Ortega 120's Valentine for all the Senses

Ortega 120, the award-winning South Bay restaurant for both cuisine and cocktails, will be offering a tantalizing Valentine’s Day experience for all the senses.  Chef Thomas Ortega’s special Valentine’s Day menu features decadent fare including a duo of lobster & short rib – butter poached 6oz Caribbean lobster tail with coconut pepper, 6 oz. slow braised sterling silver short rib accompanied with epazote demi glace, puréed and caramelized cauliflower, steamed spinach and mini carrots.  Sweet cocktails from Demi Stevens are the perfect complement, the Luxardo cherry chocolate martini, a luxardo cherry embraced by a velvet chocolate liqueur and creamy vanilla vodka, as well as Ortega’s Tequila Rose, a pink liqueur served with edible white chocolate dipped rose petals. Sangria flora will also be offered by the carafe.  A romantic meal at Ortega 120 would not be complete without the warming Mexican chocolate fondue para dos (“for two”) with sumptuous sides for dipping such as strawberries, Mexican wedding cookies, cheesecake lollipops, chiffon cake, marshmallows, pineapple, and churritos.  As an added treat, Ortega 120 will be filled with the romantic sounds and sights of traditional and modern flamenco of Gerado Moralez and Johnny Sandoval as they take the stage Valentine’s night from 7:00 to 9:00pm.  For reservations, please call 310.792.4120 or visit www.ortega120.com.

Ortega 120 Tequila University! Tuesday, January 10th 7-9PM

Tequila University, named “Top 30 Things to do in LA” by Where Magazine,  is held at Ortega 120 on the first Tuesdays of the month from 7pm to 9pm. Co-Owner and Award Winning Mixologist Demi Stevens guides students through the history and origin of the intoxicating liquor while they sample tequila flights and learn about the diverse nuances and flavor profiles of the spirit. Additionally, for those who like to impress their friends with enviable bartending skills, “Tequila University” will also feature step-by-step lessons of how to make exotic tequila cocktails, as well as the best types of cuisine to pair with the different types of tequila. Students will enjoy Ortega 120’s famed 120 House Margarita while nibbling on Chips and Salsa, Guacamole,  a snack of Tacos and Churros with Chocolate as they learn to prepare various tequila-inspired cocktails and discovering what foods pair best with different tequilas.

Ortega 120

1814 South Pacific Coast Hwy

Redondo Beach CA, 90277

310-792-4120

Price: $25

ORTEGA 120 INSTRUCTS “TAMALE 101” COURSES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

‘Tis the season for tamales at Ortega 120!  Available exclusively during the month of December, Ortega 120 offers weekly “Tamale 101” instructional classes led by Executive Chef Thomas Ortega, and back by popular demand Tamales by the Dozen for patrons wanting to take the taste of Ortega 120 home for the holidays.  Beginning Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 7 – 9 p.m., the “Tamale 101” courses are intimate tutorials on how to prepare the traditional Hispanic fare using different tamale fillings with each class, Ortega 120-style.  Courses are $40 per person which include all the fresh tamale-making ingredients, a delectable dinner, as well as an award-winning Ortega 120 House Margarita to help whet the palate. 

“Making tamales during the holidays has always been an on-going tradition for my family to do together,” says Thomas Ortega, Ortega 120 executive chef and co-owner.  “With the ‘Tamale 101’ courses, I’m able to share one of my favorite holiday past times with those who are willing to expand their cultural culinary horizons.” 

Each class offers instruction on making one or two different types of tamales – such as short rib, carnitas, chicken, cheese, vegetarian, and even dessert tamales – which will change each week.  Attendees will enjoy a snack of tacos, the famous 120 House Margarita, chips and guacamole, and dessert while anxiously waiting for their tamales to cook.  Classes take place at the Redondo Beach eatery and can accommodate up to 30 tamale aficionados.  In addition, Ortega 120 is available to cater holiday festivities and host an offsite Tequila University class with multi-award winning mixologist and O120 co-owner Demi Stevens.

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Following are the scheduled dates for the “Tamale 101” classes at Ortega 120:

            *Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 7 – 9 p.m.

            *Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 7 – 9 p.m.

            *Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Keeping with tradition, Ortega 120 offers its take-home Tamales by the Dozen throughout the month of December. Tamales by the Dozen are priced at $25 and patrons have the option to mix and match available tamale flavors.  Ortega 120 asks customers to place Tamale by the Dozen orders 24-hours in advance due to the high volume of orders.   

ABOUT ORTEGA 120

Ortega 120 is located at 1814 South Pacific Coast Hwy Redondo Beach, CA 90277.  The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Lunch is served Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and dinner is served Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11p.m., Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and light fare past 11 p.m. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Live entertainment is available throughout the evenings. Reservations recommended, call 310-792-4120. For more information, visit www.ortega120.com. 
  

Ortega 120 November Music Schedule!

Wednesday, November 16^{th &} 30^th - Walter Molina

Walter Molina specializes in authentic, tradicional, and modern flamenco to ensure an incredible performance. Molina will be taking his Spanish guitar to the Ortega 120 stage from 7pm to 9pm.

Wednesday, November 23^rd - Sombra Quieta

Join us at Ortega 120 for the talented Latin trio Sombra Quieta! This unique band fuses the traditional rumba flamenca with South American sounds to create a flavorful and rhythmic performance from 7pm to 9pm.

Saturday, November 19^th & 26^th - Live music with Dos Hombres

Dos Hombres will entertain us with their Latin jazz fusion performance! Join us at Ortega 120 as we welcome Dos Hombres to the stage from 9pm to 11pm. Don’t miss their authentic and soulful sounds as they excite the crowd!

Sunday, November 20^{th &} 27^th - Reggae Sundays with Hunter Green

Come join Ortega 120 for Reggae Sundays from 1pm to 4pm! The mixture of master mixologist Demi's delectable drinks, executive chef Tommy's Jamaican jerk tacos, and the soothing reggae music from Hunter Green, your island getaway is right around the corner... at Ortega 120! 

Ortega 120 is located at 1814 S. Pacific Coast Highway Redondo Beach, CA 90277

RSVP at (310) 792-4120

Random Reggae Sundays @ Ortega 120!

Come enjoy your favorite Reggae bands at Ortega 120 every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm while tasting our delicious Mexican brunch available from 10:30am to 3pm. 


Listen to the sounds of awesome Reggae acts Hunter Green and Upstream. You'll never know who will surprise us at Ortega 120, such as favorite Reggae artists C-Money from Slightly Stoopid playing his legendary sounds on the trumpet and Dre Gipson from Fishbone on Vocals. 


Don't forget to grab your favorite cocktails and bites during Happy Hour from 3pm to 5pm. 

Ortega 120 is located at 1814 S. Pacific Coast Highway  Redondo Beach, CA 90277. RSVP at (310) 792-4120

ORTEGA 120 KICKS OFF DIA DE LOS MUERTOS --- NOVEMBER 2ND - 6TH

Painted blood red walls dressed with traditional crucifixes and authentic Mexican catrinas and calavaras adds to the Dia de los Muertos glamour of Ortega 120. The Redondo Beach eatery celebrates its 4th annual Dia de los Muertos festivities with a special gourmet menu created by Executive Chef Thomas Ortega alongside Award-Winning Mixologist Demi Stevens concocting her very own Marigold Margarita with Partida Reposado tequila, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice and Marigold flowers.

Walk through the wooden doors and be greeted with a traditional sugar skull during the Dia de los Muertos week. Exclusive new artwork will be on display at the restaurant in support of this coveted Mexican holiday.   

Kicking off the night of Wednesday, November 2^nd, live entertainment will be provided by Latin trio Sombra Quieta (which translates to “quiet ghost”) whose mixture of musical influences makes their sound infectious and keeps audiences dancing all night. The band fuses traditional Rumba Flamenca with South American sounds, using these influences to create a flavorful, moving and rhythmic style of music.

The Dia de los Muertos menu will be available at Ortega 120 starting Wednesday, November 2^nd to Sunday, November 6^th.

Remember to quickly make your reservations at 310-792-4120. Ortega 120 is located at 1814 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach. 

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