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Lola’s by MFK Brings Modern Filipino Brunch to Orange County

By Greer Wylder

March 28, 2022

One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Orange County this year is Lola’s by MFK in Anaheim. Once you’ve experienced its Kamayan feast served in both breakfast and soon dinner formats you’ll understand how special it is. Its Kamayan Feast is a traditional Filipino cultural culinary experience that’s fun and delicious for everyone. The food comes out family-style and is plated on banana leaves that cover the entire table. All of the traditional dishes are decoratively placed around a bed of rice for everyone to share.It includes Garlic Rice / Six Entrees / Lumpia / Ensaldang Kamatis (Tomato salad with fried…

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March Madness Happy Hour at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar in Anaheim

By Greer Wylder

March 17, 2022

As March Madness approaches and NBA season is in full effect, the FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar is a great place to enjoy sporting events with special food and beverage happy hour offerings. Located at the new Radisson Blu Anaheim, a luxury Four-Diamond AAA property in the heart of Anaheim, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar celebrates the seasonality of California’s freshest ingredients while incorporating its rustic wood-fire cooking, a signature of the FireLake brand. The restaurant features a large wraparound bar with TV screens and flows outside onto the pool deck with lounge seating paired with cozy firepits. Guests and…

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Bristol Farms Newfound Market Opens at Irvine Spectrum

By Greer Wylder

March 17, 2022

An exciting grocery and culinary destination arrive at the Irvine Spectrum Center today. Bristol Farms, Southern California’s leading specialty grocer, is opening its new concept, Bristol Farms Newfound Market. The nearly 34,000 square foot location features seven of its own chef-created restaurant brands, serving craveable dishes made with local and global ingredients. The market features an open, warm, and modern environment designed to bring a unique shopping experience to Orange County. The grand opening celebration will shine a spotlight on emerging brands and local favorites, with many founders in attendance. Guests will be able to enter giveaways and enjoy sampling throughout the…

Green Thai Tea Debuts at 7 Leaves Café

By Greer Wylder

March 15, 2022

Having built an almost cult-like following for its incredible coffee and teas, Orange County-based 7 Leaves Cafe launches a new Green Thai Tea on Thursday, March 17. Using St. Patrick’s Day to play up the bold color of this new version of 7 Leaves’ beloved Thai Tea, this milk tea is the first new specialty beverage to join the brand’s offerings in nearly two years."As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary this year, we want to present something new to our guests, who have come to expect a level of quality from the 7 Leaves brand,” comments 7 Leaves Co-Founder Sonny Nguyen, whose vision…

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

March 15, 2022

Experience Live Music inside Union Market at Central Bar on Thursday, March 17 from 5-11 p.m., then use the self-guided map to discover The District’s St. Patrick’s Day drinking and eating “Hot Spots. Use The District's St. Patrick's Day Tasting Map to find green beer, specialty cocktails, and festive bites at participating restaurants. Access the Self-Guided Tasting Map from your mobile prior to the event and follow in any order you like!Not a ticketed event – you choose your own adventure and pay as you go.PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:CENTRAL BARHERMOSA TAQUERIAKETTLEBAR (inside Union Market)STOWAWAY TIKI (inside Union Market)CASA DEL SOL COCINA MEXICANALUCILLE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUERA SUSHIPREGO…