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Gema Brings Elevated Mexican Gastronomy to Orange County

August 24, 2022

Adding to the vibrant culinary scene in downtown San Clemente, Gema presents authentic Mexican gastronomy that elevates traditional flavors and indigenous ingredients to create innovative dishes.Executive Chef Juan Pablo Cruz has created a menu that focuses on the integrity of every ingredient, with approximately 40% of his items brought in from Mexico. The other ingredients in his scratch kitchen can also be found in Mexico, but are sourced from local farmers', markets, and partners who share a passion for high-quality produce, naturally and humanely raised meats and sustainable seafood. The result is a seasonal menu that pays homage to the rich culinary history…

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MaxLove Project’s Farm to Fork Dinner 2022

August 22, 2022

Join a magical evening of farm-fresh cuisine at MaxLove Project’s Farm to Fork Dinner benefiting families fighting childhood cancer! Chef Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Culinary Group and Blue Stone Kitchen and five other extraordinary guest chefs will be serving an interactive, multi-course dinner of worldly farm fresh cuisine.  Enjoy breath-taking views of Orange County’s stunning Tanaka Farms while savoring locally sourced ingredients and sipping expert-selected wine on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 4:30 pm. MaxLove Project is an organization that works to empower families fighting childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases through quality of life care, innovative research, culinary medicine, whole-body wellness, social support and…

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Laguna Beach’s Historic La Casa del Camino’s Comedor Rebrands for Summer

August 19, 2022

Laguna Beach’s historic La Casa del Camino hotel has recently undergone a seasonal rebrand of its Comedor restaurant for the summer.  The reimagined restaurant, in partnership with the popular lifestyle and clothing company, Dandy Del Mar, has undergone a complete transformation from the menu to the decor, aimed at providing guests with an upscale space designed to foster conversation with family and friends over coastal cuisine in the refined lounge. The restaurant’s redesign comes in collaboration with resort-wear brand Dandy Del Mar. The refined apparel brand creates clothing that redefines luxury, leisure, and style. In collaboration with Dandy Del Mar’s Summer of Leisure…

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Casa Romantica Celebrate 95 Years of Art, Culture, and Community

August 19, 2022

Recognized as the home of Ole Hanson, Founder of the city of San Clemente, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a Southern California major cultural institution and arts destination that will celebrate 95 years of honoring art, culture, and community this September. Celebrations will take place all month long amongst the stunning Casa Romantica estate and gardens overlooking the beautiful San Clemente Pier. Featuring special programming including Endless Summer art exhibits and events, the 20th Annual Toast to the Casa gala, free family activities, live music, coffee concerts, dance classes, art workshops, and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy at…

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Bracken’s Kitchen Hungry Games 5.0

August 17, 2022

For the fifth year, BRACKEN’S KITCHEN is excited to host its signature culinary event benefiting the less fortunate and food insecure in Southern California. This year’s edition, THE HUNGRY GAMES 5.0 is bigger than ever before.It will feature talented, local chefs creating their trademark dishes and competing in the organization’s very own 9,000-square-foot kitchen in Garden Grove on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pinch Me! band will also be returning to play some incredible live music again.Bracken’s Kitchen welcomes a variety of Southern California's top chefs including Master Baker Dean Kim - OC Baking, Chef Michael Rossi - Zéytoon…

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