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Celebrate at MO.MI.MEI: An Evening of Cantonese Street Food and Fun!

By Greer Wylder

July 25, 2024

Attention Orange County foodies and flavor enthusiasts! MO.MI.MEI is celebrating its recent opening, and everyone is invited to join the festivities. On Friday, July 26, from 6 PM to 9 PM, enjoy an evening filled with mouthwatering Cantonese street food, all with a fresh California twist.DJ Chayu will be spinning fun beats from 6 PM to 8 PM, creating the perfect atmosphere for a night of delicious eats and great company.Founded by the dynamic trio Stuart Dooley, Sumter Pendergrast, and Chef Jo Situ Allen, MO.MI.MEI offers a unique blend of Cantonese street food and fresh California produce. This street-food café,…

Greenleaf Kitchen Pivots Toward Takeout in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

July 25, 2024

Greenleaf Kitchen and Cocktails, renowned for its healthy gourmet meals, is pivoting to focus on takeout and is hosting a farewell party with music and light refreshments on Wednesday, July 31, 6 PM – 8 PM as it prepares to open its Costa Mesa Kitchens location this August. This new venture will serve the local Costa Mesa community and beyond.Chef-owner Jonathan Rollo, known for pioneering “gourmet-casual” and leading the health-focused fast-casual movement, aims to reimagine the takeout experience with this new location. This move will enable Greenleaf to reduce overall labor costs and redirect those savings into delivering superior value…

Prince Street Pizza Brings Iconic New York Slices to Orange County

By Greer Wylder

July 25, 2024

Fans of the famous New York City-based Prince Street Pizza can now find its first location in Orange County at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa. The renowned pizzeria is serving its legendary Sicilian-style square slices, original Neapolitan pizzas, and mouth-watering pizza sauce to the neighborhood. This opening marks the twelfth location for Prince Street Pizza nationally, following the recent launch in San Diego earlier this month.Prince Street Pizza offers its iconic, delectable slices and pies, all prepared and made daily from scratch. To replicate the dough texture of its original New York City location, a water filtration process is used…

The Peel Craftbar & Kitchen Introduces Sunday Brunch

By Greer Wylder

July 24, 2024

A new Sunday Brunch has debuted at The Peel Craftbar & Kitchen in Orange, tucked inside the Hotel Fera, a DoubleTree by Hilton. Featuring a chef-driven menu that elevates fresh flavors, local ingredients and authentic global influences, The Peel’s Sunday Brunch serves up coastal California cuisine highlighting the fresh, vibrant colors and flavors of summer! Already a crowd favorite is Executive Chef Luis Martinez’s Stuffed French Toast, an elevated take on the classic brunch dish, featuring orange cheesecake-stuffed brioche, served with sweet butter and syrup. Brunch dishes will change throughout the year to emphasize seasonal ingredients, which currently include peaches, grilled and served in a vibrant Grilled Peach Salad…

Henry’s Celebrates Summer with Caymus Wine Dinner

By Greer Wylder

July 24, 2024

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine is celebrating the summer season with a multi-course, chef-curated dinner in collaboration with Caymus Vineyards on Friday, August 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy the art of fine dining, with dishes inspired by the flavors of the California coast, each paired with selections from the Wagner family of wine, including Caymus Vineyards, Mer Soleil, and Emmolo. Notable pairings for the evening include the 30th Anniversary Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay (2022), the 50th Anniversary Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (2022), and the Special Selection Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (2019).Executive Chef Lewis Butler has designed the following…