Vault VIP Lounge Offers Rare, Imported Beers & International Cheeses in OC’s Newest Jazz Venue

The Vault VIP Lounge, http://www.myspace.com/thevaultvip, is now offering a wide selection of rare, imported beers along with artisan cheeses from around the world. The Vault VIP Lounge is Orange County’s newest jazz venue, featuring live jazz from locally acclaimed musicians on Friday nights and before and after OC Pavilion main stage shows.

Beer enthusiasts are treated to rare, world class beers from Ireland, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, India, Scotland, Italy, Japan, Sweden, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States. Prices range from $8 up to $70 for the Magnum of Duvel Ale (1.5 liters).

”We wanted to go beyond the basic beers to offer something world class that is not available at most of the bars and clubs in Orange County,” said Philippe Antoine, General Manager of The Vault VIP Lounge and Ambrosia Restaurant. “Our wide selection allows us to offer rare imports that are sure to please the most selective beer aficionado.”

The Vault VIP Lounge menu also features a Chef’s selection of Artisan Cheeses. For under $20, guests receive a selection of five decadent cheeses from France, Spain and the United States. The generous portions, served with fresh bread and crackers, are the perfect compliment to the imported beers or available fine wines. The current menu includes the following cheeses:

Saint André, a French cheese of rich, triple-cream Cow’s milk with a mild, mellow and buttery flavor

The Drunken Goat, a Spanish cheese of semi-soft Goat’s milk from Jumilla, a region of Mucia, Spain, which has been immersed in Doble Pasta red wine for 48 to 72 hours and aged for 75 days. The cheese, while mild, has a sweet, smooth flavor and an agreeable, moist texture.

Aged Bandage Cheddar, a U.S. cheese of Cow’s milk from the Fiscalini Family Creamery in Modesto, CA. This is a sharp, fruity cheddar that has been aged for 30 months and crafted in a traditional English farmhouse style.

Etorki, a French cheese that is aged A.O.C. 100% Sheep’s milk from the high mountains of the Western Pyrénées in France. This is a true world class cheese with a nutty, almost fruity character.

Mine Shaft Blue, a U.S. cheese made in Placerville, CA of blue-viened Cow’s milk in the traditional Gorgonzola style. It has been aged for 1 year in an old Gold Mine shaft, honoring California’s heritage.

Two new signature drinks are also available in The Vault VIP Lounge, the Raspberry Mojito and the Blueberry-Tini,

The Vault VIP Lounge is open Friday evenings and before and after each theatre performance, offering appetizers, drinks and desserts featuring live jazz. Past performers have included Jack Wood, Peggie Perkins, Jennifer Hart, Llew Mathews, Evan Stone, Andrew Carney, Alex Burke, and Chris Williams. The Vault VIP Lounge, formerly a bank vault, retains its authenticity by keeping the original vault doors while incorporating the feel of an upscale lounge with custom leather seating and hightop pedestal tables.

Guests for Friday evening jazz pay a $10 cover charge or admission is free with a dinner purchase upstairs in the Ambrosia Restaurant. Upcoming shows include jazz vocalist Elizabeth Lamers on June 22 and Latin saxophonist Scott Martin on June 29. Shows for the Friday Night Jazz series start at 8 PM. Additional information can be found online at http://www.myspace.com/thevaultvip or by calling the box office at 714-550-0550.


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About The Vault VIP Lounge – http://www.myspace.com/thevaultvip
The Vault VIP Lounge is Orange County’s newest jazz club, featuring locally acclaimed jazz musicians and offering the ambiance of a five star venue. The Vault VIP Lounge Friday Night Jazz requires a $10 cover charge or free entrance with a dinner purchase in the world class Ambrosia Restaurant. Rare, imported beers, fine wines and premium cocktails are available for purchase along with a menu of salads, appetizers, desserts and a Chef’s Selection of Artisan Cheeses from around the world. Once a basement vault for a large bank, the Vault VIP Lounge has been transformed into a plush nightclub with hightop tables, leather sofas, intricate art pieces and romantic lighting. For additional information, contact 714-550-0550 or visit www.myspace.com/thevaultvip.