Enjoy Great Food During California's Orange County Restaurant Week, and The Red Carpet Event at Kimera Restaurant Lounge In Irvine

If you're planning on visiting California be sure to drop into the OC for Orange County Restaurant Week that takes place from each year around this time. This year's event takes place February 27-March 5, and you'll find plenty of culinary sensations to sample during the event that includes many of the area's great restaurants.

Among the restaurants participating in the event in the Irvine area of Orange County are Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 6ix Park Grill, Bistango, Crystal Jade, Il Fornaio, LUCCA, Opah, Prego Ristorante, Phans 55, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Melting Pot, Zov's, and Kimera.

Also, Kimera Restaurant Lounge is hosting the 3rd annual Red Carpet Oscar event at the end of this month for those 21 and older! Reservations are required, and can be made at rsvp@kimerarestaurant.com. The event includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner buffer, and one speciality cocktail. There will be a silent auction and raffle that benefits CHOC Children's Hospital, also Red Carpet Inerviews, and a Argentine Tando Dance demonstration. Plus, be sure to dress t kill because a crew of Fadhion Experts will be awarding prizes for the Best Dressed and other categories!

In addition to the great restaurants participating in OC Restaurant Week, you'll find an excellant selection of steaks and other choices on the menu at the Yard House, which is located at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine. The Yard House Restaurant is also known for having the world´s largest selection of draft beer. You'll find so many different types of beers, 250 selections, you can try a new one each time you visit. The Yard House is a great place just to sit back with friends and family and enjoy a hearty meal and a beer. Also, across from the Yard House is the the Improv Comedy Club, so you can enjoy a evening out and great food; a perfect date night option.

Another great choices, which is located at the Irvine Spectrum as well is the True Food Kitchen that offers a wide variety of healthy menu choices; including noodle dishes, salads, appetizers, pasta, rice and soups, sandwiches and burgers, wood grilled dishes, brick oven pizzas and tempting desserts. Irvine was also host to the Irvine Restaurant Week, which you can learn more about by visiting http://www.irvinecvb.org/restaurantweek/.

These are just a few of the delicious options to enjoy in Irvine. While reservations are not needed, it may be wise to check with your favorite restaurant just to be sure. To check out the attractions, more dining, and getaway options for your trip visit the Irvine Chamber Visitors Bureau at 1-877-478-4637 or www.irvinecvb.org.

To learn more about events and attractions throughout California, visit the California Travel and Tourism Commission for packages and to order a Free Vacation Guide.