Dining
Old-time favorite: Zlaket’s in Garden Grove
01.03.10
Talk about history—Zlaket’s in Garden Grove has been around since 1927 and more than eight decades later, it still retains that wonderful small town market feel. The family-owned deli has remained a favorite among residents for its selection of high quality meats, deli foods and catered goods.
Zlaket’s is also known for having what might be the largest selection of old-fashioned soda pop in Orange County—they carry nearly 30 kinds of bottled soda, including Bubble Up, Frosties, Filbert’s, and more! Classic sandwiches are $6 to $7; for the meat gourmand you can find leg of lamb stuffed with ortega chiles, filet of beef roast stuffed with peppers, onions, mushroom, pork loin roast stuffed with dried fruit, veal shanks prepared for Osso Bucco and more.
Zlaket’s Market is located at 12921 Main St. in Garden Grove
714.534.2188
Hours:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Closed on Sunday
Belgian feast: Brussels Bistro in Laguna Beach
01.03.10
Get an authentic taste of Belgian cuisine right here in Orange County - in downtown Laguna Beach to be exact. Just walk down a short flight of stairs to the below-ground brasserie known as Brussels Bistro. Once inside the brick-walled eatery, the atmosphere is usually lively and boisterous, filled with patrons tucking into classic Belgian favorites like savory pommes frites (the Belgians are famous for their fries!), crock of mussels and of course, throwing back plenty of Belgian beers like Chimay.
Find other Belgian specialties like Flemish asparagus, cheese croquettes with gray shrimps from the North Sea, traditional waterzooi (a hearty stew) from Ghent, tender salmon with cherry beer - just to name a few.
Brussels Bistro is located at 222 Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach
949.376.7955
www.brusselsbistro.com
Hours:
5 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday
4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday
Lunch & dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday
Lunch & dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. Sunday
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