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Fresh Summer Sips at Selanne Steak Tavern

By Greer Wylder

July 27, 2022

Fresh, seasonal produce such as nectarines, peaches, strawberries, and watermelon highlight Selanne Steak Tavern’s new summer sips recently added to the cocktail menu. “We’re lucky to work with great, local purveyors to help make our cocktails pop,” says General Manager Chad Sisco. “Taking these summer fruits and steeping them into a fun syrup is what summer drinking is all about." Selanne Steak Tavern’s four new cocktails include: A riff on a childhood favorite, orange soda, the Sun Kissed is made with Ketel One Oranje, Aperol, orange juice, and Q Grapefruit. Inspired by Chef Vince Terusa’s new Smoked Nectarine and Burrata Salad, the Country Living is concocted…

Saturday Night Live Music at TRADE Marketplace! (Irvine)

By Greer Wylder

July 27, 2022

Summer fun has just begun at TRADE Marketplace! TRADE will be hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 30th from 4-6 p.m.! Come hungry and bring the whole family to enjoy balloon art, face painting, donut decorating with Duck Donuts, and live music from the David Spitzfaden Power Trio! Come enjoy everything the special 2-hour event has to offer, as well as TRADE’s selection of chef-driven eateries! TRADE Marketplace is home to Orange County’s most buzz-worthy food concepts and retailers! Located in the heart of the Orange County Airport commercial district, TRADE’s venue boasts a curated lineup of hand-selected restaurateurs…

Weekly Events at Newport Beach’s Premier Waterfront Eatery, A+O Restaurant | Bar

By Greer Wylder

July 25, 2022

Newport Beach’s premier waterfront retreat, Balboa Bay Resort, and its flagship restaurant A+O are the perfect way to enjoy a unique and elevated dining experience of coastal-California cuisine with an ocean view. These weekly nights are accompanied by live music every Wednesday through Sunday evenings. A+O Restaurant | Bar just debuted weekly events open to the public: Western Wednesdays, Sushi and Sake Saturdays, and RAW BAR Fridays!WESTERN WEDNESDAYSBBQ Plate $32Texas Style BBQ Spare RibsPotato SaladTomato Braised Collard GreensBread & Butter PicklesHouse BBQ SauceJalapeno-Cheddar Corn MuffinSUSHI + SAKE SATURDAYShrimp Crunchy Roll $16Shrimp Tempura | Spicy SauceAvocadoSalmon | Tuna | HamachiCrab | AvocadoRainbow Roll…

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks turned 40 this summer!

By Greer Wylder

July 22, 2022

The 40th celebration at Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks rolls through the summer with throwback uniforms, the return of a cult-classic burger at a throwback price, two giveaways, an exclusive Islands beer, 40 days of giveaways and more. Guests can visit any of the 42 locations to celebrate 40 years of Islands.For those looking for something bright and fruity to quench their thirst, the Watermelon Margarita is back and available just in time for National Watermelon Month (July) and will be served in a special Islands 40th Anniversary glass. You can also enjoy the Islands Heat Wave Burger topped with grilled…

Celebrate National Tequila and National Scotch Day with 3rd Base LA and Patrón!

By Greer Wylder

July 22, 2022

Celebrate National Tequila Day at 3rd Base LA on Sunday, July 24 from 1-5 p.m.! In partnership with Patrón, 3rd Base will be offering exciting giveaways and fun photo ops for guests. Patrón will be onsite at 3rd Base with a custom Patrón Bike that is powered to make margaritas as you pedal. Guests can take turns on the bike for the unique experience of blending their own Patrón margarita. Guests can also choose to order the shareable Patrón Margarita Tree.The tree features four brightly colored margarita flavors (strawberry, prickly pear, passion fruit, and Dodger blue) displayed on a large “tree” for the table. The drink order is…