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Ladera Ranch Opens New Burger Concept

11.06.13

Kobe beef burgers are the rage at the newest burger concept to arrive in Orange County, BLK Burgrz (pronounced Black Burgers), will be celebrating its opening Friday in Ladera Ranch. Its contemporary American menu specializes in Kobe beef burgers served sizzling tableside, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list. There’s a humidor for cigars to be enjoyed on the patio, and a dozen TVs inside and out so you can’t miss a sporting event.

The menu features burgers and sliders made with Kobe beef, and Kobe beef blends with mild or spicy sausage, lamb, topped with a peppercorn crust, or deep-fried. Add your choice of blue cheese; cheddar; Swiss; bacon; jalapeno; smoked Gouda and other fillings. For those who prefer alternatives to beef, BLK Burgrz offers turkey, chicken, ahi, salmon, veggie and quinoa burgers as well.

There will also be small plates ranging from a choice of flat breads; BLK Spudz (hand-breaded potatoes with garlic, bacon and jalapeno); garlic and sea salt edamame; veggie lettuce wraps (a brown rice veggie blend with teriyaki); BLK Platter, with an assortment of gourmet cheeses and meats from Spain and France; and Gator Bites (grilled alligator); among other selections.

Also choose from a dozen salads, including rainbow kale with fresh mango, pumpkin seeds and a lemon honey dressing; tri-color quinoa with Romaine lettuce, diced green apples, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries and ginger vinaigrette; and other entrées include blackened ahi served with pineapple and a brown rice veggie blend; Cadiz strips (Mary’s Free Range Chicken breast sautéed with garlic and served over a bed of hand-cut fries); scallop pesto risotto (fresh scallops sautéed in a white wine garlic reduction and served over pesto risotto); and Kabobs with a choice of chicken, tri-tip or vegetables. The sides include garlic mash potatoes, grilled asparagus, bacon green beans, quinoa, and a brown rice veggie blend.

BLK Burgrz proudly and exclusively serves freshly baked bread from Pandor Bakery.

Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in BLK Burgrz shakes, chocolate bread pudding, key lime pie, and the signature BLK Burgrz Donut Sundae, a confection of Pandor Bakery donuts, Ben & Jerry’s vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream and strawberries.

Open from 11 a.m. to midnight daily.

BLK Burgrz is in Mercantile East shopping center at 27742 Antonio Parkway, Suite 7 (off Windmill), in Ladera Ranch. 949.429.6666.

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HIP District Happenings

11.05.13

Merchants in the renamed business district in Laguna Beach called the HIP District, (HIP for historic and interesting places) in the seven-block span of Pacific Coast Highway from Thalia to Bluebird, are rolling out special events for November and restaurants are reminding locals of their catering services.

Among several special events are the following:

Award winning artist, Paul Cheng is featured the entire month at Artist Eye Laguna Gallery along with a diverse collection of artwork by 17 Southern California artists. Artist Cheng will be at Thursday's Art Walk at Artists Eye at 1294 S. Coast Hwy. 949.497.5898.

Laguna Beach Books, at the Old Pottery Place, welcomes local authors, famed music critics and prolific economics commentators.

On Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. features Laguna author Julie Brickman, author of Two Deserts, a collection of stories following the circles of two unforgettable women. Travel agent Emma Solace as she plunges into impossible conflicts in an Arabian Gulf country, and then there’s writer Livia Skyer who plummets into the heart
desert when Lou Gehrig's disease strikes her beloved husband.

On, Sunday Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. famed music critic, Robert Hillburn will speak about his book Johnny Cash: The Life. Hillburn was a music critic and pop music editor for the Los Angeles Times for 30 plus years and has reported extensively on music legends.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. features Timothy Spangler, author of One Step Ahead: Private Equity and Hedge Funds After the Global Financial Crisis. One Step Ahead is the essential, jargon-free guide to understanding private equity and hedge funds, from start-ups to complex venture capital firms, for investment for both public and private sectors around the world.
Laguna Beach Books is at the Old Pottery Place, 1200 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.494.4779.

Several HIP District restaurants offer catering from culinary feasts to casual sandwiches and pizza. Laguna Sapphire and Laguna Pantry are known for their excellent catering services. Throughout the holiday season they’ll be featuring a variety of creative delights for special events. Visit Sapphire at 1200 S. Coast Highway, or call 949.715.9889.

Gina's Catering offers award winning pizzas, crisp salads, tasty sandwich platters, trays of freshly made pastas and savory roasted meats for all your holiday parties. Gina’s also offering November’s Gamechanger! Special Game day pricing on Monday and Thursday: Buy any pizza, get the second pizza of equal or lesser value 1/2 off. Tuesdayand Wednesday get a delicious slice of cheese pizza for a $1.99 and a slice and 16 oz. beer of your choice for $4.99.
1100 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.494.4342.

Subway offers catering and free delivery with any order of $10 or more. Visit them at 1350 S. Coast Hwy, call 949.375.1996

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