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Pass and Share at the new OPM Restaurant and Lounge

By Greer Wylder

August 25, 2015

Huntington Beach is booming with new great restaurants to choose from. We just celebrated the second location of our favorite sandwich shop in OC, Sessions West Coast Deli on the Pacific Coast Highway, and we love the ocean views and dining experience at BLK Earth Sea Spirits at Main and Pacific Coast Highway. And now, OPM Restaurant and Lounge just opened on Warner Avenue. With a modern twist on American cuisine with global influences, OPM is bringing new flavors, small bites and a tapas concept to the Orange County restaurant scene. Executive Chef Charles Cho, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate,…

The Chipotle of Poke

By Greer Wylder

August 24, 2015

For poke fans and anyone who loves fish tacos, the best news of the day is that Mission Viejo-based fins Poke Fusion is reopening today with a new makeover and all new customizable bowls—think the Chipotle of poke! Now, fins Poke Fusion focuses on custom-built poke bowls, macho rolls and fresh fish tacos, using only the finest ingredients. You can build your own meals with the help of fins’ talented sushi chefs, brothers Peter and David Cho. The Chos began their culinary career nearly a decade ago at a sushi restaurant in the same spot, and are committed to offer the highest quality fish and…

Ocean Views at Every Seat : The New BLK Earth Sea Spirits

By Greer Wylder

August 20, 2015

The newest venue in Huntington Beach to enjoy al fresco dining, amazing ocean views and summer sunsets is at BLK Earth Sea Spirits. BLK features contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on grilled certified Kobe and Wagyu hand‑cut steaks, poultry and fresh seafood. The sophisticated yet casual restaurant also offers an extensive wine list and selection of craft cocktails, as well as 24 individual beer taps and a custom beer tap room. Need lunch in a hurry? BLK has an Express Lunch menu available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a variety of entrees served in…

The $125 Caviar Twinkie for CHOC

By Greer Wylder

July 27, 2015

One of the OC Fair’s newest buzz-worthy foods, the $125 Caviar Twinkie, even piqued the interest of Time magazine; it's the novelty fair food of the summer. Just when you thought it's another gimmicky over-the-top fair treat, it's not--entirely. Charles “Chicken Charlie” Boghosian created the decadent Twinkie with a layer of caviar on top in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the OC Fair running now through Aug. 16. Charlie wanted to make sure that the item had a purpose behind it; so all proceeds from the $125 Caviar Twinkie go to Children's Hospital of Orange County. Charlie is a…

Vintage and Healthy: Wild Strawberry Cafe

By Greer Wylder

July 20, 2015

One of our favorite local spots in Newport Beach, the charming Wild Strawberry Café is off the beaten path---on Newport Center Drive—and once you go, you’ll adore the European cafe ambiance with fresh flowers, music and healthy and delicious dishes served on vintage plates. It’s the perfect place to take a break from your busy day to splurge on a pastry: almond croissant, delicious scones, brownies, cookies, apple strudel and more with an espresso, Nutella latte, or chai tea latte. Or, you can enjoy an open faced tuna sandwiches, roasted turkey with cheese and pesto, the award-winning pastrami sandwich, kale…