Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is offering a special menu from February 12 –  14 for $69.95 per person and guests will receive a $25 Fleming’s Dining Card toward a future visit. 949-720-9633

Brasserie Pascal has a four-course menu from February 11 – 14 for $55 per person. 949-640-2700

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine offers a four-course menu ranging from $52 – $85 per person. 949-640-7697

Canaletto Ristorante Veneto has a three-course menu for $31.99 per person, available February 6 – 19. 949-640-0900

Additional Valentine’s Day specials can be found at Great Maple, Café Beau Soleil, Yard House, California Pizza Kitchen and more. For more information, please contact Fashion Island Guest Services at 949-721-2000.

Looking for unique Valentine’s Day gifts? Check out what the Personal Shoppers at Fashion Island have found over on the Fashion Island facebook page.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

xoxo

Anyway, the day that Cupid made to celebrate the one thing that there’s just too little of is just around the corner.  Here’s what some of the restaurants at Irvine Spectrum Center have put together to help make February 14th an enchanted evening with your beloved:

Capital Dim Sum – Seafood – Bar (949.788.9218)
The place to go for authentic Chinese cuisine hosts dinner from 5-10pm with a special Valentine’s Prix-Fixe menu for two that includes dessert and a bottle of wine for just $35 per person.

California Pizza Kitchen (949.585.9531)
CPK adds a special dessert to their menu in the name of love – A Red Velvet Cake frosted with vanilla bean cream cheese and white chocolate curls served on a vanilla bean sauce that is perfect for sharing. Yes please!

Paul Martin’s American Grill (949.453.1144)
Already known for their seasonal, farm fresh menu, Paul Martin’s will offer three additional special entrées: mesquite grilled Filet Mignon and North Atlantic Lobster with drawn butter ($48), the North Atlantic Lobster Dinner with drawn butter and grilled broccolini ($38), and an all natural Blackened Ribeye served with housemade mashed potatoes ($34).

Yard House (949.753.9373)
Start your night with chocolate stout or a festive cocktail, like the Lost Lover or Shaggatini. Then stay to indulge in Lobster Mac & Cheese, S’Mores Brownies or many other delectables on their special Valentine’s menu.

Additionally, consider us you own personal sommelier as we suggest the following pairings to complement your meal:  Laugh at love (or yourself) as the Improv hosts two shows on February 14 at 8pm and 10pm (949.854.5455).  Impress you date with your skating skills and glide hand in hand across the Ice Rink (skatespectrum.com).  Stemz, located near the food court, has flowers and beautiful arrangements that can be picked up or delivered (949.450.0652).  Or if you’re a traditionalist, there’s always Edwards 21 Cinemas…since there’s nothing more romantic than hands meeting at the bottom of a bucket of popcorn.

Other restaurants at Irvine Spectrum Center include CUCINA enoteca, Javier’s Cantina, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, Izakaya Wasa, The Cheesecake Factory, or the new menu at renovated P.F. Chang’s.  For a complete list of dining destinations at Irvine Spectrum Center, please visit shopirvinespectrumcenter.com.

Happy planning and Happy Valentine’s Day!

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The celebrated womenswear and accessories designer, Jason Wu, took inspiration from the idea of an American girl in Paris, as well as his exclusive muse for Target, Milu, a mischeveious, illustrated black cat that will be featured on a t-shirt, tote bag, and silk scarf.

(c) Target

This limited-edition collection of women’s apparel, handbags, and scarves ranging in price from $19.99 to $59.99 will be available February 5 through March 6, or until supplies last.

And we found three Target locations in Irvine that will be carrying the line:

• Irvine Spectrum Center
• The Market Place
• Crossroads shopping center

Happy Shopping!

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The beautiful, California-inspired Italian CUCINA enoteca is now serving Ricotta Gnudi, Stuffed Squash Blossoms, Short Rib Pappardelle and specialty pizzas in an atmosphere of casual elegance. The restaurant also features an in house wine shop where guests can purchase hand-selected wines to enjoy with their meal or take to go.

Paul Martin’s American Grill has a menu that encourages sharing and sampling, with an assortment of small plates like the butcher’s board of artisan salumes and local cheeses, mesquite grilled Castroville artichoke and a seafood platter. Located near the Fortune Valet, Paul Martin’s dishes such as lamb meatballs and house-smoked fresh salmon are made with organic produce, seafood from sustainable fisheries, free-range and natural meats and poultry.

Sample more than 100 different types of dim sum at Capital Dim Sum – Seafood – Bar located near Nordstrom. Or stop by for dinner and feast upon the House Special Lobster, Alaskan King Crab, Honey-Glazed Walnut Shrimp or Peking Duck.

Recently voted best BBQ in Southern California by the LA Times, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill serves up favorites like Premium American Babyback Pork Ribs; Certified Angus Beef™ steaks, burgers, fresh fish and USDA Choice tri tip next to the Edwards Cinemas.

Enjoy P.F. Chang’s like never before. The family favorite has just unveiled an elevated look with expanded patio seating and a new menu of American and Chinese flavors.

For more information about these or any of the more than 130 stores and restaurants at Irvine Spectrum Center, please visit ShopIrvineSpectrumCenter.com or call Guest Services at (949) 753-5180.

Rebecca Taylor, the New Zealand native celebrated worldwide for designing clothes that girls love to wear, debuted her first Orange County boutique at Fashion Island today. The store showcases the full Rebecca Taylor collection of apparel and accessories and offers and extraordinary shopping experience (think private appointments and personalized customer service!). She’s ethereal, yet bold, and we’re happy to have her modern charm in Newport Beach! Tel. (949) 610-0922

From just down the 405 freeway, Kitson has arrived in The OC! A celebrity favorite, Kitson carries men’s and women’s apparel, shoes and accessories, as well as gifts and novelty items – perfect for the upcoming holidays!

The store will feature the latest looks from Aberdeen & Skye, Wildfox, Denimocracy, MIH Denim, L.A. Cabana, God Save L.A. for women and Aviator Nation, Black Canvas by Converse, Stitch’s and Joe’s Jeans for men. The store will also carry brands exclusive to Kitson, handbags, scarves, jewelry, books, candles, games and other kitschy gifts for which Kitson is known. Tel. (949) 719-2360

Happy Shopping!! xoxo

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Gift cards! There’s your answer!

And we’re offering free standard shipping on gift card orders this holiday season.

The Preferred Gift Card is honored by over 400 stores and restaurants where American Express cards are accepted at Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center, and The Market Place.

No monthly fees, no lost value.  Plus, you may use American Express Membership Rewards points for all or part of your gift card purchase.

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*Free standard shipping applies to standard USPS option only. Orders of $200 or more are not eligible. Promotion valid while supplies last. Irvine Company, LLC reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time.

Tell Santa your holiday wishes and take a photo to capture the moment through December 24 in his custom home on Atrium Lawn. Click below for detailed information on hours and photo packages.

+ Holiday Hours & Photo Package Information

For more information, please call Fashion Island Guest Services at (949) 721-2000.

Island Cinema will be comprised of 670 oversized seats in seven theaters that feature state-of-the-art Sony Real D projection and sound, as well as commercial-free movies. Four of the theaters are capable of showing 3D movies.

All seating at Island Cinema will be reserved, which can be requested when purchasing tickets online, at the box office, or through an on-site Cinema Concierge. The concierge can also assist with reservations at Fashion Island restaurants.

In addition to traditional movie concessions, Island Cinema will offer an enhanced menu including gourmet sandwiches, specialty items such as hand-scooped ice cream, pizza, quiche, and more. Pastries and specialty coffee drinks, as well as beer, wine and champagne will also be available.

The theater grand re-opening will be celebrated with two charity benefits, one for the Newport Beach Film Festival on December 13 with an advanced screening of Young Adult, and a second for Oceana on December 14 with an advanced screening of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

The cinema, re-imagined. This will be an extraordinary movie watching experience not be missed!

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ISC: Is this your first restaurant?
This is our second restaurant in Orange County. We also have locations in Las Vegas and Monterey Park. Our family has been in business for about 30 years, and we have other restaurant concepts throughout California and Nevada.

ISC: How would you categorize this style of cuisine?
Our menu is Cantonese style Chinese food but we also throw in fusion dishes as well.

ISC: What are your specialties?
We specialize in dim sum for lunch, every day, from 10:30am-3pm. Dim sum is a Cantonese style tradition, considered a brunch, with a lot of small Asian tapas like Shiu Mai, Shrimp Har Gow, Steamed BBQ Pork Buns and Shanghai Dumplings. We have over 100 selections to choose from on a daily basis and our chefs come out with new creations all the time.

For dinner, we have a large seafood offering. We keep the seafood live in tanks – lobsters, dungeness crabs, king crabs, and red cod fishes. Our Peking Duck is also a popular dish priced at a great value, $12 for the whole duck (which is half off) Monday – Fridays.

ISC: What do you think will be the most popular dish on the menu?
Our House Special Lobster by far will be the most popular dish. It’s a 4-5lb lobster chopped, stir fired and baked with our house special sauce. We serve it sitting atop garlic noodles. We also have filet mignon cubes served with black pepper and butter sauce.

ISC: Are you involved in creating the recipes?
We have two executive chefs. One in charge of dim sum and the other in charge of our dinner menu. We sit down together and collaborate, but I let them do what they do best. We strive to keep the menu new and fresh and conduct tastings to test out new recipes.

ISC: What do you want people to know about Capital Dim Sum – Seafood – Bar?
The dining experience is authentic Chinese food with the full package – service, full bar, temperature controlled wine room and a large patio. We also have private dining rooms for corporate events, birthday dinners, weddings, or any type of party. Each private room accommodates 10-12 people but we can join rooms and accommodate up to 80. We are open for holiday party bookings. We also will be launching our happy hour Monday – Fridays from 4-7pm.

Capital Dim Sum – Seafood – Bar can be reached at (949) 788-9218. Call soon to book your holiday parties!

Here are your go-to shopping guides to help plan out your Thanksgiving Weekend shopping extravaganza:

+ Fashion Island Black Friday Events

+ Irvine Spectrum Center Black Friday Events

+ The Market Place Black Friday Events

And if you ever get lost this holiday season, make Holiday Style OC your home base. We’re keeping this page up to date with all the holiday happenings in Orange County – Santa, Ice Rink, gift cards, holiday hours and more!

+ Holiday Style OC

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

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