{"id":24778,"date":"2015-12-08T15:48:15","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T23:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=24778"},"modified":"2015-12-09T14:12:13","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T22:12:13","slug":"celebrate-12-days-of-christmas-at-eats-kitchen-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/celebrate-12-days-of-christmas-at-eats-kitchen-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate 12 Days of Christmas at EATS Kitchen + Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"EATS\"<\/p>\n

Chef Jason Montelibano has really hit his stride with creative menu planning this year at EATS Kitchen & Bar, first there were the globally-inspired dishes he featured for Thanksgiving dinner and, now, tantalizing daily specials to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas.<\/p>\n

With the hot scene at adjacent Red Bar, you are absolutely in for a fun evening any day you decide to come in. Imbibe, socialize, satisfy and indulge your inner foodie in the mood-elevating, casually sophisticated, modern ambiance of Hotel Irvine.<\/p>\n

\"Snowflake<\/p>\n

The icy pale Snowflake reflects the fiery flames.<\/p>\n

Take the chill off the cool December evenings by beginning with a pretty fireside cocktail like the Snowflake (blueberry vodka, sparkling wine, touch of lemon, finished with a sugar rim and frozen blueberries) and getting cozy in the warmth of the flickering fire pit before sitting down to savor bites from Chef Jason’s kitchen at EATS.<\/p>\n

Below are a list of the special seasonal dishes, reasonably priced at $10 for the cocktails, with dishes ranging from $12 to $22.\u00a0The savory dishes that call out to me are the “Four Calling Birds” \u00a0Roasted Squab and the another one that jumps off the menu is the ” Ten Lords a Leaping” Crispy Frog Legs. Hehe – having fun with words. Sweetness abounds with “Two Turtle Doves” Chocolate Turtle Doves and \u00a0“Five Golden Rings” Donut Rings catching my eye.\u00a0A limited number of the daily dish will be available so, if one is calling your name, I suggest coming earlier in the evening.<\/p>\n

\"12<\/p>\n

I was fortunate to be among a group invited to partake in a tasting preview of Chef Jason’s Twelve Days of Christmas.\u00a0Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store on for a few of the twelve days:<\/p>\n

\"Pink<\/p>\n

\u201cNine Ladies Dancing\u201d – Pink Lady cocktail of gin, half and half, fresh cherry and raspberry juice punctuated with a fresh cherry – no maraschinos here. Luscious and sweet, it was like having dessert first.<\/p>\n

\"Pear<\/strong><\/p>\n

My\u00a0\u201cPartridge In A Pear Tree\u201d begged for more greenery for a better photo, but the bruschetta with chunky pear jam, arugula, and brie cheese on toasted ciabatta drizzled with a port reduction and topped with a quail egg was packed with flavor and made for a dazzling intro to dinner.<\/p>\n