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“The nice thing is this type of design ages well,” Halasz says. Bring flames into the equation with a centralized outdoor fire pit that can serve as a gathering area for drinks and conversation. A wooden pergola can anchor an outdoor dining area, giving structure and definition to the space while adding the warmth and richness of wood that mimics Fig & Olive’s patio.
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The use of tranquil colors and cozy fabrics against crisp, clean lines is an aesthetic that hearkens back to the French sense of design that so inspired Halasz. The structure of the patio itself is composed of staunch wooden beams evocative of a mountain cabin, lending a sense of a residential coziness to the space.īringing the feeling of this regal place home can be accomplished through a variety of mediums. Woven wicker chairs and white wooden benches are topped with pleasing green cushions, a color palette Halasz chose because of the inviting atmosphere it creates. With this in mind, he designed Fig & Olive with the desire to draw the focus out.Īn immense white stone fireplace anchors the expansive patio, which features retractable canopies overhead. Halasz-who grew up in the south of France in the hilltop village of Mougins-was inspired by the villas found throughout the olive-producing region, where the outdoors are widely embraced. “It felt more like designing a home than a restaurant.” “Every detail was meant to authentically replicate a Riviera oasis in Newport Beach,” says Fig & Olive founder Laurent Halasz. To step into the outdoor dining space at Fashion Island’s Fig & Olive is to be transported to the French Riviera at the California coast-and intentionally so. JetSet Hubs and I enjoyed the Piscine and Fig & Walnut Julep which we both loved.By Mari Muller | Illustration by Shaylene Brooks This time she opted for a half-dozen of assorted oysters, raspberry mojito mocktail and shared the FIG & OLIVE Italian Tasting Plate with us. They recently introduced a new Aperitivo menu offering FIG & OLIVE Tasting Plates and signature cocktails between 4pm – 7pm. Especially, if you are looking just to stop by and regroup during a shopping trip to Fashion Island, or quick drink with a friend, you cannot beat the atmosphere and vibe of FIG & OLIVE.įor those with small children interested in dining during lunch or dinner, currently, they do not offer a kid’s menu however JetSet Tot was quite pleased with the items on the regular menu, especially the crostinis. Located across from the Island Hotel Newport Beach, FIG & OLIVE is the perfect place to enjoy delicious small plates in the lounge or bar area. During a recent Newport Beach staycation, we had the opportunity to experience a few Fashion Island restaurants and I was thrilled when I saw this Orange County favorite on the list. To some, it might even come as a shock to you that I had never been to F&O for happy hour. Those following my “Best of…” round-ups on CBS LA know how much I love FIG & OLIVE. There were some figs, olives, oysters and a whole lotta happy that hour. FIG & OLIVE Newport Beach Celebrates Fathers Day with Endless Riviera Brunch Buffet Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Caprese with fig, basil olive. This visit was a part of our recent food tour of Newport Beach restaurants hosted by our friends at Visit Newport Beach. Luxury Travel Advisors: The JetSet Family.