WHITE & GOLD Dinner Party & Cocktail Soiree

On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, FIG & OLIVE Newport Beach invites Orange County residents to toast to the New Year with French Riviera-inspired cuisine. Beginning at 9:00 p.m., the White & Gold Dinner Party featuring an exclusive four-course prix-fixe dinner ($150* per person) and complimentary glass of sparkling wine. An à la carte menu will be available for early seating prior to 9:00 p.m. Revelers can also ring in the New Year at the Cocktail Reception ($100* per person) from 9:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m., which includes wine, signature cocktails, and passed hors d’oeuvres.

During the fête, guests will celebrate with party favors while enjoying music by Saint Tropez DJ Thomas Toccafondi, followed by a festive balloon drop and countdown to midnight inside the expansive 12,000 square foot Fashion Island olive oil oasis. Bottle service will also be available starting at $105, offering a selection of champagne and spirits such as Veuve Clicquot, Dom Perignon, and Belvedere.

The White & Gold four-course prix-fixe dinner features the following dishes:

• Pata Negra 5j & Manchego Emulsion Jamon Iberico 5J, caramelized peach, micro arugula, and Manchego foam with Pedro Ximenez emulsion
• Grilled Maine Lobster artichoke tapenade, puff pastry, and smoked pimenton olive oil
• Seared Scallops & Chanterelle mushroom tapenade, confit pearl onion, and Porcini oil
• Roasted Butternut Squash Cappuccino Jamon Iberico 5J with Ricotta and fig jam crostini
• Truffle Risotto Arborio rice, Cremini and Black Trumpet mushroom, scallion, parmesan, parsley, and white truffle olive oil
• Chilean Sea Bass charmoula, cumin, and celery root puree emulsion
• Roasted Lamb Rack Herbs de Provence, goat cheese gnocchi, and sauteed wild mushroom
• Grilled Filet Mignon fig chutney, sauteed Black Trumpet, and Gratin Dauphinois
• Valrhona Chocolate Brownie milk chocolate, mascarpone mousse, and chocolate raspberry glaze

WHEN: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 (New Year’s Eve)

Four-course prix-fixe dinner will be available from 9:00 11:00 p.m.

Cocktail Reception will be from 9:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m.

COST: Four-course prix-fixe dinner *$150 per person, excluding tax and gratuity

Cocktail Reception *$100 per person, excluding tax and gratuity

Space is limited; Reservations strongly recommended. Reservations can be made by calling 212.924.1200 or by visiting OpenTable