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Tequila Thursdays at SOL

09.03.13

SOL’s popular weekly Tequila Thursdays continues with a new line-up of tequila partners, beginning with Karma Tequila on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SOL Cocina in Newport Beach. Enjoy a complimentary tasting every Thursday in the bar and the featured tequila will be half-off the normal price. The event takes place in the bar area and guests will be served on a first come, first serve basis. Tequila Thursdays will run every Thursday thereafter, with schedule below.

Sept. 5: Karma, Sept. 12 Corralejo, Sept. 19: El Jimador, Sept. 26: Private Event, Oct. 3: Casa Noble, Oct. 10: Apocalypto, Oct. 17: Aga-Vie, Oct. 24: Heradura, Oct. 31: Patron, Nov. 7: Partida, Nov. 14: Casa Amigos, Nov. 21: Karma, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving, Dec. 5: Dos Armadillos

SOL can also host custom private tequila tastings with more than 70 tequilas to consider. All private events have the option of a private bar with dedicated bartender, and all events allow for custom beverage options that can be as simple or as varied as is required.
In-house capacity for seated private dining is 35 guests, while tray-passed mixers can accommodate up to 50 guests. For more information on SOL Catering, contact Paige Wyle at 949.675.9800 or events@solcocina.com.

SOL Cocina is at 251 E. Pacific Coast Highway at Bayside Drive, in Newport Beach.

Grab ‘N Go at Lemonade

08.29.13

Lemonade just arrived at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. If you’re not already familiar with the popular Los Angeles-based eatery, it’s where you can order quick and healthy contemporary California cuisine in a hip cafeteria setting.

Just grab a tray and then choose from twenty salads, slow-cooked braises, artisan sandwiches, freshly made soups, delicious desserts and a variety of lemonade flavors. There is also the first wood-burning oven for a Lemonade (11 SoCal locations) for roasting vegetables and flatbreads and a rotisserie for whole roast rib eye, leg of lamb and chicken. Executive Chef and Owner, Alan Jackson oversees every menu item and is committed to offering new and refreshing dishes.

Lemonade offers both indoor and outdoor seating upstairs, near the Fashion Island movie theater.

Open 11 a.m. to 9:05 p.m. daily. 949.717.7525.

Pictured above Lemonade founders, Chef Alan Jackson and Ian Olse.