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Celebrate at MO.MI.MEI: An Evening of Cantonese Street Food and Fun!

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2024

Attention Orange County foodies and flavor enthusiasts! MO.MI.MEI is celebrating its recent opening, and everyone is invited to join the festivities. On Friday, July 26, from 6 PM to 9 PM, enjoy an evening filled with mouthwatering Cantonese street food, all with a fresh California twist.DJ Chayu will be spinning fun beats from 6 PM to 8 PM, creating the perfect atmosphere for a night of delicious eats and great company.Founded by the dynamic trio Stuart Dooley, Sumter Pendergrast, and Chef Jo Situ Allen, MO.MI.MEI offers a unique blend of Cantonese street food and fresh California produce. This street-food café,…

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Greenleaf Kitchen Pivots Toward Takeout in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2024

Greenleaf Kitchen and Cocktails, renowned for its healthy gourmet meals, is pivoting to focus on takeout and is hosting a farewell party with music and light refreshments on Wednesday, July 31, 6 PM – 8 PM as it prepares to open its Costa Mesa Kitchens location this August. This new venture will serve the local Costa Mesa community and beyond.Chef-owner Jonathan Rollo, known for pioneering “gourmet-casual” and leading the health-focused fast-casual movement, aims to reimagine the takeout experience with this new location. This move will enable Greenleaf to reduce overall labor costs and redirect those savings into delivering superior value…

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Broadway Thursdays at the Frida: A Summer Movie Series by Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2024

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is excited to announce Broadway Thursdays at the Frida, a summer movie series in partnership with The Frida Cinema in downtown Santa Ana. Every Thursday evening in August, audiences are invited to enjoy screenings of heartwarming and nostalgic films inspired by the Center’s upcoming 2024-2025 Broadway season.Logan Crow, Executive Director and Founder of The Frida Cinema, shares, “Partnering with Segerstrom Center for the Arts feels natural for The Frida, as both institutions offer communities a place for collective storytelling. Many acclaimed films started on stage and recently we’ve seen an exciting trend of live shows based…

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The Peel Craftbar & Kitchen Introduces Sunday Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
July 24, 2024

A new Sunday Brunch has debuted at The Peel Craftbar & Kitchen in Orange, tucked inside the Hotel Fera, a DoubleTree by Hilton. Featuring a chef-driven menu that elevates fresh flavors, local ingredients and authentic global influences, The Peel’s Sunday Brunch serves up coastal California cuisine highlighting the fresh, vibrant colors and flavors of summer!  Already a crowd favorite is Executive Chef Luis Martinez’s Stuffed French Toast, an elevated take on the classic brunch dish, featuring orange cheesecake-stuffed brioche, served with sweet butter and syrup. Brunch dishes will change throughout the year to emphasize seasonal ingredients, which currently include peaches, grilled and served in a vibrant Grilled Peach Salad…

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Henry’s Celebrates Summer with Caymus Wine Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
July 24, 2024

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine is celebrating the summer season with a multi-course, chef-curated dinner in collaboration with Caymus Vineyards on Friday, August 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy the art of fine dining, with dishes inspired by the flavors of the California coast, each paired with selections from the Wagner family of wine, including Caymus Vineyards, Mer Soleil, and Emmolo. Notable pairings for the evening include the 30th Anniversary Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay (2022), the 50th Anniversary Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (2022), and the Special Selection Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (2019).Executive Chef Lewis Butler has designed the following…

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