{"id":3298,"date":"2013-05-19T23:31:48","date_gmt":"2013-05-20T06:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=3298"},"modified":"2017-05-23T11:45:30","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T18:45:30","slug":"pf-changs-china-bistro-irvine-media-tasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=3298","title":{"rendered":"PF Chang’s China Bistro @ Irvine – Media Tasting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Founded in 1993, the first PF Chang opened\u00a0at the Scottsdale Fashion Square\u00a0 in Scottsdale, Arizona.\u00a0 Today, the restaurant chain operates more than 200 restaurants worldwide.\u00a0 Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the recently remodeled Irvine location is the first in the country to debut its refreshed look and new menu items.\u00a0 Allen and I had the pleasure of trying it’s exciting new Chef’s Summer Cuisine Menu last weekend.<\/p>\n

\"\"The new menu highlights light, fresh ingredients such as heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, mango and pears – giving guests eight all-new seasonal creations and wine pairings inspired by the bright flavors of summer.<\/p>\n

\"\"Peking Duck Summer Rolls (Duck salad with julienne green papaya, snow peas and carrots wrapped in rice paper, served with a mango jalapeno vinaigrette.\u00a0 Suggested wine pairing: Coppo Barbera d’ Asti) – This was a good starter dish.\u00a0 Although the sauce has jalapeno, don’t be scared, there is very little heat.<\/p>\n

\"\"Korean BBQ Chicken Stir-Fry (Korean-style chicken stir-fry with red peppers, onions and green beans in a sweet, spicy red chili sauce topped with a refreshing summer kimchi slaw.\u00a0 Suggested wine pairing: Boutari Moschofilero).\u00a0 Our server warned us that the spiciness would build up but we thought it was very mild.\u00a0 The chicken was very tender and the green beans snappy.\u00a0 If you like a stronger flavor dish, this would be a good one to order.<\/p>\n

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Shrimp with Candied Walnuts (Tender shrimp tossed in a creamy sauce with candied walnuts and honeydew melon).\u00a0 I think I enjoyed the honeydew melon more than the shrimp.\u00a0 The candied walnuts lacked the crunchiness I expected.\u00a0 The flavor as a whole was good.\u00a0 I know this is a popular dish among patrons.<\/p>\n

\"\"Coconut Curry Vegetables (Stir-fried vegetables, crispy silken tofu and peanuts in a mild curry powder and coconut milk sauce).\u00a0 This was my favorite dish of the meal.\u00a0 I enjoyed the tofu and the vegetables were very fresh.\u00a0 I also thought the sauce was pretty good and wish there were more of it.\u00a0 Usually for a curry dish, there is plenty of sauce and it goes well with rice.<\/p>\n

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I really appreciated they offered steam white rice as well as brown rice.\u00a0 I personally love brown rice for the nuttier taste.<\/p>\n

\"\"Allen ordered a beer to go with the meal.\u00a0 I love this shot taken with the patio seating in the backdrop.\u00a0 The fire pit kept the surrounding warm in a chilled night and added a romantic ambiance.\u00a0 The service was attentive and friendly.\u00a0 Allen and I had a lovely evening.<\/p>\n

Special thanks to Emily Finley of Karwoski & Courage <\/a>for hosting my media tasting and also generously offered a $50 gift card for one of my lucky readers.\u00a0 To enter to win, follow the\u00a0 instructions below and good luck!<\/p>\n