Dining
Lea Jane’s Hot Chicken Opens at SteelCraft Bellflower
01.10.22
SteelCraft Bellflower, an outdoor urban eatery built using repurposed shipping containers with additional locations in Long Beach and Garden Grove, just added Lea Jane’s Hot Chicken to its impressive roster of eateries.
“We are so excited to introduce the Bellflower community to the delicious menu at Lea Jane’s Hot Chicken,” shared Kim Gros, founder of SteelCraft. “Locals come to SteelCraft to try the latest and greatest in foodie culture, and we know that Lea Jane’s will not disappoint.”
It’s the first Lea Jane’s Hot Chicken to open in California. Managing Partner Johnny Hoang opened the first Lea Jane’s Hot Chicken location in Denver, Colorado in 2020. The eatery was such a hit that the concept quickly expanded into Texas with a second location opening in Houston and they have plans to open others in Austin and Englewood.
The fast-casual concept offers a menu that is reminiscent of roadside picnics with options including classic fried chicken, wings, and sandwiches. The team at Lea Jane’s has a three-day process to ensure the flavor of their chicken is just right. The process includes brining the bone-in poultry in a blend of secret spices, water, and sugar for 24 hours before the chicken goes through a second round of breading and then is fried and seasoned. Guests can choose from three different heat levels including Southern (no spice), Medium, and Clucking Hot.
“Some of my fondest memories from my childhood are of the picnics I would have with my family while on road trips every summer. Fried chicken is one of my father’s favorite foods, and it was always on our roadside picnic menu,” shares Lea Jane’s Managing Partner Johnny Hoang. “I founded Lea Jane’s Hot Chicken to pay homage to those special childhood memories, and I can’t wait to introduce our nostalgia-tinged spin on Nashville-style hot chicken to visitors of SteelCraft — a food hall brimming with unique ideas and concepts that so perfectly complement our bourgeoning brand.”
Lea Jane’s is open at SteelCraft Bellflower from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
16500 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower.
Where to Find Veggie-Forward Dishes in LA/OC
01.07.22
Have you made a New Year resolution that involves eating healthier? If you’re among those who are trying to eat more veggies in 2022, you’re in luck. Here’s a variety of vegetable-forward dishes from several beloved Mexican-inspired restaurants in the LA/OC area.
Solita | Valencia and Huntington Beach
Solita celebrates great Mexican food, dynamic margaritas, and Southern California’s laid-back lifestyle, encompassing true summer vibes. Here’s a sampling of Solita’s offerings, including their popular Street Tacos:
Guacamole Solita – served in old school in a fried tortilla bowl with mango, serrano, tomato, onion, and cilantro
Cali Elote Taco – grilled corn, black beans, chipotle sauce, cotija, salsa fresca, and avocado with crunchy sweet potato threads and chile salt
Chile Relleno Con Queso – poblano chile, cheese, fluffy egg batter, Ranchera sauce, crema, cotija, and served with 2 sides
SOL Mexican Cocina | Playa Vista and Newport Beach
Inspired by the best of coastal Baja California, SOL’s kitchens feature a unique spin on fresh, healthy, coastal Mexican food, lovingly made from scratch. Here’s a sampling of SOL’s offerings, which includes a great variety of vegan dishes:
Guacamole Granada – naked guacamole topped with pomegranate seeds, green apple, spiced salted peanuts, and cotija cheese with beet chips
Grilled Sweet Corn – carved tableside with butter, lime, chiles, cotija cheese, and chipotle drizzle
Spicy “Popcorn” Cauliflower Taco – cauliflower deep-fried in spicy beer batter, with creamy coconut-avocado salsa on a corn tortilla with pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, onions, cilantro, and lime
Spice-Roasted Butternut Squash Taco – crispy onions, green chile, and red pepper salsa
Las Brisas | Laguna Beach
The iconic SoCal restaurant perched above the scenic Laguna Beach coastline brings the beauty and charm of Mexican cuisine to its loyal guests—fit for any occasion. Here’s a sampling of Las Brisas’ offerings and guests should also check out the Weekend Brunch as well:
Kale Salad – pepitas, avocado, and cotija cheese
Black Bean and Manga Tostada – sweet mango salsa, black beans, serrano chile, and avocado
Maitake Mushroom Taco – avocado, guajillo, pickled carrots, and cotija
Butternut Squash Tamales – pasilla chile, queso oaxaca, and guajillo sauce
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