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The Bungalow Kitchen Belmont Shore Introduces Prix-Fixe Weekend Brunch

By Greer Wylder

May 15, 2022

With warm weather on the horizon, The Bungalow Kitchen Belmont Shore unveils an all-new prix-fixe brunch menu, complete with luxe add-ons and refreshing libations. A collaboration between award-winning Chef Michael Mina and hospitality veteran Brent Bolthouse, the 10,000-square-foot waterfront eatery presents itself as the community’s living room with its eclectic Bohemian vibe and a menu of coastal Californian cuisine.Available Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 10 a.m., the two-course brunch menu is priced at $39 per person and offers guests a choice of one starter and one entree. Starters range from appetizers like Sweet Potato Pancakes with King Salmon gravlax, tangy crème fraîche,…

Spice Girl Sauces Introduces New Tomato Chutney

By Greer Wylder

May 15, 2022

Following up on its debut sauce, Chef Shachi Mehra has introduced the 2nd sauce in her growing line of Spice Girl Sauces – Tomato Chutney, now available for purchase nationwide at spicegirlsauces.comThe new addition features bright, tangy, bold flavors – without any heat – a stark contrast to Spice Girl Sauces’ Original Hot Sauce, which launched last year.“My new Tomato Chutney is meant to complement our Hot Sauce by presenting a very different, unique flavor profile,” commented Chef Shachi, whose newly released Tomato Chutney was recently featured in a collaboration pizza with locally noted CUCINA enoteca. “This sauce is very versatile…

SOS Announces 29th Annual SOS Wild & Crazy Taco Night

By Greer Wylder

May 15, 2022

Share Our Selves (SOS) is excited to announce the in-person return of the 29th Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night on Thursday, May 19 at Plaza Pacifica at the OC Fair & Event Center. After two years of canceled or modified events, this event promises to be as wild and crazy as ever! SOS is gathering a team of talented and generous chefs from around Orange County who will serve sensational food to over 600 foodies and philanthropists for what has become a distinct signature fundraising event consisting of unique tacos, craft beer, and margaritas.Over the years, the creative chefs have…

Emmitt’s Las Vegas Announces Head Chef Rainer Schwarz

By Greer Wylder

May 15, 2022

Orange County’s award-winning Chef Rainer Schwarz was just named as the head chef of Emmitt’s Las Vegas restaurant and venue. Combining his unique Austrian roots with his classical training, Chef Rainer will be sure to bring his Southern California expertise to the Entertainment Capital of the World.“I am beyond thrilled to join Emmitt’s team in creating a world-renowned destination for all things food and beverage,” said Chef Rainer. “We are in the process of creating a menu that is sure to reach flavor perfection, showcasing a delicious array of seasonal ingredients.”Chef Rainer is currently the executive chef for three restaurants…

Chef-Driven Gourmet Breakfast Eatery Opens in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

May 13, 2022

OEB Breakfast Co., a popular North American breakfast concept just opened its very first California restaurant in Newport Beach at Westcliff Plaza. The newest restaurant joins 13 existing locations – one in Arizona and 12 in Canada. OEB Master Developers, Walid Daoud and Antoine Daoud of Newport Breakfast Concepts LLC, are planning to expand the concept to Irvine and other regions throughout California in the coming years.OEB’s creative menu takes guests on a culinary adventure, starring mouth watering creations like the Gold Digga Breakfast Bowl with duck fat fried potatoes and brown butter hollandaise, the French Toast Trifle with lemon curd…