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Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana Opening Sister Restaurant, Bottega Angelina

By Greer Wylder

October 18, 2021

Longtime fans of Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana in Irvine can look forward to Bottega Angelina, from the same owners, set to open late October/early November at Ocean Ranch Village in Laguna Niguel.Bottega Angelina will be a new concept, part Italian market, restaurant, and bar spanning 7,000 square feet all under one roof on a hill in Laguna Niguel. The exterior has an old-world feel with lavender plants, potted citrus, cypress, and olive trees, surrounded by ocean views. The modern designed “Mercato,” will showcase in-house charcuterie, gelato, pasta, bread, cheese, pastries, custom Norman Love chocolates, and Illy coffee counters. An adjacent shop of highly curated…

Crave & Crawl One Night Packed with Flavor and Fun

By Greer Wylder

October 15, 2021

It's Back! Crave & Crawl returns Thursday, October 28th from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Fullerton. Get your grub on and do a little multi-masking and hit the streets of Downtown Fullerton on a pre-Halloween outing to celebrate the 5th annual Crave and Crawl hosted by e-foodie. Dress in costume or come as you are for a boo-licious gathering with plenty of treats (tricks optional). More than 30 participating restaurants and breweries will be on hand to cast a spell over your palate with an array of tantalizing flavors and signature samples. There's also live entertainment. It's all FREE (including the food and…

Unique Dessert Decorating Studio with a ‘Sprinkle’ of ASL

By Greer Wylder

October 13, 2021

The Sweet Hand, a unique new do-it-yourself dessert decorating studio that also offers a sprinkle of ASL (American Sign Language) has opened at Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch. Owned by Ladera Ranch resident Abigail Longo, The Sweet Hand welcomes walk-in customers who wish to decorate desserts, along with host classes, events, and private parties. Longo, who is Deaf and previously taught Deaf children, will offer classes for students of all ages. Parents of Deaf or hard-of-hearing children can take ASL classes for free, and The Sweet Hand will also offer ASL Story Time every other Tuesday for children. The Sweet Hand provides…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza’s new Angry Buffalo Chicken Pizza

By Greer Wylder

October 11, 2021

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a family-style pizza chain for more than 40 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily, has introduced its new “pizza with a kick” that’s perfect for football fans and spicing up family game nights this fall! The new Angry Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a hot item – literally and figuratively – combining a duo of favorite football foods, spicy buffalo wings, and pizza! The limited-edition pizza is topped with creamy garlic white sauce, grilled chicken tossed in Frank’s® Xtra Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce, sliced onions, fresh diced celery, and green…

Robeks Introduces New Tea-Based Smoothies

By Greer Wylder

October 11, 2021

Robeks just introduced new tea-based smoothies featuring freshly brewed black tea for a distinctive lighter flavor that is paired with rich warm spices, and fresh fruit for an energizing, refreshing taste of fall. Each Robeks location freshly brews Rishi brand premium Tea that is sourced from tea gardens in the dense forests of Southeast Asia. This lightly caffeinated black tea has a malty and robust character with a remarkably smooth finish and is lightly sweetened with a zero lower-calorie monk fruit sweetener. The two new smoothie flavors are:Spiced Berry Tea Latte with strawberry, blueberry, banana, ginger, and almond blended with cinnamon.Ginger…