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“AN THE GARDEN” PATIO DINING

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2020

AnQi at South Coast Plaza just debuted patio seating Wednesday - Sunday, 12-9 p.m. A beautiful space has been created with 15 tables where guests can partake of small plates, the AnQi menu with signature dishes, Noodle Bar offerings, cocktails and wine. Now through Sunday, guests will be offered complimentary bottomless rosé wine when seated in AN the Garden, adjacent to Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza. Sanitation procedures are at a new level with the House of AN’s “Extra Care and Contactless Service.” This includes masks/gloves for all employees, guests' temperature taken upon arrival, hermetically sealed silverware, UV blue-light wands to enhance a germ-free environment, and…

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Al Fresco Dining and Takeout at Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2020

With over 4,000 square feet of al fresco dining, Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens invites you to relax outdoors while responsibly enjoying an award-winning cocktail or a seasonal, sustainably-sourced meal in the beautiful setting of Roger’s Gardens. Their takeout offerings including a Curbside Market with local ingredients and pantry staples, nourishing Family Meals, Taco Tuesday, weekly Farmer's Market Produce Boxes, cocktails and bottles of wine. Their all-day menu is available for both dine-in and takeout. Curbside Pickup Curbside pickup is encouraged. Simply pull up to the bar window and a staff member will bring your order to your car. Family Meals…

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Orange County Center for Contemporary Art presents Terra Incognita

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2020

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art presents Terra Incognita an exhibition of artist couples running from Aug. 1 to Aug. 29. Join a panel discussion & online reception on Zoom on Sunday, August 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Click here to join the online Zoom Meeting reception. The exhibition Terra Incognita (The Unknown Land) explores the creative terrain occupied by artist-couples. Sometimes the couples collaborate on the same project. More likely, they work alone. Many provide inspiration for each other through shared adventures, traveling thousands of miles together to develop ideas for new work, typically interpreting the experience in…

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Hello Kitty Bow Room Debuts Outdoor Service

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By Greer Wylder
July 30, 2020

Hello Kitty Bow Room at Irvine Spectrum Center is back! Hello Kitty fans can now enjoy Afternoon Tea service and Bow Room cocktails outdoors in front of Hello Kitty Grand Cafe! Al Fresco Afternoon Tea service is available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Bow Room cocktails such as Empress Kitty with vodka, elderflower, citrus, and cucumber bubbles; Let’s Taco Bout Kitty with tequila, mezcal, blood orange, agave, lime, taco drops; and Cheetah Kitty with rum, mezcal, passion fruit, banana liquor, orgeat, and lime are available on the patio from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday…

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Brunch is Back at The Rooftop Lounge

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By Greer Wylder
July 30, 2020

The Rooftop Lounge, perched atop the historic La Casa Del Camino Hotel, is once again serving brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The local favorite underwent a complete renovation and rebrand in Summer 2020, offers an all-new brunch menu, featuring classic dishes with a Southern Californian twist. Guests can select from favorites such as Breakfast Tacos (beef short ribs, green bell pepper, onions, avocado, black beans, fried egg and Cojita cheese) and Raspberry French Toast Crème Brulée (Texas toast dipped in crème brûlée batter filled with fresh raspberries served with maple syrup)--  all served in a…

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