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Paragon Holiday Grilled Cheese Pop-Up + The Return of Breakfast Sandwiches
12.07.22
The recently-opened Paragon at SOCO celebrates the season with a cozy, upscale dinner pop-up celebrating delicious takes on the Grilled Cheese Sandwich. These Holiday Grilled Cheese Dinners will take place 5-10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through Friday, Dec. 23.
“We wanted to take something that most everybody loves–the Grilled Cheese Sandwich–and put the Paragon spin on it, a few times over,” Executive Chef Dean Isom said. “ I’ve created two soups for the pop-up, too. Grilled cheese and soup when it’s cold out is the paragon of comforting food to me, and in many ways, that’s really what we’re all about.”
The pop-up menu features:
SANDWICHES (with gruyere, cheddar, and parmesan cheeses)
- Bacon Grilled Cheese / smoked bacon, red wine demi-glace, tomato
- Mushroom Grilled Cheese/spinach, cremini mushrooms, swiss cheese
- Chorizo Grilled Cheese / chorizo, avocado, tomato
- Crab Grilled Cheese/lump crab, avocado, tomato
- Grilled Cheese/gruyere, cheddar, and parmesan
SOUPS
- Tomato Bisque / toasted sourdough
- Potato Leek Soup / toasted sourdough
SALADS
- Caesar Salad / marinated anchovies, reggianito, lemon croutons
- Honey Gem Salad / pickled onions, herb goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette
SIDES
- Truffle Fries
- Garlic Parmesan Tots
- Small Tomato Bisque
- Small Potato Leek Soup
- Add a Side to Your Sandwich for $5
DESSERT
Pots De Crème / rich chocolate and coffee, raspberry whipped cream
Paragon is also bringing their fan-favorite breakfast sandwiches back to the menu starting Dec. 1. These sandwiches were originally on the menu when Paragon was a breakfast/brunch pop-up located inside of Shuck Oyster Bar, across the center at SOCO, inside of the OC Mix.
Sandwiches are available for dine-in, takeout and catering. The menu includes:
- Lox Sandwich / goat cheese / alfalfa sprouts / tomato / dill aioli
- Bacon Sandwich / over medium egg / american cheese / bacon jam
- Egg & Cheese Sandwich / two over medium eggs / american cheese / habanero aioli
- Chorizo Sandwich / over medium egg / pepper jack cheese / habanero aioli
Tuesday-Friday
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Restaurant | 3-5 p.m. Bar only
Saturday & Sunday
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Restaurant | 3-5 p.m. Bar Only | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Live Jazz
Holiday Grilled Cheese Dinner Pop-Up
5-10 p.m. every Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 1-23
Paragon is at 3321 Hyland, Ste. E in Costa Mesa. 657.247.0101
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Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks: Candy Cane Shake
12.06.22
Deck the halls with Island’s seasonal sweet treat. The fine burgers and drinks restaurant is offering its Candy Cane Shake ($6.50) until the end of the year for all to enjoy.
Blended with Oreo chunks and crushed peppermint, milkshake lovers are sure to experience a perfect balance between sweet and minty flavors in a creamy shake – excellent to wrap up a hearty meal.
Islands offers delivery and pickup, walk-ins, and reservations by calling your nearest location.
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