Dining

La Vida Cantina Does Brunch Right
06.17.15
Looking for new relaxing al fresco brunch ideas this summer? La Vida Cantina has expanded its popular Sunday brunch to Saturdays. The Costa Mesa restaurant now serves its brunch menu, complete with bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys, on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For Father’s Day on Sunday, the special is steak, egg, chile relleno and a beer for $18.95.
The brunch menu features a range of items including Izzy’s French Toast, baguette-style French toast topped with a warm berry mix and served with three crispy jalapeno bacon strips; Pan Crepes, two crepes filled with a warm mixed berry coulis and served with crispy jalapeno bacon strips and two eggs; Burrito de Huevo, scrambled eggs with chorizo, onions, serrano peppers and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla; Steak and Eggs, Certified Angus skirt steak strips served with two eggs, breakfast potatoes, refried black beans and a choice of flour or corn tortillas; Huevos Rancheros, a crispy tortilla topped with two eggs, covered with ranchera sauce and jack cheese.
Served with breakfast potatoes and refried black beans; Breakfast Tostaditas, two crispy tortillas topped with refried black beans, shredded pork, poached eggs, covered with a tomatillo sauce and topped with avocado, Mexican cream and cotija cheese; Enchiladas con Huevo, two cheese enchiladas in a guajillo sauce, topped with two eggs and served with breakfast potatoes and refried black beans; and the La Vida Omelet, natural smoked ham, jack cheese, onions, poblano peppers, mushrooms and red bell peppers, topped avocado and a drizzle of tomatillo sauce, served with breakfast potatoes and refried black beans.
Brunch dishes start at $11 with a la carte items also available. Bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys are an additional $9.
La Vida Cantina’s regular menu is available for dinner after 4 p.m. on weekdays, and served for lunch after 11 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and after 2 p.m. on Sundays. Happy Hour is offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 6:30 p.m., and a Late Night Happy Hour is available Thursday through Saturday, from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m.
La Vida is on the entertainment level of The Triangle at 1870 Harbor Blvd., where the 55 Fwy. meets Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa. 949.612.2349.
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Huntington Downtown A Fun and Festive Week
06.17.15
It’s a busy and fun week in Huntington Beach Downtown. Starting with the HB Downtown Art Walk on Thursday, June 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. You can come out and check out artists located in locations throughout the downtown--from Orange St., down Main St., and all the way to The Strand.
HB Downtown Art Walk is held every third Thursday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. Art work is available for purchase.
On Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to noon, it’s the Epic Big Board Ride where participants will try to break the Guinness World Records for "Most People Riding a Surfboard at Once." A custom made 42-foot long surfboard dubbed the “World’s Largest Surfboard” will be at the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier.
Following the epic attempt to break the Guinness World Records, there’s the tasty event—8th annual Chili at the Beach- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s the HB Downtown contest for the best chili in the community. Come out and help crown the winner. Since it’s Father's Day Weekend, you can also shop from vendors geared to fathers. Live music and entertainment will make it a festive day.
Purchase tickets online at hbdowntown.com for chili tasting. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the event.
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