NYE Dining and Holiday Gift Ideas

****NEW YEARS EVE DINING****
CUCINA enoteca // Newport Beach
One of Orange County’s hottest tables in town is hosting a four-course specialty menu straight from their California-inspired Italian kitchen. Guests will be treated to Chef Brent Omeste’s Beef Tartare Cannoli and Mushroom Stuffed Quail with creamed swiss chard, hazelnut, and balsamic bordelaise. Linger ‘till midnight over a shared plate of Caramelized Honey Budino for dessert, and says cheers to the beginning of a new year with a champagne toast. For those looking to feast on CUCINA enoteca’s famous Italian staples, a full menu will be available to order from, as well as any pre fixe menu items a la carte. Full menu available at urbankitchengroup.com.

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach | 951 Newport Center Drive
$68 per person, optional wine pairing for $38 | Reservations, 949.706.1416

CUCINA enoteca // Irvine
Irvine revelers can grab a table at the renowned CUCINA enoteca and indulge in a decadent four-course meal straight from their California-inspired Italian kitchen. Guests will be welcomed with with starters such as the New Zealand Honey Mussels and the Chestnut Agnolotti made with lamb sausage, maitake, ricotta salata and smoked tomato sugo. Moving onto the third course, diners will have their choice of Veal Piccata with toasted farro or the Seared Hakkaido Scallop with celery root, carrot, cipollini onion, red watercress and salsa verde. Cozy up to a plate of Almond Torte for dessert, and raise a glass to 2016 with CUCINA’s champagne countdown. Full menu available at urbankitchengroup.com.

CUCINA enoteca Irvine | 532 Spectrum Center Drive

$68 per person, optional wine pairing for $38 | Reservations, 949.861.2222