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River Jetty Restaurant Group Opening New Crystal Cove Concept

By Greer Wylder

August 11, 2021

Hollywood producer Joseph ‘McG’ Nichol and Jordan Otterbein of the River Jetty Restaurant Group known for A Restaurant and A Market in Newport Beach and CdM Restaurant in Corona del Mar will be opening their fourth Orange County dining concept coming to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center in the former Settebello space in the fall. An all-new, modern-American eatery, A Crystal Cove will feature an exceptional bar program to complement a “greatest hits” menu of favorite dishes from A Restaurant and CdM Restaurant including the Spicy Yellowfin Tuna, Cacio e Pepe and Chicken Piccata. Familiar with the iconic dishes and creative plating…

Sgt. Pepperoni’s Opens in Irvine

By Greer Wylder

August 09, 2021

Sgt. Pepperoni’s is opening a new location near UCI on Thursday, Aug. 12 and it will be open daily for dining and takeout from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.“Sgt. Pepperoni’s is Orange County’s longest operating pizzeria,” said Stan Frazier, partner of Sgt. Pepperoni’s.“We’re humbled to expand our local legacy and serve the foodies, families, and students in Irvine and beyond.”For nearly five decades, Sgt. Pepperoni’s original location in Newport Beach has been a local destination for handcrafted pizza made entirely from scratch using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. A community-oriented restaurant, Sgt. Pepperoni’s is thrilled to open a new location…

The Deets on Huntington Beach House & Sand Box Beach Essentials

By Greer Wylder

August 02, 2021

Widely celebrated as “Surf City” and home to the annual U.S. Open of Surfing, Huntington State Beach’s newest dining destination, The Huntington Beach House, and a first-of-its-kind beach-friendly recreation hub, The Sand Box Beach Essentials are now open! A landmark partnership between Prjkt Restaurant Group and the California State Park System, the two new concepts begin the second phase of a complete concession transformation of these Southern California State beaches. The contract comes five years after Prjkt Restaurant Group enhanced Bolsa Chica State Beach concessions in 2016. Led by creator Alicia Whitney and her team at Prjkt Concessions, these are the…

Inaugural Long Beach Burger Week

By Greer Wylder

August 02, 2021

Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as dozens of local restaurants and food retailers will offer unique over-the-top Burgers and value-priced Burger Offers when the inaugural Long Beach Burger Week just launched through August 8. Organized by local non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage and thanks to a generous grant from the City of Long Beach, executive director Terri Henry, who brought the original restaurant week to Long Beach with partners in 2014, felt that in addition to encouraging local and surrounding "foodies” to enjoy what the expanding Long Beach culinary community has to offer, events like Burger…

Former Social Distortion Drummer Dishes at his Rockin’ Long Beach Restaurant Featuring Live Music

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2021

The Pike Restaurant & Bar, the iconic Long Beach dining destination and watering hole owned by Chris Reece, former drummer for Social Distortion, is rockin’ the city once again with its line-up of good food, creative cocktails, and live entertainment. “It’s like the band is back together,” said Reece, who in 2002 transformed a rundown diner into a sought-after restaurant and music venue. “Most of my staff, many of whom have been here for years, are back working at The Pike. The kitchen is humming, the bar is abuzz and we’re continuing to fill the calendar with nightly entertainment. Things are…