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Rubio’s Celebrates World Oceans Day

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2022

Celebrate World Oceans Day at Rubio’s on Wednesday, June 8. Guests who dine at Rubio’s will receive a FREE reusable tote bag with any purchase. This year’s reusable tote is made from recycled water bottles, with a fun, retro design reading “Life’s an Ocean, Find Your Wave.” It’s perfect for a day at the beach, park, or any outing. Celebrating the eatery’s long-standing commitment to the ocean and sustainability, Rubio’s dedication to ocean conservation includes serving a menu of craveable dishes featuring sustainable or responsibly sourced seafood, using reusable catering bags, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)-certified paper cups, and compostable takeout containers.…

The Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Tours

By Greer Wylder

May 25, 2022

The Napa Valley Wine Train, a memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, announced the 2022 lineup for its popular Murder Mystery Tour in partnership with The Murder Mystery Company, the largest theatrical company in the U.S. Available on select dates each month through October, the 2022 Murder Mystery Tours feature multiple themes and encourage passengers to get creative with their costumes as well as their clue-solving skills. Guests will find themselves time traveling to the 1920s with the “Death of a Gangster” experience, exploring one of the most vibrant decades during “I Love the ‘80s to Death." While aboard the…

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…