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Weekday Breakfast Spots in the OC
10.04.19
Weekends shouldn’t be the only time we treat ourselves to a breakfast out -- this should be a mandatory weekday happening as well! Whether it’s a friendly meet up, a morning meeting, or a solo morning date, these OC breakfast spots are sure to hit the spot for all early grinders all week long!
They are also great places for diners to pull out their laptops to get a jump on their workday!
The Lost Bean at Mess Hall Market in Tustin
The early bird gets the worm at The Lost Bean! Open every weekday at 7 a.m.- 4 p.m., The Lost Bean serves up all-organic coffee and tea. Hot, iced, or blended, their coffee is roasted on-site and they stock more than 25 loose leaf teas from all around the world! Morning hunger cures include french toast, house-made granola, and Quinoa Cakes served with two eggs and topped with avocado.
1705 Flight Way in Tustin.
The Sandwich Society at Mess Hall Market in Tustin
Mornings just got better! At The Sandwich Society, guests can enjoy a vast number of breakfast options including The Chorizo Burrito, the fan-favorite Bubble Waffle Sandwich, and for all green-eating guests out there, the Veggie Egg Benedict, which starts with a toasted English Muffin that’s topped with avocado, sauteed spinach and mushrooms, tomatoes, a poached egg, and homemade hollandaise sauce!
Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1705 Flight Way in Tustin.
Old Vine Kitchen & Bar at THE CAMP in Costa Mesa
At Old Vine Kitchen & Bar, guests can choose breakfast dishes from Old Vine’s sweet, savory, and comfort sections! Got a sweet tooth? Old Vine’s Baked Caramel Apple French Toast is the way to go -- served freshly baked and garnished with strawberries and caramel and chocolate swirl. Enjoy it as an entree or a breakfast dessert! Breakfast available daily from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2937 Bristol St. Suite A-103 in Costa Mesa.
Cultivation Kitchen in Anaheim
Served on weekdays from 9 - 11 a.m., guests are welcomed early with Cultivation’s “Good Morning Sunshine” menu! Start the morning with a smile after indulging in loaded avocado toast, a prosciutto, and caramelized onion frittata, or the go-to Blood Orange Ricotta Pancakes, made with warm berry compote, fresh blood oranges, lavender ricotta whipped cream, and maple syrup
350 South Anaheim Blvd. in Anaheim.
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The 16th Annual OC Children’s Book Festival
10.03.19
Orange Coast College hosts the 16th annual Orange County Children's Book Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Attendees will have a chance to meet with well-known authors and artists, including five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Kobe Bryant, who will be promoting his new book "Legacy and the Queen," and reality television star Elena Gant, promoting her new book "Rox & Pax."
The festival brings 90 published authors, 12 studio illustrators and 60 literacy centered exhibitors to the Costa Mesa campus for a day of family fun.
Five stages will be located throughout campus, including a S.T.E.A.M stage highlighting space exploration. Noted astrophysicist David A. Aguilar will be on hand to share his experience working for NASA's New Horizons Mission special media team on the historic Pluto Flyby Mission.
There also will be Storyteller, Illustrator, Early Reader/Middle Grade/Teen Stage, and Animal and Nature stages. Exhibitors setting up shop at the festival include Orange County Public Libraries, PBS SoCal, Lakeshore Learning, and the Orange County Department of Education. There also will be train rides and bounce houses for kids.
Parking and attendance for the event is free, and multiple food vendors will be on-site, including Kona Shaved Ice, Wendy's Bacon Hot Dogs, and Sophia's Kitchen. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend. For more information visit kidsbookfestival.com
Visit orangecoastcollege.edu to view a complete list of authors, illustrators, and exhibitors.
2701 Fairview Road in Costa Mesa.
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