Talk of The Towne The O Bar

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”797″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you think Orange Hill Restaurant offers an elegant meal overlooking a breathtaking view, then you’re partially right. While the hilltop restaurant has always delivered delicious food and dazzling vistas, recent changes made Orange’s landmark dining establishment an even bigger draw. As part of an overall plan to offer a more complete dining and entertainment experience, Orange Hill recently opened The O BAR. While the redesigned bar still has breathtaking views as a backdrop, the space shines on its own. Decorated in vibrant oranges, browns and black, and including custom details such as hand–blown glass chandeliers, this sleek, modern lounge offers intimate, comfortable seating, soft, inviting lighting, delectable drinks and appetizers and live piano music. “Orange Hill has always been considered an incredible view location,” says John Tallichet, president and CEO of Specialty Restaurants, which owns Orange Hill. “And while this is an especially good label, we took a cue from other great restaurants throughout Southern California and decided to pull all of the elements together and deliver a more complete experience. The O BAR is one of the last pieces of the puzzle.” Completing the puzzle has been successful, says Ishbak Vasquez, assistant general manager. “The response to the O BAR is phenomenal,” he says. “We’re seeing a wider range of guests–from more Orange locals, to younger and even older crowds.” While the pianist plays at the O BAR’S custom lacquered orange piano, guests sit back in the plush surroundings and indulge in a wide variety of appetizers, including their “O–Rings’, “Four–Cheese Flatbread”, “Lamb Chops”, “Prime Rib Tacos”, and signature cocktails such as their “Orange Crush Appletini”, “Lemon Drop” and “Hibiscus Martini.” Wine–tasting flights to choose from include their “Forbidden Sins”, which features three zinfandels. Opened in September 1972 by John Tallichet’s father, David Tallichet, Orange Hill has earned a place in Orange County history. “When we opened, the area was still considered the end of Orange County – you would pass orange groves on your way up to the restaurant,” says John Tallichet, who has enjoyed preserving his father’s legacy. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]