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Cubed One Stop Poke Opens at Union Market Tustin

04.12.16

Poke enthusiasts can look forward to the newest poke spot to open in OC---Cubed Poke at Union Market Tustin serving up their signature Poke Bowls and Musubi.

Cubed Poke is the realization of a dream of four friends who love cooking and eating together, so they created a Hawaiian-centric eatery featuring healthy, fast cuisine. They are taking classic Hawaiian recipes, and adding their modern spin.

You can choose from six poke bowls; or build your own poke (start with a base, choose sauce, protein, and add signature or premium add ons); sides and delicious drinks such as Hawaiian sodas, mango black tea, fresh young coconut, Hawaiian beer, Lychee sake and house sake.

Island flavors shine through in items like their Lilo Bowl, featuring tuna, kale, oyster sauce and mandarin oranges; as well as their Musubis made with Portuguese sausage and spam. Cubed's poke will be made with the freshest ingredients possible. For the ultimate Cubed experience, add a side of their signature musubi, malasda and a cold beer on the patio.

Cubed Poke is at Union Market Tustin is at 2493 Park Avenue in Tustin. 714.258.8182.

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Homemade and hearty, Carolina’s Italian In Anaheim

04.12.16

If you love old school Italian food—hearty portions, homemade pasta, made to order pizzas and cheesy garlic bread—you are going to love Carolina’s Italian Restaurant a longtime family owned restaurant in Garden Grove that just opened a second location in Anaheim.

The wait staff at Carolina’s in Anaheim goes out of their way to make you feel at home. They’re friendly, attentive and will bring you complimentary cheese garlic bread and will happily make menu suggestions.

The Taste of Italy—a trio of Shrimp Alfredo, Chicken Pesto & Spaghetti with meatballs is one of their signature plates and it’s great for sharing. Other favorites include the platter of delicious meatballs topped with homemade marinara sauce; the beef lasagna, calzone filled with meatballs, ham, sausage, cheese, homemade marinara sauce and topped with cheese and marinara; and Carolina’s 7 layer pizza with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, black olives, bell peppers and tomatoes. Carolina’s is also known for its extensive beer and wine list. It’s reported to have the largest beer list in Orange County—more than 400 beers to choose from.

The restaurant also caters year-round, for small gatherings to a party of 1,000 people. Carolina’s is perfect for any occasion.

Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.

Carolina’s Italian Restaurant is at 915 S. Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim.

Carolina’s original location is at 12045 Chapman Ave., in Garden Grove. 714.971.5551.

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