Hot off the heels of the The Big Bite Bacon Fest at The San Diego County Fair, the sizzling pork adventure will travel north for its debut at the Queen Mary in Long Beach on August 2. The scent of sweet and savory pork delicacies will fill the air as local restaurants and chefs present […]
La Vida Cantina, an authentic yet modern Mexican restaurant and bar, has opened at The Triangle in Costa Mesa. The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting with the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce and city officials on July 23 at 5 p.m., along with two upcoming fundraisers for local charities. On […]
Orange County will soon be home to Twenty Eight Restaurant & Lounge, which will present a fresh, modern approach to traditional Chinese cuisine. Set to open in August, the new Irvine restaurant will bring a unique dining experience unlike any other in the region with a menu of contemporary Chinese dishes that utilize local, seasonal […]
This summer, Brew Ha Ha Productions, creator of the most award winning craft beer festivals in Orange County, teams up with the OC Fair, voted BEST Fair in Southern California, to unveil BHHP’s newest craft brew experience, theBrew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup. This inaugural event will be held opening weekend of the 2014 OC Fair, July 11 – 13 […]
The oceanfront restaurant presents a dining experience featuring the freshest and finest seafood, steaks and hand-shucked oysters, alongside handcrafted cocktails, with breathtaking ocean views. Chef Rainer’s menu will feature innovative, yet approachable dishes including the following: Octopus “a la Plancha” Taco / Mexican wild shrimp / jicama-cilantro / avocado mousse / tomato-pineapple chutney Soft-Shell Crab / […]
Chef submissions for the Long Beach contest now open through July 11 The Big Bite Bacon Fest is invading the San Diego County Fair on July 5 and the Queen Mary in Long Beach on August 2. Both salty savory festivals will host the Big Bite Bacon Dish Competition, a battle of pro, amateur and […]
The 2014 OC Fair is cooking up a delicious summer for Fairgoers. From July 11 to August 10, 2014, the OC Fair is serving summer fun, along with culinary events and new Fair food that are definitely worth the trip. See what’s cooking at this year’s Fair: Chicken Charlie is introducing the new-for-2014 Deep-Fried Doritos and Deep-Fried Chicken […]
Everyone has heard of the craft beer movement. Turning our backs on mass-produced beer and opting in for local brew. The craft beer market is stronger than ever. Craft beer makers have mobilized their consumers around a set of shared principles to advocate on their behalf! Not only to drink craft beer, but to ask […]
Tortilla Republic, recognized for inventive Mexican fare within an inviting yet stylish setting at its locations in West Hollywood and Kauai, officially opens its doors in the beautiful coastal community of Laguna Bach, CA on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Developed by Tortilla Republic’s Consulting Chef Cathy Shyne, the modern Mexican menu is inspired by fresh […]
ARC Bar Chef Koire Rogers has launched a new Summer Bar Menu of Julep-inspired craft cocktails featuring a swizzle stick as part of his new lineup of libations with a fresh focus. Beginning in the late 18th century, it was prescribed by doctors for its perceived medicinal qualities. The concoction has since evolved into a […]