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OKTOBERFEST Season in Newport!

By Greer Wylder

October 26, 2022

Bayside Restaurant is super excited about Emmental the return of its wildly popular Oktoberfest menu, through the end of October. This upscale take on the autumnal celebration brings culinary magic and German cuisine with a twist to Orange County, to be enjoyed in the intimate dining room, covered terrace, or outdoor patio, overlooking Newport Harbor.The menu is mouthwatering, and features a local brew as well:Käsekrainer Bratwurst: An upscale twist on classic street food, Bayside offers smoked pork sausage infused with Emmenthal cheese, sauerkraut, and roasted potatoes, served with sweet and spicy mustard ($35). Paired perfectly with the local Four Sons Oktoberfest brew…

Santa Barbara Wine Country Comes to Orange County this Fall

By Greer Wylder

October 25, 2022

Santa Barbara Wine Country, named Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of the Year for 2021 and recently honored with multiple wine scores over 90+ points, is bringing some of its acclaimed wines to Orange County for special Wine Tasting Pop-Ups. The fall tasting events will feature a wide range of varietals from small production and highly sought-after wineries. Guests will learn the best wines to gift and pour for their guests this holiday season.Thursday, Nov. 17, 5 to 8 p.m. at Wine Gallery in Laguna Beach – Enjoy tasting a variety of wines and light bites. Guests must be 21 or older.…

Innovative Micro Food Hall Debuts in Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

October 25, 2022

The innovative Bay Area-born micro food hall, Local Kitchens, is opening in Huntington Beach within the Goldenwest & Warner Shopping Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. The micro food hall will feature seven restaurant concepts including Baby's Badass Burgers, Backyard Bowls, Chicas Tacos, Locali, SAJJ Mediterranean, Sushirrito and Hanchic. To celebrate the concept’s SoCal debut, Local Kitchens will host a Grand Opening Celebration starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29th with a FREE Hanchic fried chicken sandwich for the first 150 guests! Local Kitchens provides a solution for the pickiest families due to the ability to mix and match the cuisines from…

Celebrate National Pasta Month With Brunos Italian Kitchen!

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2022

October is National Pasta Month and where better to celebrate than at the local neighborhood gem, Brunos Italian Kitchen! The Italian eatery best known for its original homestyle recipes straight from the heart of Venice is hosting a variety of specials in honor of National Pasta Month throughout the month of October such as their Monday special featuring a caesar salad, fan-favorite garlic bread and any pasta from their menu for just $20! Every Wednesday Brunos is offering its full menu of decadent pasta dishes and wines by the bottle for 50% off. Count your weekend plans made with Brunos’ 3-course National…

Celebrate Halloween at VEA Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

October 19, 2022

The newly debuted VEA Newport Beach will be celebrating its first Halloween with a weekend of festive activities and experiences throughout the weekend. On Friday 10/28 and Saturday 10/29, VEA will feature a pumpkin patch from 3:30-6 p.m., open to guests, locals, and visitors alike to pick out a pumpkin to take home for the Halloween weekend. In addition, there will be complimentary cookie decorating accompanied by fresh housemade apple cider and apple donuts, along with an a-la-carte menu at the poolside Edge Bar featuring specialty Halloween cocktails and appetizers. To cap off the evening, VEA will offer a Haunted Dive-In movie night poolside to follow…