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The Bungalow Kitchen Belmont Shore Celebrates 1st Anniversary with New Spring Menu

By Greer Wylder

April 01, 2022

This month, award-winning Chef Michael Mina and hospitality veteran Brent Bolthouse celebrate the first anniversary of their social dining concept, The Bungalow Kitchen Belmont Shore. As the coastal Californian eatery enters its second year, the vibrant waterfront dining destination sees the addition of seasonal new menu items featuring peak-of-season spring ingredients like morel mushrooms, green garlic, and pea tendrils, elevated Michael Mina signature dishes, and award-winning sommelier selections to its wine list.In 2021, Mina and Bolthouse opened two Bungalow Kitchen venues, each boasting over-10,000-square-feet of panoramic waterfront dining, debuting a second location in Tiburon, California, in November. Much like its marina-facing…

Top-Rated Sushi Platters At 4th Street Market DTSA

By Greer Wylder

March 31, 2022

Santa Ana’s favorite food hall, 4th Street Market, the ever-evolving downtown foodie destination now offers premium colorful, and sustainable offerings from the top-rated sushi concept, ShariNori.In June of 2020, Chef Han brought ShariNori to 4th Street Market’s incubator space, East End Kitchens to bring his concept to fruition. Now, ShariNori is a nationally recognized and respected sushi eatery, providing the highest quality sashimi, rolls, varietal platters, and more. As of April, ShariNori will occupy its own food hall space within the ever-growing food hall 4th Street Market (formerly SmörBurgers) will continue to serve Orange County locals and the market’s daily visitors premium, sustainable cuisine. Previously available…

Lola’s by MFK Brings Modern Filipino Brunch to Orange County

By Greer Wylder

March 28, 2022

One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Orange County this year is Lola’s by MFK in Anaheim. Once you’ve experienced its Kamayan feast served in both breakfast and soon dinner formats you’ll understand how special it is. Its Kamayan Feast is a traditional Filipino cultural culinary experience that’s fun and delicious for everyone. The food comes out family-style and is plated on banana leaves that cover the entire table. All of the traditional dishes are decoratively placed around a bed of rice for everyone to share.It includes Garlic Rice / Six Entrees / Lumpia / Ensaldang Kamatis (Tomato salad with fried…

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March Madness Happy Hour at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar in Anaheim

By Greer Wylder

March 17, 2022

As March Madness approaches and NBA season is in full effect, the FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar is a great place to enjoy sporting events with special food and beverage happy hour offerings. Located at the new Radisson Blu Anaheim, a luxury Four-Diamond AAA property in the heart of Anaheim, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar celebrates the seasonality of California’s freshest ingredients while incorporating its rustic wood-fire cooking, a signature of the FireLake brand. The restaurant features a large wraparound bar with TV screens and flows outside onto the pool deck with lounge seating paired with cozy firepits. Guests and…

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Bristol Farms Newfound Market Opens at Irvine Spectrum

By Greer Wylder

March 17, 2022

An exciting grocery and culinary destination arrive at the Irvine Spectrum Center today. Bristol Farms, Southern California’s leading specialty grocer, is opening its new concept, Bristol Farms Newfound Market. The nearly 34,000 square foot location features seven of its own chef-created restaurant brands, serving craveable dishes made with local and global ingredients. The market features an open, warm, and modern environment designed to bring a unique shopping experience to Orange County. The grand opening celebration will shine a spotlight on emerging brands and local favorites, with many founders in attendance. Guests will be able to enter giveaways and enjoy sampling throughout the…