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Verdant Café at Orange County Museum of Art

By Greer Wylder

October 10, 2022

The new Orange County Museum of Art just debuted Verdant, a cafe offering a fresh, innovative, plant-forward menu that rotates weekly and highlights the bounty of local and seasonal produce available in Southern California. Verdant and a coffee bar on the museum’s first floor is being developed by Executive Chefs Ross Pangilinan and Nick Weber with General Manager Alyssa McDiarmid. Chef Pangilinan will also oversee catering services for events at the museum’s new site, which includes an expansive outdoor terrace.Verdant will seat 75 guests and is open for lunch service six days a week (closed on Mondays). In addition to its…

SIP & SHUCK Fundraiser Returns to Laguna

By Greer Wylder

October 06, 2022

The Deck on Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar, together with The Bungalows at Pacific Edge Hotel, is bringing back its popular SIP & SHUCK fundraiser on Sunday, October 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This event, the 8th beachside soiree to benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Orange County, gives guests the unique opportunity to experience a variety of hand-shucked oysters, champagne, sparkling wines, spirits, and more from around the world, all while enjoying panoramic ocean views. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz and his team will prepare delicious tastes from The Deck, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix. The event will include beverages from Ketel One, Grey Goose, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Nolet’s Gin, Casamigos…

Celebrate the Fall Cocktail Tour at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

October 05, 2022

Enjoy the Flavors of the season at the Fall Cocktail Tour at the District at Tustin Legacy in October! The District and OCFoodies.com is celebrating your favorite fall flavors with seasonal-inspired and Halloween-themed cocktails at:Bar LouieCasa Del Sol Cocina MexicanaLucille's Smokehouse BBQLuna Rossa RistorantePrego RestaurantRAKKAN Ramen - newly opened!RA Sushi BarThe Winery RestaurantThe Yellow ChilliZip Korean BBQ - newly opened!Visit thedistricttl.com to find out more and see the amazing drinks offered for a Limited-Time Only through the month of October. Be sure to also ask about their other seasonal plates and desserts. Also mark your calendars for The District’s Family…

PUESTO Celebrates National Taco Day a la Willy Wonka

By Greer Wylder

October 03, 2022

In conjunction with National Taco Day, which coincides with Taco Tuesday this year, Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar is presenting guests with an opportunity to win a Puesto Golden Ticket, redeemable for a $50 gift card! On Tuesday, October 4, Puesto will attach a Golden Ticket at random to the bottom of three-taco plates ordered for dine-in service. The promotion will be offered all day at all four Orange County Puesto locations, while supplies of Golden Tickets last.Puesto currently offers the following taco options, each served on a handmade, organic, non-GMO corn tortilla:CHICKEN AL PASTOR crispy melted cheese, braised free-range Jidori chicken, hibiscus &…

California Spiny Lobster Season Returning to Water Grill and King’s Fish House

By Greer Wylder

September 27, 2022

California Spiny Lobster season will soon be returning to Water Grill and King’s Fish House! Caught one at a time, by hand or in small traps in the early hours of the morning, right off our coast, this seafood lover’s delicacy is considered California’s signature seasonal dish! All of King’s Seafood’s Spiny Lobsters are sourced directly from local fishermen in San Diego and Santa Barbara, then brought to the company’s very own distribution center in Costa Mesa, where they are sorted and sent straight to King’s Seafood’s restaurants. Beginning in October, Water Grill and King’s Fish House locations are letting their fresh…