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Spiny Lobster Season is HERE at Water Grill & King’s Fish House

By Greer Wylder

November 01, 2021

Spiny Lobster season has finally arrived at Water Grill in Costa Mesa and King’s Fish House in Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, and Orange! Freshly caught right off the California coast, some might consider Spiny Lobster the signature California seasonal seafood dish. Caught by hand or in small traps, one at a time, in the early hours of the morning, the Spiny Lobster proves to be a true delicacy for seafood lovers. Water Grill and King’s Fish House are preparing the fresh lobsters in a variety of ways:Water Grill (Costa Mesa)Live Local Spiny Lobster | Charcoal Grilled with homemade coleslaw ($60/pound)King’s Fish House (Huntington…

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Prjkt Restaurant Group Expands Footprint Beyond SoCal with SeaLegs Santa Barbara

By Greer Wylder

October 29, 2021

Prjkt Restaurant Group just announced it has inked a 25-year agreement with Santa Barbara County at Goleta Beach for its newest endeavor, SeaLegs Santa Barbara, which will expand the brand’s Southern California footprint from Orange County and Los Angeles to Santa Barbara County. The 9,500 square-foot oceanfront restaurant will open in early Summer 2022 and will join the award-winning SeaLegs portfolio, which includes SeaLegs at the Beach and SeaLegs Wine Bar LAX. This announcement follows on the heels of Prjkt Restaurant Group’s recent expansion at Huntington State Beach earlier this year and Bolsa Chica State Beach in 2016, both done in…

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Oh My Gourd! Fresh Brothers’ Pumpkin Shaped Pizzas

By Greer Wylder

October 29, 2021

The search for the great pumpkin is over Charlie Brown now that Fresh Brothers has brought back its pumpkin-shaped pizzas for fall. Available in original crust and large size-only, guests can choose to build their own pizzas or select from one of Fresh Brothers signature pies now through November 30th. Other than the shape, Fresh Brothers stays true to doing what it does best – making great, authentic pizza. The pumpkin-shaped pies are the same price as their circular counterparts with an array of toppings to select from. Known for its quality ingredients with no additives, preservatives, or fillers, Fresh Brothers…

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The Peninsula Lounge Revamps Menu & Launches Peninsula Lifestyle Events

By Greer Wylder

October 27, 2021

Peninsula Lounge has an entirely revamped menu for fall featuring dishes from Consulting Corporate Chef Leandro Bongarra and new restaurant Executive Chef Kosetsu Taguchi.New dishes include Oysters with Sudanese hibiscus, Bombay Sapphire Gelee, and atomic horseradish; Kaarage Fried Chicken Sandwich on brioche with lemon cilantro cabbage and togarashi aioli; Pan-Seared Pub Steak with chimichurri, black garlic, and herb butter; and more.Chef Kosetu Taguchi, Peninsula Lounge Executive Chef, has more than 13 years working in restaurants and hospitality ranging from banquets to fine dining. His most recent positions include Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef of Saline Restaurant at the Hotel Joaquin in Laguna Beach (2018-2020);…

Sushi Roku Celebrates Spooky Season with Three Killer Specials

By Greer Wylder

October 27, 2021

To highlight the arrival of Spooky Season, Sushi Roku is offering three new specials available for the month of October. A spooktacular new roll is complemented with a pumpkin-centric cocktail and dessert to celebrate our favorite fall gourd. The Fashion Island restaurant’s new King Growler Roll features king crab, spicy tuna, avocado, and asparagus wrapped in rice paper, and topped with pickled jalapeno and ebi. A Pumpkin Panna Cotta makes for the perfect ending to any meal, made with pumpkin puree and cream cheese, topped with fresh berries. Guests can get their fill of pumpkin as a libation in Sushi Roku’s Drunkin Pumpkin Cocktail, which features whiskey, Baileys Irish Cream, and house-made pumpkin spice simple syrup on the…