{"id":46907,"date":"2014-01-05T23:36:07","date_gmt":"2014-01-06T06:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/?p=46907"},"modified":"2014-01-05T23:36:07","modified_gmt":"2014-01-06T06:36:07","slug":"fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Fig &#038; Olive Restaurant Opens At Fashion Island In Newport Beach."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-088\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46908\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-46908\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 088\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-088-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-088-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-088-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-088.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">At the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.figandolive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fig &amp; Olive Restaurant<\/strong><\/a> in Newport Beach &#8212; I&#8217;ve finally arrived.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-011\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46909\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46909\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 011\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-011-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-011-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-011-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I have wanted to eat there for\u00a0some time and now don&#8217;t need to travel far.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-086\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46910\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46910\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 086\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-086-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-086-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-086-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It&#8217;s in Newport Beach at Fashion Island &#8212; I believe it occupies\u00a0Coco&#8217;s former location.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-083\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46911\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46911\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 083\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-083-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-083-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-083-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nibbles of Tidbits was fortunately invited to its Grand Opening Party.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-027\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46913\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46913\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 027\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-027-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-027-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-027-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">All was grander than expected &#8212; Its size, style, crowd and continuous appetizers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-040\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46914\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46914\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 040\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-040-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-040-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-040-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As shown throughout, we\u00a0tried a fair sampling of many.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-018\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46915\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46915\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 018\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-018-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-018-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-018-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Indoor\/outdoor patio with fireplace (above) before it filled with people.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-050\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46916\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46916\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 050\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-050-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-050-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-050-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I don&#8217;t recall all we ate, but pictured above is the <strong>Zucchini Carpaccio<\/strong> &#8212; See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.figandolive.com\/menu\/newport-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\">MENU<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-020\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46917\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46917\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 020\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-020-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-020-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-020-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The hallway leading to\u00a0the restrooms is filled with fresh Herbs, candles,\u00a0vases and books.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-032\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46919\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46919\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 032\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-032-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-032-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-032-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The\u00a0Grand Opening Party was complete with models on platforms throughout.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-069\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46920\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46920\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 069\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-069-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-069-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-069-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We were well positioned by the kitchen to receive\u00a0the first right of refusal on appetizers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-045\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46921\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46921\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 045\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-045-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-045-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-045-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">None were refused, all were well liked and some\u00a0loved.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-053\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46922\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46922\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 053\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-053-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-053-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-053-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The <strong>Truffle Mushroom Croquette<\/strong> (above) was a favorite of the evening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-056\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46923\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46923\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 056\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-056-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-056-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-056-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Crostinis are\u00a0popular at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.figandolive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fig &amp; Olive Restaurant<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-079\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46924\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46924\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 079\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-079-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-079-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-079-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I especially liked the\u00a0<strong>Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onion and Chive Crostini<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-066\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46925\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46925\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 066\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-066-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-066-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-066-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The large space got\u00a0crowded, which made it harder to jockey for\u00a0a good food position.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-082\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46926\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46926\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 082\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-082-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-082-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-082-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We ultimately tried all pictured herein &#8212; For their complete MENU, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.figandolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NPB_Lunch.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-077\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46927\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46927\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 077\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-077-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-077-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-077-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We&#8217;d like to\u00a0go back for more Crostinis &amp; Crudo to enjoy at our leisure<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-064\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46928\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46928\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 064\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-064-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-064-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-064-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lunch\u00a0starts in Newport Beach on January 6th and\u00a0Brunch on January 11th, 2014.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-024\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46929\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46929\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-024-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-024-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-024-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.figandolive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fig &amp; Olive Restaurant<\/a> is in\u00a0several spots in New York,\u00a0in Los Angeles and now nearby.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-062\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46930\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46930\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 062\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-062-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-062-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-062-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nice cars adorned the entry\u00a0leading to a red carpet &#8212; I was underdressed, but treated well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2014\/01\/05\/fig-olive-restaurant-opens-at-fashion-island-in-newport-beach\/fig-olive-008\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-46932\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46932\" alt=\"Fig &amp; Olive 008\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-008-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-008-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Fig-Olive-008-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fig &amp; Olive Ingredients and Design<\/strong> &#8212; It&#8217;s\u00a0about passion for the best Olive Oils, flavors and cuisine from the Riviera and Coastal Regions of the South of France, Italy &amp; Spain <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and<\/span> their elegant, warm design with limestone stucco walls, terra-cotta ceiling,\u00a0green Rosemary and Olive trees exude the essence of the Mediterranean (they say).\u00a0 I like it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the Fig &amp; Olive Restaurant in Newport Beach &#8212; I&#8217;ve finally arrived. I have wanted to eat there for\u00a0some time and now don&#8217;t need to travel far. It&#8217;s in Newport Beach at Fashion Island &#8212; I believe it occupies\u00a0Coco&#8217;s former location. Nibbles of Tidbits was fortunately invited to its Grand Opening Party. 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