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BEI Restaurant: A New Venture into Refined Lebanese Dining

By Greer Wylder

February 03, 2024

Roland Karam, initially expanding the patio of his EZ Kebab outlet, has now evolved his venture into a new culinary experience. EZ Kebab, which opened last spring in the distinctive A-frame building on Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa, started as a modest 400-square-foot Lebanese street food eatery with a simple walk-up window. To accommodate its increasing popularity, Karam extended the eatery, adding patios on each side of the building. This expansion led to the creation of BEI, a distinct dinner service concept, emanating from one of the larger patios.BEI, named after Beirut, Lebanon's capital, operates alongside EZ Kebab and offers crossover…

Mountain Mike’s Welcomes Back Heart-Shaped Pizza

By Greer Wylder

January 30, 2024

For over 45 years, Mountain Mike's Pizza, a family-style pizza chain in California, has been delighting its customers. This year, they're continuing the tradition by bringing back their popular Heart-Shaped Pizzas from February 1. Known for their signature crispy, curly pepperonis, large-sized pizzas, and fresh daily dough, the chain offers a unique culinary experience. Their Heart-Shaped Pizzas are more than just a Valentine's Day special; they're a delightful way to share love with family and friends throughout February.Each Heart-Shaped Pizza at Mountain Mike's is hand-crafted, made to order, and baked with love, showcasing the brand's commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients.…

Telefèric Barcelona Opens Specialty Spanish Marketplace, El Merkat

By Greer Wylder

January 30, 2024

Telefèric Barcelona, a Barcelona-based restaurant group, is opening El Merkat, a Spanish goods market, in Brentwood on February 2. Inspired by Spain's Costa Brava region, El Merkat offers Spanish wine, imported goods like olives and tinned fish, charcuterie, cheese, sangrias, and signature paella kits.Grand Opening:Friday, Feb 2: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:00 PM. Open to the public from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM with a 15% discount on most items (excluding high-end wines) and complimentary Spanish pintxos, live music.Saturday, Feb 3: Bottomless Brunch Sangria Kickoff from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at $28 per person for 90 minutes of unlimited…

Award-winning, Plant-based Superstars Open The Plot in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

January 29, 2024

Eco-conscious culinary duo Davin and Jessica Waite, renowned for their plant-based gem The Plot in Oceanside, and their sustainable seafood spot Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub, along with Shoots Fish and Beer and Brine Box at Oceanside Pier, have opened the third outpost of The Plot. This new venture, nestled in the unique, yurt-like setting of Costa Mesa’s The CAMP, debuted on Friday, January 5th. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating, The Plot at The CAMP extends its plant-based menu, complete with kombucha, craft beer, biodynamic wines, and a complementary beverage program.The Plot's third location resonates with The CAMP's ethos of sustainability…

SET Steak & Sushi: Exciting Lunch Menu Launch

By Greer Wylder

January 29, 2024

Newport Beach's latest dining sensation, SET Steak & Sushi at Pendry Newport Beach, is thrilled to introduce its lunch menu, starting January 29th. Whether it's a mid-week work bite or a shopping break, this menu has something for everyone, including soups, salads, appetizers, sushi, and, of course, delicious steak options like the Chef's Steak Set.The lunch menu will be available Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., providing a delightful culinary escape in the heart of Newport Beach.Here are some of the exciting new menu highlights:Lobster bisque featuring Maine lobster, lobster mushrooms, crème fraîche, and a petite herb…