A Phans Favorite

By Greer Wylder

January 26, 2010

Fans of Phans55 already know about the wonders of this chic and sexy Vietnamese bistro and bar with two OC locations: in Irvine (the mother ship with full bar and 17-FOOT screen TV) and Fullerton. Phans55 is all about celebrating life with healthy Vietnamese cuisine, and it’s a next generation eaterie focusing on the green movement: incorporating energy conservation and recycling, and cooking with organic produce and naturally, humanely raised meats. Favorites from the menu include chicken curry; Chilean seabass with onions, Thai chilies, and caramel sauce; and the shaken beef. Phans55 is open for lunch and dinner, and it…

Feeling Bleu?

By Greer Wylder

January 25, 2010

Good for your closet, great for OC Food Bank! Bella Bleu, the fun, fashion-forward boutique in Costa Mesa, is holding a canned food drive through Friday where you can get 20% off one item per purchase just by donating a can of food. Suggested items to bring include canned fruits and vegetables, canned meat, peanut butter, dry foods (beans, rice, macaroni, pasta, cup-o-soup, cereal) and snacks (energy bars, granola bars, fruit leathers). Nearly 456,000 people are at risk for hunger every month in Orange County! Bella Bleu just received new pieces from Mink Pink, Plastic Island, Eight Sixty, Democracy of…

Haiti Relief Dinners Tonight, Monday

By Greer Wylder

January 22, 2010

Join Haven Gastropub (a foodies favorite and beer connoisseurs dream destination) in Orange on Monday in its fundraising effort to help Haiti. Haven will be donating its profits for the day, and its staff will be donating their time along with their gratuities to the earthquake relief fund through a partnership with Mercy Corps. “We’re counting on you to come out and show your support!” says Executive Chef Greg Daniels. “Come, enjoy a craft beer and a bite to eat with your friends, while supporting those that are so desperately in need of our help.” Haven Gastropub is at 190…

Haiti Relief Dinners Tonight, Monday

By Greer Wylder

January 22, 2010

Drink It In!

By Greer Wylder

January 20, 2010

Finally a sports drink that moms and anyone concerned with health can feel good about buying. Sportastic is a new, OC-based sports drink that’s all about great taste and allegiance to health. Compared to popular sports drinks, Sportastic is a winner: a 12 ounce bottle contains only 4 grams of sugar, 15 calories, and 4 carbohydrates, with electrolytes and vitamins. One of the most well-known sports drinks contains 90 calories and 22 grams of both sugar and carbohydrates in the same sized 12-ounce serving. Sportastic was even approved by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) as a “diabetes friendly” product. It’s…