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Casa de Onda Brings Modern Mexican Fusion and Coastal Cool to Triangle Square

By Greer Wylder

June 15, 2025

Now open at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa, Casa de Onda is a sophisticated new destination for Mexican American fusion, coastal-inspired cocktails, and al fresco dining under the stars. Translating to “house of vibes,” the restaurant debuted Saturday, June 21, with nightly dinner service and a live DJ starting at 8 p.m.Designed with a Tulum-inspired aesthetic, Casa de Onda features one of the largest patios in Orange County, with palapas, firepits, and lush greenery. The indoor space is modern and serene, with a palette of soft grays, white, and black, accented by limewash finishes and atmospheric lighting in seafoam blues…

RJB Restaurant Group Expands Parlor and Olea Footprints

By Greer Wylder

June 14, 2025

Orange County restaurateur Russ Bendel continues to grow his collection of popular dining destinations, recently expanding two of his standout restaurants: Parlor Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails in San Clemente and Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook in Newport Beach. Each gained more than 1,200 square feet of new space, the result of creative thinking and impeccable timing.Parlor’s Lower LevelWhen Parlor opened in San Clemente last July, the building’s underused lower level served only as storage. But as the restaurant quickly gained a loyal following—and increasing demand for more bar and private dining space—Bendel and his team saw an opportunity to transform the…

Jan’s Health Bar Expands to San Diego, Introduces New Smoothies and Summer Menu Favorites

By Greer Wylder

June 14, 2025

Jan’s Health Bar, the iconic fast-casual concept with more than 50 years of history in Southern California, is celebrating a milestone year of growth and innovation.Owner Poppy Holguin—who first started working at Jan’s as a teenager and purchased the flagship location in 2010—has spent the past 15 years thoughtfully expanding the brand while staying true to its founding mission from 1972: making healthy food both enjoyable and approachable.Today, Jan’s operates seven locations across Southern California, including a recently opened store in Long Beach. This week, the brand enters the San Diego market for the first time with its newest location…

Topside Roof Deck Launches Sunday Brunch Club

By Greer Wylder

June 09, 2025

Topside Roof Deck in Newport Beach just launched a new way to brunch. The Topside Brunch Club brings rooftop dining and DJ sets together every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The series kicks off in partnership with LYLO Sauvignon Blanc, a crisp New Zealand wine that sets the tone for a fun and carefree brunch.Chef-partner Riley Huddleston created a new brunch menu blending coastal California flavors with playful twists. Think cage-free eggs baked inside avocado halves with Sichuan salsa macha, a brioche Breakfast Sandwich with chile morita aioli, and a decadent Churro Waffle with piloncillo syrup and hibiscus-strawberry…

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Father’s Day Weekend at The Ranch: Steak, Lobster, Bourbon

By Greer Wylder

June 08, 2025

Celebrate Dad with steak, lobster and bourbon at The Ranch Restaurant, Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15.For a special surf and turf experience, diners can add a 6.5-ounce South African lobster tail for $75 to signature steaks such as the 58-ounce Prime Angus cowboy rib-eye, 40-ounce Hyplains Heritage Farms 28-day dry-aged bone-in New York Delmonico or 50-ounce Hyplains Heritage Farms porterhouse.Bourbon and whiskey fans can pair dinner with The Ranch Private Selection flight of bourbon for $40. The flight includes four 0.75-ounce pours from their Private Selection Barrels, handpicked by the restaurant’s exclusive fine wine and spirits program: Woodford…