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Sweetgreen’s New Fall Harvest Menu

By Greer Wylder

September 17, 2024

Great news for Sweetgreen enthusiasts! Starting Tuesday, Sept. 17, you can enjoy Sweetgreen’s new fall menu featuring air-fried Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts at any location, including their newest OC spots at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, 5 Points Plaza in Huntington Beach, and The Village at Tustin Legacy in Tustin.The limited-time menu includes the Autumn Harvest Bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy apples, goat cheese, blackened chicken, wild rice, and Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts. Other offerings include the Maple Glazed Brussels + Chicken plate and the Maple Glazed Brussels + Sweet Potatoes side.Sweetgreen’s Brussels sprouts are sourced from family-owned farms,…

Celebrate LEGO Fest at Sgt. Pepperoni’s on 9/18 Benefitting CHOC!

By Greer Wylder

September 16, 2024

To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza in Newport Beach is excited to host LEGO® Fest on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The evening will feature live music, delicious pizza, and a strong sense of community.This event is the grand finale of Sgt. Pepperoni’s month-long fundraising campaign to benefit the LEGO® Corner at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Attendees are invited to bring new LEGO® sets to donate, helping to bring joy and creativity to young patients at CHOC. Additionally, all sales from Sgt. Pepperoni’s locations on that day will be donated…

Discover Six New Exciting Additions at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

September 16, 2024

Orange County locals and visitors alike are invited to explore The District at Tustin Legacy, a vibrant "eater-tainment" hub with six exciting new tenants, offering an eclectic mix of unique goods and experiences.The District just opened six new businesses, ranging from food and beverage to specialty items, including:Prime Hot Pot -- This all-you-can-eat luxury hot pot restaurant offers unique items like teddy bear-shaped spicy wagyu soup base, steak-shaped ice cream and Japanese A5 Wagyu beef variations, located next to Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe in The Promenade.Spirit Halloween -- Located in The Promenade near AMC Tustin 14, this spooky specialty store…

OCAPICA – An Evening with Tastemakers of Orange County

By Greer Wylder

September 16, 2024

Attend the OCAPICA – Tastemakers of OC on Thursday, October 10th at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This highly anticipated event will feature an impressive lineup of over two dozen Michelin-guide and award-winning restaurants, offering an evening filled with exceptional cuisine and entertainment—all in support of a meaningful cause.See below for ticket information and a list of featured chefs.Featured Chefs and Restaurants:A MarketAdyaArtisan by 7 Leaves CaféBello and SugoBondle WinesBracken's KitchenBrewery XCali DumplingCrema Cafe + Crema Artisan BakersDriftwood Kitchen + HendrixFarmhouse at Roger’s GardenFill BakeshopGarlic and ChivesGavina CoffeeHamamoriHanuman Thai EateryMiss Mini DonutsLola's by MFKNok's KitchenOceans and…

Celebrate Tradition and Innovation at MO.MI.MEI’s Mid-Autumn Festival Pop-Up

By Greer Wylder

September 12, 2024

Mark the calendar for Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., as MO.MI.MEI, a new Cantonese street food destination in Costa Mesa, hosts a special Mid-Autumn Festival pop-up event. MO.MI.MEI has quickly gained recognition in Orange County for its creative approach to traditional Cantonese flavors, offering a menu that blends heritage with innovation. This event, in collaboration with Golden 8ours, an AAPI art collective, offers a unique opportunity to experience the fusion of art, culture, and cuisine.The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for gathering, gratitude, and reflection, and this pop-up brings these traditions to life through a full…