Irvine Restaurant Week held in conjunction with California Restaurant Month  provides a great opportunity to try new restaurants in Orange County. The seven-day celebration every January features prix fixe lunch and dinner tasting menus. Try the melt in your mouth Zinfandel Braised Short Rib paired with a California zin at The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar. Start with their amazing version of the popular Italian caprese salad, featuring Santa Barbara heirloom tomatoes and fresh burrata mozzarella. Your taste buds will thank you.