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OKTOBERFEST Season in Newport!

By Greer Wylder

October 26, 2022

Bayside Restaurant is super excited about Emmental the return of its wildly popular Oktoberfest menu, through the end of October. This upscale take on the autumnal celebration brings culinary magic and German cuisine with a twist to Orange County, to be enjoyed in the intimate dining room, covered terrace, or outdoor patio, overlooking Newport Harbor.The menu is mouthwatering, and features a local brew as well:Käsekrainer Bratwurst: An upscale twist on classic street food, Bayside offers smoked pork sausage infused with Emmenthal cheese, sauerkraut, and roasted potatoes, served with sweet and spicy mustard ($35). Paired perfectly with the local Four Sons Oktoberfest brew…

Santa Barbara Wine Country Comes to Orange County this Fall

By Greer Wylder

October 25, 2022

Santa Barbara Wine Country, named Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of the Year for 2021 and recently honored with multiple wine scores over 90+ points, is bringing some of its acclaimed wines to Orange County for special Wine Tasting Pop-Ups. The fall tasting events will feature a wide range of varietals from small production and highly sought-after wineries. Guests will learn the best wines to gift and pour for their guests this holiday season.Thursday, Nov. 17, 5 to 8 p.m. at Wine Gallery in Laguna Beach – Enjoy tasting a variety of wines and light bites. Guests must be 21 or older.…

Innovative Micro Food Hall Debuts in Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

October 25, 2022

The innovative Bay Area-born micro food hall, Local Kitchens, is opening in Huntington Beach within the Goldenwest & Warner Shopping Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. The micro food hall will feature seven restaurant concepts including Baby's Badass Burgers, Backyard Bowls, Chicas Tacos, Locali, SAJJ Mediterranean, Sushirrito and Hanchic. To celebrate the concept’s SoCal debut, Local Kitchens will host a Grand Opening Celebration starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29th with a FREE Hanchic fried chicken sandwich for the first 150 guests! Local Kitchens provides a solution for the pickiest families due to the ability to mix and match the cuisines from…

Australian Sensation Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt Opens at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2022

The Australian sensation known as Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt has been rapidly expanding with an estimated 400 locations across the globe with outposts in Australia, Singapore, China, Japan, and Korea – with several locations already in the U.S., including Oregon, New York, Nevada, Texas and in California, the Bay Area, San Gabriel Valley, San Diego and now, O.C.! Yomie's is just opened at the District at Tustin Legacy. In many countries, Yomie’s has sparked a phenomenon with lines out the door for its specialty menu of tangy and tart purple rice and fresh yogurt smoothie drinks, marketing itself as a healthier alternative to boba tea with…

The District at Tustin Legacy’s Family Fun Halloween Bazaar

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2022

Dress up your little ones (kids & pets too!) and come to The District’s Free 'spooky' Halloween Bazaar, in partnership with Modern Makers Mart, on Saturday, October 29th from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy Kid, Family & Pet Costume Contests, free Kids' Crafts & Family Activities, Live Music, 35+ Artisan Vendors, including a Slime Station, and fun Photo Ops at our Pumpkin Patch (sponsored by Lowes) & visiting Hearse! Plus, for the adventurous at heart, challenge yourself with Axe Throwing!Gift card prizes awarded to the top 3 winners of our costume contests*:6 p.m. Kid & Family/Group Costume Contest7 p.m. Pet Costume Contest*No…