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Del Taco Expands Beyond Meat Options in SoCal

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By Greer Wylder
December 12, 2018

Del Taco, the first Mexican fast food chain to offer Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein option, will be testing Beyond Tacos starting Thursday, Dec. 13---made with Del Taco’s seasoned Beyond Meat recipe – at 16 locations in San Diego, and five in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. In Orange County, the first location to offer Beyond Meat options is at 23781 El Toro Road in Lake Forest. “With a growing demand for vegan and vegetarian options among our guests, we saw an opportunity within the space to partner with Beyond Meat to develop a proprietary blend of seasoned,…

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Descanso Introduces Weekday Happy Hour

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By Greer Wylder
December 12, 2018

Descanso, known for its unique “Plancha Dining” Mexican experience, now offers a weekday Happy Hour, Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. The Happy Hour menu focuses on beer, wine and craft cocktails, as well as street-inspired Classic Central Mexican dishes. Guests can opt for dishes like Elote Asado made with fresh grilled sweet white corn, or choose from six taco options, all served on Descanso’s signature two-tone Blue and White Masa Tortillas. bebidas Draft Beers  $5, Bottled Beers  $4, House Wine $5 El Descanso Margarita – Cuervo Tradicional Silver Tequila, Agave, Lime, Orange  $7 Cucumber+Salt Margarita – Cucumber-infused El Tesoro…

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Moulin’s Newport Beach Parisian holiday Market

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2018

Named one of the best holiday markets in the US by Food & Wine, Moulin’s Newport Beach patisserie transformed into a Parisian holiday market through December. The walls boast fine epicurean items sourced directly from France as the pastry case is filled with gilded pastries including large-format St. Honoré and Sesame-Fig Tarts, as well as artisan foie gras with Jurançon. A curated wine selection offers everything from robust, vintage Burgundies to a Nebuchadnezzar of Taittinger’s Brut Reserve. The patisserie is also stocked with beautiful holiday baskets ($49 – $259) of all sizes filled with everything a Francophile could ever dream of.  Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through…

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Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse Launches Happy Hour

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2018

Davio’s at the Irvine Towers just launched a Happy Hour menu in the bar, and it’s available from 3 - 6 p.m. from Sunday-Fridays. A variety of menu items and cocktails will be available for $9, with standout options including American Kobe Beef Meatball Sliders, Tuna Crudo with pumpkin seeds and citrus, Oysters Rockefeller, Crab Meat Deviled Eggs, along with cocktails (which will rotate weekly) like the Gold Margarita and Rocks Manhattan, among other options. The full menu is available here davios.com/irv/events/happy-hour. Davio’s is located at 18420 Von Karman Avenue in Irvine.

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Chronic Tacos Adds Premium Grass-Fed Premium Carne Asada

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2018

Chronic Tacos just upped its taco game by adding all new Grass-Fed premium Carne Asada to its menu offerings. Now when you’re building your own tacos, burritos, and even Chronic Nachos, ask for high-quality Grass-Fed beef. The steak is extra tasty thanks to a secret marinade for 24 hours, then its seared and seasoned on the open grill, allowing for the boldest flavor. Chronic Tacos serves only the highest quality ingredients and all-natural meats. They offer a wide variety of traditional Mexican items including tacos, burritos, bowl-ritos and more! The menu also features kid’s meals and a breakfast menu available all day.…

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