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Tender Greens Unveils Seasonal Summer Menu Inspired by Local Harvests
06.18.25
Tender Greens, the Los Angeles-based restaurant known for its elevated seasonal fare, has launched its new summer menu—highlighting fresh, vibrant produce and bold, ingredient-driven flavors. Guided by California’s local harvests and regional growers, each dish reflects the brand’s commitment to culinary excellence.
New seasonal offerings include:
Grilled Sea Bass Plate — Simply seasoned with sea salt and herb oil, served with a choice of two sides
Summer Longevity Bowl — Grilled sea bass or braised beans with heirloom tomato panzanella, charred eggplant labneh, roasted fennel and fingerling potatoes
Seasonal Vegetable Plate — A rotating medley of summer squash, sweet peppers, French green beans, mushrooms and more, with two sides
Summer Harvest Salad — Stone fruit from Family Tree Farms, blackberries, goat cheese, pistachios and caramelized onions over baby lettuces, dressed in golden balsamic vinaigrette
California Bowl — Salmon or chipotle barbecue chicken with roasted corn salsa, cilantro lime brown rice, cabbage slaw, queso fresco, pepitas and lime crema
Watermelon Agua Fresca — A refreshing seasonal sip to pair with any meal
This season's menu is rooted in partnerships with California farms, including Valdivia Farms—renowned for heirloom tomatoes—and Family Tree Farms, known for its exceptional stone fruits.
Tender Greens has two Orange County locations in Irvine:
Irvine Spectrum – 530 Spectrum Center Drive
UC Irvine – 4237 Campus Drive, Suite B165
To explore the full menu or order online, visit TenderGreens.com.
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Strickland’s Ice Cream Marks One Year in Costa Mesa
06.17.25
Strickland’s Ice Cream is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Costa Mesa, continuing to win over Orange County fans with its rich, small-batch flavors made fresh daily using vintage machines from the 1930s.
Originally founded in Akron, Ohio in 1936, Strickland’s is known for its ultra-creamy texture, achieved with old-school machines that produce dense ice cream with minimal air. The Costa Mesa shop, located at 1835 Newport Blvd., marks the brand’s return to OC after the longtime Irvine location closed.
The new location was opened by Neil Liu, a former Strickland’s fan turned owner, who’s brought back the nostalgic magic—complete with real ingredients, rotating “Flavor of the Day” offerings, and the same iconic milkshakes and Arctic Twisters.
Upcoming June flavors include Sweet Red Bean, Nutella Chip, Paradise Trios, Andes Cool Mint Fudge, and Orange Pineapple. Summer must-tries include Dubai Taro, Reese’s Cup, Snickers, and Oreo with fresh banana.
Milkshake Mondays are a local favorite, offering a free size upgrade from 3 to 7 p.m. every Monday (limit one per customer).
Strickland’s Costa Mesa is open daily, with extended hours on weekends:
Monday–Thursday & Sunday: 12:30–9 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 12:30–10 p.m.
(714) 887-4218
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