It’s Dry January and a good opportunity to revisit 2nd generation Restaurateur Russ Bendel of the muti-unit RJB Restaurant Group to discuss his Mocktail program coinciding with Dry January. Russ’ properties include Vine Restaurant & Bar in San Clemente; Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook in Laguna Hills; Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook. in Newport Beach; Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook. and The Pantry in Laguna Beach; Bloom, Restaurant + Bar in San Juan Capistrano and Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails in San Clemente.

Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook. in Newport Beach is participating in the revived Newport Beach Restaurant Week running from January 15th to January 25th. It’s a choice of Starter, Entrée and Dessert (with options in each category) for $60 per guest plus tax and gratuity.

Russ Bendel continues as our guest highlighting Mocktails and his Olea menu for Newport Beach Restaurant Week.