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‘Summer of Skoop’ Nekter’s Vegan Ice Cream Release

07.16.18

Nékter Juice Bar launches its six-week “Summer of Skoop” today. They’re releasing one, limited-edition vegan ice cream flavor each week through the week of August 20.

Nékter Juice Bar’s hunt for the perfect vegan ice cream started in Italy today years ago, when co-founder and CEO Steve Schulze discovered a proprietary gelato machine that would transform Nékter’s exclusive recipes into Skoop, a luscious and creamy frozen treat that would satisfy sweet cravings but remain 100 percent healthy and clean.

Made fresh daily in small batches for optimal flavor, freshness and nutritional content, Skoop became an instant success with a variety of plant-based, craveworthy flavors introduced during the past year at Nékter Juice Bars across the country. The new Skoop flavors, which are made without unnecessary or refined sugars, preservatives, artificial flavors, or processed ingredients, include:

PB Brownie (Week of July 16): Smooth and creamy peanut butter meets pure cocoa, honey, cashew milk, coconut sugar, and agave nectar with a pinch of sea salt. *contains honey*

Coconut Matcha (Week of July 23): Energizing Matcha green tea blended with coconut milk, Madagascar vanilla, agave nectar, and a pinch of sea salt.

Berry Hibiscus (Week of July 30): Creamy coconut paired with Hibiscus for a hint of sweet and tart berry. Blended with Madagascar vanilla and agave nectar.

Red Velvet (Week of August 6): A rich and creamy blend of pure cocoa, Madagascar vanilla, agave nectar, sea salt, and beet for natural color.

Fresh Strawberry (Week of August 13): Strawberries shine in this summery blend with coconut milk, Madagascar vanilla, agave nectar, and a pinch of sea salt.

Sea Salt Caramel (Week of August 20): The perfect blend of salty and sweet - caramel, creamy coconut, Madagascar vanilla, agave nectar, and a pinch of sea salt.

Orange County Nekter locations include:

1620 San Miguel in Newport Beach. 949.220.2535
4237 Campus Drive in Irvine. 949.608.4763
126 Main St., Ste. 102 in Huntington Beach. 714.465.5889
3333 Bear St. in Costa Mesa. 949.340.2700
7101 Yorktown Ave. in Huntington Beach. 657.845.2004
6793 Quail Hill Pkwy. In Irvine. 949.566.8851
7631 Edinger Ave. in Huntington Beach. 714.465.5888
2937 El Camino Real in Tustin. 657.269.8135
6258 Irvine Blvd. in Irvine. 949.258.7160
26731 Aliso Creek Rd. in Aliso Viejo. 949.537.2990
23612 Rockfield Blvd. in Lake Forest. 949.892.6037
3959 Portola Pkwy. In Irvine. 949.315.2255
3505 E Chapman Ave. in Orange. 657.217.3048
28391 Marguerite Pkwy. In Mission Viejo. 949.267.3940
32371 Golden Lantern in Laguna Niguel. 949.353.5100
27726 Santa Margarita Pkwy. in Mission Viejo 949.416.8307
25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. in Ladera Ranch. 949.940.5045
5655 E. La Palma Ave. in Anaheim Hills. 714.386.1300
30893 Gateway Pl. in Rancho Mission Viejo. 949.226.6123

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Delicious Little Tokyo

07.16.18

Go Little Tokyo invites culinary enthusiasts to discover their inner foodie in the restaurants of Little Tokyo for a scrumptious weekend of authentic food and fun at the 3rd Annual Delicious Little Tokyo on Friday, July, 20 and Saturday, July, 21.

You can experience culinary workshops, food demos, food tours, tastings, and one-of-a-kind activities at various local Little Tokyo businesses exclusively available during Delicious Little Tokyo weekend.

Highlights of Saturday’s events include:

Historical Food Walking Tour, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Join the Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS) on a journey through Little Tokyo’s culinary past with a guided walking tour of historical food landmarks found in the neighborhood. $15 Admission.
Indonesian Cuisine Demo & Tasting, 12 – 1:30 p.m. — Spice up your foodie adventure and discover herbs and spices used in traditional Indonesian cuisine at Little Tokyo’s newest flavor hotspot, Kasih, for the ultimate food sampling and demo. $10 Admission.
LIVE Bento Box Demo, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Join former Mrs. Japan and TABLE FOR TWO, a non-profit organization that promotes healthy eating and helps hungry children around the world, to learn how to pack a lunch that is both delicious and adorable with kawaii (cute) characters! Free admission. No registration required.
“Furoshiki” Japanese Cloth Wrapping Workshop, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. — Learn the art of “furoshiki” cloth wrapping from Mike Murase, master furoshiki wrapper and Director of Service Programs at the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC). Immerse in the rich history of these traditional Japanese wrapping cloths, and try your hand at this eco-friendly, fashionable option to package lunch boxes, bottles, and other gifts. $5 Admission. Furoshiki will be provided by local Japanese goods store, Bunkado.
LIVE Art Calligraphy Performance, 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. — Watch +LAB Artist in Residence, Kuniharu Yoshida, as he uses his body and found objects mixed with hip-hop dance to create exciting, giant calligraphy artwork in public spaces. Free Admission & open to all!
Windows of Little Tokyo: Halfway Reception, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Experience rich culture, live performances, delicious cuisine, and 11 artist installations displayed on storefront windows across the neighborhood during a walking tour through the historic, 134-year old Japanese American neighborhood starting at JACCC and ending at Aloha Cafe. Free Admission & family-friendly!
Food & Sake Pairing, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. — Learn the history, cultural significance, and brewing process of various types of sake, Japanese rice wine., while indulging in signature dishes and bites from Little Tokyo’s newest Japanese-style restaurant, Sake Dojo! $20 Admission. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
LIVE Ramen Demo, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Learn how to prepare the perfect bowl of ramen at home from ramen chef and owner of local favorite, My Ramen Bar. Embrace the rich history of ramen and learn the different styles offered. Free Admission & open to all!
Japanese Tea Ceremony, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.— Experience the beautiful, choreographic ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea, Matcha., led by renowned Tea Master Nishimura of the Edo Senke LA Fuhaku-kai School. Matcha is provided by Tea Master of Little Tokyo. $5 Admission.