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On World Vegan Day, Introducing Mrs. Goldfarb’s Unreal Deli

By Greer Wylder

November 01, 2021

Plant-based meats are all the rage and for good reason. In fact, Forbes reported, “70% of the world is either trying to reduce their meat consumption or cutting out meat altogether.”Impossible and Beyond are just two popular brands vying to win the taste praise of non-meat eaters. Now there’s a new contender on the block, from the Mark Cuban Company, Mrs. Goldfarb's Unreal Deli - the country's leading provider of premium plant-based deli meats.Goldfarb comes from a long line of deli owners. Goldfarb’s family has been in the deli business for over 100 years. She created Unreal Deli and went on…

Spiny Lobster Season is HERE at Water Grill & King’s Fish House

By Greer Wylder

November 01, 2021

Spiny Lobster season has finally arrived at Water Grill in Costa Mesa and King’s Fish House in Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, and Orange! Freshly caught right off the California coast, some might consider Spiny Lobster the signature California seasonal seafood dish. Caught by hand or in small traps, one at a time, in the early hours of the morning, the Spiny Lobster proves to be a true delicacy for seafood lovers. Water Grill and King’s Fish House are preparing the fresh lobsters in a variety of ways:Water Grill (Costa Mesa)Live Local Spiny Lobster | Charcoal Grilled with homemade coleslaw ($60/pound)King’s Fish House (Huntington…

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Prjkt Restaurant Group Expands Footprint Beyond SoCal with SeaLegs Santa Barbara

By Greer Wylder

October 29, 2021

Prjkt Restaurant Group just announced it has inked a 25-year agreement with Santa Barbara County at Goleta Beach for its newest endeavor, SeaLegs Santa Barbara, which will expand the brand’s Southern California footprint from Orange County and Los Angeles to Santa Barbara County. The 9,500 square-foot oceanfront restaurant will open in early Summer 2022 and will join the award-winning SeaLegs portfolio, which includes SeaLegs at the Beach and SeaLegs Wine Bar LAX. This announcement follows on the heels of Prjkt Restaurant Group’s recent expansion at Huntington State Beach earlier this year and Bolsa Chica State Beach in 2016, both done in…

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Oh My Gourd! Fresh Brothers’ Pumpkin Shaped Pizzas

By Greer Wylder

October 29, 2021

The search for the great pumpkin is over Charlie Brown now that Fresh Brothers has brought back its pumpkin-shaped pizzas for fall. Available in original crust and large size-only, guests can choose to build their own pizzas or select from one of Fresh Brothers signature pies now through November 30th. Other than the shape, Fresh Brothers stays true to doing what it does best – making great, authentic pizza. The pumpkin-shaped pies are the same price as their circular counterparts with an array of toppings to select from. Known for its quality ingredients with no additives, preservatives, or fillers, Fresh Brothers…

From NYC to OC: Acclaimed Chef Keizo Shimamoto Opens Ramen Shack

By Greer Wylder

October 22, 2021

Ramen Shack, NYC’s cult-favorite ramen concept from Japanese-American chef Keizo Shimamoto, has opened in San Juan Capistrano. Widely regarded as one of the best ramen chefs in the U.S., Shimamoto uses fresh craft ramen noodles that he developed himself and the menu will feature several of the greatest hits from his longtime NYC ramenya, along with the eventual return of the Ramen Burger. In the meantime, serious ramen heads can look forward to favorites like the Signature Shoyu, with classic chicken and dashi broth, soy sauce tare, pork chashu, spinach, menma, scallions, naruto and nori, along with Ganja-style Tsukemen, with thick…