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Broken Yolk Cafe Opens in Irvine with Free Pancakes for First 100 Customers

08.08.24

Southern California's beloved breakfast spot, Broken Yolk Cafe, is set to open its newest location on Barranca Parkway in Irvine at the Crossroads Shopping Center on Tuesday, August 13. On opening day, the first 100 customers will win a year of free pancakes.

Broken Yolk Cafe was one of the first full-service restaurants to thrive in the breakfast and lunch scene. The restaurant has redefined brunch from a special occasion meal to an everyday delight, pioneering a segment that continues to grow in popularity.

Leading the new Irvine location is experienced local restaurateur and Broken Yolk Cafe franchisee Mike DiNorscia. DiNorscia is also the founder and CEO of Grain & Grit Collective, which operates four other Broken Yolk Cafes in the City of Orange, Costa Mesa, Buena Park, and Phoenix, as well as several popular restaurants in San Diego, including two locations of Carnitas’ Snack Shack, the Little Italy Food Hall, Not Not Tacos, Basta by Sam the Cooking Guy, CooCoo’s Nest, and Samburgers.

The Irvine Broken Yolk Cafe will feature an extensive house-made breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu, plus exclusive mimosa flights, Bloody Marys, and other specialty items. Breakfast favorites include six signature benedict options, omelets, skillets, and griddle favorites like waffles, pancakes, and French toast, including a French toast sampler. For lunch, the menu includes sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. Those into a boozy brunch should not miss the exclusive Megamosa®, a mix of Wycliff champagne topped with fresh orange juice served in a 12-ounce Pilsner.

The expansive space boasts 4,700 square feet of indoor dining and a well-appointed 1,400-square-foot patio. It is designed to be comfortable and inviting, with a relaxed atmosphere. Broken Yolk Cafe is more than just a dining space; it is a gathering spot for friends, families, and communities, where conversations flow and memories are made, from casual weekday breakfasts to leisurely weekend brunches.

With a focus on service and hospitality, DiNorscia has spent his career dedicated to the restaurant industry with a values-focused approach, which extends into his personal life as a mentor to young athletes and an active father of three boys. Broken Yolk Cafe is an extension of those values and an opportunity to serve the local community.

Broken Yolk Cafe supports the following community programs:

San Diego Blood Bank—Partners since 2020, Broken Yolk Cafe provides free entrees to anyone who donates during November and December. BYC also hosts mobile blood drives throughout the year, proudly saving 118,000 lives through 39,311 units donated thus far.
Salute to Service - Held annually on Veteran's Day, this event features guest speakers, military displays, and tributes to service members. The historic USS Midway hosts the event to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by those in the armed forces
Susan G. Komen - In October, BYC wears pink! Committed to breast cancer awareness and education continues throughout the year with dine out nights where 25% of profits are donated to local chapters. Broken Yolk Cafe also sponsors the More Than Pink Walk, which raises money for research, care, community support and advocacy. In 2023, BYC raised over $35,000 for the cause.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - One of its newest community partners, Broken Yolk Cafe hosts blood drives throughout the Las Vegas metro area, in a collective effort to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by blood cancers.

Broken Yolk Cafe Irvine opens to the public on August 13 and is located at 3988 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606. The hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The first 100 customers to visit Broken Yolk Cafe Irvine will get a voucher for 1 free short stack per week for a year, redeemable via the Broken Yolk Cafe App.

For more information about this and other Broken Yolk Cafe locations, visit TheBrokenYolkCafe.com.

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Peter Pan’s Reimagined National Tour Flies Into Segerstrom Center

08.05.24

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents an all-new production of the beloved musical Peter Pan, now on national tour, flying into Segerstrom Hall for a premiere engagement from Tuesday, August 6 - Sunday, August 18, 2024. Tickets and information are available at scfta.org.

The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children embark on a magical journey they will never forget. This extraordinary musical, full of excitement and adventure, features iconic and timeless songs including "I'm Flying," "I Gotta Crow," "I Won't Grow Up," and "Neverland." Peter Pan embraces the child in everyone, inviting audiences to journey from the second star to the right and straight on 'til morning—captivating the entire family.

This high-flying musical has thrilled audiences of all ages for nearly 70 years and is now brought to life in a newly imagined production directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price (Sunset Boulevard, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill), with an additional book by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse (The Thanksgiving Play, What Would Crazy Horse Do?), choreography by Lorin Latarro (Waitress, The Who’s Tommy), flying sequences choreographed by Paul Rubin (Wicked, Frozen), and music supervision and additional arrangements by Andy Einhorn (Hello, Dolly!, Carousel).

Based on Sir James M. Barrie's classic tale and originally directed, choreographed, and adapted by Broadway legend Jerome Robbins, Peter Pan features an unforgettable score by Morris (Moose) Charlap, additional lyrics by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Amanda Green, and additional music by Jule Styne.

The production team for Peter Pan includes scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Sarafina Bush, lighting design by Amith Chandrashaker, sound design by Kai Harada, projections by David Bengali, hair and makeup design by J. Jared Janas, fight direction by Rick Sordelet and Christian Kelly-Sordelet, and "Tinker Bell" design by Paul Kieve. The associate director is Matt Cowart, the associate choreographer is Travis Waldschmidt, with casting by ARC/Duncan Stewart, CSA, and additional casting by Michael Donovan Casting. The production is licensed by Music Theatre International and produced by NETworks Presentations, with executive producer Trinity Wheeler.

The Peter Pan tour is conducted by Jonathan Marro. The stage management team is led by Megan Belgam with Kendall Stevens, and the company management team is led by Luke Meyer with Kyle Hess. For more information, please visit peterpanontour.com.

PETER PAN
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
August 6-18, 2024
Segerstrom Hall

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