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Toast to 2024: New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Bayside and Bistango

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2024

Ring in 2024 with unforgettable celebrations at two iconic Orange County restaurants: Bayside in Newport Beach and Bistango in Irvine. Both venues promise an extraordinary evening featuring special menus, live music, and an atmosphere perfect for creating lasting memories. Here's how these celebrated dining spots are welcoming the New Year.Bayside Restaurant900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach | (949) 721-1222 | BaysideRestaurant.comBayside is wrapping up its milestone 25th year in style with a New Year’s Eve celebration to remember. The evening will feature a Surf & Turf prix-fixe menu, paired with a glass of Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut to toast the occasion.…

Better Buzz Coffee Opens in Fullerton with Exciting Grand Opening Celebration!

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2024

Fuel your day with exceptional coffee crafted to keep you buzzing! Better Buzz, the beloved San Diego-based small-batch coffee roaster and café, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Fullerton location on Friday, December 27. Following its recent debut in Costa Mesa, Fullerton marks the fourth Better Buzz location in Orange County, just in time to end the year on a high note.Guests at Better Buzz can indulge in meticulously handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, teas, smoothies, and delicious food. The café is celebrated for specialty drinks like the Best Drink Ever®, a classic Americano with Better Buzz’s signature…

Breakfast Republic After Dark: Costa Mesa’s New Evening Hotspot

By Greer Wylder

December 17, 2024

Costa Mesa's cherished breakfast spot, Breakfast Republic, is stepping into the evening spotlight with Breakfast Republic After Dark! On Fridays and Saturdays the restaurant reopens at 5 p.m., offering a vibrant mix of cocktails, rotating food specials, and games for a lively night out.Sip on classic beverages like espresso martinis, Old Fashioneds, Moscow Mules, margaritas on the rocks, well drinks (tequila, vodka, Irish whiskey), and brews from Stone Brewing, including their IPA and Buenaveza Lager.Known for serving breakfast magic since February 2020, Breakfast Republic is now giving guests a chance to enjoy its charm in a whole new way—exclusively at…

Celebrate Christmas Eve at Darkroom with Haus of Prime Rib

By Greer Wylder

December 17, 2024

Zach Scherer and Drew Adams bring their unique dining concept to Orange County, blending everyday fine dining with a vinyl ambiance. Located on S. Harbor near SOCO and The OC Mix in Santa Ana, Darkroom is where culinary excellence meets a love for music.This Christmas Eve, leave the cooking and cleaning behind and join Darkroom for a festive family-style dinner served with all the trimmings.Menu HighlightsAppetizersSnow Crab CocktailLittle Gem CaesarMain Course (Choose One)Koji Aged Prime Rib with Jus and Horseradish CreamHerb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Beurre BlancSidesShishito Creamed SpinachSmoked Potato MashDessert (Choose One)70% Chocolate Cream Pie with Salted Crème Fraîche WhipLemon…

Traditional Christmas Dinner Made Easy with The Meat Cellar’s To-Go Offerings

By Greer Wylder

December 16, 2024

The Market by The Meat Cellar, the newest addition to River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano, knows holiday cooking can be a challenge. That’s why they’re offering pre-cooked and raw takeout options—available now for pre-order this Christmas!Choose from holiday favorites like:Classic Holiday HamTraditional TurkeyFlavorful Prime RibPerfectly portioned for any family feast, these options come in various sizes to meet your needs.The chef-driven kitchen has also prepared a variety of sides, including classics like mashed potatoes and mac & cheese, as well as unique dishes such as:Pumpkin Spiced RatatouilleGarlic Almond Green BeansEggnog Bread PuddingOrder items à la carte or opt…