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TWENTY EIGHT Restaurant & Lounge Introduces New Spring Menu<\/p>\n

Executive Chef Shirley Chung\u2019s new menu sees the addition of Vegan & Gluten-Free Dishes, as well as a healthy dose of Humor<\/i><\/p>\n

Irvine,CA(Perfect Meal Today)2\/18\/15\/–\u00a0\u2013\u00a0TWENTY EIGHT\u00a0<\/b>Restaurant & Lounge\u00a0<\/b>has introduced a new Spring Menu that appeals to a variety of lifestyles with vegan and gluten-free dishes. Executive Chef Shirley Chung\u2019s additions to the menu showcase the most vibrant and flavorful ingredients of the season. Diners can also look forward to protein-packed dishes like Coffee-Crusted Filet Mignon and the \u201cBeijing to Paris\u201d Roasted Duck Breast.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSpring is the perfect time to introduce dishes that are light and flavorful. It\u2019s the perfect balance of these two qualities that makes for a perfect dish,\u201d commented Chef Shirley Chung, who was a finalist of\u00a0Top Chef New Orleans<\/i>\u00a0prior to opening TWENTY EIGHT. \u201cI also added vegan and gluten-free dishes to the menu that really highlight the natural vibrancy and flavors of the ingredients used.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chef Shirley\u2019s Spring Menu sees the addition of the following dishes:<\/p>\n

Hello Spring<\/b>\u00a0– English peas \/\u00a0 sugar snap peas \/ spring onion \/ preserved kumquat\u00a0(vegan)<\/i><\/p>\n

Shirley said, \u201cWhere’s My Beet?\u201d\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>roasted beets \/ baby turnips \/ marinated barley and soybean curd\u00a0(vegan)\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Coffee-Crusted Filet Mignon\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0<\/b>triple-poached garlic pur\u00e9e \/ purple yam confit \/ beurre noisette\u00a0(gluten free)\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Beijing to Paris Roasted Duck Breast<\/b>\u00a0– beet and potato puree \/ kumquat marmalade \/ raw heirloom beet salad\u00a0(gluten free)<\/i><\/p>\n

Leave Your Mark (Top Chef New Orleans<\/i>\u00a0Winning Dish)\u00a0<\/b>– pan-roasted local yellowtail \/\u00a0 west lake beurre rouge \/ shitaki mushroom \/ cajun holy trinity<\/p>\n

House Smoked Trout\u00a0<\/b>– sauce gribiche \/ seabean salad \/ salmon caviar (gluten free)<\/p>\n

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In addition to TWENTY EIGHT\u2019s new spring menu, the popular restaurant & lounge has introduced a nightly Happy Hour and live entertainment on \u201cSocial Thursdays.\u201d Every Thursday, beginning at 8 p.m., the restaurant features live music and offers specially priced small bites for $5 and handcrafted cocktails for $7. TWENTY EIGHT\u00a0Restaurant & Lounge is located at 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine. More information is available at\u00a0http:\/\/twentyeightoc.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About TWENTY EIGHT Restaurant & Lounge<\/b>
\nTWENTY EIGHT Restaurant & Lounge is\u00a0Top Chef<\/i>\u00a0finalist Shirley Chung\u2019s play with California flavors and cuisines from all over the world. As playful as her personality, Chef Shirley\u2019s food is not just rethought, it is refocused on creating flavor experiences that are familiar, approachable and simply enjoyable.\u00a0 Together with her Partner,\u00a0seasoned restaurateur Stacie Tran, TWENTY EIGHT features a full bar and lounge with a focus on craft cocktails, as well as indoor, outdoor, and private dining options for both large and small gatherings.<\/p>\n

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TWENTY EIGHT\u00a0Restaurant & Lounge is open daily for Lunch, Dinner, and Happy Hour, and is located at 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine. More information is available at\u00a0http:\/\/twentyeightoc.com\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

About Chef Shirley Chung<\/b>
\nTWENTY EIGHT Executive Chef and Partner Shirley Chung is best known from Season 11 of\u00a0Top Chef\u00a0<\/i>New Orleans. Her experience as a \u201ctop chef\u201d extends far beyond her television debut. Prior to her rise to fame on\u00a0Top Chef<\/i>, she held the Executive Chef position at China Poblano by Jose Andres. Shortly after she opened China Poblano, it was nominated for the Best New Restaurant Award by the James Beard Foundation in 2011.\u00a0While working at China Poblano, she fell in love with Mexican cuisine and learned more about her own heritage. Her experience working there helped perfect her skill for Chinese cuisine, which she presents with a modern twist at\u00a0TWENTY EIGHT.\u00a0Born and raised in Beijing, China,\u00a0Chef Shirley is trained in classic French and Italian cuisine. Other career milestones include working and opening restaurants for Thomas Keller, Guy Savoy and Mario Batali.<\/p>\n

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