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Inaugural Mexican Food & Wine Festival at CHAAK Kitchen

By Greer Wylder

October 16, 2024

CHAAK Kitchen is set to host its first-ever Mexican Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, October 19, from 2—6 p.m. The event will bring together seven local restaurants and 29 wineries in celebration of Mexico’s rich culinary and winemaking traditions. Restaurateurs Ed & Gabbi Patrick, owners of CHAAK and Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen, have collaborated with La Competencia Imports’ Founder Tom Bracamontes to create this special experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample exclusive Mexican wines from Baja California, Coahuila, Zacatecas, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, and San Luis Potosí.“This event is a first, with so many talented chefs and wineries representing the…

Join the Fall Cocktail Tour & Colors of Fall at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

October 14, 2024

The District at Tustin Legacy’s Fall Cocktail Tour kicked off this October, in partnership with OC Foodies, will run through October 31st. The Tour explores flavors through seasonally-inspired cocktails, mocktails, food and dessert pairings. During October only, diners and bar hoppers are invited to try the different flavors of the season at their leisure - just be sure to mention the Fall Cocktail Tour when you order. Participating restaurants AMC’s MacGuffin’s Lounge, Bar Louie, Casa Del Sol Cocina Mexicana, Curry Pizza House, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Luna Rossa Ristorante, Prego Restaurant, RAKKAN Ramen, Red Robin, The Winery Restaurant, Yellow Chilli Tustin, ZIP Korean…

Seasonal Sips at Press & Moka Coffeehouse in Irvine

By Greer Wylder

October 13, 2024

Press & Moka is serving up seasonal drinks with their autumn-inspired menu, perfect for the SoCal fall. All drinks are available iced, with most also offered hot, and they pair beautifully with the coffeehouse’s artisan European-style food, featuring imported meats, cheeses, and house-made specialties. Visit Press & Moka Coffeehouse in Irvine for these fall favorites:P&M PSL (Press & Moka Pumpkin Spice Latte): Their signature pumpkin spice latte, made with real pumpkin puree and sweetened with brown sugar, topped with pumpkin whip. Available iced or hot.Apple Caramel Chai: A chai latte blended with house-made caramel apple syrup, evoking the warm nostalgia…

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Debuts in Costa Mesa with Grand Opening Celebration

By Greer Wylder

October 10, 2024

Better Buzz, a San Diego-based small-batch coffee roaster and café, is opening its first Costa Mesa location today, Friday, October 11th, and inviting the local community to explore everything the new café has to offer.Better Buzz delivers a premium coffee experience with a wide selection of handcrafted coffee, espresso, and tea drinks, along with smoothies, newly launched energy drinks, made-to-order food, and more. Known for specialty drinks like the Best Drink Ever®—a classic Americano infused with their signature creamy vanilla—the Costa Mesa location will also feature fresh pastries from local bakery Bakers Kneaded.To mark the occasion, Better Buzz will host…

Renaissance ClubSport Hotel & Fitness Resort Completes Renovations

By Greer Wylder

October 08, 2024

Renaissance ClubSport, Aliso Viejo’s premier hotel and fitness resort, proudly announces the complete renovation of its 174 rooms. Serving the Aliso Viejo and Laguna Beach areas, this unique destination has become a favorite for business travelers, families, leisure seekers, and wellness enthusiasts.The latest renovations span the entire property, which includes a 4-star hotel and a 100,000-square-foot fitness resort, fully modernized in 2022. Drawing inspiration from the nearby Laguna Beach coastline, every room and suite has been redesigned with a fresh coastal vibe, featuring updated décor, modern bathroom fixtures, wallpaper, and curtains.Renaissance ClubSport continues to cater to both casual and business…