Valentine's Day Round-Up - Orange County Zest

Valentine’s Day Round-Up

Feb 13, 2017

Searching for options for the night full of hearts and chocolate with great dining and shopping choices? Look no further! We have the inside scoop on the Valentine’s Day specials as well as the great shopping options to make the big day an amazing night to remember.

Dining Specials

CUCINA enoteca

With CUCINA enoteca’s prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu, start off the night with their unique appetizers such as Half Dozen Oysters drizzled with honey and sambuca mignonettes, the Little Gem made from ceci beans, pickled Fresno chili, and avocado dressing, or the Beet Campanelle. Their Valentine’s Day entree choices include the Bone-in 14oz Rib Eye Steak as well as the Roasted Black Bass. Top off this exquisite meal with the Baked Alaska infused with Morella cherries, cocoa nib, and pistachios.

Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
Make a Reservation
(949) 861-2222

Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Make a Reservation
(949) 706-1416

Del Frisco’s Grille

Visit Del Frisco’s anytime between February 12th – 14th to try their special Valentine’s Day feature, A Delicious 8oz. Filet and Lobster.

Irvine Spectrum Center
772 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
Make a Reservation
(949) 341-0376

Paul Martin’s American Grill

Crafted exclusively for the holiday, these specials will be available all day for a limited time from February 9th – 14th. Start the night with their new Valentine’s Day appetizer – the Chilled Seafood Platter for two – featuring fresh oysters, wild Pacific shrimp, a cold water lobster tail, smoked salmon rillettes, and house cocktail sauce. For the main course, choose from their Valentine’s Day entrees:

• Seared Ahi Tuna

• North Atlantic Cold Water Lobster Tail

• Surf and Turf

In addition to their thoughtfully crafted menus, the restaurant offers classic cocktails, such as the Raspberry Martini with house-infused vodka, alongside an extensive beer and wine selection. The wine menu highlights over 80 wines by the glass (with 7 oz. pours), allowing guests the opportunity to sample high-end wines usually available only by the bottle.

Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
Make a Reservation
(949) 453-1144

Kona Grill

Reservations now, fall in love later! Come to Kona Grill for a very special Valentine’s date night and enjoy their finest items. Two courses, two people, $44.95. View their full Tuesday menu here.

For a starter, choose from their Potstickers, Shrimp & Lobster Rolls, or choose one from their array of soups and salads.

Their delicious entrees include:

• Macadamia Nut Chicken

• NY Strip, Miso-Sake Sea Bass

• Pork Tenderloin

• Sushi & Sashimi Combo.

Pair your entree with a bottle of J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay or a bottle of J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon for $28.

Irvine Spectrum Center
623 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
Make a Reservation
(949) 535-1010

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant

Fawn over Kabuki’s Valentine’s Day Crêpes! These heavenly crêpes are Stuffed with Bananas and apples, simmered in a grand Marnier sauce and served with whipped cream and your choice of ice cream. Choose from coffee, green tea or vanilla. $6.95 Available February 8 – 14, 2017 at all Kabuki Japanese Restaurant locations while supplies last.

Irvine Spectrum Center
529 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
Make a Reservation
(949) 453-0724

BRIO Tuscan Grille

Reserve your table for Valentine’s Day and enjoy two courses from their prix fixe menu starting at $20.95. Choose from the Chicken Saltimbocca, Scallop Risotto, or the Crab Stuffed Shrimp & Lobster Tail.

Irvine Spectrum Center
774 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
Make a Reservation
(949) 341-0380

California Pizza Kitchen

All you need is love (and pizza) this Valentine’s Day with CPK’s Sweet Deal for Two, available exclusively from February 10th – 14th. Create a unique, delicious celebration by choosing one appetizer such as the Spinach Artichoke Dip or Tuscan Hummus. Then, enjoy two entrées, and indulge in their Butter Cake or Salted Caramel Pudding among their dessert choices from CPK’s pre-fix menu, all for just $35. Visit www.cpk.com/sweetdealfortwo for full menu and complete details.

California Pizza Kitchen at Irvine Spectrum Center
521 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 585-9531

California Pizza Kitchen at Fashion Island
1151 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 759-5543

California Pizza Kitchen at Alton Square
5465 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 396-1120

California Pizza Kitchen at The Market Place
3001 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 838-5083

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Why limit Valentine’s to only one day? Fleming’s presents the exclusive Valentine’s menu for 10 days from Friday, February 10 until Sunday, February 19th

In celebration of Valentine’s, enjoy a special three-course prix fixe menu featuring an 8-oz. filet mignon paired with the choice of panko-crusted New Zealand Ora King salmon or a succulent Australian lobster tail. Both options include a seared shrimp & sea scallop amuse bouche and come with the choice of a Fleming’s salad or Modern Caesar salad. End on a sweet note with raspberry white chocolate bread pudding for $9.95.

JCB French bubbly by Jean-Charles Boisset will be available by the glass.

Fashion Island
455 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Make a Reservation
(949) 720-9633

Great Maple

This year’s special Valentine’s Day menu at Great Maple is mouth-watering! Start the meal off with Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus paired with the Pan-Seared New Zealand Sea Bass entree or the Grilled Beef Tenderloin entree. End the deliciousness with the Madagascar Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee.

Fashion Island

1133 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Make a Reservation

(949) 706-8282

FIG & OLIVE

Indulge at Fig & Olive with their prix fixe menu and wine pairing. Start off with an appetizer:

•Wild Mushroom Soup

•Seared Sea Scallops

•Foie Gras

Choose from the delicious main course selections:

•Chilean Sea Bass

•Filet Mignon

•Rosemary Lamb Chops

Finish the meal off with the decadent Chocolate Tart served with vanilla ice cream.

Fashion Island

151 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Make a Reservation

(949) 877-3005

Nordstrom Cafe Bistro

For $29.95 per person, start off with the Bistro Crab Bisque soup or the Strawberry Fennel Salad. Then, try the Wild Caught Salmon or Petit Filet Mignon, and finish off with their signature Crème Brûlée for dessert.

Irvine Spectrum Center

800 Spectrum Center Drive

Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 255-2800

Fashion Island

901 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 610-0700

Desserts

Sweeten the night with more delicious dessert to savor this Valentine’s. Irvine Spectrum Center‘s specialty dessert places are unique yet very fitting for this occasion.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

The perfect night to enjoy their classic Chocolate-Covered Strawberries with your special someone. Enjoy the plump and juicy strawberries drenched creamy milk and rich dark chocolate topped off with sweet white confection. This is one dessert that is too sweet to miss out on.

Looking for a chocolatey gift to give to your special someone? The Deluxe Velvet Heart Box Valentine is chic and romantic for a gift that looks as sweet as it tastes.

Irvine Spectrum Center
617 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 450-0999

Honey & Butter

Their new, ‘magical fantastical’ milkshakes debut on February 11th with a couple of new flavors including the Fantasy and the S’moreo. Brand new specialty drinks added to the menu, these are a must-try alongside their classic, addicting macarons with great, unique flavors such as Sea Salt Caramel and Fruity Pebbles.

Irvine Spectrum Center
633 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 536-5556

Casey’s Cupcakes

Give in to the gift of cupcakes. These delightful desserts come in a great variety of flavors to satisfy all sweet cravings. Casey’s offers a spectacular variety of choices including Sassy Strawberry and Decadent Dark Chocolate.

Irvine Spectrum Center
59 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 379-7300planetb

Makeup Ready

Planet Beauty

Pop by Planet Beauty from 12 – 5pm on February 14th for date-ready makeovers for the big night. Receive a complimentary makeover with any $50 makeup purchase.

Book an appointment in store now!

Planet Beauty at Irvine Spectrum Center
762 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 727-0576

Planet Beauty at Westpark Plaza
3881 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 474-9139

Planet Beauty at The Bluffs Shopping Center
1340 Bison Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 719-7788

Valentine’s Events at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island

February 11th 1 – 5pm

Van Cleef & Arpels Event
Special Jewelry pieces will be making their debut. Enjoy complimentary chocolate covered strawberries and truffles along with Champagne.

Creed’s Legends in Luxury – Aventus and Aventus for Her Event
You are invited to taste his and hers chocolate truffles combining the decadence of dark chocolate with the delicate flavors of white chocolate bark to evoke the notes of each fragrance. For each $350 purchase of Aventus or Aventus for Her you will receive a box of chocolates from Vosges Haut-Chocolat, while supplies last.

Valentino for Valentine’s Day in Ladies Shoes Event
Select shoes for your sweetheart! Enjoy sweet treats and light bites while you shop.

February 14 from 11am-1pm

Irvine Public Schools Foundation- Love Blooms Charity Event
Held in the fine apparel department on level two, Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island and Irvine Public Schools Foundation with co- Chairs Christine Kings, Grace Lin, Janet Rome, Erin Laurence Shapiro and Brenda Su invite you to attend the Love Blooms Art and Music Spring Fashion Presentation and Bloomin’ Beauty Buzz. It is $25 ro reserve a seat.

There will also be a raffle! Raffle Tickets are $100 or 3 for $250 for a Red Stella McCartney Falabella Handbag ($1150 Value)

Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island

601 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 759-1900

Shopping

UNOde50

This season of love, UNOde50 is launching a Valentine’s line as well as a Genderless collection. The Genderless line has uniquely designed unisex bracelets with contemporary gender neutral designs tat combine metal and leather for a matching look. They are also packaged in genderless packaging. This season, you and your valentine can match in style!

Fashion Island

401 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 640-2200

Kendra Scott

Get your hands on the Kendra Scott Valentine’s Gift Box Set. You can never go wrong with a gorgeous matching earrings and necklace set.

Fashion Island

235 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 258-9285

Gift options

Storymakery

Make an unforgettable gift for a loved one with your own special story. Whether it’s for Mom, Dad, grandparents or for your significant other, celebrate your love with a storybook!

Take 10% off any Storybook Experience and My Adventure Series Books. Valid until February 15th, 2017.

Irvine Spectrum Center
825 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 431-5061

Typo

Shop trendy gifts from Typo, perfect for every occasion. This lunch box is the perfect way to express your love for your significant other, and for pizza, of course!