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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Scores in New Angels Baseball Partnership

By Greer Wylder

April 22, 2022

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading California-based family-style pizza chain for more than 40 years known for its crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas, dough made fresh daily, and toppings to the edge is now an Official Pizza Partner of Angels Baseball. The partnership with the iconic Southern California-based MLB Club underscores Mountain Mike’s longstanding commitment to families, sports fans, and communities throughout California and the Western U.S. With 250 restaurants in operation and more than a quarter-billion dollars in 2021 system sales, the brand is experiencing phenomenal growth in markets throughout the West, but its headquarters since 2017 has been in the…

Margarita Crawl is Back, April 24 – 30

By Greer Wylder

April 22, 2022

Margarita Crawl is bare ack, April 24 – 30. Presented by Tequila Herradura, the weeklong event lets margarita lovers explore restaurants, sip margaritas, and enjoy life. “The Margarita is a noble cocktail that balances tangy, salty, and sweet, creating something magical. During this week, restaurants will add their own flair to create noteworthy libations,” commented Pamela Waitt, president of the OC Restaurant Association, which produces Margarita Crawl. “Of course, a good margarita is always better when paired with food, restaurants will offer Margarita Crawl food items that perfectly pair with their cocktails.” Diners simply visit MargaritaCrawl.com and search the list of participating…

Day Of The Dead-inspired Mexican Restaurant Coming to Downtown Anaheim

By Greer Wylder

April 22, 2022

A new and colorful addition to Downtown Anaheim, set to open in late May, is a full-service Day of the Dead-themed Mexican restaurant, Calaca Mamas Cantina. The family-friendly concept, conceived and founded by restaurateurs and sisters Angela and Mariam El Haj, will replace Captain Kidd’s at 1550 S. Harbor Blvd., in a conveniently walkable location directly across the street from Disneyland and its resorts. The space will seat 200 guests, including a dining room with several banquettes for parties of four, and a larger, semi-private area to accommodate parties up to 12. The El Haj sisters collaborated with Deborah Mayne on the restaurant design…

Golden Wings, Saucy Smash Burgers and more hit the table at 4th Street Market, DTSA

By Greer Wylder

April 18, 2022

4th Street Market continues to allow Orange County’s innovative food creators and entrepreneurs to turn their culinary dreams into reality. One of the food hall’s most buzz-worthy concepts, The Golden Hot Fried Chicken, will be expanding its menu beyond fried chicken and bringing additional flavors to the table. Chef Oscar Gonzalez looks forward to evolving his concept into The Golden Eatery. In addition to his previously most popular items (Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich, Loaded Fries, etc), visitors can expect Smash Burgers featuring his beloved Comeback Sauce, crispy wings, additional chicken sandwich varieties (Bourbon BBQ Sando, PB N’ Jelly Sando, Sweet Chili Sauce…

John Kelly Chocolates in OC

By Greer Wylder

April 15, 2022

Chocolate enthusiasts can now enjoy some of the world’s finest chocolates, John Kelly Chocolates at some of the best retailers in Orange County including Bristol Farms Newport Beach, Whole Foods, Roger’s Gardens, Hi-Time Wine Cellar, and Bristol Farms’ new concept, Newfound Market, at Irvine Spectrum. John Kelly Chocolates is a big "Hollywood Insider” kind of thing. Known for its luxurious line of premium, artisanal chocolate, John Kelly Chocolates opened its chocolate factory on a quaint street in Hollywood in 2004. John Kelly created a loyal following for its proprietary recipe that combines the creamy texture of ganache with the dense richness of fudge. The…