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Beach & Brew Brings Self-Serve Beer & Wine to the Venice Beach Pier

By Greer Wylder

September 02, 2021

Beach & Brew, Venice Beach’s first self-pour taproom and New American kitchen, has just opened in the area known as Washington Square. Located two blocks from the sand, the new concept offers a rotating selection of 40 self-serve beers, hard ciders, seltzers, and kombuchas, as well as California coastal wines.Beach & Brew has taken over the former home of long-standing neighborhood favorite Kifune and isintended to remain a comfort zone for local residents. The landmark Japanese restaurant has beenbeautifully renovated into a modern upscale-casual space with a beachy yet urban feel.Owners, husband-and-wife team, and experienced restaurateurs Gade and Daryl Dishluk…

Burnt Crumbs Reopens at Pacific City & Adds Brunch

By Greer Wylder

August 25, 2021

Burnt Crumbs has officially re-opened its Huntington Beach location at Pacific City and they've launched brunch too. It's been a tough road back for the guys and after considering the possibility of having to shutter their Pacific City location permanently, they received a federal grant that enabled them to re-open their fast-casual eatery. Now they're bringing their popular brunch hits from their Irvine location to HB, including breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, carne asada omelettes, and breakfast salads. Noticeably absent from the brunch menu offerings will be Chef Paul's fluffy Japanese-inspired souffle pancakes that are the star dish at the Irvine location, drawing long lines on the…

Georgia’s Inaugural Peach Festival

By Greer Wylder

August 18, 2021

Georgia’s Restaurant is celebrating National Eat a Peach Day on Sunday, August 22, and National Peach Month by savoring Nika-Shoemaker Machado and “Nana” Gretchen Shoemaker’s mouthwatering Peach Festival Specials at Georgia’s Restaurant at the Anaheim Packing House and Long Beach Exchange throughout the month of August!Georgia’s Restaurant’s “soul-delicious” Peach Festival Specials include Nika and Nana’s Peach Slaw ($4), Georgia’s tangy slaw blend with fresh peaches ($1 add-on as a Georgia’s Plate Up Soulful Side), Peach Salad($11), made with a spring mix, red onions, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, candied pecans, and freshly sliced peaches, Georgia’s Peach Sangria ($9), and finally, Nana’s fresh Peach Cobbler ($8.95), with a light flaky crust and delicate blend of peaches and sweet goodness for the perfect Peach Festival finish!Georgia’s Restaurant at the Anaheim Packing House is open for Dining, Takeout, and Delivery every Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 9 p.m.,…

OC’s newest Exclusive Jazz Lounge & Dinner Club

By Greer Wylder

August 16, 2021

17th St. Grill, Tustin’s popular neighborhood restaurant and bar, will expand to open an exclusive Jazz lounge on veteran restaurateur Joseph Luby builds upon on the success of his community restaurant with the expansion of JoJo’s Hideaway - a sultry 40-seat live music lounge and dinner club offering elevated contemporary cuisine, classic cocktails, and a curated lineup of musicians including local and national premier talent.Since its inception in 2016, 17th St. Grill has found its niche in the community by offering approachable classics during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With the unveiling of JoJo’s Hideaway, Luby raises the bar to offer an…

All New Tapas Experience in Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

August 13, 2021

La Casa del Camino’s newest eatery Comedor, with Spanish-inspired fare in an upscale setting, rolled out weekly Happy Hour every Monday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.! Guests can get a taste of delicious Spanish-style tapas including Charred Spanish Octopus with Squid Ink Romesco, Papas Arrugadas, and Croquettes! Comedor’s Happy Hour offers half-off Comedor’s tapas menu and refreshing margaritas and sangria for just $12! Be sure to also join Comedor Thursday-Sunday evenings for live music from local Orange County bands! 1289 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach.