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The Modern Bento Box at Mix Mix
03.28.17
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar in Downtown Santa Ana, one of the best new restaurants in OC, just launched a new pop-up lunch concept, “Mix Box Kitchen”, which features a 3-course lunch for $15. Executive chef-owner Ross Pangilinan new lunch pop-up presents a modern bento box which features favorites from his globally inspired menu including Pork Cheek Adobo and House Made Chitarra “Carbonara” Pasta.
During lunch, which runs from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., you can create your own modern bento box, offering globally inspired combinations of Pangilinan’s salads, snacks, and mains which borrow flavors from Mexico to Morocco and techniques from Paris to the Philippines.
Priced at $15, the modern bento box is also available for take-out and features one salad, snack, and main:
1. SALAD
Gem Lettuce - tangerine, cheddar, pepitas, pomegranate vinaigrette
Moroccan Carrot Salad - harissa yogurt
Caesar Salad - garlic croutons
Green Salad - grapes, apples, blue cheese, walnuts, green goddess
Farro Salad - lemon-herb dressing
2. SNACK
Tuna Poke “Nachos” - chicharrones, avocado, seaweed
Albacore Tostada - orange, Sriracha mayo, avocado
Roasted Cauliflower - gochujang, citrus, cashews
Roasted Trumpet Mushrooms - gremolata
Chorizo Potato Croquettes - lime jalapeño aioli
3. MAIN
Korean Marinated Grilled Chicken - kimchi fried rice
Miso Salmon - soy-ginger soba noodles
Pork Cheek Adobo - garlic fried rice, chimichurri, crispy shallot
House Made Chitarra “Carbonara” - spaghetti, guanciale, black pepper, parmesan
Stir Fried Tofu - market vegetables, garlic-ginger sauce
Pangilinan’s lunch pop-up is offered Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Local working professionals can take Downtown Santa Ana’s free Lunch Trolley to Mix Mix Kitchen Bar which runs from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
Open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., and for dinner Tuesday - Thursday from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Brunch is offered every Sunday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar is at 300 N. Main St. in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana. 714.836.5158.
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My Favorite Skin Treatments at Image Perfect Laser
03.28.17
Who doesn’t want their skin to look its best? After doing a ton of research on the most beneficial skin rejuvenation treatments I could find in OC, it came to one: IPL photorejuvenation at Image Perfect Laser in Irvine. I wanted a treatment to improve my skin’s appearance, you know common skin woes, including fine lines, melasma and sun spots. This minimally invasive skin procedure can also treat signs of aging such as broken capillaries, texture problems and rosacea. And, there's no downtime.
I met Teresa Cadwallader, R.N., owner of Image Perfect Laser and booked an IPL Laser Treatment for my face in November. She also told me about Dermapen Micro-Needling, that uses a micro-needle roller that causes thousands of micro-injuries when rolled over the skin. It was the first time I had ever heard of this treatment, and Teresa said it was a great compliment to IPL.
I did some research and found that it’s been scientifically proven that skin needling really does work for inducting normal collagen and elastin in the skin, increasing transdermal absorption of products. The production of collagen continues for up to 12 months after the procedure. Depressed acne scars, wrinkles, skin texture and tightness are all improved as a result.
I decided to try the Dermapen Micro-Needling a few weeks after the IPL, and now I’ve done a series of two each. Ever since I had the procedures, I’ve been getting so many compliments on my skin and I can see a difference, too! I wear less makeup and some days none at all. The treatments were not painful at all, no downtime, and I’m so happy with the results.
Teresa is now offering a special on both treatments if you call and ask for the “Greer Special.” Consultations are complimentary.
Image Perfect Laser is at 4605 Barranca Pkwy #205, Irvine. 949.485.3866.
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