Bistango Restaurant

CONTACT: GROFF-HINMAN (562) 491-1000

BISTANGO LAUNCHES DAILY TASTING MENUS

Bistango, the critically acclaimed Irvine restaurant that doubles as a high-end art gallery, will stretch its artistic wings with daily tasting menus effective immediately, announced Ray Sanii, director of operations. While its extensive menu of American contemporary cuisine offers guests a wide array of choices, the tasting menu is geared toward “foodies” seeking adventure. Prices will change depending on menu selections, but will fall in the $40 range.

The menus will always vary to ensure no redundancy, but to get an idea of what one might expect, the initial menus will include such starters as veal and porcini mushroom Bandolini pasta, grilled quail and duck confit risotto. The initial entrée items include roasted maple leaf duck breast, pistachio lobster thermidor, 10 oz tomahawk Duroc pork chop and veal osso bucco. Desserts like lemon mousse cake, trio of sorbets, crème brulee and chocolate decadence will top off the meals.

The tasting menu will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis as there will only be a limited supply. To make a reservation, call (949) 752-5222.

The newly remodeled Bistango is set in an airy atmosphere distinguished by fine art exhibits and large umbrellas that suspend from the ceiling lending great intimacy. An extensive cocktail list of classics and house specialties and a 500-bottle wine list that was heralded by Wine Spectator round out the offerings. New to its beverage offerings are beers on draft and 30 craft beers by the bottle, which include some difficult to acquire selections. Bistango serves lunch and dinner weekdays and dinner-only Saturdays. Bistango is located at The Atrium (19100 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine). Visit www.Bistango.com for more information.

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