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Tickets for LAWineFest 2025 Are Now on Sale!

By Greer Wylder

March 17, 2025

LAWineFest returns for its 20th anniversary with two days of incredible wine tasting, live music, delicious food trucks, and boutique shopping on May 31 and June 1 at Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach. As L.A. County’s largest wine-focused event, it brings together wine lovers of all levels to sip and explore wines from around the world—all while supporting the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club.Enjoy unlimited tastings of award-winning wines, craft brews, kombucha, and more. Upgrade to VIP for exclusive access to the Hotel Maya & Jackson Family Wines VIP Garden, where you’ll find rare boutique wineries +…

The Winter Cocktail Tour at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

January 20, 2025

In partnership with OC Foodies, The District restaurants have handcrafted winter-inspired cocktails, mocktails and food pairings to offer an exclusive experience for your taste buds!How does it work?Simply visit WinterCocktailTour.com.Click on the thoughtfully crafted menus from The District's 12 participating restaurants & barsVisit the restaurant(s) of your choice or create your own Winter Cocktail "Crawl" with friends to indulge in the delectable flavors before they're gone! Participating Restaurants: AMC's McGuffin's LoungeBar LouieCasa Del Sol Cocina MexicanaCurry Pizza HouseLucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-QueLuna Rossa RistorantePrego RestaurantRAKKAN RamenRed RobinThe Winery RestaurantThe Yellow Chilli TustinZIP Korean BBQHurry, there are so many delicious cocktails to try but,…

Better Buzz Coffee Opens in Fullerton with Exciting Grand Opening Celebration!

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2024

Fuel your day with exceptional coffee crafted to keep you buzzing! Better Buzz, the beloved San Diego-based small-batch coffee roaster and café, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Fullerton location on Friday, December 27. Following its recent debut in Costa Mesa, Fullerton marks the fourth Better Buzz location in Orange County, just in time to end the year on a high note.Guests at Better Buzz can indulge in meticulously handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, teas, smoothies, and delicious food. The café is celebrated for specialty drinks like the Best Drink Ever®, a classic Americano with Better Buzz’s signature…

Warson Wines: Crafted with Passion and Precision

By Greer Wylder

December 11, 2024

Warson Wines, founded by winemaker Paul Warson, brings together decades of expertise and a deep passion for winemaking. At the recent Born in OC book signing at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach, guests enjoyed a selection of Warson Wines, showcasing the diversity and quality of Paul’s craft.Paul’s journey began in Los Angeles and continued at UC Davis, where he studied Fermentation Science. A pivotal summer at a sparkling winery in Carneros set him on the path to winemaking, and subsequent experiences in Australia and Napa Valley further refined his skills and philosophy. From his tenure at Chateau Potelle on…

Elevating the Art of Cocktails: SOCIAL Kitchen + Craft Bar Unveils a Bold New Menu

By Greer Wylder

December 10, 2024

SOCIAL Kitchen + Craft Bar, the celebrated New American restaurant in Costa Mesa, unveils an exciting new cocktail program crafted by award-winning mixologist Gabrielle Dion. Renowned for her inventive approach to mixology, Dion has curated a vibrant collection of craft cocktails that beautifully enhance SOCIAL’s dynamic dining experience.The refreshed cocktail menu blends premium spirits with unexpected ingredients, showcasing Dion’s artistry. Highlights include the tropical-inspired Sherry Colada, featuring Jamaican rum, Amontillado sherry, coconut, and lime, and the bold Big Fig Energy, a creative mix of Occitan gin, fig, lemon, and cinnamon foam. For those who prefer spirit-forward drinks, selections like the…