IRVINE, CA, DECEMBER 18, 2007 -  The owners of Bistango, Bayside, and Kimera Restaurants, has announced that its award-winning Bistango Restaurant , in Irvine, California, has begun a year-long 20^th Anniversary celebration.

“It is difficult to believe that 20 years have passed since we opened the doors of Bistango Restaurant,” said John Ghoukassian. “We are grateful to our loyal supporters and would like to thank them for the honor of serving them. They have made the 20 years at Bistango a delightful experience, and we hope to have continued success at Bistango, Bayside, and Kimera, for many years to come,” he continued.

Bistango has been offering its customers artful New American Cuisine in the award-winning Atrium Building in Irvine for 20 successful years. The restaurant is known for blending a unique combination of mouth-watering food, exemplary service, and unsurpassed atmosphere.

The restaurant’s ambiance is constantly evolving, offering revolving modern art exhibits each season, setting the mood for customers. Entertainment is also a key to the restaurant’s continued success. The nightly live entertainment and dance floor adds to the experience at Bistango, allowing guests to enjoy a broad range, including Latin Jazz,  R&B, Classics, and Contemporary Cover Tunes.

In addition to its indoor dining and bar areas, Bistango offers a full-service patio with comfortable furniture and heat lamps to provide al fresco dining at its finest. The restaurant also boasts an extensive bar and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list with over 400 varieties of wine.

Bistango serves lunch from 11:30 am until 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday, and Dinner Sunday thru Thursday from 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm, and from 5:30 pm until 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. For additional information on Bistango, Bayside, Kimera, or the Dining As Art Collection, visit their website at www.diningasart.com.

About the Ghoukassian Family and Dining As Art Collection

Owned by the Ghoukassian family, the Dining As Art Collection has quickly become an award-winning Southern California tradition of excellence. The Ghoukassian family has enjoyed tremendous success in Orange County, providing the community with excellence in cuisine, atmosphere, and service for over 20 years.

The Dining As Art Collection is about inspiring the senses. The creative cuisine caters to taste and aroma, while the contemporary art and architecture invite you to see and experience the stunning environment around you.

The Dining As Art Collection is comprised of Bistango Restaurant, Bayside Restaurant, the Dining As Art Catering Company, Tonic Juice Bar, Tonic Coffee Bar, and includes the newest restaurant, Kimera Restaurant•Lounge. Each offers a unique, culturally enriching experience that celebrates the enjoyment of food, wine, music, art and architecture.