The First Restaurant Week Masters VIP Party Marks Beginning of Comeback for the Restaurant Industry, March 5th at the Irvine Spectrum Marriott

After two years of Covid and quarantining, Orange County is hungry for fun and a return to living life! OC Restaurant Week has what we’re all looking for, by kicking off Orange County’s favorite weeklong culinary event with the greatest VIP foodie party OC has seen in a very long while. Guests arriving on the red carpet will be greeted with photographers and a Carajillo welcome cocktail by Licor 43. It only gets better from there!

?A limited number of the who’s who of SoCal will be the first to indulge in dozens of OC Restaurant Week menu samples while being entertained with live music from the incredibly talented acoustic guitarist, Jabe Amato and a live broadcast of Neil Saavedra’s The Fork Report. Attendees can imbibe with cocktails from Hornitos Tequila, Martinis by Grey Goose, and Makers Mark.?More than 20 wines can be sampled with a variety of their most sought-after bottlings. Rounding out what is sure to be one of the highlights of all Southern California foodie events this year, Dolce Picnic Experience is doing a décor takeover adding their signature BOHO Glam style to the event. Two state-of-the-art Servi robots from Bear Robotics will be mingling with guests, serving charcuterie from Lover Boards OC.?Guests will mingle in the Porsche lounge which will be center stage in the ballroom.

?“There is so much excitement about this new event,” said Pamela Waitt, President of OC Restaurant Association, Inc. “Our Masters Preview Party kicks off an entire week of decadence and endless good times with friends and family. Everyone is ready to live life again and celebrate!”

More than two dozen restaurants are dishing up incredible bites! Villa Roma’s Chef Leo Razo, the award winning Paella Master will be serving his signature giant Paella prepared live on-site, paired with homemade Chambord sangria.?Additionally, Cambalache, also by Chef Leo Razo, will be serving his famous empanadas and Chimichurri.?Pub Thirty-Two in Mission Viejo is sampling a pan seared salmon with spicy and sweet sauce over sautéed vegetables?and Mini Baked Alaska. Melissa’s Produce will have a Pinkglow Pineapple & Coconut Bar. The food and drinks around every corner are sure to please!

Restaurants at the Restaurant Week Masters include:

The Tea House on Los Rios

Pub Thirty-Two

Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen

Bru Grill & Market

Cambalache Grill

Curry Up Now

Descanso

Falasophy

Fermentation Farm

Five Crowns

Gracias Madre Newport Beach

Great Maple

Habana

Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen

Lover Boards

MAMóN Hillside Eatery

Nirvana Grille

NOVA Kitchen and Bar

Paul Martin's American Grill

Pub Thirty-Two

Puesto

Rancho Capistrano Winery

Scratch Bakery Cafe

Tanner's

The Crack Shack

The Mayor's Table

The Tea House on Los Rios

The Yellow Chilli Tustin

Villa Roma

The Marriott Irvine Spectrum is located at 7905 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618. Parking for this event is valet only. Ride sharing is strongly recommended. Proceeds from the live event benefit Golden Rule Charity.?