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Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner Returns to Henry’s Coastal Cuisine

By Greer Wylder

May 06, 2026

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine will host an Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m., bringing together acclaimed guest chefs for a multi-course evening in support of Bracken’s Kitchen.Set on the oceanfront patio at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine, the dinner highlights seasonal ingredients, thoughtful technique, and expertly paired Napa Valley wines, all tied to a meaningful cause. Tickets are $249 per guest, inclusive of service charge and parking, with $75 from each seat benefiting Bracken’s Kitchen and its mission to combat hunger and reduce food waste.The evening begins with an oceanfront Champagne reception featuring Chef Bill Bracken,…

Mother’s Day Dining Across Orange County

By Greer Wylder

April 29, 2026

Whether it is an elegant afternoon tea, a relaxed coastal brunch, or a comforting Southern meal, Orange County restaurants are planning thoughtful ways to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10.In Anaheim and Irvine, Puesto is offering a complimentary Pistachio Tres Leches Cake for moms dining in. The dessert highlights pistachio in multiple forms, finished with passionfruit whipped cream. Pair it with a Puesto Perfect Margarita made with tequila reposado, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar. Menus, locations, and reservations are available at eatpuesto.com.In Costa Mesa, Knife Pleat at South Coast Plaza is hosting a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea from…

ILYA Welcomes Sunday Brunch to San Clemente

By Greer Wylder

April 29, 2026

ILYA has introduced Sunday brunch, now served weekly from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in San Clemente. The new offering brings Chef Charbel Hayek’s Mediterranean perspective to a relaxed coastal setting, pairing classic brunch dishes with flavors rooted in the Eastern Mediterranean.Set inside a light-filled dining room with an open-air patio, brunch begins with shareable starters. A bread basket arrives with house-baked pita, focaccia, and sourdough served with za’atar butter. The ILYA mezze features hummus, muhammara, baba ghanouj, marinated olives, crudités, and warm pita. Additional starters include West Coast oysters with pear mignonette, barramundi carpaccio with lemon thyme vinaigrette, beef…

La La Land Kind Cafe Grand Opening at Irvine Spectrum

By Greer Wylder

April 29, 2026

La La Land Kind Cafe is opening a new location at Irvine Spectrum Center with a full day of grand opening specials on Saturday, May 2. From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., guests can enjoy 50 percent off drinks and toast, along with gifts for the first 300 people in line while supplies last.For those who want an early visit, the soft opening runs through May 1 with 50 percent off all drinks when the La La Land app is downloaded and scanned at checkout.The menu leans into the café’s signature cloud-style drinks, including the Banana Cloud Latte, Strawberry Cloud…

Mastro’s Plans Mother’s Day Brunch in Irvine and Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

April 28, 2026

Mastro’s locations in Irvine and Costa Mesa will mark Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, with a celebratory brunch and evening dinner service. Known for attentive service, polished dining and live entertainment, both restaurants are preparing a special holiday experience. Reservations are available on OpenTable.Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine and Mastro’s Steakhouse Costa Mesa will offer a Mother’s Day buffet brunch featuring a seafood tower with freshly shucked oysters, shrimp cocktail, lobster tails and snow crab claws. Additional selections include cheese blintzes with berry compote, scrambled eggs, sausage, hand-carved New York strip, honey-smoked ham, signature sides and mini butter cakes for…