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True Food Kitchen’s New Seasonal Dishes
09.11.18
Even though summer might seem like it’s over, you can still enjoy summer's seasonal foods. And at True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island new menu items are available through October. The menu highlights ingredients with natural health benefits based on the principals of Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet.
The new menu features a bounty of the season’s best ingredients at their peak of freshness, including Heirloom Tomatoes, Summer Berries, Watermelon and Lavender, alongside exciting new additions such as Forbidden Black Rice, Sweet Potato Noodles (aka Korean Glass Noodles), Fonio (a gluten-free West African ancient grain) and Black Walnuts.
New Dish Highlights:
Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon coconut lime yogurt, basil, mint, toasted pistachio (V, GF)
Korean Noodle Salad sweet potato glass noodle, bok choy, kale, cucumber kimchi, mango, bean sprout, almond lime vinaigrette (V)
Summer Tacos grilled fish* or grass-fed steak*, tomatillo-avocado salsa, pickled jicama slaw, coconut lime yogurt, anasazi bean (GF)
Responsibly Sourced Striped Bass* chef's selection of vegetables, grains
Summer Berries forbidden black rice, watermelon, macadamia nut, coconut whipped cream (V, GF)
Blueberry Pancakes quinoa, greek yogurt, maple syrup VEG, GF
New Beverage Highlights: a Watermelon Mojito lime-infused rum, mint; Wild Orchid lemon-infused vodka, lavender, blueberry; Pop de Provence lemon, lavender, bubbly water; Watermelon Lemonade; Blueberry Mint Mimosa; and Lavender Coconut Cold Brew cold brew ice, crushed coconut.
Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Brunch is served 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Happy Hour from 3 to 6 p.m.
451 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.644.2400.
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Celebrate all things Mexico with Pop-In@Nordstrom ¡Viva México!
09.10.18
Pop-In @Nordstrom, an ongoing series of themed pop-up shops that transitions every four to six weeks is celebrating all things Mexico with Pop-In@Nordstrom ¡Viva México! at South Coast Plaza and online at Nordstrom.com/pop. now through Sept. 30. It offers a vibrant assortment of home accents and accessories from Mexican artisans, as well as ready-to-wear apparel from Mexican designers using explorations of colors, shapes, and materials.
A portion of the shop’s ready-to-wear assortment is brought in through a partnership with Cooperativa Shop, a destination for carefully curated emerging and established Latin American designers. It also showcases bold and beautifully handmade, Mexican accessories such as woven tote bags, pom-pom sandals, oversized sun hats, handcrafted jewelry and more.
In addition to fashion items, Pop-In@Nordstrom ¡Viva México! features beautiful home accessories. From covetable handwoven pieces from The Citizenry such as pillows, blankets, and baskets to scents for home and body inspired by the Yucatán Peninsula.
Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza is at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. 714.549.8300.
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