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Suenos, a Latin American Inspired Kitchen & Bar Opens In Laguna Beach

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By Greer Wylder
September 24, 2021

Sueños is a new Latin American-inspired restaurant and bar in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach. Located just steps from the sand, the restaurant will debut dishes that blend and borrow the ingredients and influences from across Latin American culture, from the coastline of Mexico, to the mountainous regions of Peru.Sueños represents a years-long dream for husband-and-wife restaurateurs Jose Gutierrez and Kay Ayazi. The duo has opened several eateries in Orange County together, including Costa, a contemporary Peruvian kitchen in Costa Mesa. As first-generation Americans who come from families of entrepreneurs, they aim to show their children just how possible and powerful…

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Solstice, A Seasonally Driven, Ingredient Forward Restaurant Concept Opening in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2021

Solstice, a new seasonally-driven restaurant concept, is coming to The Boardwalk in Irvine in the fall. Centrally located at the intersection of Jamboree and Dupont in Irvine, Solstice will offer a thoughtfully prepared menu driven by seasonally curated dishes that spotlight ingredients harvested at the peak of their season sourced from the best-growing regions, farms, and producers across the country. Culinary Director Chef Demetrio Zavala, who also oversees the restaurant’s second location in Newtown, Pennsylvania, is responsible for developing the menu and curating Solstice’s ingredients from around the country. Zavala has competed in and won several Food Network TV competitions, including “Chopped: Grudge…

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Musco Center Opens 2021-22 Season with High-Energy Latin Fusion Outdoor Concert

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2021

Musco Center PresentsOzomatli with La Misa NegraAitken Arts PlazaSaturday, September 25, 2021 Gates 2 p.m.; La Misa Negra 3 p.m.; Ozomatli 4:30 p.m.“Ozomatli is more than a band. They represent our diverse culture.” - Mikey Jayy; Where Music Meets the SoulAfro-Latin rhythms, reggae, hip hop, rock, and cumbia collide in the musical fusion created by high-energy, socially-conscious bands Ozomatli and La Misa Negra. Ozomatli, a Grammy Award-winning Southern California favorite, and openers La Misa Negra from Oakland, perform groovy, beat-based dance music with the ease of reggae and the boldness of punk rock, a joyful concoction that makes everyone feel at…

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The District at Tustin Legacy Opens Six New Globally-Inspired Eats

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2021

Great news for anyone who loves to eat out! The District at Tustin Legacy will soon welcome six additional new restaurants and eateries to its mix of major retail stores, dining, and entertainment.Casa Del Sol Cocina Mexicana is O.C.’s newest Mexican restaurant offering live performances from the internationally renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, led by Latin Grammy-nominated conductor Jose Hernandez. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will take over the former Auld Dubliner space and will feature an outdoor patio with a private dining room. Casa Del Sol is open for lunch and dinner. Baked Dessert Bar, a popular SoCal-based bakery that specializes in…

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School is Back! Family Fun Celebration at The District

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2021

The District at Tustin Legacy has partnered with the Tustin Public Schools Foundation (TPSF) to offer you and your family a FREE* day of family-fun activities on Saturday, September 18 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.Enjoy interactive activities such as robotics demos and legos, science, sports activities (basketball, soccer, plus learn cheer moves with Freckled Frog), finger skateboarding, arts & crafts, teacher appreciation notes, interactive bubbles with BubblePOP, meet & greet with the TPSF's "Dash the Dino", Live DJ, giveaways & more!  You can also enter to win an Apple Watch!Finger skateboarding event-day schedule, by the newly opened SoCal G8 Sessions:11…

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