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Grater Grilled Cheese Introduces New Menu Creations

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2021

Grater Grilled Cheese, a grilled cheese-focused restaurant with locations in Huntington Beach and Irvine is bringing cheesy goodness to anyone who loves a gourmet, chef-inspired twist on the grilled cheese sandwich. Choose from over 10 delicious Chef Creations or build your own. Grater also offers a nice selection of Grater burgers, Pomme Frittes (Grater Cheese French Fries), and Mac and Cheese. Grater Grilled Cheese is making mouths water again with two new creations. Birria Grilled Cheese ($11.99) is on the menu for a limited time, featuring the brand’s signature Basic5 cheese base, braised beef short rib, cilantro, onions, and a…

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Musco Center’s Mostly Blues Festival Online Livestream

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By Greer Wylder
March 03, 2021

On March 5, experience what Rolling Stone called “one of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets," alternative folk singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah. The Tennessee-bred musician is a member of folk supergroup Our Native Daughters but has a mighty, resonant voice all of her own, best exemplified by the recent release of "Black Myself," Kiah's anthem of gritty self-acceptance. Join Amythyst Kiah this Friday, March 5  at 7 p.m. for a free live-at-home concert and Q & A discussion about bluegrass guitar Celtic music, and the intermingling of multicultural influences that create her boundary-crossing “Southern Gothic alt-country blues” style. Register at muscocenter.org  

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Free Livestream jazz events from Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
March 03, 2021

Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy free jazz livestream events courtesy of the Irvine Barclay Theatre in March. Free Livestream: Francisco Torres Latin Jazz Quintet Saturday, March 6 at 4 p.m. PST Francisco Torres is a trombonist, arranger, composer, and educator who hails from the state of Sonora, Mexico. He is the musical director for the legendary Poncho Sanchez and a member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Beasley’s MONK'estra, and the Clare Fischer Big Band. He has been a part of several Grammy-winning records including Latin Soul (Poncho Sanchez), ¡Ritmo! (Clare Fischer), That’s How We Roll, and Life in the Bubble (Gordon Goodwin). For the past several years,…

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Robeks Introduces Premium Toasts

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2021

Robeks, known for its creatively crafted fresh smoothies, juices, and bowls, just introduced premium toasts including two savory fresh creamy avocado options and a sweet almond butter topped with a blend of Acai and Greek yogurt option. Flavorful and richly satisfying, these new toasts are the perfect complement to a wholesome breakfast time smoothie or afternoon juice on the go. The two avocado toast options start with perfectly ripe Hass avocados, hand sliced to order. The Classic is seasoned perfectly with lemon and olive oil, chili flakes, Pink Himalayan salt and pepper served on thick, airy lightly toasted sourdough bread.…

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Yogurtland Launches Brand’s First Ever Oat Milk Flavor

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2021

Orange County-based Yogurtland, the nation's leading frozen yogurt franchise, just debuted its new oat milk-based addition, Plant-Based Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie. This new flavor is the brand's first oat milk creation and is perfect for plant-based and dairy-free consumers. Available for a limited time only, Plant-Based Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie adds to the brand's roster of delicious vegan flavors and is available while supplies last at participating locations, as well as through third-party delivery apps.  Plant-Based Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie boasts real ingredients for a flavor profile that tastes just like a freshly baked cookie. In the past year, Yogurtland has also launched out-of-the-box flavors in…

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