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Celebrate Easter in Orange County with Limited-Time Brunch Menus, Spring Cocktails, and more!
04.03.23
Considering celebrating Easter Brunch out? Some of Orange County’s top restaurants are planning special menus including The Blind Pig, Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen, and Bruno’s Italian Kitchen! There are also specials for Ramadan at Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, plus an exciting live music event with the Mariachi Divas at Calaca Mamas Cantina!
Celebrate Easter Brunch with Specials at The Blind Pig
Orange County’s popular speakeasy specializing in New American fusion cuisine invites guests to celebrate Easter with its special Brunch menu paired with its award-winning craft bar program. On Sunday, April 9th, The Blind Pig will open its doors early and observe special hours to serve Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both the Yorba Linda and Rancho Santa Margarita locations. Both the food and drink menus at The Blind Pig are seasonally rotating, taking advantage of the freshest ingredients available, and are inspired by cuisines from around the world.
For more information on the Blind Pig and their upcoming happenings, visit theblindpigoc.com.
31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
10:30 AM4975 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen
Orange County’s premier Latin eatery, Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen, is celebrating Easter Sunday with a special Easter brunch menu, bottomless mimosas, and Live Latin music at their Irvine location! Guests can enjoy beloved brunch classics such as Braised Short Rib Chilaquiles and Huevos Rancheros and more on Sunday, April 9th, 10:30 AM - 3PM. Cheers to an effortless Easter celebration with bottomless mimosas featuring fresh squeezed orange juice, hibiscus or mango juice, or one of Cha Cha’s many brunch libations made with the finest quality tequilas and fresh-squeezed citrus juices! Live music at Cha Cha’s Irvine begins at 12 PM.
For reservations and more information, visit chachaslatinkitchen.com.
110 W Birch St #7, Brea.
13126 Jamboree Rd, Irvine.
Brunos Italian Kitchen
This Easter, Brunos Italian Kitchen is celebrating all weekend long with a delicious 3-Course Easter spread for just $35 per person! The beloved Italian eatery known for its handmade pasta and homestyle recipes straight from the heart of Venice is serving up an Easter feast Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 9th featuring fan-favorite appetizers, unique entrees and can’t miss desserts. Guests can skip the cooking this year and indulge in soul-satisfying recipes like Brunos’ Marsala Pork Chop– grilled bone-in pork chop in a marsala mushroom sauce, served with roasted potatoes and sautéed green beans, Swordfish Acqua Pazza, and Linguine Alla Capesante.
For reservations and more information, visit brunositaliankitchen.com.
210 W. Birch Street Brea.
ADDITIONAL HAPPENINGS
Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen Observes Ramadan with Specials
Now through Friday, Apr 21, 2023, Michelin-rated concept Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen is offering nightly celebrations for Ramadan - observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community! Each night of Ramadan, the 100% Halal restaurant in Fullerton, which serves elevated Desi cuisine like the Woodfired Bone-In Tomahawk steak of Australian Wagyu beef, will be offering rose water, dates and fruit after sunset, prior to serving iftar (the first meal after the fast).
For more information and the latest updates, visit khansaaboc.com.
229 E Commonwealth Ave Unit A, Fullerton.
Enjoy a night of good eats, drinks, and live music from the Mariachi Divas at Calaca Mamas Cantina!
On Thursday, March 30th from 7 pm - 9 pm, guests can enjoy live entertainment from the Mariachi Divas at the Day of the Dead-themed restaurant, Calaca Mamas Cantina. The Mariachi Divas is an all-female, Grammy award-winning, mariachi band that frequently performs at the Disneyland Resort and brings an exciting mix of melodies, ranging from American pop music to Mexican folk songs and traditional tunes. Dishes such as the Taco in a Bag and the Under the Sea Duo are just a few of the many offerings guests can enjoy during this special performance while sipping on spirited cocktails. Additional performances will be held on Thursday, April 13th and Thursday, April 27th. Stay up to date with Calaca Mamas by visiting Instagram and Facebook at @CalacaMamasCantina or sign up for the newsletter by visiting CalacaMamas.com.
1550 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim.
Photo of The Blind Pig, Brunch Spread
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Rum Social Celebrates 1st Anniversary with New Seasonal Menu Items & $1 Bottles of Wine
03.31.23
Rum Social, the island-inspired restaurant and bar in the heart of Laguna Beach that opened in March 2022, is celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of a new seasonal dinner menu. Executive Chef Nick Herrera debuts a selection of dishes showcasing his mastery of bold, exotic flavors. To celebrate, the restaurant will offer dine-in dinner guests select bottles of wine for just $1 during the month of April. (Limit one per reservation.)
Since its opening, Rum Social has allured Laguna Beach locals and visitors alike. Its menu of bold dishes, vacation-worthy cocktails, and luxe tropical design offer guests an unparalleled escape into the elusive ‘endless summer’ lifestyle. The vacation vibe atmosphere at Rum Social further complements its Island-inspired menu and vibrant beverage program paying homage to the tiki cocktail culture popularized during the golden era of 1930s Hollywood.
New additions to the Rum Social menu include a selection of shareable starters that set the stage for an evening full of flavor. An elevated approach to Tuna Poke features an artfully plated tartare of pineapple pico de gallo, avocado, and sweet Thai sauce, while Crispy Coconut Prawns with cucumber and housemade cocktail sauce showcase Herrera’s creative approach to the classics. Offering a twist on the tried-and-true, refreshing salads include a Crispy Brussels Caesar topped with crispy shallots, tangy cotija, and micro herbs; and an Apple Rum Salad with roasted grapes, walnuts, and mint, a riff on the classic Waldorf.
Hearty sides like Uncle Ken’s Fried Rice topped with a delicate sesame egg juxtapose flavors of smoked jade rice, sweet carrots, and aromatic sofrito. Show-stopping supper plates include slow-braised Snake River Farms Wagyu Short Rib in Ropa Vieja, Garlic Butter Prawns dressed in a brown butter citrus sauce with Maitake mushrooms. Bold flavors of curry and coconut marry in the Striped Seabass with coconut rice curry broth, Shimeji mushrooms, and pickled cabbage.
Overlooking the picturesque courtyard of Peppertree Lane is Rum Social’s Treehouse Bar, where guests can retreat to a Hemingway speakeasy where bartenders mix, muddle, stir, and swizzle handcrafted cocktails. Much like its menu, Rum Social’s beverage program derives inspiration from the Caribbean and Pacific Islands, juxtaposing contemporary twists on classic cocktails and traditional tiki libations. Signature sips like The Hemingway and Mojito Smash offer guests a taste of the restaurant’s namesake rums, including dark, barrel-aged, and black tea-infused varieties.
Rum Social is located at 448 South Coast Highway in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly with a daily Social Happy Hour from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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