Bistango, the critically acclaimed restaurant located at the Atrium building in Irvine, will be open Christmas Eve for dinner and feature a prix fixe menu and live music in the evening to celebrate the holiday. While the regular menu also will be available, the special 3-course, prix fixe holiday dinner is available for $59 for adults and $21 for children 12 and under. Dinner will be served from 5 - 9 p.m. with music from 6 – 10 p.m.
It starts with a choice of autumn salad with Belgian endive, apples, walnuts and Gorgonzola topped with light vinaigrette; pan-seared pancetta wrapped Mexican prawns with butternut squash risotto, frisee, and cranberry compote. Entrée choices include petit filet beef bourguignon served with creamy soft polenta, pearl onions, mushrooms, bacon and baby carrots; pan-seared Lake Superior white fish in a butter lemon sauce served with wilted baby kale; or marinated Colorado lamb culotte in a port wine reduction served with Anna potatoes and sautéed peppernata. Topping off the meal is an apple cinnamon bread pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.
Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Call (949) -752-5222 or visit www.bistango.com.
Bistango is renowned for its diverse menu of fine American contemporary cuisine 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 400-bottle wine list that was heralded by Wine Spectator round out the offerings. Bistango serves lunch and dinner weekdays and dinner-only Saturdays. Live entertainment can be enjoyed each evening in its sophisticated lounge where couples may enjoy dancing the night away. Its vast patio features comfortable seating, heat lamps and full food & beverage service.
