Osteria Drago Updates, More Free Stuff

OC— More details just in on Osteria Drago, the newest addition to the Drago family. Expected to debut this coming spring at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, the Osteria will be designed by Felderman Keatinge + Associates, the same creative team who conceived Drago Centro downtown. Above, a preliminary rendering. Potential diners can expect a more rustic atmosphere with distressed wood floors, marble, and leather accents that more closely relates to an Old World feel rather than the shiny, sleek Drago Centro. Highlights in the food department center around a Naples-style wood burning pizza oven (yay!) while the rest of the menu will feature seasonal Italian dishes meant to be shared family-style. This could mean the price point might be lower than at some of the other Drago spots. [EaterWire]

EATER GIVEAWAYS— We're upping the ante. Earlier today came word of dineLA's extended week of dining deals plus our Cache contest, and now we're back to say we want to give you more free stuff. Courtesy of dineLA (high five to them), in addition to that $100 gift certificate to Cache, also up for grabs are $100 certificates to Rosa Mexicano, Loteria Grill, Pop Champagne & Dessert Bar, and Lawry’s The Prime Rib. SO- to win, hit us with your best dineLA story and make sure to specify which certificate is of preference. Merci. [Eater Giveaways]