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Toast Kitchen + Bakery Donating May’s Proceeds to Bracken’s Kitchen
05.01.19
It has always been John Park’s, executive chef and owner of Toast Kitchen + Bakery, mission to utilize his culinary talents to serve the community. Toast donates 10% of all proceeds each month to a different charitable organization year-round, and this month Toast is benefitting Bracken’s Kitchen. Bracken’s Kitchen partners with various businesses, restaurants and food industry companies to provide food for the homeless.
Toast Kitchen + Bakery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – closed on Mondays. Visit Toast with your family and friends to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert while giving back to a worthy cause!
For more information on Toast Kitchen + Bakery, visit: toastkitchenbakery.com; for more information on Bracken’s Kitchen, visit: brackenskitchen.com
1767 Newport Boulevard in Costa Mesa. 949.873.5057.
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Central Laguna’s New Spring Menu
04.30.19
Central Laguna Beach just debuted new spring menu items created by Executive Chef Michael Campbell. Incorporating the season’s most vibrant flavors, Central’s refreshed menu introduces American fusion cuisine bringing an international flare to steak, seafood and elevated comfort food.
Experience the seasonal menu which welcomes several new starters, main dishes and desserts. Whet your appetite with the Crispy Shrimp with serrano aioli, and enjoy savory main dishes like the Panko Crusted Cod with crab & cauliflower puree and wild rice. Indulge in delectable spring dessert options like Caramelized Bread Pudding Bites with coconut ice cream and whipped cream.
Venture upstairs and step out onto Laguna Beach’s original rooftop patio. Catch the sunset and enjoy the picture-perfect moment with one of Central’s signature cocktails compliments of Head Bartender, Robin Shinn. New for the season, the beverage menu introduces five spring cocktails including Lost in Laguna made with Havana Club rum, Zaya rum, orgeat, pineapple, ginger beer and lime, and Where There’s Smoke with El Silencio mezcal, agave, strawberry and lemon.
Open for lunch and dinner 12–9 p.m. Tues–Wed: 12–10 p.m. Thurs. 12–10:30 p.m. Friday.
361 Forest Ave, Suite 103, Laguna Beach. 949.715.0801 or visit centrallagunabeach.com.
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