Friday, December 12, 2014

12/12 HOTEL IRVINE, EATS KITCHEN & BAR, RED BAR & LOUNGE, MARKETPLACE, JD SHAFER, NORMAN DILLARD

MICHAEL JORDAN BROADCASTS LIVE FROM HOTEL IRVINE

– After an extensive transformation, Hotel Irvine opens as the newest and only lifestyle hotel of its kind to hit the hospitality scene in Orange County, California, revealing a sleek and vibrant modern look, a reinvented personality and service experience, unique and compelling new value propositions, unsurpassed technological enhancements, as well as an interactive social hub and authentic collection of independently minded culinary offerings for locals and guests alike.

We are close to Orange County’s airport business center, famed recreation and world-class entertainment. From natural outdoor escapes to every indoor indulgence, it’s all right here. Postcard-perfect beaches, world-class golf, famed shopping, trendy bars and restaurants – we take our play seriously. And no one taps you into the area’s best spot like we do.

17900 Jamboree Rd.
Irvine, CA 92614
888.230.4452
www.eatskitchen.com 
www.redbar.com
www.hotelirvine.com


DINING

Hotel Irvine has a new 16,000 square foot dining and entertainment hub, which just happens to be at Hotel Irvine. There’s a restaurant called EATS Kitchen & Bar, a bar/lounge called Red Bar and a Marketplace.

Eats Kitchen & Bar
The pub concept just got remade and remixed. Eats brings in guests and neighbors alike with its eclectic rustic décor. The Eats Kitchen & Bar menu has a simple range of American classics with a comfort food/gastro pub approach to each dish, created by Orange County’s locally known Chef Jason Montelibano.  The restaurant feels like what you would expect of your favorite comfortable, neighborhood joint serving updated versions of old pub favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including killer burgers, craft beers, wine flights and shared plates in a gastro pub style at an affordable

The circular bar is the perfect spot to savor a bevy – from craft beers and select wines to signature cocktails. Lots of indoor and outdoor space, including a cozy fire pit, make lounging a must. Now, on to the menu. Think comfort food with a creative culinary twist. Killer burgers, regional faves with our own distinctive flair, shared plates to be enjoyed by all (or one). It’s all affordably priced and very regulars-friendly.

Red Bar & Lounge
Everything goes well with Red. Treat yourself to a whole new concoction. Take one part modern, contemporary design and add in a retro flair. Throw in some comfy furnishings and chill spots, then mix in a hideaway room with a gigantic TV and intimate lounge area. Top it off with an appealing, effortless vibe and you’ll be experiencing the sweetest happy hour the OC has ever seen. But what’s a party without the right nosh? Don’t worry, your stomach growling will be held to a minimum with plenty of taste pleasing plates to share or gobble down all by yourself. Oh, and our super skilled bartenders and mixologists will happily hook you up with the perfect drink for any mood. Welcome to today’s lounge. Sleek, modern, bold and worthy of your night out. Join us for artisan crafted cocktails, fine local and international brews, and a tempting menu of tasty bites. Mingle with fun-minded locals and fellow guests during our themed happy hours. Partake in a mixology class. Our ample lounge areas and possibilities for good times are wide open.

Marketplace
Welcome to the ultimate spot to grab a bite, multitask or get something fresh to go. It’s one part farmer’s market, one part street café and one part workstation. Dig into fresh pizzas from Crust, hand-tossed salads from Tossed, amazing street tacos, Thai curry chicken, freshly prepared coffee, espresso and mucho more delights. Pick up locally sourced hand-crafted goods like local honey Backyard Bees or BBQ sauce from Costa Mesa hotspot Memphis Café, along with all your fave name brand picks. Feast on your finds in our wifi-equipped bistro setting, get them to go for your next meeting, or have them delivered to your room. They’re perfect for meetings as well. And it’s open 24 hours. All good, all the time.



GUESTS

JD SHAFER, GENERAL MANAGER HOTEL IRVINE
JD will cover the repositioning of the hotel as a lifestyle concept, while focusing on the three independent concepts of Eats Kitchen & Bar, Red Bar and Marketplace.


NORMAN DILLARD – DIRECTOR OF BEVERAGE AT EATS KITCHEN & BAR AND RED BAR
Norm will talk about aspects of the beverage program at the property.