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The Winery Restaurant’s Special 20-Year “Sideways” Anniversary Dinner October 24, 2024

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2024

Join The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar in Tustin for a special celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning film Sideways. On Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m., guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated four-course dinner featuring wines from Hitching Post Winery—an iconic part of the film's storyline, set in the Santa Ynez Valley.Sideways 20-Year Anniversary Wine Dinner Menu - The Winery TustinButternut Squash BisqueDuck Confit, Dried Cherries, Crème FraîcheFess Parker Chardonnay SB 2023, Hitching Post Chenin Blanc 2020Icelandic SalmonRoasted Pumpkin & Leek Risotto, Wild Mushroom, Beurre RougeF.P. Pinot Santa Rita Hills 2022, H.P. Pinot Noir SLO 2018Boeuf…

Georgia’s Hosts Irvine Spectrum Center Grand Opening with Giveaways

By Greer Wylder

October 16, 2024

Georgia’s Restaurant is gearing up for the Grand Opening of its fourth Southern California location at the Irvine Spectrum Center on Friday, October 18. Starting at 11 a.m., the first 50 customers will score a limited edition anniversary mug with a surprise gift card (valued between $5 and $100), and the next 100 will take home a Georgia’s keychain with their order—while supplies last.“As we open our Irvine Spectrum Center location, we’re also celebrating 10 incredible years since we launched at the Packing House,” says Nika Shoemaker-Machado, co-owner with her mother, Gretchen Shoemaker, and husband, Marlon Machado. “It’s amazing to…

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Inaugural Mexican Food & Wine Festival at CHAAK Kitchen

By Greer Wylder

October 16, 2024

CHAAK Kitchen is set to host its first-ever Mexican Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, October 19, from 2—6 p.m. The event will bring together seven local restaurants and 29 wineries in celebration of Mexico’s rich culinary and winemaking traditions. Restaurateurs Ed & Gabbi Patrick, owners of CHAAK and Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen, have collaborated with La Competencia Imports’ Founder Tom Bracamontes to create this special experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample exclusive Mexican wines from Baja California, Coahuila, Zacatecas, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, and San Luis Potosí.“This event is a first, with so many talented chefs and wineries representing the…

Autumn Music Fest in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

October 15, 2024

Celebrate the essence of fall at the Autumn Music Fest, a magical gathering of live music, delicious food, and vibrant pop-up vendors at The CAMP in Costa Mesa on Saturday, October 19th from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event promises an evening filled with music, creativity, and community.Enjoy live performances from talented local bands, including The Lemonsharks and The Sweetwater Station, bringing an eclectic mix of folk, rock, and indie tunes to elevate the mood. Whether dancing on the grass or simply swaying to the rhythm, the festival is all about enjoying the music and living in the moment.Come…

Join the Fall Cocktail Tour & Colors of Fall at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

October 14, 2024

The District at Tustin Legacy’s Fall Cocktail Tour kicked off this October, in partnership with OC Foodies, will run through October 31st. The Tour explores flavors through seasonally-inspired cocktails, mocktails, food and dessert pairings. During October only, diners and bar hoppers are invited to try the different flavors of the season at their leisure - just be sure to mention the Fall Cocktail Tour when you order. Participating restaurants AMC’s MacGuffin’s Lounge, Bar Louie, Casa Del Sol Cocina Mexicana, Curry Pizza House, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Luna Rossa Ristorante, Prego Restaurant, RAKKAN Ramen, Red Robin, The Winery Restaurant, Yellow Chilli Tustin, ZIP Korean…