or passes are
required to enjoy Orange County Restaurant Week. Guests can simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they like— and bring as many friends as they want—as long as they make the appropriate reservation adjustments.
THE GIVEAWAY Continuing with the organization’s “fun factor,” OCRA is offering one
very lucky foodie the chance to win a large amount of restaurant gift cards. Details on how to participate in this contest will be published on
ocfoodies.com. Sign up for fun in the O.C. foodie community and try your luck for gift cards from the following venues: French 75 - $100 House of Blues - $100 O’Neill’s Bar and Grill - $100 Orange Hill Restaurant - $100 Cha Cha’s - $50 370 Common - $100 The Matador - $50
DINNER AND A SHOW Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Orange County Restaurant Week
partner once again to bring entertainment our way during the sumptu- ous week of dining with stunning performances. Keep checking back at
scfta.org for the latest details.
2012 RESTAURANT WEEK LAUNCH PARTY And since this wouldn’t be a true O.C. event without a fabulous cel-
ebration to kick it off, OCRA has planned a sophisticated soirée to take place on Saturday, February 25th at the chic Newport Beach Lexus. Featuring wines from more than 20 vineyards, a tasting preview from top local eateries and lively music fueling the fun. This event will fill up very fast and the invitation will go out EXCLUSIVELY to registered mem- bers of
OCfoodies.com. Wines will be donated by more than 20 wineries from the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association. Enjoy Ice Cold Beer Provided by SoCal Beer Company. Tantalizing bites will be provided by Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Pizzelle’s Bistro, Slater’s 50/50, Cucina Eno- teca, Katsuya by S+ark, The Melting Pot, Avanti, Ra Sushi, K’YA Bistro Bar, The Hot Lunch Lady, Sundried Tomato American Bistro, Cabot Vermont and Sadie Rose Baking Co. Artisan Breads. Space is limited so sign up, log in and stay alert. Suggested dress:
cocktail attire. Guests must be 21 or over to attend the O.C. Restaurant Week Launch Party.
12 RAGE monthly | FEBRUARY 2012
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