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Tequila Bar Debuts at Balboa Bay Resort’s A+O Restaurant | Bar

By Greer Wylder

August 22, 2022

A+O Restaurant | Bar at the Balboa Bay Resort’s just debuted a brand-new Tequila Bar on the patio and surrounded by the yachts of Balboa Bay Club, the Tequila Bar will offer tequila and mezcals that are rare, hard to find, and distinctive in design and flavor. Along with a variety of tequilas, restaurant patrons can enjoy unique house-made bar snacks at the Tequila Bar. Favorites include shaved dark chocolate with tandoori masala and caramelized popcorn with peanuts and bacon, all of which pair well with Anejo and Cristalino tequilas, as well as mezcals. Additional bar bites include dehydrated pineapple, which brings…

Laguna Beach’s Historic La Casa del Camino’s Comedor Rebrands for Summer

By Greer Wylder

August 19, 2022

Laguna Beach’s historic La Casa del Camino hotel has recently undergone a seasonal rebrand of its Comedor restaurant for the summer. The reimagined restaurant, in partnership with the popular lifestyle and clothing company, Dandy Del Mar, has undergone a complete transformation from the menu to the decor, aimed at providing guests with an upscale space designed to foster conversation with family and friends over coastal cuisine in the refined lounge. The restaurant’s redesign comes in collaboration with resort-wear brand Dandy Del Mar. The refined apparel brand creates clothing that redefines luxury, leisure, and style. In collaboration with Dandy Del Mar’s Summer of Leisure…

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks Throwback Price on Hawaiian Burger on August 25

By Greer Wylder

August 19, 2022

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks has been celebrating its 40th anniversary all summer. In celebration of their anniversary, they have been bringing back throwback menu items and prices, and on August 25th the fan-favorite Hawaiian Burger will be $4.40 at all Islands locations. The juicy, flavor-packed Hawaiian Burger is topped with fresh pineapple, teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, swiss, and mayo. The 40th celebration rolls through the summer with throwback uniforms, giveaways, a NEW exclusive beer - ‘Islands Sunny Blonde Ale’, and the Watermelon Marg is back on the menu for a limited time. Island Fine Burgers & Drinks has locations throughout Orange County:105 South…

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine Tour de France Wine Dinner

By Greer Wylder

August 10, 2022

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine welcomes diners to embark on a culinary journey featuring French wines during a special Tour de France Wine Dinner on Wednesday, August 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will experience specially selected wine pairings and a chef-curated six-course dinner that begins with two amuse-bouches with wine pairing in the restaurant’s picturesque oceanfront setting.Henry’s Coastal Cuisine Executive Chef Lewis Butler has created the following French-inspired menu focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients:Amuse-BoucheGougéres (Miniature Cheese Puffs)Les Huitres (Oysters)Pairing: Louis De Sacy Rose De Saignee Grand CruPremier PlatRillette De Porc | Bûche De Chevre | Fouées Pain | Fraise Compote(Pork Rillette…

Mutt’s Brings All-New Americana-style Brunch to Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

August 10, 2022

Mutt’s Eastbluff has reinvented its weekend brunch with all-new dishes and drinks. The Newport Beach hotspot loved by locals for its welcoming atmosphere, larger-than-life Schooners of beer, and eclectic-yet-approachable American cuisine has a new culinary team bringing savory eats, sweet treats, and lively morning libations to its popular weekend menus. As residents of Eastbluff themselves, husband-and-wife owners Alex and Meghan Murray created Mutt’s to serve as a central gathering place for their community. Now in their second year, the duo continues to build upon their restaurant’s popularity and success with all-new offerings at brunch. Available Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m.…