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Fall Fun at The District: Halloween Boo Bash and Cocktail Tour

By Greer Wylder

October 19, 2025

The District at Tustin Legacy is getting into the fall spirit with two festive events this October: the Halloween Boo Bash and the Fall Cocktail Tour.Families are invited to the annual Halloween Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Promenade. The free, family-friendly celebration features trick-or-treating, music, creepy crafts, balloon twisters, face painting, and a special meet-and-greet with Labubu. Costumes are encouraged, and guests are welcome to explore The District’s shops, restaurants, and entertainment before or after the event.Throughout October, The District is also partnering with OC Foodies to present the Fall Cocktail Tour.…

Stone Groove Stillhouse Brings World’s First Audio Distillery to Anaheim

By Greer Wylder

August 16, 2025

Stone Groove Stillhouse, known as the world’s first and only audio stillhouse, has officially opened at the historic MAKE Building in Anaheim.The innovative concept fuses music and spirits through a patent-pending Musically Mastered™ process, which uses sonic energy from different music genres to influence how spirits interact with wood, ultimately shaping their flavor.From Jazz Fusion American Single Malt to Classic Rock Rye Whiskey, each spirit reflects its musical roots.“Stone Groove showcases our passion for music, spirits, cocktails, and food in a first-of-its-kind distillery pub and restaurant,” said Jeff Duggan, who co-owns Stone Groove with his wife, Christa.The name is a…

Studio Mediterranean Debuts at Montage Laguna Beach with Reimagined Coastal Dining Experience

By Greer Wylder

July 12, 2025

Studio, the signature restaurant at Montage Laguna Beach, has reopened as Studio Mediterranean—offering a fresh culinary and design identity inspired by the purity of Mediterranean ingredients and California’s coastal bounty.Perched cliffside with panoramic views of the Pacific, Studio Mediterranean blends the elegance of fine dining with the relaxed spirit of the seaside. The seasonal menu highlights responsibly sourced seafood from Greece, Spain, Italy and the California coast, along with fresh produce from regional farms such as The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano and Sam Cobb Date Farm in Desert Hot Springs.Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Dennis Efthymiou, a…

Bardega to Open in Laguna Hills with Bodega-Style Market and Custom Cocktails

By Greer Wylder

July 07, 2025

Bardega, a new neighborhood bar and market, is set to open in Laguna Hills in late summer 2025. The concept, created by longtime friends and local entrepreneurs Cory Danger and Matt Sharp, blends a laid-back lounge with a chef-driven kitchen, bottle shop, and bodega-style market.Guests can expect a customizable cocktail experience featuring non-alcoholic, low-ABV, and full-spirit options, alongside local beer and standout wines. Bardega’s menu will highlight elevated comfort food with modern twists, available for dine-in or takeaway.Cory Danger, known for co-producing MUSINK and founding Golden Crown Barber Shop, and Matt Sharp, a hospitality consultant and owner of multiple beverage-focused…

Sip Into Summer at The District Tustin’s Cocktail Tour

By Greer Wylder

June 30, 2025

OC Foodies and The District Tustin are excited to host the Summer Cocktail Tour where you can indulge in your favorite summer-inspired cocktails, mocktails, food & dessert pairings.It's easy, visit SummerCocktailTour.com to explore the participating restaurants and view their menus. No reservations are needed, and you can enjoy at your leisure during the month of July. Participating Restaurants:AMC/MacGuffins BarBar LouieCasa Del SolCurry Pizza HouseLucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-QueLuna Rossa RistorantePrego RestaurantRed Robin Gourmet BurgersThe Winery RestaurantThe Yellow ChilliDon't miss out! Grab your friends and head to The District to treat yourself to an experience that's truly unique!2437 Park Avenue in Tustin.